StoryWonk Daily

StoryWonk Daily 300: I’m A Great Writer

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:52 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about being great writers. Our sincere thanks to everyone who has listened to StoryWonk Daily — we’ll be back with StoryWonk Sunday on April 8th!

Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more!

15MB | 20:55

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StoryWonk Daily 299: Those Who Can

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:13 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the benefits of teaching and learning.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Apopemptic

9MB | 13:06

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StoryWonk Daily 298: The Long And Winding Road

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:36 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about long-term work, and why we wish we were essayists.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Enchiridion

11.1MB | 16:18

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StoryWonk Daily 297: I, Wonk

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:40:01 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about being wonks.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Thrasonical

9.4MB | 13:42

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StoryWonk Daily 296: Dance The Bad Dance

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:15:03 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about telling the stories only you can tell.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Calliopean

11.3MB | 16:32

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StoryWonk Daily 295: Double Movie Friday!

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:26:07 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we look at two fascinating films, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Young Adult. Warning: this episode contains extensive spoilers for both films.

30MB | 43:43

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StoryWonk Daily 294: Elegant Plots

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:00:18 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude our week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing plots.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Avocation

8.0MB | 11:37

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StoryWonk Daily 293: Elegant Conflict

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:00:07 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing conflict.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Lancinate

8.9MB | 12:56

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StoryWonk Daily 292: Elegant Settings

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:00:46 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing setting and worldbuilding.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Claque

6.4MB | 9:26

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StoryWonk Daily 291: Elegant Characters

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:00:15 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin a week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing character, backstory and motivation.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Logorrhea

8.9MB | 12:30

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StoryWonk Daily 290: I Love It, I Hate It, Let’s Fight!

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we introduce our new I Love It, I Hate It, Let’s Fight segment by discussing — in the broadest possible sense — the movie Cloverfield.

Warning: This episode contains extensive spoilers for the movies Cloverfield and Serenity.

21.0MB | 32:00

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StoryWonk Daily 289: Man Vs. Nature

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:00:45 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Conflict Week by talking about the validity — or otherwise — of Man Vs. Nature.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Schwerpunkt

12.4MB | 18:10

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StoryWonk Daily 288: The Internal Antagonist

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:30:55 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Conflict Week by talking about those stories in which the protagonist and the antagonist are, conveniently enough, the same person.

Today’s Links:

Popcorn Dialogues Episode 23: Roxanne
The Fortune Quilt and A Little Ray Of Sunshine by Lani Diane Rich
WordWonk: Contumacious

12.4MB | 18:10

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StoryWonk Daily 287: Man Vs. Man

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Conflict Week by talking about protagonists, antagonists and Thunderdome.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Sui Generis

8.4MB | 12:10

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StoryWonk Daily 286: Conflict 101

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:45:14 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin Conflict Week by talking about what conflict is, why it matters, and how to get it.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Syncretic

9.9MB | 14:24

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StoryWonk Daily 285: Improvising Seven Anchor Scenes

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:00:52 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude our week of improvisation by putting together the seven anchor scenes that will give our novel its structure.

14.6MB | 21:23

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StoryWonk Daily 284: Improvising Our Conflict

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:00:48 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week of improvisation by figuring out our conflict.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Bayonet

11.3MB | 16:30

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StoryWonk Daily 283: Improvising Our Setting

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:41 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week of improvisation by creating our setting and antagonist.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Neanderthal

14.7MB | 21:27

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StoryWonk Daily 282: Improvising Our Hero

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:07 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week of improvisation by creating a hero.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Solecism

9.9MB | 14:22

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StoryWonk Daily 281: Improvising Our Heroine

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:21 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin our week of improvisation by creating a heroine.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Bikini

10.6MB | 15:27

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StoryWonk Daily 280: Cheers!

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:00:18 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we look back at one of the landmark television comedies, Cheers.

