SWRT 182 | Opening Scenes Shape Reader Experience

SWRT 182 | Opening Scenes Shape Reader Experience

This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida, Robert, and Carlee explore opening scenes and what you should include right away to establish who and what the story is about. Missing the mark with your opening scene could mislead the reader. Make sure you shape your opening to shape the reader’s experience.

SWRT 181 | When to Kill a Story

SWRT 181 | When to Kill a Story

This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Robert are joined by writer Carlee Tressel to discuss the death…or possible resuscitation…of book projects. Is resting it enough? Why is it so hard to let go? When should you hang on?

SWRS 000 | Introduction

SWRS 000 | Introduction

Welcome to the Story Works Reading Series, sister podcast to the Round Table.   Each month, hear an author read an original short story or personal essay, then sit down with Alida to chat about the piece’s inspiration, challenges, and craft. Story Works...