Storytelling Hot Takes

About this episode

Matt and Christina discuss hot takes in storytelling and writing, debating various controversial opinions and craft advice.

Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt and Christina dive into the world of hot takes in storytelling and writing. They debate controversial opinions and craft advice such as the use of prologues, the role of adverbs, plot versus character importance, and the balance of world-building with plot. Some of the hot takes even tackle the complexity of 'show, don't tell,' the nature of villains, and the necessity of conflict in romance. Tune in for a l...

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Hosts: Matt Cassem, Christina Trevaskis

Topics covered

• storytelling
• writing
• hot takes
• craft advice
• plot vs character
• world-building
• conflict in romance

Keywords

• storytelling
• writing
• hot takes
• prologues
• adverbs
• world-building
• conflict

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