Today’s Links:

Cheers, on Amazon and Netflix

28.9MB | 42:11

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StoryWonk Daily 279: Archetypes

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:00:56 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude our week on varsity-level techniques by talking about archetypes.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Katzenjammer

8.4MB | 12:17

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StoryWonk Daily 278: Loose Ends

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:21 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss loose ends, and how tightly they should be tied at the end of your book.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Etiolate

7.1MB | 10:22

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StoryWonk Daily 277: Melodrama

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:00:52 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss melodrama.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Subitize

9.6MB | 14:01

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StoryWonk Daily 276: The Big Twist

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:47:09 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss good and bad twists.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Anomia

12.6MB | 18:27

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Will Wonk For Wine 5: Ed McMahon Ain’t Coming

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:58 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we dip into the archive of Will Write For Wine, and bring forth a classic.

Today’s Links:

Will Write For Wine

21.1MB | 30:47

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Will Wonk For Wine 4: Fifty Ways To Hose Your Career

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we dip into the archive of Will Write For Wine, and bring forth a classic.

Today’s Links:

Will Write For Wine

21.0MB | 30:40

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Will Wonk For Wine 3: Fifty Ways To Feed Your Muse

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:30 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we dip into the archive of Will Write For Wine, and bring forth a classic.

Today’s Links:

Will Write For Wine

25.1MB | 36:40

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Will Wonk For Wine 2: Fifty Ways To Torture Your Characters

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:14 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we dip into the archive of Will Write For Wine, and bring forth a classic.

Today’s Links:

Will Write For Wine

18.5MB | 27:04

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Will Wonk For Wine 1: Flaming Skulls And Acronyms

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:09 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we dip into the archive of Will Write For Wine, and bring forth a classic.

Today’s Links:

Will Write For Wine

12.5MB | 18:17

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StoryWonk Daily 275: Research

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:16 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss research, and when to stop.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Buttle

14.5MB | 15:53

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StoryWonk Daily 274: Backup and Security

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:02 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss the importance of backing up and remaining secure.

Today’s Links:

15.6MB | 17:02

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StoryWonk Daily 273: Tools For Worldbuilding

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:49 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss the tools we use to build our fictional worlds.

Today’s Links:

Google Maps
Flickr
Patricia Wrede’s Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions
WordWonk: Accrete

13.8MB | 15:06

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StoryWonk Daily 272: Tools For Casting Your Novel

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:08 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss the tools we use to cast our novels.

Today’s Links:

IMDb
WordWonk: Emote

17.5MB | 19:05

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StoryWonk Daily 271: Tools For Building Your Soundtrack

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:22:21 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss the tools we use to build our soundtracks, and squee about our favorite.

Today’s Links:

Pandora
WordWonk: Sass

14.8MB | 16:15

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StoryWonk Daily 270: Eileen Cook

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:17 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk with the brand-defying, and entirely wonderful, Eileen Cook.

Today’s Links:

27.6MB | 30:09

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StoryWonk Daily 269: Forget Perfect

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:45:41 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the myth of perfection.

Today’s Links:

A Little Night Magic by Lucy March
WordWonk: Psephology

18.5MB | 20:17

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StoryWonk Daily 268: Writers Write In Silent Solitude

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we celebrate the launch day of A Little Night Magic and — after a glass or two of wine — we talk about the writing process.

Today’s Links:

A Little Night Magic by Lucy March
WordWonk: Pertinacious

16.2MB | 17:45

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StoryWonk Daily 267: Writers Write When Inspiration Strikes

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:26:18 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about hunting down your inspiration.

Today’s Links:

A Little Night Magic by Lucy March
WordWonk: Weltschmerz

10.7MB | 11:41

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StoryWonk Daily 266: Writers Choose To Be Writers

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:56:22 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, hear Lani and Alastair battle through the fog of cold medication to discuss the myth that writers choose to be writers.

Today’s Links:

A Little Night Magic by Lucy March
WordWonk: Numinous

16.4MB | 17:58

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StoryWonk Daily 265: The Chick

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:11 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we’re look at the role of the Chick in the Five Man Band — and wish she had a better name.

Today’s Links:

The Five Man Band (TV Tropes)
WordWonk: Muzhiks

12.3MB | 13:30

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StoryWonk Daily 264: The Smart Guy

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:39 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we’re look at the role of the Smart Guy in the Five Man Band.

