In 2x12, Two Tired Writers Podcast covers:
-Positive, Flat, and Negative character archs
-Types of character beats
-Importance of revision
-Plotter vs. Pantser
-Writing a character
This week's prompt is:
Whispers in the Dark. Tell a tale about a mysterious voice or message that keeps haunting a character's thoughts. What does it reveal about their past or potential future, and how does it impact their choices and actions? Be sure to share your own stories and best practices on the topic and prompt we discussed today on Instagram and tag us so we can see your response.
Mentioned In Show:
The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R Tolkien
The Star Wars Prequels by George Lucas
Mistborn Era 1 & Era 2 by Brandon Sanderson
Sacha Black's book on crafting protagonists, 10 Steps To Hero: How To Craft A Kickass Protagonist https://www.amazon.com/10-Steps-Hero-Kickass-Protagonist/dp/199972254X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1690470025&sr=8-1
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Episode #11 | The 8 Archetypes in the Hero's Journey
Season Two: What Is a Character and How To Develop Them
Episode #11: The 8 Archetypes in the Hero's Journey
THIS SEASON'S TOPIC: How To Develop a Character From Beginning To End
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Kimberly & Bair discuss the 8 archetypes in the Hero's Journey
THIS WEEK’S PROMPT: Choose two of the archetypes discussed in today's episode from the following list
write a scene about one of the following for 20-30 minutes:
Write about two of the character archetype's first encounter.
Write about their first conflict.
Or write about them having a sensitive conversation.
This Week’s Flash Fiction Story: https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters/blog/categories/this-weeks-story
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Episode #10 | I HAVE AN IDEA
Season One: Inside Jokes of the Pandemic
Episode #05: Creating Phil's Plan
THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT: You bang open the door to your roommates bedroom and shout, “AHHHHHH, I HAVE AN IDEA.” You then proceed to retreat into your bedroom for the remainder of the night.
In this week's episode, Kimberly and Bair discuss
their different flash fiction stories and their inside joke about "I HAVE AN IDEA".
Questions to consider before writing flash-fiction story:
“What is the first thing that comes to mind.”
“What’s the main character doing?”
“How did they get there?”
“What emotions are going through them?”
“What are they like?”
“What’s their history?”
“What events have led them to this moment?”
Two Tired Writers Podcast website: https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters
For more information on the flash fiction submission and guidelines, see our website. https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters/guidelines
Watch on YouTube:
Submit your short stories to our gmail: twotiredwriterspodcast@gmail.com
Submit your writing prompts to our instagram: @twotiredwriterspodcast
Support us--buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/twotiredwriterspodcast
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Kimberly D. Herbstritt:
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Instagram:
@writer_kimberly_d_herbstritt
Twitter:
@HerbstrittD
Pinterest:
@kherbstrittwriting
Books: Weather Warriors | Book One - Chase the Unexplained https://amzn.to/2DtCcCd
Weather Warriors | Book Two - Chase the Shades https://amzn.to/2PkSzDz
Bair Klos:
Website. www.bairklos.com
Blog: www.bairklos.com/blog
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Thank you for listening and supporting us. Please share this podcast with other writers so we can grow and help give back to a community that helped us improve our own writing.
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Episode #09 | Love Confession
Season One: Inside Jokes of the Pandemic
Episode #09: Love Confession
THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT: My best friend and I dared each other to share our deepest secrets. On the count of 3 we both said: “I love you.”
In this week's episode, Kimberly and Bair discuss their different flash fiction stories and two different love confession ideas.
Questions to consider before writing flash-fiction story:
“What is the first thing that comes to mind.”
“What’s the main character doing?”
“How did they get there?”
“What emotions are going through them?”
“What are they like?”
“What’s their history?”
“What events have led them to this moment?”
Two Tired Writers Podcast website: https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters
For more information on the flash fiction submission and guidelines, see our website. https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters/guidelines
Watch on YouTube:
Submit your short stories to our gmail: twotiredwriterspodcast@gmail.com
Submit your writing prompts to our instagram: @twotiredwriterspodcast
Support us--buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/twotiredwriterspodcast
Find us on social media!
Instagram: @Twotiredwriterspodcast
Twitter: @twotiredwriters
Pinterest: @twotiredwriterspodcast
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to up to date on our new podcast episodes and novel news.
To learn more about the creators and their lives outside of the Two Tired Writers Podcast, check out their social media and websites below.
Kimberly D. Herbstritt:
Website: https://kimberlydherbstrit.wixsite.com/kimberlydhersbtritt
Instagram:
@writer_kimberly_d_herbstritt
Twitter:
@HerbstrittD
Pinterest:
@kherbstrittwriting
Books: Weather Warriors | Book One - Chase the Unexplained https://amzn.to/2DtCcCd
Weather Warriors | Book Two - Chase the Shades https://amzn.to/2PkSzDz
Bair Klos:
Website. www.bairklos.com
Blog: www.bairklos.com/blog
Instagram:
@bairklos
Twitter:
@bairklos
Pinterest:
@bairkos
Thank you for listening and supporting us. Please share this podcast with other writers so we can grow and help give back to a community that helped us improve our own writing.
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Episode #08 | The President & The Queen
Season One: Inside Jokes of the Pandemic
Episode #08: The President & The Queen
THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT: The fateful day when a President meets a Queen.
In this week's episode, Kimberly and Bair discuss their different flash fiction stories and inside joke of "The President & The Queen."
Questions to consider before writing flash-fiction story:
“What is the first thing that comes to mind.”
“What’s the main character doing?”
“How did they get there?”
“What emotions are going through them?”
“What are they like?”
“What’s their history?”
“What events have led them to this moment?”
Two Tired Writers Podcast website: https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters
For more information on the flash fiction submission and guidelines, see our website.
https://twotiredwriters.wixsite.com/twotiredwriters/guidelines
Watch on YouTube:
Submit your short stories to our gmail: twotiredwriterspodcast@gmail.com
Submit your writing prompts to our instagram: @twotiredwriterspodcast
Support us--buy us a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/twotiredwriterspodcast
Find us on social media!
Instagram: @Twotiredwriterspodcast
Twitter: @twotiredwriters
Pinterest: @twotiredwriterspodcast
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to up to date on our new podcast episodes and novel news.
To learn more about the creators and their lives outside of the Two Tired Writers Podcast, check out their social media and websites below.
Kimberly D. Herbstritt:
Website: https://kimberlydherbstrit.wixsite.com/kimberlydhersbtritt
Instagram:
@writer_kimberly_d_herbstritt
Twitter:
@HerbstrittD
Pinterest:
@kherbstrittwriting
Books: Weather Warriors | Book One - Chase the Unexplained https://amzn.to/2DtCcCd
Weather Warriors | Book Two - Chase the Shades https://amzn.to/2PkSzDz
Bair Klos:
Website. www.bairklos.com
Blog: www.bairklos.com/blog
Instagram:
@bairklos
Twitter:
@bairklos
Pinterest:
@bairkos
Thank you for listening and supporting us. Please share this podcast with other writers so we can grow and help give back to a community that helped us improve our own writing.
The Tired Writers Podcast is an inspirational and motivational show geared towards fiction writers, authors, and creatives to help you unleash your inner storyteller. Here we challenge the listeners to write for twenty minutes in our Write Alongs (writing sprints), where after we encourage you to send in writing prompts for the Write-Alongs or submit your flash fiction for a chance to win a shoutout on our social media, or to be featured on our website.
Listen for writing tips, tricks, and tools to help you take your creative writing to the next level.
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