Writing Roots

By Writing Roots

A 10-minute podcast to improve your writing skills... more

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August 08, 2019 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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August 05, 2019 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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11min
August 05, 2019 S1E2 – Genre
If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it. - Beverly Cleary
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August 05, 2019 S1E2 – Genre
If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it. - Beverly Cleary
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11min
July 29, 2019 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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11min
July 29, 2019 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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11min
July 29, 2019 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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June 26, 2019 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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40min
June 24, 2019 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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30min

FAQs about Writing Roots:

How many episodes does Writing Roots have?

The podcast currently has 719 episodes available.