Les Edgerton and Jack Holland discuss the writing of a publishable novel in a relaxed, chatty format. They saw the need for some real-life info on effective writing versus the cookie-cutter bumper sticker advice many podcasts are based on. Their advice is based on what works in the real world of publishing. Example: Write what you know. Bullshit, bumper sticker advice. Better: Write what you can convince the reader you know. If a writer followed the first piece of advice, chances are pretty ...
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Spoiler Alert: reveals about Lord of the Flies Les and Jack talk about how to create true emotion in novels and poems. They also talk about the following: Jack's work in progress. The importance of settings in a novel. The Island of the Sequined Love Nun written by Christopher Moore but which Les mistakenly attributes to another author, Tim Dorsey.…
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Les and Jack discuss Les's recommended method of outlining, the reasons for it, and examples. We also discuss melodrama, David Mamet, Music, Hollywood, Corky's progress, and sprouting wings.Autor: Jack Holland and Les Edgerton
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Les and Jack go over and discuss scenes and sequels in fiction writing.Autor: Jack Holland and Les Edgerton
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Protagonists and Antagonists - Part Three
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This episode continues with protagonists and antagonists. It also touches on rattlesnakes, The Silence of the Lambs, The Great Gatsby, Thelma and Louise, and On The Waterfront. As well as Freeport, Texas.Autor: Jack Holland and Les Edgerton
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Protagonists and Antagonists - Part Two
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Les and Jack discuss antagonists and protagonists. They also cover the story problem that drives the protagonist and related issues.Autor: Jack Holland and Les Edgerton
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Protagonists and Antagonists - Part One
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Les and Jack discuss antagonists and protagonists. They also cover the story problem that drives the protagonist and related issues.Autor: Jack Holland and Les Edgerton
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Character Description and Story Pacing
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The first episode of Les and Jack talking about writing a novel. Areas covered include character description and story pacing.Autor: Jack Holland and Les Edgerton
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