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S1E5 – Character Design: Support

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 how to design support characters that leave an impact on the reader and the story as a whole. Why are they often the favorite characters among audiences? Find out by listening! First aired August 15, 2019.
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S1E4 – Character Design: Primary

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 good guys, bad guys, and the transformation that comes to each. Also included is how to tell which character is the main character in your story. First aired August 12, 2019.
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S1E3 – Story Structure

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 how to access the best elements of story structure without feeling cliche. There are a lot of models and theories regarding story structure, but there is something most everyone agrees on: it’s there to help authors and readers feel like the story is worth reading. First aired August 8, 2019.
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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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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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