Best Precipice Fiction Podcasts (2024)

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Writing Techniques 43:27

8h ago43:27

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James, Matan and Alex sit down to answer the the question what are their favourite techniques - both to read and to write. Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ============================================= This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we fe…

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Film and Multi-media Madness: Precipice Interview with Alexandria Burnham 56:19

4h ago56:19

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Hot take time! Get ready for your exclusive guided tour through Ally’s career as a writer, what got her started, what she’s up to, and what’s coming next. For anyone pursuing a career in film or finding an identity as a multi-media writer, you’re sure to find some excellent nuggets in this one. STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY, 90 TOTAL Cont…

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Books That Blew Our Minds 54:55

17d ago54:55

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Have you ever read a book that completely rocked the axis on which you read and consider literature? Well, here's four of them! Today, Alex, Paddy, James and Matan recount four books that have changed them as readers and writers. Please be aware there are significant spoilers for the following books: Never Let Me Go - Kasuo Ishagura The Girl With A…

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Why characters need to fail (before they can soar) 1:13:38

22d ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Counterintuitive as it may seem, sometimes our protagonists need to fall flat on their face and fail. After all, what's an epic journey without setbacks? In today's episode, Matan, Ally and James examine character failure and why it's often so necessary for an effective story. Join us as we explore the why's and how's of failures, what makes a stor…

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The Hero's Journey 1:08:21

24d ago1:08:21

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Follow the white rabbit. To where is it hippity hoppiting? Through the mono-myth we go, Where all threads are spun. Sorry, I don’t know what came over me just then. Anyway, welcome to Prose & Cons! On today’s episode, Paddy takes James, Alex, and Ally through the Hero’s Journey (name used in a gender-neutral context), the map over which it’s said t…

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Mail time! Ask Us Anything (Pt. 2) 1:04:19

2M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Part two of our vaunted Mailbag episode! This part definitely occurred on a different day and we're certainly not all delerious from three hours of podcasting. So enjoy this entirely hinged and sane second part of our mailbag episode! STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 1 TODAY, 90 TOTAL Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ================…

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Mail time! Ask us anything (Pt. 1) 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

And like Christmas, it's finally here! The long-awaited Precipice Listener Questions episode, where we huddle around the ol' Precipice mailbag and draw out your letters, answering questions on writing, editing, publishing, collaboration and more. We had so many that we've decided to make this a two-parter, so stay tuned for Mail Time pt. 2! Got a q…

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Avatar: Original vs. Netflix 50:08

2M ago50:08

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Netflix's live-action reimagining of the beloved series Avatar: The Last Airbender is fresh out of the stables, which leads us to the question: how well does the new version hold up? Today we examine this adaptation of a classic series: narrative, character, translation of setting, the nature and purpose of action scenes - nothing will go unexamine…

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Non-linear Narrative 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

And then James said, “I think that’s it.” And we all said our goodbyes. But for this to make sense, let’s go back a bit, back to the beginning. In this episode of Prose and Cons, James, Alex, and Phoenix talk about non-linear storytelling—stories where the end is the beginning or sometimes there are new beginnings that come in the middle. They'll t…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: Imposter Syndrome 54:19

3M ago54:19

54:19

This marks the 6th and final episode of our Absolute Prose run. This final highlight selection was made by – last but not least – Phoenix. Imposter syndrome is something that has plagued more or less everybody at some point in their lives in some form or another. If you've not felt it, that's fantastic – keep doing what you're doing. If you have fe…

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Language 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

The Precipice crew -- and nearly a full house too -- get back to basics, talking about the specifics of how we use language to convey meaning in our work. I'm talking all the hits: metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification. How can you make the most of the basic building blocks of text to the greatest effect in your work? Stick around and you…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: Critiquing Critiques 49:50

3M ago49:50

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Here's we revisit an old episode where we take a look at some classics of writing advice and really break them down. If you're new to writing and just getting back some advice for the first time, it's a great place to start. Enjoy! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ============================================= This is Prose & Cons - …

