🎙 Douglas Vigliotti takes you on a journey through Samantha Harvey's 2023 novel "Orbital," a thought-provoking piece of literary fiction and a love letter to Earth. Discover how Harvey's meditative prose beautifully captures the essence of human achievement and our cosmic connection, all from the unique vantage point of space. Vigliotti also shares key insights and quotes from the book, emphasizing the major themes of creation, unity, time, perception, triviality, and overall the nature of life.

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🎙 In this year-end episode, Douglas Vigliotti reflects on 12 notable quotes from various books throughout 2024, sharing one for each month. He announces changes to the podcast, including a new segment called "Movie or Novel?" Vigliotti discusses the nature of adaptations and emphasizes the importance of reading. The episode serves as a wrap-up for the year, offering inspiration and insights for listeners as they look forward to 2025!

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🖋 The Ernest Hemingway Quote: “Drive to the border of California, throw your book over the fence. When they throw the money back over the fence, collect the money and drive home.”

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the emotional and powerful biography "The Chris Farley Show" by Tom Farley Jr and Tanner Colby, providing insights into the tragic life of the celebrated comedian and actor Chris Farley. The book explores the contradictions and complexities of Farley's persona, from his immense talent and popularity to his deep-seated insecurities and addiction struggles. This episode is a poignant exploration of the masks we all wear and the importance of vulnerability in overcoming one's weaknesses.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores the powerful short story collection “Reasons to Live” by Amy Hempel, highlighting her masterful use of minimalism as a shining example of what is possible by using “less” to magnify human emotion and complexity. Her lean yet evocative prose challenges readers to uncover a deeper meaning within her stories, emphasizing what isn’t there over what is, and ultimately leaving readers to ponder what they would do when what keeps them safe and secure vanishes before their eyes.

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🗣️ Listen to an interview about "Aristotle for Novelists" on The Writer Files with Kelton Reid, The Writing Coach Podcast with Kevin T. Johns, or The Indy Author Podcast with Matty Dalrymple.

🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the fun book “Write About Now” by Jonathan Small. It is a captivating collection of interview excerpts from the author’s hit podcast that reveals how successful writers overcame obstacles to launch their creative careers. Discover the universal themes that link the winding paths of literary success. If you're a writer, creative, or simply fascinated by the journeys of storytellers, this episode is a must-listen for a peek at the birth of celebrated careers.

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into the classic coming-of-age novel “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, exploring the iconic character of Holden Caulfield and the timeless themes of phoniness, loneliness, and the desire for human connection. Discover how this 1951 literary masterpiece has captivated readers for generations and left an indelible mark on pop culture. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the book for the first time, this episode offers insightful analysis to help you see or revisit this poignant story in a brand new light.

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🎙 In part four, Douglas Vigliotti closes out the series by outlining the final three Principles #13, #14, and the 15th Principle from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art of Story,” an adaptation of the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed “Poetics” to be used by novelists. Discover the tried-and-true principles used since antiquity to craft stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today!

• Principle #13: Novels should contain true characters.
• Principle #14: Novels can be criticized for impossibility, irrationality, contradiction, harmfulness, and artistic standards.
• The 15th Principle: Novelists must write, read, and have courage.

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🎙 In part three, Douglas Vigliotti continues the four-part series by overviewing Principles #9, #10, #11, and #12 from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art of Story,” an adaptation of the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed “Poetics” to be used by novelists. Discover the tried-and-true principles used since antiquity to craft stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today!

• Principle #9: Novels should be logical.
• Principle #10: Novels should be believable.
• Principle #11: Novels should be cohesive.
• Principle #12: Novels should be clear but not ordinary.

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🎙 In part two, Douglas Vigliotti provides an overview of Principles #5, #6, #7, and #8 from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art of Story,” an adaptation of the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed “Poetics” to be used by novelists. Discover the tried-and-true principles used since antiquity to craft stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today!

• Principle #5: Novels have a complication and resolution.
• Principle #6: Novels are told through imitation of action.
• Principle #7: Novels consist of plot, character, reasoning, speech, music, and spectacle.
• Principle #8: Novels should contain reversals and recognitions.

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🎙 In part one, Douglas Vigliotti discusses the first four principles from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art of Story,” an adaptation of the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed “Poetics” to be used by novelists. Discover the tried-and-true principles used since antiquity to craft stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today. Get a sneak peek at Principles #1, #2, #3, and #4.

• Principle #1: Novels can be tragedy or comedy.
• Principle #2: Novels should be consistent.
• Principle #3: Novels have a beginning, middle, and end.
• Principle #4: Novels have an appropriate length.

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