Listen in for a brief update of the novel Ty is writing based on his father's tapes!

"Worldbuilding" describes the manufactured people, places, culture, and events that make up the story the author is trying to tell.

​How does the "BIG SCENE" work? Let's explore climaxes in other genres and try to understand how Tony intended his story to end versus how Ty plans to end it. This is followed by a sneak preview at the VERY different approach planned for Season Two. And, finally, we hear from Tony one last time...

How to write suspense, action, and manage plot exposition in your story. Helene & Ty look at one of Tony's scene's a how to bring it to life!

How the antagonist can best be handled in various genres. Meanwhile, Tony introduces us to the villain in his novel. Who doesn't love a "good" bad guy?

Portraying your protagonist and his or her goals. Ty & Helene examine the hero of Tony's book, and how to make him fully fleshed out and human.

Characterization is the craft of creating layered, interesting characters. Helene and Ty introduce the characters in Tony's book and discuss the in's and out's of "manufacturing people" for your novel.

What is a "story arc?" What's it for? How can it help you keep your story on track? Ty and Helene look at Tony's narrative arc and how such arcs change from genre to genre.