Archive Seasons 1-6 – Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses 6.30: Help! I Can’t End My Book!

Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard talk endings, and how to troubleshoot common problems writers have with them.

Writing Excuses 6.29: Character Foils

Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard talk about using character foils in building a story.

Writing Excuses 6.28: Interstitial Art

Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman from the Interstitial Arts Foundation join Mary Robinette Kowal and Dan Wells to talk about the gaps between genres.

Writing Excuses 6.27: Fantasy Setting Yard Sale

Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm some fantasy setting elements for you. Need a magic system on the cheap? How about a political power structure?

Writing Excuses 6.26: Mystery Plotting

Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard talk about plotting a good mystery, especially as part of a non-mystery-genre book.