The Writerly Bites Podcast

27: Just Play

This week, open up your story to playful discovery.
Book recommendation: HOW MUCH OF THESE HILLS IS GOLD, by C Pam Zhang.
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26: Plant a Seed

This week, think about what seeds to drop in your story, and how to let them flower.
Book recommendation: DANGEROUS LAUGHTER, by Steven Milhauser.
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25: Interview with Ann Y.K. Choi

This week, writer Ann Yu-Kyung Choi talks about a fascinating technique for inhabiting your characters.
 
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24: Write by Hand

Try stepping away from the computer this week and discover the ancient magic of writing by hand.
Book recommendation: The Upstairs House, Julia Fine.
 
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23: Don't Use the Verb "To Be"

This week, try stretching your verbs and banning "to be" from your vocabulary.
Book recommendation: The Lost Book of Adana Moreau, Michael Zapata
 
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22: Get to the Fireworks Factory

This week, make sure your story fulfills its promises and gets to the fireworks factory.
Book recommendation: LONG BRIGHT RIVER, Liz Moore
 
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21: Find What's Fragile

This week, explore what is fragile in your character's life.
Book recommendation: Before and After the Book Deal, by Courtney Maum
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20: Interview with Kirstin Allio

This week, I chat with novelist Kirstin Allio about using a musical technique to improve your revision.
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19: Use the ABDCE Method

This week, try using a classic five-act structure to give your story some shape.
Book recommendation: Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam
 
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18: Try a Roving Perspective

This week, I'm talking about switching up your point of view.
 
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