2.20 Avoiding The Dreaded Info Dump

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#Arts #Deborah Abela #Lian Tanner #Sarah Armstong

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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

42 weeks ago 7:50

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Have you heard of the saying, "Show—don't tell?"
In this episode, the writers talk about info-dumps—boring blocks of text with backstory or other information writers think their readers need to know.
But the question is, do they really need to know so much? And is there a better way of sharing this information besides dumping it all in a very boring paragraph that stops the story moving forward?
Listen in to hear what the gang have to say.
Our special guest is Sue Whiting! Make sure you check out her books.
Visit the authors:
Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com
Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com
Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com
Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au
Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com
Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink
Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com

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2.20 Avoiding The Dreaded Info Dump

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2.35 How do you know when your story is finished? 12:05

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How do you know when the story you've been working on for ages is actually done? You'd think it would be easy to know but that's not always the case. Sometimes, you want to keep writing because the ending still doesn't feel satisfying... or maybe you just want to keep tweaking the draft to make it PERFECT. There comes a time when you just have to let go! Thanks so much to Maryam Master for filling in for Tristan today! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.34 How to Create a Good Mindset for Writing 11:24

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Staying connected to your creativity isn't always an easy thing. Besides just sitting down and actually WRITING (which sounds so easy... but is soooo not), we need to make sure we're prioritising practices that help the flow of inspiration. In this episode, the team share how they nurture themselves to continually show up on the page. Thanks so much to Maryam Master for joining us today! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.33 How Every Story Is Different 11:43

27 weeks ago11:43

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Sometimes, writing the second book is harder than the first! You think you've cracked the story-writing code and every book after your debut will be easy peasy... only to find yourself stuck in the mud! The team share some encouragement to help you continue on the journey. Don't give up, friends! Thanks to Maryam Master for joining us today ! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.32 How does Scriptwriting Inform Our Writing Process? 10:20

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Happy Tuesday, friends! Today we have Maryam Master with us to chat about how scriptwriting has shaped our writing. Whether it's through dialogue, writing action, or the three act structure, scriptwriting can be a useful technique to keep your story snappy and to-the-point. Have you ever tried using this technique to write? Make sure to check out Michael Arndt's video "Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great" on YouTube . You can find Maryam Master on Instagram ! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.31 Making BIG Changes To Your Story 11:27

29 weeks ago11:27

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It's never fun when you receive feedback from agents and/or editors advising you to do big rewrites on your story. But you know what? After giving yourself the space to sulk, you almost always find that these rewrites make your story stronger. And isn't that what we want most of all? Thanks to Mick Elliott for filling in for Tristan Bancks! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.30 Writing Cliffhangers and Closing Lines 10:47

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Can you think of a cliffhanger from a story that got you so excited you had to keep reading? In this episode, the team chat about how they tackle cliffhangers in their own books, and what feelings they want to evoke when writing their closing lines. Thanks to Mick Elliott for filling in for Tristan Bancks! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.29 Writing Humour 11:22

31 weeks ago11:22

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We all love reading funny books, right? But how do you write humour? It can be tricky but the one thing to always remember is if you make yourself laugh, there's a good chance others will laugh along with you! Thanks to Mick Elliott for filling in for Tristan Bancks! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.28 Accepting Criticism 11:40

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It's never a great feeling to be told your story isn't working or that your writing needs work. But we're here to remind you that feedback is important to make your story the best it can possibly be! So don't worry—even established writers get knocked back and critiqued! Keep at it! Thanks to Mick Elliott for chatting to us today! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.27 Creating Baddies Readers Love to Hate 9:58

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The hero of every story needs a baddie. They can come in the form of a nemesis or sometimes, the hero's own struggle is the baddie of the book! But how do you write a good baddie? Thanks so much to Nathan Luff for hanging out with us! Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/ Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.26 How To Keep Going When You Lose Confidence 8:53

34 weeks ago8:53

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"My story isn't good enough." "I am a terrible writer." "No one will like my book." Every writer has had these thoughts swirling through their minds. And it's ok. We're all human, right? In this episode, the team chat about feeling vulnerable and how they remind themselves to keep going when their self-doubt gets loud. Thanks so much to Nathan Luff for hanging out with us! Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/ Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.25 Showing Characters' Emotions 9:11

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How do you convey emotion in your story? What does your character do with their hands when they are sad? Where do they feel fear in their body? And how can you write these emotions in a way that isn't cliché? Thanks so much to Nathan Luff for hanging out with us! Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/ Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.24 Opening Lines 7:47

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Hey friends!I It's so good to be back. 😊 Today we have Nathan Luff joining us as we discuss the opening lines of our books. Finding the perfect words at the VERY start of your story can be daunting so we hope this episode helps. Check out Nathan's books here: https://nathanluff.com.au/ Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.23 Plotter or Pantser? 8:20

39 weeks ago8:20

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Hey folks! Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes. Tristan Bancks is busy at the moment so Sue Whiting has been kind enough to sit in for a few episodes. Thanks Sue! This week, the team chat about pantsing (writing by the seat of your pants without much pre-planning) and Plotting (spending a lot of time planing out your story before you begin writing). Which are you? Does it change with every story you write? Remember - there is no wrong way to write. You just have to find the best way FOR YOU! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.22 Adverbs and Adjectives: Friend or Enemy? 9:26

40 weeks ago9:26

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Welcome back to 5 Writers 5 Minutes! In this episode, the team chat about adverbs and adjectives, which can sound good... but say very little, while not moving your story forward! It's all about making all your words work really hard! Have a listen. Filling in for Tristan Bancks is Sue Whiting ! Visit the authors: Tristan Bancks: tristanbancks.com Deborah Abela: deborahabela.com Sarah Armstrong: sarah-armstrong.com Lian Tanner: liantanner.com.au Zanni Louise: zannilouise.com Music: On The Roads by Evert Zeevalkink Podcast produced by Aud Pitch: http://virtualcreatrix.com…

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2.21 Making Magic Real 10:29

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