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How To Write Comedy 46:25

4M ago46:25

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Three authors walk into a podcast... BA DOOM TING! That's right today we're talking about comedy and where to find it's beats. What makes something funny? Is it the straight man and the wildcard? Is it finding humour in the mundane? Is it simple contrast? ...Yes! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ =====================================…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: The Great Precipice Villain Draft 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Today's classic episode is our deep dive into all things VILLANOUS! A great villain is a wonderful thing, and some of the most classic, memorable characters in fiction have been baddies. But what makes a villain tick? What makes a villain effective as a character? And why did Alex think he could nominate a hotel as one of his picks in the Great Pre…

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Building tension with Clocks and Guns 49:42

4M ago49:42

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Ever written a story that feels flat? Or maybe doesn't quite feel like it's going anywhere? Ever struggled with a story's end or big climax? Today on the pod we have a pair of excellent techniques to help you build tension, work towards the climax, and keep your story moving in an exciting direction. Special thanks to Chuck Palahniuk for the inspir…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 12: Eos Horizons pt. 2 1:59:29

4M ago1:59:29

1:59:29

A lake of methane rises into the air after the exploratory detonation on the surface of Eos. Will the crew be able to get the vital samples they need from beneath the ice? Special guest player Simriya Sandhu as Medea Holtz: twitter.com/kairosclersis Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. base…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: Creativity 49:44

4M ago49:44

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This is a rerun of Ally Burnham's fascinating look into what makes the creative mind tick and how to give it a bit of a kickstart if you're feeling stuck. This was a popular episode among the Precipice crew so if you haven't heard it, it's worth a listen! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ =============================================…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 11: Eos Horizons 2:12:12

4M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

The neighboring planet, Eos, is covered in ice. With fuel reserves only dwindling, a joint effort of Mason's Haven and Star's Edge mounts an expedition to Eos to see if materials that can be refined into fusion pellets can be discovered. Special guest player Simriya Sandhu as Medea Holtz: twitter.com/kairosclersis Abraxas' Precipice is an actual pl…

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(Un)disputed Classics 56:16

5M ago56:16

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One of the very best ways to improve your own writing is to read the classics - those works of literature that, despite being written decades (or even hundreds of years) ago are still read, resonant, and selling copies in the 21st century. In this episode of Prose and Cons, we give you our personal favourite classic works: books that have both stoo…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: The House of the Dragon 1:22:16

5M ago1:22:16

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For those of you who haven't been listening for long, this is a rerun of one of our classic episodes. Ally's pick for a rerun is our House of the Dragon episode. Here we take a look at the first episode of the HBO adaption of George R. R. Martin's Fire and Blood. Some of us know a lot about it and are keen to share that knowledge, some of us are ju…

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Our Complicated Relationship with Fan Fiction 1:06:10

5M ago1:06:10

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Hey all you Potter Heads and Naruto fans. Hi to the Trekkies and Star Wars . . . the people who love Star Wars. Today we’re diving deep into the dense, dense jungle of Fan Fiction. Ally, Phoenix, and Matan explore the beauties and pitfalls of this widely enjoyed and audience-specific practice, touching on things like: Writing to tropes vs. writing …

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Happy Holidays! 3:55

5M ago3:55

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As everyone here at Prose and Cons is busily bustling around Santa's workshop style—picture Paddy running with some ribbon, James checking off some comically long list, and Matan doing something with one of those old wooden mallets that seem to be staples of elf workshops—we will be skipping our regularly programmed episode for this week in favor o…

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Absolute Prose Highlights: Interview with Kealan Patrick Burke 1:02:33

6M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

For those of you who have been listening for a bit, you may have heard this one already, but for those of you who are new, this episode is a great place to start. Yes, this is a rerun. We’re going to be investing some time in the expansion and improvement of Prose and Cons as well as Precipice Fiction as a whole. In order to give ourselves more spa…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 10: Snipe Hunt 1:58:35

5M ago1:58:35

1:58:35

Finding the source of the burrowing "go-yotes" beneath the colony will be no small feat. The crew takes to the field to learn more about these creatures native to Mundos and how they might go forward in deterring them from destabilizing the ground Mason's Haven is built on. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Gre…

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The Medium Has It’s Own Necessities - Adapting Books Into Films 53:22

6M ago53:22

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Could the book be better than the movie? Paddy, Alex, Matan and Phoenix discuss the value and issues inherent in adapting an IP from one source to another. We go deep on classics like Bladerunner, the Shining, Annihilation and Apocalypse Now and compare them to their literary progenitors. - Should a movie adaptation be completely faithful? - What i…

