Story In Mind

Starting with Thomas More's Utopia, we look at different forms of government both in the real world and the fantastical.

Starting with foreign language and getting into the origin of language, we dig into conlang, etymology, and end up at using language to show not tell.

Looking at image in writing. Forays into dream analysis, Troy, and self image.

Halloween episode! We look at popular monsters, why we have them, and what monsters we are creating.

From cave paintings, to Plato's cave of shadows, to caves on alien worlds...

Whether plotting or pantsing, at some point you have to sit back and ask yourself who your main character is.

Is advertising enough? Is there a better way to sell a product? Why engage?

Reminiscing about my time in the feedback trenches. How to give writing criticism and why.

Versus Nature. What's the purpose of art? Is it the civilising act; does it tame the wild beast? My city, your city, the last city...

Whether we like it or not, writing is divided up into literature and genre fiction. Why? Who says so? What defines literature?