Writing a book is a long struggle into a realm of possibilities, dead ends, and misguided dreams. It's like taking a nose dive into a briar patch, but somehow rewarding. That being said, this episode begins with the simple question: for all of our favorite authors' struggles to craft their work, how could they have done better? We'll answer that question with all the hubris we can muster in the latest episode of Easier Said. ________________________________________________________________________ NEW — Become a Renaissance Writer renaissancewriters.substack.com/p/coming-soon Clayton is organizing a writers group and class centered on bringing together novelists, short story writers, playwrights, screenwriters, poets and more to break down the barriers between story forms and spark insights. Come think outside your toolbox with us! Sign up now for the newsletter and get the course overview ahead of time! Sign up here: (https://bit.ly/3q9jcxp) ________________________________________________________________________ Find us: Facebook Twitter Podchaser
We've got sequels, prequels, reboots, and remakes coming out our wazoos. But why? Do we need them? What makes one good or bad? Let's discuss! Note: This was recorded prior to the death of Sean Connery. He is mentioned as being alive in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
It's coming down to the wire - we settle it this round! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
This week, we examine history and fiction for the greatest empires as the first round in our brackets. Whose the greatest of the greats as far as empires go? Let's find out; let us know your picks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
What makes a good villain? This is a crucial component of most fiction. Should villains be better crafted than the hero? We'll take these questions and more head-on! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
How are politics structured in fiction? How are the politics represented? Let's chat! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
In today's podcast, we evaluate the decades that have come and gone as of late. Which ones win out in music? Movies? TV? We debate! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Today's discussion centers on not-so-well-known history. Join as we discuss humanoid moon beavers, the Pope, Emu wars, soldier bears, milkmen, and just how much "beard game" it takes to be a great history-maker. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
This week we discuss the range of fan theories in various fandoms, and their relationship to... well, reality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Which is the franchise that will win it all? Characters, stories, ideas - all of it's on the table to see which will be crowned the champion! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Who is the greatest "the Great" in history? History's leaders face off in this epic historical smackdown! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
What makes a great cinematic score, other than John Williams? We're going to look into it, while examining experimentation and genre! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
What is it with bringing back the old into the new? Whether it's Luke Skywalker becoming disillusioned with the Jedi, Jean-Luc Picard going against Starfleet, Rambo being brought back and killing people as always, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, or Logan in conclusion to his character's story, new shows and movies aim to explore these characters deeper. This was the first episode recorded from quarantine, so as these major characters return with a new spin, so do we! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Chekov's Gun. Three-Act Structure. The crew returns to discuss the power of story structure. We also ask - what's the best theory of story structure? How do you reach satisfying setup and payoff? Host-notes: Always remember. It's like poetry. It rhymes. ________________________________________________________________________ NEW — Become a Renaissance Writer renaissancewriters.substack.com/p/coming-soon Clayton is organizing a writers group and class centered on bringing together novelists, short story writers, playwrights, screenwriters, poets and more to break down the barriers between story forms and spark insights. Come think outside your toolbox with us! Sign up now for the newsletter and get the course overview ahead of time! Sign up here: (https://bit.ly/3q9jcxp) ________________________________________________________________________ Find us: Facebook Twitter Podchaser The Easier Said podcast is a production of Conceit Media.
We take a look at the elements and issues that come into play in worldbuilding in fantasy and sci-fi. Tune in as we check out things like mythos, depth, consistency, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Genre fiction covers quite a range of things. Here we take a glance at a slew of different types of fiction and the different boxes they fit in and the tropes they employ, not to mention a big examination of mixed mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Long overdue, in this episode we play a game choosing between options we all anonymously submitted into our basket and debate our choices! But then -- we close the show out definitively answering the Trolley Problem. Join us! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
Where does the film and TV world go from here? Who is going to get caught looking silly without a streaming service of their own? We take a look at what's ahead in entertainment. And with all things entertainment, we naturally have to take a look at what's next for Star Wars! Listen in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
How has the wide array of media for TV, movies, music, and literature affected the way in which we consume entertainment? We talk about how culture has become relative to individual taste. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support
We tackle a big topic, debating whether art, history, philosophy, classical studies, poetry, and literature even matter! What do they offer us? What impact do they make? Join us, and join in on the conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/easier-said-podcast/support