One of the most common debates in storytelling is whether stories should begin with characters or plot. In this episode, we explore why tension matters early in a story and why even slow-burn stories still need to spark curiosity from the beginning.
Author Affairs Podcast
Step behind the pages of my novels to with Author Affairs and explore the craft, the twists, and the choices that shaped them, while gaining insight into the business of writing. Join a community of readers, writers, and storytellers — with occasional guest authors sharing their expertise — as we uncover what makes stories come alive.
Step behind the pages of my novels to with Author Affairs and explore the craft, the twists, and the choices that shaped them, while gaining insight into the business of writing. Join a community of readers, writers, and storytellers — with occasional guest authors sharing their expertise — as we uncover what makes stories come alive.Listen on
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