Writing Excuses

Brandon, Dan, and Howard discuss what an alpha reader is, is not, and where one might find... more

Your Hosts: Mary Robinette Kowal, Cassandra Khaw, Dan Wells, James L. Sutter, and Howard T... more

Dan Wells joins our conversation as we break down the seven-point plot structure! Using ex... more

In this episode, our hosts explore one of the most persistent barriers to writing: interru... more

*Time-Sensitive* Our final WXR cruise is almost sold out, grab your spot before June 4th, ... more

*Time-Sensitive* Our final WXR cruise is almost sold out, grab your spot before June 4th, ... more

Today, we explore why writers place information in the order they do. From broad-to-narrow... more

Today, our hosts discuss how to make every part of your story feel connected through causa... more

Today, we are joined by Margaret Dunlap as we dive into the three-act structure. This trad... more

Today we zoom out from moment-to-moment tension and look at how escalation and de-escalati... more

Today, we’re talking about tension and release as a kind of call and response, and how tha... more

Today, we’re talking about how to use contrast to make key moments in your story hit harde... more

Today, we’re talking about the “try-fail cycle” and why failure is essential to making the... more