Needs More Words Podcast
1) #41 - Tropes
In this episode, we discuss tropes we love, tropes we don't love, and how tropes are useful in our own writing. Also, apologies for the sound of Vicki's chair throughout the episode - she'll be findi...Show More
2) #40 - Writing Goals 2022
We check in on our 2021 writing goals, set some new ones for 2022 and tell you all about the Needs More Rainbow reading challenge!  Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/needsmorewordspodcast Follo...Show More
3) #39 - Favourite Books of 2021
In an annual tradition (albeit a bit later than usual), we discuss our favourite fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels/comics that we read in 2021. Also be sure to check out Margaret's short story,...Show More
4) #38 - Q&A & NaNoWriMo
We answer listener questions and talk about NaNoWriMo... and then post the episode weeks after NaNo ends
5) #37 - Writing Prompts (aka the Cursed Episode)
After an unexpectedly long break, we're back with an episode all about writing prompts: what they are and how we approach using them. Also, it's the last week to get questions in for our Q&A episode. ...Show More
6) #36 - Goodreads
We discuss how we use review website Goodreads to enhance our reading life
7) #35 - Secondary Characters
Our look at characters ends and we've saved the best for last: the secondary characters. Also, remember to send in questions for the upcoming Q&A episode!  Links: Music in the opening is Secondary C...Show More
8) #34 - Antagonists
Following up on our protagonist episode, we talk about the antagonists who oppose them! LINKS The Parking Level: http://www.allworldswayfarer.com/story10/Â The Wrong Counter: https://yubsie.tumblr.com...Show More
9) #33 - Protagonists
Our three part series on characters kicks off with... the protagonist!
10) #32 - Writing Slumps
We discuss writing slumps, why we don't like them and strategies to get out of them. LINKS: https://maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/sometimes-writers-block-is-really-depression/ Support the podcast: ...Show More