An anaesthesiologist, a midwife, a doctor, a partner, a woman who only had one baby —yes, just one— and another one with flytraps for hands. This time we talk about balancing out a circus of characters and trimming a great storyline to make it even greater.

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There is only one thing Marlene wants in life, and the opportunity to fulfill her wish and heal her old wounds presents itself while she is on her death bed in the hospital ward. In this episode we talk about wills, testaments, the joys of dark humour and how to enhance Marlene Cassio's ultimate purpose in life...

UPDATE: Daan's story has found a home at The Wild Word Magazine. You can read the final version here: https://thewildword.com/fiction-daan-henselmans/

Alicia has something to say to her brother Jack, but Jack can barely talk through his cloud of misery. In this episode we talk about voice, express our opinions about point of view and discuss the importance of titles... 

The tiger finds himself in a bit of a pickle with the Alligator when he takes a shortcut. Find out what the real deal is between these two, how to enhance the setting they're in and whether their individual voices are enough to carry this relationship through...

Geena’s roommate was called Viviane. Viv-ee-ahn-NUH. When she brings a doll home one day, their relationship takes a whimsical turn. We talk about pacing, structure, tension and how to really bring out the significance of The Doll...