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Fiction Writer
by G.K. Lamb
Explore the art, craft, and struggles of writing fiction.
Episodes
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Finding My Way Back
This episode is an unscripted reflection on creative burnout, identity, and what it feels like to lose faith in your own voice. I talk openly about writing, artificial intelligence, unfinished work, and the slow, fragile process of returning to the things that once gave life meaning.
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The Body and Its Role in Character, Story, and Connection
Today on Fiction Writer, host G.K. Lamb explores how focusing on your character's body can ground your stories and make them more likely to make a visceral impact on your audience. Thank you for listening! If you have an questions, comments, or if there are any specific topics you would like G.K....
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Don't write your next draft, draw it!
On this first episode of season 2, host G.K. Lamb explores a fun way to get your story's first draft completed faster and with fewer head aches: drawing! Thank you for listening! If you have an questions, comments, or if there are any specific topics you would like G.K. to explore, please leave…
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Plotter VS Pantser: the artificial binary keeping us from our writing goals
On this episode of Fiction Writer we explore the underlying baggage of the terms "Plotter" and "Pantser," discover their virtues, highlight their faults, and then try and find a way to build out a third path with the best qualities of both. Thank you for listening! If you have an questions,...
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The Purpose of World Building: Discovering Characters Primed for Story
In this episode of Fiction Writer, G.K. argues the purpose of world building is to discover characters and gives some tips on ways you can discover great characters in the worlds you build. Thank you for listening! If you have an questions, comments, or if there are any specific topics you would...
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The Danger of Hooks and the Power of Endings
Today on Fiction Writer we discuss the all-important hook that every commercially viable piece of fiction needs. But just like real hooks, we must be careful when handling our story's hook to ensure that we don't lose sight of the real power: endings. Thank you for listening! If you have an...
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Fundamentals of Story: the basic elements every story needs to thrive
Today on Fiction Writer we explore the building blocks and simple structures that turn words into stories. Thank you for listening! If you have an questions, comments, or if there are any specific topics you would like G.K. to explore, please leave him a message @ anchor.fm/fictionwriter. Some of...
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There Will Be Blood: world building for contemprary and historical fiction
In this episode of Fiction Writer we explore the misconception that contemporary and historical fiction stories do not engage in world building. The world of any story is an abstracted form of reality and the process of abstraction is never free of omissions, distortions, or out-right falsehoods....
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World building for stronger stories.
In this episode of Fiction Writer we explore how to write engaging, complex stories through ground-up world building in five simple steps. Thank you for listening! If you have an questions, comments, or if there are any specific topics you would like G.K. to explore, please leave him a message @...
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Does fiction matter?
In this kick-off mini episode of Fiction Writer, we jump right to the heart of things: does fiction matter and why should anyone care?
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How many episodes does Fiction Writer have?
Fiction Writer currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Fiction Writer about?
Explore the art, craft, and struggles of writing fiction.
How often does Fiction Writer release new episodes?
Fiction Writer has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Fiction Writer?
Fiction Writer is created and hosted by G.K. Lamb.
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