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James Thayer
Essential Guide to Writing a Novel
Hosted by James Thayer, the podcast is a practical, step-by-step manual on how to craft a novel. It presents a set of tools for large issues such as story development and scene construction (Kirkus Reviews said Thayer's novels are "superbly crafted') and it also examines techniques that will make your sentence-by-sentence writing shine. The New York Times Book Review has said Thayer's "writing is smooth and clear. it wastes no words, and it has a rhythm only confident stylists achieve.
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4.8 stars from 328 ratings
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“It feels like I am attending a writing course for free. I enjoy the specific examples of techniques given.”
Pour or via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
03/25/24
Great podcast
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“Fun, informative and guaranteed to improve your writing skills.”
Josh_Taylor6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/24
Lessons in Craft
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“There are many wonderful podcasts that focus on writers and their books. This podcast, however, is one if the few that focuses on the craft of writing. I may not agree with everything he says but I have not yet found an episode that didn’t make me think and explore new ideas. Thank you Mr. Thayer.”
Smartnfunnie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
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Published 04/19/24
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