This episode explores Tragedy and Redemption tales. It's purely an introduction; there is so much more we can talk about.
I take a look at some classic stories like Macbeth, Les Miserables and A Christmas Carol. They really stand up to time not merely as stories but as models of their respective genres.
Enjoy. And please -- comment.
Listen: Characters of Tragedy & Redemption
Regards,
Tom
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Hey Tom,
Welcome back. When I discovered your podcast several months ago it took me a while to catch up and then suddenly there were no new episodes. I see why now, you've taken the technical aspects up a couple notches, with cleaner editing, well balanced background effects and smooth transitions into and out of audio clips. Very professional. The content is as strong as ever, but without the frequent apologies for tangents or sidebars. You never needed to apologize, my friend, it was always good and interesting stuff. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! I really appreciate your comments.
The show has always been fun to do -- more so now that I am introducing more audio effects. I hope I struck a good balance, not hitting the listener with too much.
By the way -- some of you might notice that I referred to Scrooge's nephew as Bob Cratchit. After I posted the episode, I realized I had gotten it wrong. Cratchit was not Scrooge's nephew. Fred was.
Well, needless to say, I had to re-record that part of the show and replace the error with the correct information. But not before some 600 people downloaded the wrong version.
Ooops. Sorry, folks. I'll address the matter in the next main show for the sake of clarity and accuracy. However, that error doesn't alter the point I was making, so I suppose it's not SO bad.
Anyway, thanks again, Eric.
Regards,
Tom
Hello Tom,
Anyway, I'm a new author and your tips seem to fast for me. I was wondering although I have to admit you have a great sense of what you're talking about. I'd love to ask a few questions if you don't mind answering, if you don't I understand. I just want to know how do I create a romantic relattionship from a simple friendship? And if I could, do I have to do it in small steps or big steps? Just curious.... love your podcast. It's enlightening as a writer myself although I haven't published anything yet.
Tom--
Well, we have missed you. Hope the novel is going well. Did you NaNo? I did, and you should see the mess!
I am glad that you brought up SCROOGE, though. I was putting up favorite Christmas movies on my blog, and that's one I forgot. Shame on me.
Hope school is still fun and that you and yours are well. Let us hear from you. Writer's Den has a pretty good question about relationships. Would you say that going from friendship to romantic love in fiction is anything like real life? Would one partner lead and the other know a good idea when he sees it? I'm trying to think of good examples of this, but I can't. It's very early here.
Anyway, come back when you can.
I've just discovered your podcast, and I just listened with an mp3 player (and headphones) as I tended my garden.
Are you (still) alive? I feel like your last episode (oo9) was recorded just a few hours ago.
Now I come to your blog and it's July, 2007! And you haven't replied to the last two comments.
So, have you abondoned this endevour (I hope not), and I remember you said (in one of your podcasts) that you wouldn't.
But I really like and enjoy what I hear (in your podcasts). Keep up the good work! And thanks -- your podcasts have gotten me in the mood (again) to go at it and get my novel done.
Great insight! I'm writing both of those kinds of stories right now, and I learned a lot from this cast! Thank you!
Looks like you haven't updated in a while - coming from a blogging background, I know how much feedback can affect your motivation to continue, and I very much want you to continue!
I'm slowly working my way through your backlogs, and just finished the Dialog podcast this morning.
Hopefully I'll pop back in again once I've caught up (it's difficult to have a rousing discussion on year-old content), but I look forward to it.
Chin up, and never fear that you're not being heard. Your silent audience is often your most important.
Your show has been severely missed. Thank you for the very informative, entertaining show. I hope to see you update again in the future.
Best Wishes
Jessica Brown
Hey Tom,
I am a new subscriber to your podcast and have just listen to the last one you posted and just reailize that you havn't posted a new one in over a year and a half so I was wondering if you lost interest in it or what. I'm not trying to be mean or pushy I'm just currious and I am sure some of your other subscribers are as well. If you could reply when you can please do.
Your loyal subscriber,
Creative Writer
Hey, guys. My show is on an indefinite hiatus. Lots of stuff going on in my life now. All good, but its definitely taking my time from me.
I'm sorry I haven't posted an explanation, but it's coming.
However, the AmericanWriters.com podcast feed will stay active, and I plan to be back one day. So remain subscribed.
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