20.24: An Interview with Charles Duhigg

In this episode, our hosts explore how writers control their readers’ attention with the metaphor of a bouncing ball. We break down techniques for guiding focus on the page, including POV choice, selective description, rhythm, and where details appear within sentences and paragra ...  Show more

Dan Wells joins our conversation as we break down the seven-point plot structure! Using examples from Star Wars, Toy Story, and other films, we discuss how each point creates conflict, drives character growth, and moves a story forward. We explore the difference between plot poin ...  Show more

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 3 "Official Statements" Written by Stephen Kallenberg Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Sam and her partner Ron bring Mackenna, Thomas, Nissa, and Alfie in for questioning. What they discover points the investigation in new directions. I ...  Show more

Jess and Trisha try to explain the destructive disaster that engulfed RWA, talk about the implications of the organization’s implosion, and discuss 2020 resolutions and romance titles they’re ready for. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Book Riot’s Read Harder 2020 ...  Show more

DWM presents The Hidden People, episode 10 "Bucket List" Written by Chris Burnside Directed by Chris and Megan Burnside Nissa and Alfie close in on evidence. Sam closes in on Mackenna. The killer closes in on Thomas. This is part two of our midseason event. In next episode's mids ...  Show more

Happy Almost New Year! I've done something a little wild for you - For this episode of Brian Breaks Character, I've pulled together my favorite quotes from all of the episodes this year. It's like a ticker tape of inspiration where we talk about getting more auditions, getting re ...  Show more