Writing Roots

Writing Roots

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Writing Roots episodes

  • 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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    12 min
  • S1E2 – Genre

    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 understanding genres and how it affects the writing process. Knowing which genre you’re writing in also helps you know how to best reach your perfect reader. First aired August 5, 2019.

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    11 min
  • S1E2 – Genre
    If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it. - Beverly Cleary
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    11 min
  • S1E2 – Genre
    If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it. - Beverly Cleary
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    11 min
  • S1E1 – Plotting vs. Pantsing

    Welcome to our very first episode! 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 different approaches to the writing process, primarily outline writing (“plotters”) represented by Ley Esses, and discovery writing (“pantsers”) like Leigh Hull. Everyone has a slightly different method to the madness that is storytelling, and knowing that about your own style can help you not waste time in getting your story written. First aired August 1, 2019.

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    11 min
  • S1E1 – Plotting vs. Pantsing
    Hey, quick question: how do I plot a book?
    Write down everything that happens in the story, then in the second draft make it look like you knew what you were doing all along. - Neil Gaiman
    0 min
  • S1E1 – Plotting vs. Pantsing
    Hey, quick question: how do I plot a book?
    Write down everything that happens in the story, then in the second draft make it look like you knew what you were doing all along. - Neil Gaiman
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    11 min
  • Writer’s Retreat: Marketing a Book
    What happens after you write your book? A whole lot, if you want to get your book into the hands of readers outside your personal circle. It’s more than a good story, it’s how you go about marketing the book. If you go the traditionally published route, the process is much easier. Those companies handle...
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    40 min
  • Writer’s Retreat: Worldbuilding
    Presentation from the AspenHouse Writer's Retreat. Leigh Hull discusses the basics on how to create a world that readers will find both realistic and fantastic.
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    30 min

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A 10-minute podcast to improve your writing skills