Are your characters looking for something to do? Well maybe they need some motivation, and funnily enough that's the topic of this episode! We'll be looking at the classic concept of a hero's quest, the different types of motivation a character can have, and saying "Gosh, isn't that impressive!" about the skilful use of motivation in the show Breaking Bad.
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Written and presented by Robin Taylor
Edited by Peter Thompson
Music by Chris Stamper
Illustration by Matt Miles
Design by Adam Smith
06/16/22 • 38 min
Thinking About Writing - Thinking About Motivation
Transcript
Hello peas in a pod. You know, the other day someone came up to me and said, “Robin Taylor, why do you do your podcast, Thinking About Writing?” which felt a bit pointed. But they continued, “Is it for the wealth? The fame? Or just the hope that yapping on for half an hour might be helpful or enjoyable for writers or indeed people who are thinking about writing?
I smiled and replied, “That was very expositional dialogue, just like in the episode Thinking About Exposition. Wait a
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