Story from Scratch
Fantasy writers Yale Wang and Justin Dill
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07/19/21 • 12 min
This week on Quick Bits, Yale and Justin discuss our tendency to lost interest in our stories, whether while writing them or years afterwards. Sometimes, it's okay to move on from a project. But the reverse is also true--sometimes, our love for an old project spontaneously reignites.
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Story from Scratch #74: Tales from Speculative North
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07/05/21 • 34 min
This week, in a special episode, Yale and Justin take an in-depth look at two stories from tdotSpec's Speculative North Magazine. First, we examine Not a Vampire by Jeremiah Kleckner (which can be found in Issue 2), and then we discuss The Alchemy of Curses by Joshua Grasso (which can be found in Issue 1). If you'd like to check out those stories or any of the other amazing works published by tdotSpec, you can grab a free digital copy at tdotspec.com or buy a paperback version of any of the Speculative North issues through Amazon.
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Story from Scratch #72: Obfuscation
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06/14/21 • 26 min
This week on Story From Scratch, we wonder just how clear we need to spell things out for our readers. Is it okay to make the reader work hard once in a while, or does subtlety only alieante your audience, relegating you to a niche?
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Story from Scratch #71: Cringing at Our Early Writing
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06/07/21 • 26 min
This week, Yale and Justin talk about their old writing... and how terrible it was. From frontloading paragraphs upon paragraphs of exposition, to going on author diatribes about things that have absolutely nothing to do with the plot, we've done it all. Sometimes it's worthwhile to look back and reflect on how far we've come (especially if we can get a good laugh out of it).
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Story from Scratch #69: When to Stop (Quick Bits)
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05/24/21 • 13 min
This week on quick bits, Yale and Justin talk about where to end a particular writing session. Do you stop at the end of a scene? End of a chapter? Is it better to write for a set amount of time or to write a set amount of words?
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Story from Scratch #67: Our Favourite Writing Tools (Quick Bits)
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05/03/21 • 10 min
Welcome to Quick Bits! For the month of May, due to our busy schedules, we'll be publishing these shorter, more-focused episodes, each delving into a single topic. This week, we (by which we mean mostly Yale) discuss what software and hardware we use for writing. We learn how meticulously organized Yale is, and how meticulously disorganized Justin is.
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Story from Scratch #65: On Rewriting
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04/19/21 • 25 min
This week on Story From Scratch, Yale and Justin discuss how they approach the revisions process. Justin ponders Stephen King's advice about taking time away before beginning revisions, and Yale grapples with perfectionism. Questions are raised about the benefits of actioning writing group feedback.
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Story from Scratch #64: Writing for Children ft. Peter G. Reynolds
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04/12/21 • 46 min
Our friend Peter G. Reynolds joins us once again, this time for a deep dive into the hurdles of writing books for children. After all, children aren't (usually) the ones who write children's books. They're not the ones who edit them. And they're not the ones who buy them, either. How do all of these factors affect the way we approach writing them?
To find out more about Peter, or purchase his books, visit him at https://www.storiesbypeter.com/
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04/05/21 • 44 min
This week, we have a chat with children's author and podcaster Peter G. Reynolds. We talk about the influence writing groups have on our creative process and how an author can become pidgeon-holed within their community. Peter also shares a bit about the inception of his lovely podcast, Musings and Other Nonsense, and tells us how the "yes, and" philosophy from improv can help you overcome writer's block.
To find out more about Peter, or purchase his books, visit him at https://www.storiesbypeter.com/
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Story from Scratch #77: Comics and KRZ ft. Kevin Valentine
Story from Scratch
07/26/21 • 35 min
This week, we're joined by Kevin Valentine, author of the webcomic KRZ: Tiger Winds. We talk about the inspiration behind Kevin's LGBTQ+ focused series, the shift the story underwent from prose to comic form, and growing as a writer over the years.
Check out Tiger Winds: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/krz-tiger-winds/list?title_no=330086&fbclid=IwAR2eYnTlD5LqJxXSis3Uy513G_Zrt7ZJKqhBGN4cvx1_GCrK99_EYXcOClM
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FAQ
How many episodes does Story from Scratch have?
Story from Scratch currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does Story from Scratch cover?
The podcast is about Writer, Scifi, Writing, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Education, Arts and Fantasy.
What is the most popular episode on Story from Scratch?
The episode title 'Story from Scratch #77: Comics and KRZ ft. Kevin Valentine' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Story from Scratch?
The average episode length on Story from Scratch is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Story from Scratch released?
Episodes of Story from Scratch are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Story from Scratch?
The first episode of Story from Scratch was released on Aug 27, 2018.
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