Odyssey Podcast #165 is an excerpt from a question and answer session with David Corbett for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 in which he discusses rediscovering what you love about writing, developing useful habits, and generating subtext. David is the author of seven novels, which have been nominated for numerous Read more
Odyssey Podcast #164 is an excerpt from a lecture by David Corbett for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 on characterization and the three facets of character struggle. David is the author of seven novels, which have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Edgar®. His second novel, Done for a Read more
Odyssey Podcast #163 is an excerpt from a from a question and answer session with E. C. Ambrose for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 in which she discusses dialogue, description, worldbuilding, and character pressure points. E. C. Ambrose writes knowledge-inspired adventure fiction including the five-volume Dark Apostle series about medieval Read more
Odyssey Podcast #162 is an excerpt from a question and answer session with Tim Waggoner for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 in which he discusses balancing multiple conflicts, creating unconventional structures, and writing short stories versus writing novels. Tim has published over fifty novels and seven collections of short stories. Read more
Odyssey Podcast #161 is an excerpt from a lecture by Tim Waggoner for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 on managing pace in novels. Tim has published over fifty novels and seven collections of short stories. He writes original dark fantasy and horror, as well as media tie-ins, and his articles Read more
Odyssey Podcast #160 is an excerpt from a lecture by E. C. Ambrose for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 on the intersection of setting and character. E. C. Ambrose writes knowledge-inspired adventure fiction including the five-volume Dark Apostle series about medieval surgery, The Singer’s Legacy fantasy series as Elaine Isaak, Read more
Odyssey Podcast #159 is an excerpt from a question and answer session with Steven Barnes for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 in which he discusses speaking your truth and dealing with writer’s block. Steven is a NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling novelist who has published over Read more
Odyssey Podcast #158 is an excerpt from a lecture by Steven Barnes for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 on creating the Hero’s Journey both for your characters and for yourself as a writer, the steps involved, and the change that results. Steven is a NAACP Image Award winner and New Read more
Odyssey Podcast #157 is an excerpt from a question and answer session with Nancy Kress for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 in which she discusses the flow state, authorial presence, exposition, and character motivation. Nancy is the author of thirty-five books, including twenty-eight novels, four collections of short stories, and Read more
Odyssey Podcast #156 is an excerpt from a question and answer session with Mary Robinette Kowal for Your Personal Odyssey in 2023 in which she explains the importance of trusting your taste and how to retain what makes your piece special. Mary Robinette is the author of The Spare Man, Read more