The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Problem-Solving Your Way Through a Story

Sep 12, 2024
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Amanda Peters
Amanda Peters, author of the short story collection *Waiting for the Long Night Moon*, shares her insights into storytelling. She reads a story from her collection and discusses her careful choices of point of view that create tension by letting readers know more than the characters. The conversation dives into writing emotionally weighted, quiet narratives and the problem-solving aspect of crafting a story. Peters also reflects on her journey oscillating between short fiction and novels, revealing the evolution of her storytelling process.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring Indigenous Narratives
03:41 • 14min
3
Language, Culture, and the Writer's Journey
17:44 • 5min
4
Crafting Tension in Narrative
22:29 • 8min
5
Crafting Compelling Narratives
30:29 • 9min