Podcasts by Craft With Me

Where Should You Begin? from 2021-01-09T17:00

This week, we're exploring the wonderful world of... well, where to start. Honestly, it's a hard question, and doesn't have a definite and final answer. Quiet and idyllic days, or in the middle ...

The Hook - Diving into Structuring Your Novel from 2021-01-02T13:00

This time, Gil is diving deep into the hook and trying to understand how to grab your reader at the right time.

As usual, Michael is techie, Gil is talkie, and Paul is... I mean, techie a...

Intro to Structuring Your Novel from 2020-12-26T15:00

Hey all, Editor-Person here with another new episode. Gil so very kind to take on the blame for our... loose schedule these last months, but let us be honest: I've fallen behind, and I'm sorry.<...

Those First Few Precious Pages from 2020-11-14T13:29:58

This week, Gil explores the importance of the opening pages of your novel (and his) as we continue through Pimp My Fiction. I hope you enjoy listening!

As normal, Michael here playing Key...

The Story Circle and Story Skeleton from 2020-11-07T12:00

Apologies for the unintended hiatus. As editor, I take responsibility for this long, unplanned break. -Michael

Moving right along, we're back with a little more on story structure. Come s...

8-Point Structure and More from 2020-09-12T21:33:24

This week, we're looking at story structure at it's most basic. As always, Gil is narrating, Michael is editing, and Paul has produced our wonderful music. 

The Beginner's Mind from 2020-08-30T00:38:31

This week, Gil is exploring the Beginner's Mind, one way to find a base and a good place to start writing from. As usual, narration by Gil Wildridge, editing by Michael Johnpoll, and the wonderf...

Crafting With Chaos from 2020-08-15T17:08:32

This week, we're exploring how to write with a little madness thrown in for flavor. As usual, narration by Gil, editing by Michael, and the wonderful original musical tracks are by Paul Kollas.&...

Why Do I Write (Response) from 2020-08-08T11:00

Last week, Gil asked "Why do you write?" This week, he answers the question. Please like and subscribe to stay up to date with us as we learn the ropes one misbegotten episode at a time. Until n...

Why Do You Write? from 2020-08-01T23:20:55

Craft With Me is a podcast exploring Gil's writing process and how he wants to interact with the world through that writing. Episode one deals with the question: why do you write? There will be ...