Today’s Links:

The Five Man Band (TV Tropes)
WordWonk: Cazique

14.1MB | 15:28

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StoryWonk Daily 263: The Big Guy

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:47 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we’re look at the role of the Big Guy in the Five Man Band.

Today’s Links:

The Five Man Band (TV Tropes)
WordWonk: Mezquit

11.4MB | 12:31

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StoryWonk Daily 262: The Lancer

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:55:41 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we’re look at the role of the Lancer in the Five Man Band.

Today’s Links:

The Five Man Band (TV Tropes)
WordWonk: Bezique

11.4MB | 12:27

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StoryWonk Daily 261: The Hero Of The Five Man Band

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:44:47 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we’re look at the most common archetypal team, and the leader of that team.

Today’s Links:

The Five Man Band (TV Tropes)
WordWonk: Zincify

18.9MB | 20:39

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StoryWonk Daily 260: The Walled Garden

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:30:19 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we’re actually topical. Hear our thoughts on the changes with Apple’s ebook distribution platform, the iBookstore.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Jo

16.5MB | 18:05

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StoryWonk Daily 259: The Critical Response

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our guide to being a writer in the Internet Age by talking about dealing with reviews and reviewers.

Today’s Links:

26.1MB | 28:36

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StoryWonk Daily 258: Playing Well With Others

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:24:02 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our guide to being a writer in the Internet Age by talking about being a responsible citizen of the internet.

Today’s Links:

Fight For The Future
WordWonk: Aa

21.5MB | 23:29

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StoryWonk Daily: Stop SOPA

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:16 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, a PSA about a real threat to our online way of life.

1.13MB | 1:14

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StoryWonk Daily 257: Twitter My Face+

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:15 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our guide to being a writer in the Internet Age by talking about social networking.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Za

25.0MB | 26:09

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StoryWonk Daily 256: Don’t Pee On A Jellyfish Sting

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:48:45 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin our guide to being a writer in the Internet Age by talking — at length — about blogs and blogging.

Today’s Links:

Lucy March
WordWonk: Od

25.1MB | 26:15

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StoryWonk Daily 255: The Full Ron Swanson

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:00:15 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we squee about the brilliance of Parks and Recreation.

Today’s Links:

Parks And Recreation
WordWonk: Curfew

26.1MB | 28:35

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StoryWonk Daily 254: How Is Story Formed?

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the structure of stories.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Unctuous

13.2MB | 14:25

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StoryWonk Daily 253: Acting Out

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:38 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the structure of acts.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Preclude

15.4MB | 16:53

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StoryWonk Daily 252: Making A Scene

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the structure of scenes.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Maelstrom

15.6MB | 17:02

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StoryWonk Daily 251: Back, With Beats

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we emerge from our holiday hibernation into the bright glare of 2012 with talk of the smallest unit of narrative structure, the beat.

Today’s Links:

Popcorn Dialogues
WordWonk: Proclivity

10.7MB | 11:47

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StoryWonk Daily 250: Funny

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:52 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we wrap up 2011 by talking about what we find funny. StoryWonk Daily will return on January 9th, 2012! Happy Holidays!

32.8MB – 35:52

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StoryWonk Daily 249: Banana You Glad I Didn’t Say Apple?

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:50:23 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the philosophy of humor.

Today’s links:

RadioLab
WordWonk: Hinky

21.1MB – 22:54

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StoryWonk Daily 248: Friends Is Jazz Hands

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:18:44 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about combining humor and pathos.

Today’s links:

Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas (Hulu Preview)
WordWonk: Ya-yas

21.3MB – 23:16

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StoryWonk Daily 247: Those Damn Flatulating Cows

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:04:55 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about three different classes of comedy: straight narration, comedic narration, and funny characters.

Today’s links:

12.6MB – 18:23

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StoryWonk Daily 246: Pickle Is Funny

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:44 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin our week of comedy by talking about the difference between humor and comedy.

Today’s links:

WordWonk: Perjink

12.6MB – 18:23

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StoryWonk Daily Extra: The Ninth Art

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:11 +0000

In this classic episode of StoryWonk Daily, we talk about storytelling in comic books. We’ll be back with new shows on Monday!

