Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 2
In this session, Harry ends his summer vacation in Diagon Alley and learns about the danger which faces him in chapters three and four of Prisoner of Azkaban!
The Narrative Beat 1: Introduction
Welcome to The Narrative Beat! In this introductory episode, I explain the new show!
There And Back Again 28: Small, But Great In Mischief
In this session, we complete our discussion of the Council of Elrond in Book 2, Chapter 2 of The Lord of the Rings!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 1
Welcome to the third season of Dear Mr. Potter, and our discussion of tone, theme and transition in the first two chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban!
There And Back Again 27: Isildur’s Bane
In this session, we try valiantly to make it through the Council of Elrond, and fall just a little short of our goal.
There And Back Again 26: In The House Of Elrond
In this session, we catch our breath in Rivendell and discuss a remarkable poetic achievement in book two, chapter one of The Lord of the Rings!
There And Back Again 25: There My Heart Is
In this session, we race from Weathertop to the Ford of Bruinen, meeting Glorfindel and facing down black riders in chapter twelve of The Lord of the Rings!
Announcing The Narrative Beat
The Narrative Beat is a new twice-weekly podcast about the art, craft, and business of the writer’s life.
Story And Star Wars: Livetweet Marathon
On Saturday, August 12th, we’re spending a whole day in a galaxy far, far away with the first Point North Livetweet Marathon: the entire Star Wars saga!
How To Write A Novel Synopsis
Writing a synopsis demands a very particular set of skills, and a clear understanding of your story. Here’s how to do it.