Aug 29, 2023
Tim and Art discuss the five main filters or "lenses" we can use to examine if our first draft dialogue is working hard enough. Join us for a discussion about Melody, Brevity, Plausibility, Tension, and Subtext. We tell a couple of personal stories, a few self-deprecating jokes, and set goals on how to attack dialogue...
Aug 22, 2023
Tim recaps the four questions we can ask ourselves when inserting exposition into our narratives that can ensure the exposition is not too long or too short.
To connect with Tim and Art directly, email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com.
Aug 15, 2023
Tim and Art explore some best practices in weaving exposition into your narrative, including four essential questions to ask yourself when presenting exposition in your initial drafts and revisions.
To connect with Tim and Art directly, email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com.
Aug 8, 2023
Art tells a little story that helps him remember the sequence of steps in the "Dive the Trench" plot structure, then recaps how each section helps build the narrative of your story.
The steps of the "Dive the Trench" plot structure are listed below. It is based on the main character's power relative to the run time of...
Aug 1, 2023
Tim and Art deconstruct standard plot templates to uncover why they work. The result is a 10-point plot structure that chunks the larger story into manageable sections, thus allowing us to tackle the story in pieces. Compare the 10-point plan with your chosen plot template and see where they align!
The result is a...