Prose and Cons

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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. 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/

Avatar: Original vs. Netflix
#84
03/18/2024

Netflix's live-action reimagining of the beloved series Avatar: The Last Airbender is fresh out of the stables, which leads us to the question: how well does the new version hold up? Today we examine this adaptation of a classic series: narrative, character, translation of setting, the nature and purpose of action scenes - nothing will go unexamined!

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This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.

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Non-linear Narrative
#83
03/12/2024

And then James said, “I think that’s it.” And we all said our goodbyes.

But for this to make sense, let’s go back a bit, back to the beginning.

In this episode of Prose and Cons, James, Alex, and Phoenix talk about non-linear storytelling—stories where the end is the beginning or sometimes there are new beginnings that come in the middle.

They'll talk through numerous examples as well as touch on some traps to watch out for if you yourself are planning on telling a story this way.

If you wan...


Absolute Prose Highlights: Imposter Syndrome
#82
03/04/2024

This marks the 6th and final episode of our Absolute Prose run. This final highlight selection was made by – last but not least – Phoenix. Imposter syndrome is something that has plagued more or less everybody at some point in their lives in some form or another. If you've not felt it, that's fantastic – keep doing what you're doing. If you have felt it, you are far from alone. This is one of the things that a writing group, or community in general, can help a lot with.
Kick back and enjoy our little sharing circle. After all, sometimes we fee...


Language
#81
02/28/2024

The Precipice crew -- and nearly a full house too -- get back to basics, talking about the specifics of how we use language to convey meaning in our work. I'm talking all the hits: metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification. How can you make the most of the basic building blocks of text to the greatest effect in your work? Stick around and you'll find out.

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Absolute Prose Highlights: Critiquing Critiques
#80
02/20/2024

Here's we revisit an old episode where we take a look at some classics of writing advice and really break them down. If you're new to writing and just getting back some advice for the first time, it's a great place to start. Enjoy!

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This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.

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How To Write Comedy
#79
02/12/2024

Three authors walk into a podcast... BA DOOM TING!

That's right today we're talking about comedy and where to find it's beats. What makes something funny? Is it the straight man and the wildcard? Is it finding humour in the mundane? Is it simple contrast?

...Yes!

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This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons.

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Absolute Prose Highlights: The Great Precipice Villain Draft
#78
02/05/2024

Today's classic episode is our deep dive into all things VILLANOUS! A great villain is a wonderful thing, and some of the most classic, memorable characters in fiction have been baddies. But what makes a villain tick? What makes a villain effective as a character? And why did Alex think he could nominate a hotel as one of his picks in the Great Precipice Villain Draft? The answer is he can't; nominating a hotel is cheating.

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Building tension with Clocks and Guns
#77
01/30/2024

Ever written a story that feels flat? Or maybe doesn't quite feel like it's going anywhere?  Ever struggled with a story's end or big climax? Today on the pod we have a pair of excellent techniques to help you build tension, work towards the climax, and keep your story moving in an exciting direction.

Special thanks to Chuck Palahniuk for the inspiration for this episode. Check out his blog at https://chuckpalahniuk.substack.com/

STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 1 TODAY, 83 TOTAL

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Absolute Prose Highlights: Creativity
#76
01/22/2024

This is a rerun of Ally Burnham's fascinating look into what makes the creative mind tick and how to give it a bit of a kickstart if you're feeling stuck. This was a popular episode among the Precipice crew so if you haven't heard it, it's worth a listen!

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(Un)disputed Classics
#75
01/15/2024

One of the very best ways to improve your own writing is to read the classics - those works of literature that, despite being written decades (or even hundreds of years) ago are still read, resonant, and selling copies in the 21st century.
In this episode of Prose and Cons, we give you our personal favourite classic works: books that have both stood the test of time and taught us to write better.

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