Writing Roots

Writing Roots

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Writing Roots episodes

  • S1E5 – Character Design: Support

    Join hosts Ley Esses and Leigh Hull as they talk through the experiences they’ve gathered in all aspects of writing.

    Our first series is called First Draft, where we talk about content and building a story that readers can’t put down.

    In this episode, we discuss how to design support characters that leave an impact on the reader and the story as a whole. Why are they often the favorite characters among audiences? Find out by listening! First aired August 15, 2019.

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    12 min
  • S1E5 – Character Design: Support
    When reading, we don’t fall in love with the characters’ appearances. We fall in love with their words, their thoughts, and their hearts. We fall in love with their souls. - Unknown
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    12 min
  • S1E4 – Character Design: Primary

    Join hosts Ley Esses and Leigh Hull as they talk through the experiences they’ve gathered in all aspects of writing.

    Our first series is called First Draft, where we talk about content and building a story that readers can’t put down.

    In this episode, we discuss good guys, bad guys, and the transformation that comes to each. Also included is how to tell which character is the main character in your story. First aired August 12, 2019.

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    12 min
  • S1E4 – Character Design: Primary
    Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. - CS Lewis
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    12 min
  • S1E3 – Story Structure

    Join hosts Ley Esses and Leigh Hull as they talk through the experiences they’ve gathered in all aspects of writing.

    Our first series is called First Draft, where we talk about content and building a story that readers can’t put down.

    In this episode, we discuss how to access the best elements of story structure without feeling cliche. There are a lot of models and theories regarding story structure, but there is something most everyone agrees on: it’s there to help authors and readers feel like the story is worth reading. First aired August 8, 2019.

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    12 min
  • S1E3 – Story Structure
    Pixar's story model:
    Once upon a time there was a ____
    Every day, ____
    Until one day, _____
    Because of that, _____
    Because of that, _____
    Until finally,______
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A 10-minute podcast to improve your writing skills