20.9MB – 30:30

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StoryWonk Daily Extra: Positive And Negative Goals

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

In this classic episode of StoryWonk Daily, we talk about goals, and begin the long tradition of complaining about the movie Hitch. We’ll be back with new shows on Monday!

12.2MB – 17:48

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StoryWonk Daily Extra: Location, Location, Location

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:48 +0000

In this classic episode of StoryWonk Daily, we talk about worldbuilding. We’ll be back with new shows on Monday!

10.9MB – 15:58

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StoryWonk Daily Extra: Anne Stuart

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:58 +0000

In this classic episode of StoryWonk Daily, we interview romance legend Anne Stuart. We’ll be back with new shows on Monday!

21.1MB – 30:46

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StoryWonk Daily Extra: It Isn’t Like Rain On Your Wedding Day

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:53:26 +0000

In this classic episode of StoryWonk Daily, we look at the five types of irony. We’ll be back with new shows on Monday!

4.8MB – 7:06

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StoryWonk Daily 245: Deliberately Untitled

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:00:28 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about titles. Huge thanks to Dawn for the email question, to everyone who left an iTunes review or shared an episode, and to Rin and Nils for the awesome voicemails! Thanks, guys!

14.8MB – 21:35

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StoryWonk Daily 244: Sticky In A Good Way

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:56 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about Cheers, and what it teaches us about creating strong, sticky characters.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Psittacism

17.1MB – 25:01

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StoryWonk Daily 243: Storytelling Is Like Math Homework

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:28:40 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about arcing without breaking. And Spike from Buffy, of course.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Oblivescence

15.1MB – 22:00

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StoryWonk Daily 242: Starting Strong

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:00:19 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about creating strong characters who will resist breaking.

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Corposant

8.5MB – 12:02

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StoryWonk Daily 241: Why Character Breaks

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:44:27 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about why characters break, and why it’s a bad, bad thing!

Today’s Links:

WordWonk: Prosateur

8.6MB – 12:34

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StoryWonk Daily 240: The Riverboat Con

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:06:57 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, writer improv!

He’s a charismatic blackjack dealer with a large family; she’s a chain-smoking street musician with a dark secret. Together, they must undertake an epic journey against all the odds.

18.0MB – 26:22

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StoryWonk Daily 239: Luke Skywalker

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:05:31 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about Luke Skywalker. Thanks to Danielle for her email!

14.4MB – 21:05

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StoryWonk Daily 238: Winning!

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:08:04 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about crossing the finish line. Congratulations to everyone who took part in NaNoWriMo 2011!

Today’s links:

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5.9MB – 8:41

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StoryWonk Daily 237: No Fail State

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:16:17 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about why it’s impossible to fail at NaNo.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Ron Hogan!

13.8MB – 20:05

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StoryWonk Daily 236: NaNo Ate Our Brains

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:11:56 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about our current brainless state.

Today’s links:

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7.6MB – 11:05

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StoryWonk Daily 235: Dancing With The Pen

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:09:01 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about approaching the last weekend of NaNo with reckless enthusiasm.

Today’s links:

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Our coupon code for Scrivener: enter STORYWONK at checkout for a 20% discount!

5.9MB – 8:38

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StoryWonk Daily 234: Thankful

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:46:06 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about why we’re thankful we’re writers.

Today’s links:

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Our coupon code for Scrivener: enter STORYWONK at checkout for a 20% discount!

7.0MB – 10:07

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StoryWonk Daily 233: One Year On

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:41:20 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we celebrate our one-year podcast anniversary!

Today’s links:

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9.3MB – 13:33

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StoryWonk Daily 232: Everyone Benefits From A Low Bar

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:37:14 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss the advantages of lower standards when it comes to NaNo.

Today’s links:

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12.6MB – 18:24

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StoryWonk Daily 231: Deep Thoughts

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:12:25 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about setting the goal that’s right for you, the analytical mind, and our guy Aristotle.

