20.37: Deep Dive into “All the Birds in the S...

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

In this episode, our hosts explore one of the most persistent barriers to writing: interruptions. From family members and pets to emails, meetings, fatigue, and neurodivergence, they discuss how disruptions can derail creative focus—and how writers can build systems to work with ...  Show more

THREE BROKEN THREADS - Our stalker was becoming more present. Sherlock was determined to close this case as quickly as possible as he still attempted to clean up the mess from our previous adventure... But his theories and his threads were fraying... Part 3 of 10 This episode con ...  Show more

What happens when a real-life astronaut turns to fiction? In this episode, Chris Hadfield shares how decades of spaceflight and global diplomacy inspired his latest novel, Final Orbit, a cold war thriller packed with historical intrigue and technical precision. Host Rachel Feltma ...  Show more

THE SOURCE OF THE UNIVERSE - why exactly I bother attempting to tamper down the relentless curiosity of my companion is beyond me. When Sherlock gets a whiff of what he wants, there's generally no stopping him. Not even a close friend's wedding. This appetite for solving problems ...  Show more

Tune in to Episode 7 of Season 18 for community horror!

“In the Dead of Night” written by Anneliese Amelia Boyd (Story starts around 00:02:30)

Produced by: Phil Michalski

Cast: Narra ...