#93. Unexpected Insights From Fantasy Con and a Heap of New Short Stories
Your weekend is not weird enough without Brainstoryum! Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in a funny and dark Alice in Wonderland-style journey into creative writing. Brainstorming and writing short stories has never been so rich in discovery and surprises, using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to generate prompts and stretch your imagination. Listeners’ words are drawn from the legendary Socks of Destiny and mixed into writing prompts which lead to the most unexpected story ideas—and a fascinating exploration of creative writingcraft. Listeners are also warmly invited to share their own microfiction and poetry based on the previous show’s prompts. Today’s show showcases the latest of these, followed by another three laugh-out-loud rounds of Exquisite Corpse, which this time lead to a new, unexpected tale of a monster in disguise.Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Bookof Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to annatizard.com.
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#92. Halloween Special—A Brimming Casket of Creepiness (Short Stories and Poetry)
It’s the Halloween Special! Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in an Alice in Wonderland-style journey into creative writing, using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Listeners’ words are drawn from the legendary Socks of Destiny and mixed into writing prompts to inspire unexpected story ideas. Today’s episode showcases some amazing short fiction and poetry from my talented listeners, then another 3 new rounds of Exquisite Corpse lead to an unexpected, haunting story (but not your run-of-the-mill Halloween tale). Plus, don’t miss this Halloween offer: the bizarre and creepy “I” For Immortality is at the special reduced price of 99c/ 99p for a limited time only. Go to https://mybook.to/IFI to get your copy.Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Book of Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to www.annatizard.com.
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#91. Listeners' Short Stories Rock! - Getting Into the Halloween Mood
Your weekend is not weird enough without Brainstoryum! Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author,Anna Tizard, in a funny and dark Alice in Wonderland-style journey into creative writing. Brainstorming and writing short stories has never been so rich in discovery and surprises, using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to generate prompts and stretch your imagination. Listeners’ words are drawn from the legendary Socks of Destiny and mixed into writing prompts which lead to themost unexpected story ideas—and a fascinating exploration of creative writing craft. Listeners are also warmly invited to share their own microfiction and poetry based on the previous show’s prompts. Today’s show showcases the latest of these, followed by another three laugh-out-loud rounds of Exquisite Corpse, which this time lead to a new tale with creepy undertones and a nasty surprise.Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Book of Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to annatizard.com.
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#90. To Handwrite Or Not To Handwrite? Plus a New Dreampunk Short Story
Your weekend is not weird enough without Brainstoryum! Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in a funny and dark Alice in Wonderland-style journey into creative writing. Brainstorming and writing short stories has never been so rich in discovery and surprises, using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse to generate prompts and stretch your imagination. Listeners’ words are drawn from the legendary Socks of Destiny and mixed into writing prompts which lead to themost unexpected story ideas—and a fascinating exploration of creative writing craft. Listeners are also warmly invited to share their own microfiction and poetry based on the previous show’s prompts. Today’s show showcases the latest of these, followed by another three laugh-out-loud rounds of Exquisite Corpse, which this time lead to a magical dreampunk tale with a touch of darkness.Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Bookof Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to https://www.annatizard.com.
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#89. Forgotten Ideas, Imagination-Compost, and a New Haunting Short Story
Your weekend is not weird enough without Brainstoryum! Join award-winning fantasy and dreampunk author, Anna Tizard, in a funny and dark Alice in Wonderland-style journey into the imagination. Brainstorming and writing short stories has never been such a wild adventure until you’ve tried using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse. Listeners’ words are drawn from the legendary Socks of Destiny and mixed into writing prompts which lead to the most unexpected story ideas – and a fascinating exploration of creative writing craft. This show includes 3 new laugh-out-loud game results, which (of course) lead to a new, haunting dark fantasy story.The show also includes microfiction and poems from: Nick Vracar, Alessandro Bozzo, Mostly Paul (Quantum Fairy on Bsky), and Dale Tudge (Dale Tudge Humor! on Bsky).Subscribe for free to Anna Tizard’s private email list and receive an e-book to begin your journey into The Bookof Exquisite Corpse (includes exclusive material not published anywhere else). Go to www.annatizard.com.
Sobre Brainstoryum: Short Stories and Writing Prompts
Brainstorm stories using the surrealist word game of Exquisite Corpse - a creative writing challenge you'll never forget! Hosted by award-winning dreampunk & fantasy author Anna Tizard.
The game produces strange, often hilarious sentences, but after a bit of head-scratching (and tea drinking!), they inspire weird & unexpected stories.
This show has evolved:
Shows 37 & later focus more on storytelling, and the story brainstorms are deeper & richer.
Shows 28-33 are Alice in Wonderland specials.
Earlier shows include profound discussions on writing before game play.
Dive in and don't look back!
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