Episodios

  • 010 - The Novel v The Short Story Success And Some of Its Minor Conditions
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    15 m
  • 009 - Is the Subject-Matter of Novels Exhausted
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    15 m
  • 008 - How Authors Work
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    20 m
  • 007 - Pitfalls The Secret of Style
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    19 m
  • 006 - Studies in Literary Technique--Continued
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    16 m
  • 005 - Studies in Literary Technique
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    15 m
  • 004 - Characters and Characterisation
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    13 m
  • 003 - How to Begin
    Mar 5 2026
    In this insightful guide, I speak directly to aspiring writers—those with the innate talent for storytelling who seek guidance in the art of crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and mastering various narrative techniques. While no school can guarantee the birth of a novelist, there exists a wealth of shared knowledge in the realm of writing that can be effectively taught. I will demonstrate that the two essential ingredients for successful novel-writing are (1) a captivating story and (2) the skill to tell it with finesse. In essence, my stance is clear while teaching alone cannot create good stories, it can significantly refine your storytelling abilities, transforming your approach from rudimentary tactics to the pinnacle of artistic expression. - Summary from the preface
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    28 m