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• Episode #496: Creativity vs. the Ego (Or, the Value of Unpublishable Stories): When creativity becomes a servant of the ego, rather than the other way around–we can get confused about what we’re doing and why.
• Episode #497: Critique: 6 Tips for Introducing Characters: Your goal in introducing characters should be to do so with the least amount of info possible while still making the characters memorable. Here’s how!
• Episode #498: 5 Questions About How to Balance Multiple POVs in Your Story: Knowing your story’s ending will help you know the right answer to almost any POV question. Let’s look at 5 questions about using multiple POVs.
• Episode #499: The Power of Hopeful Stories in a Stressful Time: Want to put something good into the world right now? Here are five ways the power of hopeful stories can create change in a positive way.
• Episode #500: 8 Challenges (and Solutions) When Writing From Home: If you’re writing from home (or honestly, trying to accomplish just about anything from home), here are eight tips for maximizing your daily routine.