Hosted by James Sodon with guest M. Catherine Bunton
James and Molly talk about her work writing in many genres, and her journey learning through writing. They explore Molly’s three children’s book series, with a focus on her Rainforest series, in which her colorful characters encourage kids to author their own stories both literally and figuratively. We also learn about Molly’s creative writing strategies and iterative editing process.
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Hosted by James Sodon with guest Maxine Beach
James and Maxine discuss the Neurotica author’s experience writing and teaching “Flash Fiction”, Smoke-long, or “short short” stories. Learn how these compressed formats are great for reaching more readers and refining a writer’s craft. A brief digression into digital media DRM and copyright leaves the hosts wishing to distribute copies of Fahrenheit 451 to select school boards. There are also great short storytelling formats in other media, including the 48 Hour Film Festival, the 24 Hour Plays (on soon in Memphis, and inspired by the 24-Hour Comics Day). Reading recommendation: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
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Hosted by James Sodon with guest Maxine Beach
James and Maxine discuss the Neurotica author’s journey from copy writing to creative writing to teaching writing. They touch on collaborative fiction and the tribulations of finding the right publisher as they go in depth on the short story format.
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How to find a great editor
How to edit for great authors
Editing different types of work, from novels to screenplays, to speeches
A discussion of plot, framed around HBO’s new West Wing stage production
on the 20th & 21st century novel
How writing and storytelling processes have changed over time
Novel issues through history
A Journal of the Plague Years
Robinson Crusoe
Moll Flanders
Pamela
Shamela
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Dracula
Frankenstein
How has writing been changed because of the novel?
Relation between plot and story arc
Climax and denouement
Snowflake approach
Story arc: 3 parts or 5 parts
Different genres and plots
Introduction to the program and hosts
The importance of characters in novels and films
Discussions of Connelly’s books and films
Dirty Harry movies, Maltese Falcon