Needs More Words

In a less super-sized episode, we discuss our projects for NaNoWriMo 2020 and what prep work we're doing leading up to November.

Links:

• 9 Point Plot Dot: https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/149858948126/plot-doctoring-9-steps-to-build-a-strong-plot
• Vicki's character sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OsrL9BxKibOX8cjpzUua5TkHEiYN_RpEkWhZ3Ux-Frg/edit?usp=sharing
• The History Chicks Episode 9: Gilded Age Heiresses: http://thehistorychicks.com/shownotes-episode-nine-gilded-age-heiresses/
• The Writer's Block Tarot: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/viviancaethe/the-writers-block-tarot
• Le Beau Monde Tarot: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/526573486/le-beau-monde-tarot

We take a look at another of our favourite genres: science fiction. Surprise, we have a lot to say about this one too!

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We discuss Canada Reads 2020, the annual battle of the books run by CBC.

Links:

- Canada Reads: https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads

- Trailer for Trickster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHLDWHxSLw

We take a close look at "The Rock Garden", a short story written by Vicki.

LINKS:

The story: https://victoriakmartin.com/the-rock-garden/

NYC Midnight: http://nycmidnight.com/

YeahWrite https://yeahwrite.me/

Diefenbunker Museum: https://diefenbunker.ca/en/

How To Cake It: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvM1hVcRJmVWDtATYarC0KA

Bernadette Banner: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHtaUm-FjUps090S7crO4Q

We discuss anthologies as a good way to read short fiction and a market for publishing it.

LINKS

4 the Words: https://4thewords.com/ (use referral code NLHSZ23062)

We Shall Be Monsters: https://renaissance-107765.square.site/product/we-shall-be-monsters/52?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2

Jennifer Lee Rossman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenLRossman

Horror Tree (market listing): https://horrortree.com/

Papercat Press (market roundup): https://papercatpress.com/

We're back from a bit of a break with a new episode, looking in the art and sometimes horror of adaptations.

Links:

• Lost in Adaption by Dominic Noble: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPtiXdv7RoU8IkrJeNY73qw
• Lindsay Ellis' review of The Hobbit, part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTRUQ-RKfUs&t=1970s
• Lessons from the Screenplay, Arrival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTxvzkwVsQE&t=523s
• Memories from my TV/Movie Experience by Rick Riordan: https://rickriordan.com/2018/11/memories-from-my-tv-movie-experience/

We tackle the classic writing question of "Where do you get your ideas?", complete with looking at how an idea evolves into a story.

LINKS

Renaissance Virtual Convention: https://pressesrenaissancepress.ca/events/renaissance-virtual-conference/

Evernote: https://evernote.com/

Old World: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/old-world/home

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We take a deep dive into one of our favourite genres: fantasy. Apparently it's something we have a lot to say about.

Links:

Hello Future Me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQMO-YL87u-6Rt8hIVsRjA

Artifexian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeh-pJYRZTBJDXMNZeWSUVA

In the second part of our examination of plotting vs pantsing, we discuss how things go off outline.

LINKS

The Pants Song from Be More Chill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1QZgHtYAgQ

Stephenie Meyer Discusses Jacob: https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-books/new-moon/new-moon-the-story/

The first of a two-part look at plotting vs pantsing. In this episode, the dream of having an outline lives. Links:

What kind of a plotting method will work best for you and your story?: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5d2513fa4fc6b400143e9004# How Three-Act Screenplays Work (and why it matters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0QO7YuKKdI Defining an Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j56WPBaiPYQ

The Hero's Journey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey

Nine Dot Plot Dot Outline: https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/149858948126/plot-doctoring-9-steps-to-build-a-strong-plot

Ladyknightthebrave's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBatyalewbel