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Ep. 562: Archetypal Antagonists for the Maiden Arc: Authority and Predator
The antagonists for the Maiden Arc can be seen archetypally as both her Authority Figures and a frightening Predator.
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Ep. 561: Archetypal Antagonists for Each of the Six Archetypal Character Arcs
A series looking at the archetypal antagonists inherent within each of the six main archetypal “life arcs.”
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Ep. 560: The Main Reason Your Story’s Premise Is Important
How can you tell what your story’s premise is telling readers? Here are four questions you can ask about your story’s premise.
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Ep. 559: 3 Things to Know About the Ending of a Story
The tremendous (but sometimes misunderstood) significance of the Climactic Moment in the ending of a story.
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Ep. 558: How the Antagonist Functions in Different Types of Character Arcs
The role of the antagonist varies depending on the nature of the protagonist’s character arc.
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Ep. 557: Should You Edit As You Go?
Should you edit as you go? The best choice has much to do with a writer’s personality, strengths, weaknesses, and even lifestyle demands.
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Ep. 556: Why Everyone Should Write (Even if You Think You Stink)
The world needs us all to be writers and creators. It needs the next Pulitzer winner, and it needs the scribbled poem forgotten on a napkin in a cafe.
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Ep. 555: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 22: How to Use Archetypal Character Arcs in Your Stories
How can you apply archetypal character arcs in a practical way to your own stories? Here are five considerations for choosing archetypes.
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Ep. 554: Archetypal Character Arcs, Pt. 21: The Flat Archetype of the Mentor
The final Flat archetype of the Mentor is one of the most significant within human storytelling.
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