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Writer Syndrome EP73 Time Jumps

Time Jumps

Generally, stories don’t cover every waking moment of a character’s life. Stories move through time, skipping the dull parts and getting to the key moments that impact a character’s arc. In this episode, Russ and Tim get into the how, when, and why of time jumps and their impact on Read more…

Writer Syndrome EP71 Tension & Suspense

Tension & Suspense

What is tension? What is suspense? These key ingredients keep readers turning your pages and wondering what will happen next. In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss tension and suspense and explore how these tools can work together to create a compelling narrative.

Writer Syndrome EP69: Get The Ball Rolling

Get The Ball Rolling

We’re getting the ball rolling…on a new year! It’s our first episode of 2025, and we’re diving into idioms. We’ll be “tackling” them throughout the year, exploring their history, usage, and how they could be used in writing.

Writer Syndrome EP68: 2024 Year-In-Review

2024 Year-In-Review

Goodbye 2024! In this episode, Russ and Tim look back at their respective writing goals for the year and grade how they did. Spoilers: everyone got an A+, even if they didn’t deserve it. Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you for listening.

Writer Syndrome EP66 What To Leave Out

What To Leave Out

Is that an adverb? Ditch it. Overly verbose exposition? Delete. Detailed descriptions of everyday objects? Get rid of it! In this episode, Russ and Tim discuss killing their darlings and reflect on what they left in their novels and why.