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Genre Deep Dive: High Fantasy 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Hail and well met my good traveler! I must say I am pleased to see that the dragon of Ar’kanék has not bested you and that you were able to come and hear my tale. Dear traveler, sit and enjoy as I tell you the story of four young, handsome magi who talked about High Fantasy for a bit over an hour. That’s right! In this episode of Prose and Cons, Pa…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 9: All Shook Up 1:48:23

5M ago1:48:23

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Back on the surface of Mundos, the colony of Mason's Haven is recovering from the seismic activity. At the same time, the crew of the Sin Claire is assembling their team and resources for an excursion to a nearby planet in hopes of finding deuterium to make fusion pellets. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Gree…

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Videogame Narratives 1:03:40

6M ago1:03:40

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Today Phoenix, Paddy and Alex delve down into the fascinating rabbit hole of the ludo-narrative! That's right, we're talking videogames and how they relate to storytelling. We're looking at our favourite games and how they use the medium in interesting ways to tell fascinating stories through the interplay of gameplay mechanics and narrative intrig…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 8: The Kinder Egg Contingency 1:47:15

6M ago1:47:15

1:47:15

Intrusive analysis of one of Mundos' moons yields interesting results but ones that may not be safe to explore. The crew believes exploring the Aethra System's other planets may be the key to find a fuel source to sustain the stranded. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novel…

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Bonus episode - Eggboy 46:31

7M ago46:31

46:31

It's just Alex and Paddy today, going deep on bicameral minds, Jordan Peele, what horror and comedy have in common, paving the road to hell with adverbs, and Alex's new short horror story: Eggboy. (This one's a bonus episode; if you're after a more - ahem - structured podcast experience, maybe check out one of our more recent episodes instead.) STE…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 7: The Holson Configuration 1:59:59

6M ago1:59:59

1:59:59

Salvage operations in the Aethra System are complete, but with the ring gate off limits due to Marco Inaros, the colonists are eager to unwrap the mysteries of Mundos. A proposed experiment by Dr. Mel Holson is underway with the crew of the Sin Claire part of the field work. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Gr…

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Show Don't Tell 41:56

7M ago41:56

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Show don’t tell—how many times have you heard that one? Chances are we’ve all received this note at one point or another in our writing journies, but what exactly does it mean? Also, what about telling? When should we tell rather than show? This week on Prose and Cons, Paddy, Phoenix, and Alex dig into this writing note of notes and delve into the …

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More Opportunities for Writers Than Ever: Interview with Catherine Jinks 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Alex sits down with established and prolific Australian writer Catherine Jinks and discusses all things writing: how she got started in her career, what the traditional book market looks like today, writing grants and all the opportunities and options writers have today that weren't necessarily available when she started. You can find Catherine on …

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Getting NaNoWriMo-ready 1:01:53

7M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

One month, 50,000 words, and half a million people worldwide - NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is one of the very best ways to jumpstart your writing project. But 50,000 words can be a mighty steep hill... and in just one month!? Well fear not! Ally, Alex, Phoenix and James are here to take you through their NaNoWriMo tips, tricks, experie…

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Halloween Spooktacular 51:18

7M ago51:18

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Welcome all! Step up if you dare, to a very spOoooOOky episode of Prose and Cons. Follow Phoenix, Paddy, and Alex through the deep woods, the darkness of homes left to themselves, and some off-putting reddit recipe reviews. In this Halloween Spooktacular, the three bring to the table the stories that have well and truly spooked them, and talk a lit…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 6: The Pezahl Odyssey with guest Jessie Christiansen 2:53:25

7M ago2:53:25

2:53:25

Fuel reserves in the Aethra System are limited, so a final salvage operation to the derelict of the Electric Fog is underway. Zeni views this as her last opportunity to make a difference for everything her and her family have fought for. Special guest player Jessie Christiansen as Dr. Mel Holson: youtube.com/@ExploreAstro Abraxas' Precipice is an a…

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Thematic Conflict 39:51

7M ago39:51

39:51

What do Titanic, Princess Mononoke and The Matrix have in common? They're all great examples of "thematic conflict". But what is thematic conflict? Why is it so important? And how can we use this oft-overlooked, but very powerful, concept in our own writing? STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY, 62 TOTAL Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/conta…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 5: Proto Jungle 1:59:13

