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Episode 7: Story Structure Is Sexy
Category: Arts
Duration: 00:21:06
Publish Date: 2015-12-13 18:00:00
Description: How should a story be structured? Start from the very beginning by using the concept of story spine. Story spine, a technique articulated by the playwright Ken Adams, is the backbone of every traditional story. In this episode, Allison uses the story spine to write about her return to dating after having children on her own. Inessa writes about a date that goes wrong and Jahn uses this structure to tell stories about the first time he got a boner. In each story, the story spine structure brings clarity to the writer and makes the story easy for the listener to follow. Andrea uses her own life as an example of why she fell in love with the story spine and why you will too. Witness the creation of these stories as you learn a new (old) way to structure your own. Writing Class Radio is a podcast of a writing class. Andrea Askowitz is the host and teacher. The purpose of Writing Class Radio is to connect with people who love stories and who get inspired by hearing other people tell their stories and who want to learn a little bit about how to write their own stories. This podcast broadcasts stories that were written and read in class. Some are raw bursts inspired by in-class prompts. Other stories may have started from a prompt and are then reworked at home. This episode of Writing Class Radio is sponsored by Victoria Azpurua, Wealth Management Specialist, Vice President Investments at Raymond James and Associates. Vicky cares about creating a plan for people’s future. She wants to help people achieve their financial goals. Vicky grew up in Venezuela. She’s been in the U.S. almost 20 years. Andrea asked her why she got into the money business. You will hear her personal story and background, which has everything to do with her choice of work. If you have 1/2 million in assets and want a second opinion on your portfolio, contact Victoria at www.victoriaazpurua.com. If you live in or near Miami, come take a class with us. January 23, 2016. To sign up, go to www.writingclassradio.com. A story you write in class may end up on our podcast. And for just $75, you get a free Michael Roger decomposition notebook. Michael Roger, maker of the Decomposition Book, is the sponsor of our workshop. Writing Class Radio is also sponsored by University of Miami School of Communication. Your assignment for this week: Set a timer for eight minutes. Use the prompt In the beginning…Go! When the timer goes off, stop. Then read what you wrote into your voice memo on your phone and email it to us at info@writingclassradio.com Some of your stories will end up right here on our show. Writing Class Radio is produced by Diego Saldana-Rojas, Allison Langer, and Andrea Askowitz with the help of Alejandro Santiago and Tobi Ash. Theme music by the local Miami band, AstroMaps.
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