This week on Buffy and the Art of Story: School Hard (Season 2 Episode 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

This podcast episode covers (1) very strong story structure despite no striking midpoint commitment by Buffy; (2) the concept of the worthy adversary; (3) mother-daughter conflict; (4) embedding story questions; and (5) so much foreshadowing about Spike (in the Spoiler section). 

As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).

Next Up: Inca Mummy Girl S2 E4

Last Week:  Some Assembly Required S2 E2

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Additional Episode Links from School Hard

* Interview of James Marsters on Buffering the Vampire Slayer

* Season 2 Buffy DVDs

* Buffy DVD Complete Box Set

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About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

Episode Transcript for School Hard

Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)