Listen "S6E4 – When to Kill a Character"
Episode Synopsis
Authors can always be served by returning to the basics of writing. We spend so much time focusing on the grand scale of books – plot, themes, sequels – that the simple pieces of writing which make a story stand out can be lost. This month, Writing Roots is focusing on the nitty gritty, from writing dialogue and humor to developing character voice.
Killing a character can be a difficult decision – or easy, if you’re that kind of author. If you need help, you need only look to simple principles in story structure. There are times in a story that make a death more meaningful to your readers and relevant to the plot. We discuss those principles in this episode, along with if and how to kill main characters.
First aired January 13, 2020
The post S6E4 – When to Kill a Character appeared first on Writing Roots.
Killing a character can be a difficult decision – or easy, if you’re that kind of author. If you need help, you need only look to simple principles in story structure. There are times in a story that make a death more meaningful to your readers and relevant to the plot. We discuss those principles in this episode, along with if and how to kill main characters.
First aired January 13, 2020
The post S6E4 – When to Kill a Character appeared first on Writing Roots.
More episodes of the podcast Writing Roots
S60E1 - FAQ 2024: Asking Questions
02/12/2024
S59E8 - The Chosen One
28/11/2024
S59E7 - Two Sides of the Story
25/11/2024
S59E6 - On Three
21/11/2024
S59E5 - Four of a Kind
18/11/2024
S59E4 - Five: Parts of a Whole
14/11/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.