Your First Fifteen Pages
Sandra O'Donnell/Judd Vowell
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8B: Setting and Worldbuilding continued
Your First Fifteen Pages
04/23/19 • 37 min
In this episode, we talk about the 7 Deadly Sins of World Building based on an article by Charlie Jane Anders and we go through the elements of setting.
Episode 7: Story Arcs and Organizing Devices
Your First Fifteen Pages
03/27/19 • 63 min
In this episode, we talk story arcs and other ways to organize you story. And help you discover ways to use arcs and organizing devices to create a better, more coherent narrative.
Episode 6: Plot and Structure
Your First Fifteen Pages
03/15/19 • 44 min
In this episode, we discuss the three types of plot. Mini Plot, which is driven by a character's internal conflict. The Hero’s Journey, which takes your characters on a quest. Anti-Plot, which breaks all the Rules. We’ll discuss how to know which plot best for your story and how plot helps you to keep your novel on track and meet the expectations of your readers.
Episode 4: Reading to Write
Your First Fifteen Pages
02/24/19 • 55 min
In this episode, we talk about why you need to read to be a better writer. We discuss books on craft and how to identify and read the books in your genre to learn from the authors who have come before. Reading for craft is one of the most powerful tools in your writing toolbox.
Episode 1: Writing 101 - Story Ideas
Your First Fifteen Pages
02/15/19 • 52 min
In this episode, we discuss where story ideas come from. We look at where Liane Moriarty got the idea for The Husband’s Secret and talk about how Judd came up with the idea for Powder House. And, we’ll discuss how to know if the idea you have can sustain a book.
For detailed show notes, worksheets, mini classes and more, go to our Patreon page at patreon.com/yourfirstfifteenpages and subscribe! And for more about the process Sandra uses to guide writers check out Your First Fifteen Pages: An agent's guide to writing a book editors will publish and readers will buy! Available on Amazon.
Episode 10 - Interview with Author Robert Bailey
Your First Fifteen Pages
06/12/19 • 74 min
In this episode, we talk with Robert Bailey, the author of the incredibly successful McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers, published through Thomas & Mercer. Join us to hear all about Robert's tumultuous path to publishing.
Episode 9: Writing Nonfiction
Your First Fifteen Pages
05/29/19 • 69 min
Up to this point, all the topics we’ve covered apply to both fiction and nonfiction. In this episode, we’ll talk about how writing fiction diverges from writing nonfiction. There plenty for nonfiction writers to take away from all the episodes but this show is all about the memoir and nonfiction.
Episode 8A: Setting and World Building
Your First Fifteen Pages
04/09/19 • 53 min
Does your story begin in a kitchen or on a suburban street? Is it set in a dystopian world you have to create or is it set on a plantation in the pre-Civil War South? Some of these settings require very little detail to conjure an image of place in the reader’s mind. Others require the writer to create a world using specific language and details. In this episode, we’ll talk about setting and world-building and how to use each to elevate your story.
Episode 5: Find the Why of Your Story
Your First Fifteen Pages
03/05/19 • 64 min
Whether you are writing literary fiction or historical fiction, police procedurals or YA, before readers will fully invest in reading your story, to get them past those crucial first fifteen pages, you need to show the reader WHY they are reading. In this episode, we discuss how you find the WHY of your story and how that becomes the basis for your inciting incident.
Episode 3 - Genre and Conventions
Your First Fifteen Pages
02/17/19 • 42 min
Every murder mystery has a dead body. Every thriller a villain. Every love story a meet cute. And, every genre has elements that readers expect to find in stories billed as a particular genre. In this episode, we’ll talk about genre — what genres are, why its important to find yours and what the conventions are for each. Hint: to get an agent or editor interest in your story or help readers find your self-published book, you need to know your genre.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Your First Fifteen Pages have?
Your First Fifteen Pages currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Your First Fifteen Pages cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Publishing, Writing, Writers, Podcasts, Books, Education, Nonfiction, Arts, Authors and Creative Writing.
What is the most popular episode on Your First Fifteen Pages?
The episode title 'Episode 10 - Interview with Author Robert Bailey' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your First Fifteen Pages?
The average episode length on Your First Fifteen Pages is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your First Fifteen Pages released?
Episodes of Your First Fifteen Pages are typically released every 9 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Your First Fifteen Pages?
The first episode of Your First Fifteen Pages was released on Feb 8, 2019.
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