Today’s links:

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Thanks to @thecandiedmango for an awesome question!
The Tolkien Professor
Aristotle’s Rhetoric

18.6MB – 27:06

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StoryWonk Daily 230: Antagonists

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:25:36 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the importance of antagonists in NaNoWriMo novels.

Today’s links:

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StoryWonk Daily episodes Good Vs. Evil, Villains, The Good Guys and Peanut Butter And Evil

9.6MB – 14:03

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StoryWonk Daily 229: Eternal Sunshine Of The NaNo Mind

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:15:16 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about NaNo lasting forever, big changes coming from out of left field, and The Switch.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Deborah Blake!

10.4MB – 15:16

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StoryWonk Daily 228: The Plottingest Plotter

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:22:22 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk deadlines, plotting, and long drives in Ohio.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic David Ellis Dickerson!

8.8MB – 12:49

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StoryWonk Daily 227: Halfway

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:36:56 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about being halfway done.

Today’s links:

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The wonderful Rin Meyer!

10.9MB – 15:10

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StoryWonk Daily 226: Make It Work

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:27:24 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about meaningful goals, and work-life-NaNoWriMo balance.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Nancy Herkness!

6.9MB – 10:10

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StoryWonk Daily 225: Dropping The Bomb

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:11:26 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about NaNoWriMo disease, the chief symptoms of which are exhaustion and stupidity. Then, we answer @jeanninejersey’s question about hating your NaNo novel.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Ellen Henderson!

12.1MB – 17:42

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StoryWonk Daily 224: Writers Write

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:01:57 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about making up for lost time, and then discuss NaNo haters, and what’s wrong with them.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Mari Mancusi!

12.2MB – 17:48

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StoryWonk Daily 223: I Got Your Horse Right Here

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:36:45 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about our relief at actually being able to write.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Keri Stevens!

6.4MB – 9:16

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StoryWonk Daily 222: Different Voices

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:58:29 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we are hijacked, but recover in time to talk about voice and perspective.

Today’s links:

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The fantastic Julianna Baggott!

9.0MB – 13:08

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StoryWonk Daily 221: Letting Your Characters Lead

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:29:45 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we have overcome the bubons, and are making up for lost time.

Today’s links:

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The wonderful Joshilyn Jackson!

8.1MB – 11:46

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StoryWonk Daily 220: Write The Glorious Failure

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:48:28 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we share our progress so far, and talk about the virtues of writing bravely.

Today’s links:

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The wonderful Valerie Frankel!

6.9MB – 10:07

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StoryWonk Daily 219: Back On The Horse

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:23:06 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we somehow keep hold of the horse, and try to get back on.

Today’s links:

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The fabulous Kate George!

6.3MB – 9:11

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StoryWonk Daily 218: The Slow Start

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:23:48 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we hit our first NaNo hurdle.

Today’s links:

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The fabulous Laura Fitzgerald!

3.3MB – 4:50

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StoryWonk Daily 217: Fat Orange Cats

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:51:23 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we launch ourselves into the first day of NaNoWriMo with enthusiasm and talk of new beginnings.

Today’s links:

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The fabulous Darynda Jones!

7.3MB – 10:37

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StoryWonk Daily 216: NaNoWriMo 2011

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:02:55 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin our coverage of NaNoWriMo 2011!

Today’s links:

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14.1MB – 20:36

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StoryWonk Daily 215: “Write What You Know”

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:00:49 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude Bad Advice week by talking about writing what you know, and what you don’t.

Today’s links:

WordWonk: Luxembourg

8.5MB – 13:01

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StoryWonk Daily 214: “Be Original”

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:00:46 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Bad Advice week by talking about originality.

Today’s links:

WordWonk: Namibia

6.3MB – 9:12

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StoryWonk Daily 213: “Write What’s Hot”

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:00:43 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Bad Advice week by talking about chasing popularity, and writing in the current hot genre.

Today’s links:

WordWonk: Egypt

7.6MB – 11:11

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StoryWonk Daily 212: “Start With A Bang”

alastair@storywonk.com (StoryWonk) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:00:38 +0000

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Bad Advice week by talking about big beginnings, and starting with a bang.

Today’s links:

WordWonk: Barabados

7.4MB – 10:49

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