#936Writing Excuses 5.33: Alpha ReadersBrandon, Dan, and Howard discuss what an alpha reader is, is not, and where one might find... more17 Apr 201120 MINS20:3717 Apr 2011
#93516.24: Worldbuilding for GamesYour Hosts: Mary Robinette Kowal, Cassandra Khaw, Dan Wells, James L. Sutter, and Howard T... more13 Jun 202121 MINS21:1213 Jun 2021
#93419.25: From the Classroom to the PageLearning is great, but how do you translate it into doing without getting overwhelmed? Wha... more23 Jun 202425 MINS25:5023 Jun 2024
#93320.19: Cooking as a Writing MetaphorWhat does cooking have to do with writing? In this episode, we explore how the creative ch... more11 May 202529 MINS29:4011 May 2025
#93220.18: LIVE: The Art of TeachingThis episode was recorded live at our 2024 Writing Excuses Cruise. (Did you know that we h... more04 May 202526 MINS26:0904 May 2025
#93120.17: An Interview with Christopher SchwarzThis season, we’ve been exploring different approaches to writing through the lens of othe... more27 Apr 202535 MINS35:4727 Apr 2025
#93020.16: Second PersonPeople often think of first person POV as the most intimate voice. But in a way, we think ... more20 Apr 202526 MINS26:4320 Apr 2025
#92920.15: Third Person OmniscientWith today’s episode, we are continuing our discussion on proximity by focusing on another... more13 Apr 202525 MINS25:2813 Apr 2025
#92820.14: Third Person LimitedThird person limited is one of the most popular storytelling lenses. Yet it is often under... more06 Apr 202526 MINS26:3506 Apr 2025
#92720.13: First PersonWe’re now going to have a few episodes focusing on the lens of proximity—specifically, how... more30 Mar 202526 MINS26:2230 Mar 2025
#92620.12: Fashion as a Writing MetaphorToday, we’re returning to different personal metaphors for how we all think about writing ... more21 Mar 202529 MINS29:0221 Mar 2025
#92520.11: Kit Lit. Q&A Aboard the WX Cruise, with Mark Oshiro, Kate McKean, and Sandra TaylerThis episode was recorded live at our 2024 Writing Excuses Cruise. (Did you know that we h... more16 Mar 202521 MINS21:5716 Mar 2025
#92420.10: Interview with Chuck Tingle: Breaking the RulesToday we have the pleasure of talking with author (and longtime listener!) Chuck Tingle. W... more09 Mar 202533 MINS33:5209 Mar 2025
#92320.09: The Reaction of Who?!What do emotional beats and action scenes have in common? Well, they both need to land wit... more02 Mar 202519 MINS19:3002 Mar 2025
#92220.08: Character Stakes and FearsThis week, we’re continuing our conversation about the lens of who. On last week’s episode... more23 Feb 202522 MINS22:3623 Feb 2025
#92120.07: Motivation and GoalsDo you know what your characters want? And is there a deeper desire underneath that one? ... more16 Feb 202521 MINS21:1116 Feb 2025