This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons. Brought to you...
It's ironic that often the hardest part of writing a story is knowing how to start it. And what makes it harder? The start is often the most important part! But fear not! On today's episode, the gang take you through the do's (and don'ts) of starting your tale, and give examples of some of the very best story openers in literature.STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 1 TODAY, 109 TOTALSend us a message!Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/=============================================This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.Brought to you by Precipice Fiction. Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy.The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection - Available now in ebook or paperback: mybook.to/TheNewMythic Website: precipicefiction.com YouTube: youtube.com/@PrecipiceFiction Instagram: instagram.com/precipicefiction/ Twitter: twitter.com/PrecipiceFic Facebook: facebook.com/PrecipiceFiction
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Fantasy Deeper Dive
It’s as they say: one can’t understand the mouse until they peer beyond the hole in the wall.. . . Maybe they don’t say that, but they should!In this episode of Prose and Cons, Ally and Matan go deeper into the world of fantasy writing, breaking down what fantasy is and what it seeks to do.Some highlights:Fantasy and what is its purpose.Myth and religion and their role in forming fantasy as we know it.The difference between fantasy and sci-fi.STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY, 108 TOTALSend us a message!Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/=============================================This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.Brought to you by Precipice Fiction. Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy.The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection - Available now in ebook or paperback: mybook.to/TheNewMythic Website: precipicefiction.com YouTube: youtube.com/@PrecipiceFiction Instagram: instagram.com/precipicefiction/ Twitter: twitter.com/PrecipiceFic Facebook: facebook.com/PrecipiceFiction
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What's in a Name? - The Team Discusses (and fails at) Ranking Names
Atticus Finch! Lord Voldemort! Ebeneezer Scrooge! Or maybe... Eeyore?Listen as Ally, Paddy and Matan try to get to the bottom of what makes a great literary name, followed by 40 arduous minutes of the 1st Annual Precipice Name Ranking--which goes about as well as you'd expect... Send us a message!Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/=============================================This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.Brought to you by Precipice Fiction. Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy.The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection - Available now in ebook or paperback: mybook.to/TheNewMythic Website: precipicefiction.com YouTube: youtube.com/@PrecipiceFiction Instagram: instagram.com/precipicefiction/ Twitter: twitter.com/PrecipiceFic Facebook: facebook.com/PrecipiceFiction
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The Penguin: a masterclass in plot and character
This week, we explore hit HBO crime drama The Penguin. Its been much lauded - but *why* is it so good? Join Ally, Paddy and Phoenix this week as they explore the techniques used to create the mesmerising plot, and exceptional protagonist, of The Penguin.Send us a message!Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/=============================================This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.Brought to you by Precipice Fiction. Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy.The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection - Available now in ebook or paperback: mybook.to/TheNewMythic Website: precipicefiction.com YouTube: youtube.com/@PrecipiceFiction Instagram: instagram.com/precipicefiction/ Twitter: twitter.com/PrecipiceFic Facebook: facebook.com/PrecipiceFiction
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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Prose & Cons
It has been three years since we started this thing – three years and 100 episodes!Join all six of us as we reflect on where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and our hopes for the future.Burn out, hits to our motivation, wins, losses, emotions, we get into it all.Also, Ridley Scott, sorry to hear the movie wasn’t so good, but we’d still be happy to work with you.Also also, Phoenix had fun bleeping something out in this one for the sake of bleeping something out.STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 1 TODAY, 107 TOTALSend us a message!Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/=============================================This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.Brought to you by Precipice Fiction. Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy.The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection - Available now in ebook or paperback: mybook.to/TheNewMythic Website: precipicefiction.com YouTube: youtube.com/@PrecipiceFiction Instagram: instagram.com/precipicefiction/ Twitter: twitter.com/PrecipiceFic Facebook: facebook.com/PrecipiceFiction
This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons. Brought to you by Precipice Fiction: Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy. Intro and outro delivery by Nathan Gothard. https://linktr.ee/precipicefictionOur first anthology is available now! "The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection". Find it in ebook or paperback: https://mybook.to/TheNewMythicReach out to us at: https://www.precipicefiction.com/contactpage/
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