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Story Grid Writing Podcast
Helping Others Become Better Writers
Aug 25, 2017
The hosts discuss progress and improvements in the second draft of a story, including adding complications and fleshing out characters. They also talk about balancing information and engagement in storytelling. Tips are shared on encouraging and working with amateur writers, emphasizing starting from a position of not knowing much about writing and studying masterworks to improve skills.
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- Switching between the editor brain and the writer brain is crucial in improving writing skills.
- Engaging the reader through action and showing rather than telling is key to a compelling story.
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Feedback on the second draft
In this podcast episode, the host, Tim Grall, submits the first seven scenes of his second draft to Sean Coyne, the creator of Storygrid. Surprisingly, Sean is impressed with the scenes and comments on the different sides of the brain used in writing. The discussion delves into the importance of switching between the editor brain and the writer brain. The overall tone is supportive, encouraging Tim to enjoy the second draft process more and focus on building a clearer and more specific world for the reader.
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