7M ago1:59:13

1:59:13

Clean up of the mess the rogue colonists have made continues. But what exactly is stirring inside the Jungle of Mundos? Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice:…

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Robots All The Way Down: AI and It's Effect On Writers 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Today Phoenix, Ally and Paddy get together to discuss the big cyborg elephant in the room: AI. What does it mean for the future of writers and editors? What is Amazon doing to combat the flood of AI generated stories in the marketplace? Are writer's being replaced by AI? All this and more. STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 1 TODAY, 62 TOTAL Contact u…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 4: AstroDynamics with guest Jessie Christiansen 2:28:49

8M ago2:28:49

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With the Ring Gates off limits due to the Free Navy, all the factions in the Aethra system come together to figure out a way forward. Aided by Dr. Mel Holson of Star's Edge, the crew of the Sin Claire heads planet side to deal with some unfortunate choices made by the colonists of Mason's Haven. Special guest player Jessie Christiansen as Dr. Mel H…

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Narration Tips, Tricks and Style 1:05:54

8M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Head hopping, third-person dissonance, jarring changes in perspective? Join Phoenix, Alex, and James as they narrate the world of … well … narration. Third person, third-person tight, even second person, what are the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts, the … pros(e) and cons (heh) of each? It’s a massive umbrella topic, but fundamental to almost all,…

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Confronting your Shadow: Interview with Shelley Robinson 52:41

8M ago52:41

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Witch of Words, Doula of Dialogue, Alchemist of Artistic Expression: Shelley Robinson helps authors find their creativity and overcome their emotional hurdles. Join us as we interview this great sage, discussing conquering self-doubt, the crippling "fear of exposure", and how to find (and own) your superpower as a writer. If you've ever struggled w…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 3: Between Felotas & Beratnas 1:23:59

8M ago1:23:59

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With the Adrian Rogers in submission, Captain Vega of the Ice Fang and XO Wyatt Thompson of the Sin Claire will determine its fate. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas…

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Writing Groups: The Pro(se) and Cons 48:16

8M ago48:16

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In this episode, Paddy, Alex and Matan discuss the merits of writing groups, why you need them, what the etiquette is and what to do if you find yourself stuck in a dud one! Having started from a purely feedback based writers group, our guests today all have plenty of experience with the good, the bad and the weird of writing groups. STEPHEN KING R…

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Genre Deep Dive: Cosmic Horror 43:18

9M ago43:18

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H.P. Lovecraft has, in recent decades, become a large part of the modern zeitgeist. From references across a multitude of popular media to tabletop roleplaying games, most are well and truly familiar with the famous tentacles that we’ve come to associate with the work. But what is Cosmic Horror as a whole? Who are the other players? What are the el…

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Damocles Cage, Episode 2: The Electric Fog of War 1:53:00

8M ago1:53:00

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The crew mounts a risky rescue operation for the survivors of the cargo ship, the Electric Fog. But will the risk of other forces in the system catch wind of these efforts before they come to fruition? Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs liv…

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Imposter Syndrome 49:04

9M ago49:04

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Imposter syndrome: the feeling that, no matter how good you seem to be, deep down you know you're a fake. And worse - that sooner or later, people are going to find out. It's all too common, and even moreso in the world of writing, where taste is subjective and there's no simple measure of success. So how do we deal with it? And just how common is …

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Damocles Cage Episode 1: Caged Beasts 1:29:00

8M ago1:29:00

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The Sin Claire is headed to the ring gate of the Aethra System to inspect a derelict cargo ship that just came through. But other parties are interested in the same prize... Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on …

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Writing Mistakes 101: The Book of Boba Fett 1:13:35

9M ago1:13:35

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Yeah, look, we’re not going to beat around the bush, The Book of Boba Fett was not great. But, as they say, another person’s failed attempt at representing a well-known IP is another writer’s treasure. In all seriousness, though, it not always obvious in the moment when a bit of writing isn’t working. Yes, in this episode we do poke fun at The Book…

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Unreliable Narrators 49:19

9M ago49:19

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But what about when the narrator isn't giving the full story? When about when you can't trust them at all? And where's the line between unreliable narrator and ineffectual storyteller? In this episode, we break down everything you could ever want to know about writing unreliable narrators - from different types, to best examples, to pitfalls to avo…

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