Essential Guide to Writing a Novel
James ThayerHosted by James Thayer, the podcast is a practical, step-by-step manual on how to craft a novel. It presents a set of tools for large issues such as story development and scene construction (Kirkus Reviews said Thayer's novels are "superbly crafted') and it also examines techniques that will make your sentence-by-sentence writing shine. The New York Times Book Review has said Thayer's "writing is ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationFiction | |||
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing in the present tense? And the past tense? Also, a reminder about the importance of setting. And I get on my high horse about writers needing persistence regarding submissions. more
It's hard to make a big meeting scene interesting. Much of the time meeting scenes should be avoided. But if we must have a meeting, showing rather than telling will make it more interesting. Plus, how Carson McCullers worked. And some comments ... more
Good advice about designing your own book cover; don't. If you self-publish your novel don't ruin it with a do-it-yourself book cover. Here are thoughts on why you should hire a pro designer. Also: why have we lost some enthusiasm for writing ou... more
Some of us have a hard time beginning the writing of our novels or short stories. Here are the reasons why and things we might do to overcome them. Also, the best first sentences in literature. And now novelist John Cheever worked. more
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- Lovin’writin’
I’m going through this podcast for my second time. I listen to it at work and have learned so much. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5linvan1
United Statesa month ago - Absolute gold
Thank you, Jim. This guide is helping me improve my novel and save time editing. Love your style, very easy to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Anonymous029474
United Kingdoma month ago - Excellent content
It feels like I am attending a writing course for free. I enjoy the specific examples of techniques given.
Apple Podcasts5Pour or
South Africa2 months ago - Great podcast
Fun, informative and guaranteed to improve your writing skills.
Apple Podcasts5Josh_Taylor6
Australia2 months ago - Lessons in Craft
There are many wonderful podcasts that focus on writers and their books. This podcast, however, is one if the few that focuses on the craft of writing. I may not agree with everything he says but I have not yet found an episode that didn’t make me think and explore new ideas. Thank you Mr. Thayer.
Apple Podcasts5SmartnfunnieUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #144 | United Kingdom/Education |
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Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Singapore/Education |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Ireland/Education |
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