How to Write Good

Daniel Poppie

The writing podcast that isn't about how to write. Looking at writing, creativity, and other artforms through a philosophical and lighthearted lens.

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Crafting a Good Plot: Pitfalls and Solutions to a Good Story

How to Write Good

07/10/19 • 46 min

I often see writers who rely too heavily on plot outlines. These writers are often newer to the field. When you are looking at how your story flows and develops, here are some things to look at when you work through your plot.
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One Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:
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Intro and Exit Music Credit: Brain-Eating Zombies from Area 51 by Moolen
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I'm So Bored: The Normal, the Mundane, and Writing

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09/19/18 • 35 min

On this week's episode of How to Write good, I talk about how writing is not a glamorous endeavor. Good writing does not come from sudden flashes of genius that send the writer into an hour-long writing binge. They come from setting aside a little bit of time every day and writing. Check out my website to stay in touch at www.danielpoppie.com.

Words You Don't Know

How to Write Good

11/19/20 • 7 min

Yesterday, we talked about words that we didn't like to use. Each writer has words he dislikes, but sometimes those words are exactly what is needed. As writers, it can also be tempting to use words that mean a very specific thing. Now, I am not opposed to this at certain times, especially if the writer uses this words naturally in speech, but big words can be something that obscures rather than clarifies for the reader.
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One Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:
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Types of Musicians, Writing Music, and Wizards w/ Evan

How to Write Good

07/25/18 • 38 min

Evan Swonke, guitarist and leadsinger of the Colonnades, guests on this week's episode of How to Write Good. We talk about his musical genre, why he writes music, and the different types of musicians. Evan explains the three types. Join on this week on How to Write Good.
You can find more about the Colonnades here:
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If you want to check out the band he mentioned, you can check them out here: http://www.marmalakes.com/.

Steal Shakespeare's Strategy

How to Write Good

11/24/20 • 9 min

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One Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:
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Your Storytelling Goals Will Direct Your Writing

How to Write Good

11/23/20 • 8 min

Changes to English: A Distinct Language than Your Father

How to Write Good

09/12/18 • 34 min

In this episode, I talk about how reflecting on past writers is important to building the skill of writing, but too many people see mimicking others as the primary way in which good writing is developed. Since the language has changed, so too has good writing, and writers should seek to experiment and find what sounds and fits best with the current language (and possibly even the future of the language) to find their unique voice. Check out my website at www.danielpoppie.com to keep up with my writing and the other creative things I am doing.

Using Words You Don't Like

How to Write Good

11/17/20 • 7 min

Some words sound gross (gross!). Some words are annoying. They don't roll off the tongue. They are overused, etc. . . There are a lot of reasons why a writer might want to disregard some words. Some of these reasons are better than others. In this episode of How to Write Good, we are going to be talk about words you dislike that you might not want to blacklist forever. Every part of language is useful, and I think we need to remember that.
My Book:
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HTWG Facebook:
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HTWG Twitter:
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HTWG Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danielpoppie
One Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-last-toast-for-ebenezer-fleet

Making Your Writing Easy to Read

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11/16/20 • 17 min

When you first start writing, I think your goal should be clarity. Can a regular person understand what you are writing. It is more complex than it seems. If you can't write clearly, the purpose of your writing (being understood) has been stymied. One of the next goals I have when writing is making my writing easy to read. But this does not mean I am making my writing simple or childish. Maybe a better way to express this second goal is for me to say that you should try to make your writing pleasurable to read.
My Book:
https://amzn.to/31UcCPg
My Newsletter:
danielpoppie.com/newsletter
My Website:
www.danielpoppie.com
HTWG Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/howtowritegood
HTWG Twitter:
https://twitter.com/danielpoppie
HTWG Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danielpoppie
One Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-last-toast-for-ebenezer-fleet

Writing with Both Your Brains

How to Write Good

12/18/19 • 46 min

One thing to take into consideration when writing is that you do not have one brain; you have two. It is important to take into consideration these two halves of yourself.

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How many episodes does How to Write Good have?

How to Write Good currently has 237 episodes available.

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What is the most popular episode on How to Write Good?

The episode title 'Crafting a Good Plot: Pitfalls and Solutions to a Good Story' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on How to Write Good?

The average episode length on How to Write Good is 26 minutes.

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Episodes of How to Write Good are typically released every 6 days.

When was the first episode of How to Write Good?

The first episode of How to Write Good was released on Oct 20, 2017.

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