Laugh, Cry, Wait is a podcast that will give you a behind the scenes view of us plotting Pretense, and other dramas in the future.
You’ll get to listen in as we start from a concept and build it out into a plot that’s ready to be taken and fleshed out by a writer. You get to come along with us as we hash out who characters are, what role they play in the story, and how they’ll drive the story to it’s conclusion.
Laugh, Cry, Wait isn’t intended to be a fast overview of the plotting process. Instead it’s meant to take you on the rambling ride that a story idea goes through before it becomes a viable plot.
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Listen to the first 10 minutes of Pretense or purchase it here: https://productionswithpurpose.com/story-samples/#pretense
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17 Aug 2026
Creating a Protagonist From Scratch
Every story has a protagonist. This may or may not be a human, but if there is nothing
and no one for the audience to care about, to fear for the well being of, and to identify with,
there is no story. The protagonist is the central focus of the narrative.
Today, I’ll be looking at one way we could go about creating a protagonist from scratch.
Learn more about how to help us produce Friedrich and Friends: https://productionswithpurpose.com/friedrich-friends
Listen to the first 10 minutes of Pretense or purchase it here: https://productionswithpurpose.com/story-samples/#pretense
Listen to Piper's Podcast for free: https://productionswithpurpose.com/pipers-podcast-ll
Listen to Chapter the First of Mivelly Mouse and the Pumpkin Seeds: https://productionswithpurpose.com/mivelly-mouse-and-the-pumpkin-seeds-chapter-1
10 Aug 2026
A Word With Friedrich: Addlepated
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Listen to the first 10 minutes of Pretense or purchase it here: https://productionswithpurpose.com/story-samples/#pretense
Listen to Piper's Podcast for free: https://productionswithpurpose.com/pipers-podcast-ll
Listen to Chapter the First of Mivelly Mouse and the Pumpkin Seeds: https://productionswithpurpose.com/mivelly-mouse-and-the-pumpkin-seeds-chapter-1
3 Aug 2026
The Gospel, Cheese, And Christian Fiction
Learn more about how to help us produce Friedrich and Friends: https://productionswithpurpose.com/friedrich-friends
Listen to the first 10 minutes of Pretense or purchase it here: https://productionswithpurpose.com/story-samples/#pretense
Listen to Piper's Podcast for free: https://productionswithpurpose.com/pipers-podcast-ll
Listen to Chapter the First of Mivelly Mouse and the Pumpkin Seeds: https://productionswithpurpose.com/mivelly-mouse-and-the-pumpkin-seeds-chapter-1
15 May 2026
Plotting Pretense: Episode 13 The Third Act
Act 3. The final stretch of the story, where everything comes together and loose ends are tied up. In this episode, we work out these last details and wrap up the plotting for Pretense.
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15 Apr 2026
Plotting Pretense: Episode 12 Tidying up Act 2
There comes a time, in the process of plotting, that one must look over the work they've done, and tidy it up a bit.As we head toward the climax of this story, this is one of the things we end up doing. Making sure the second act, the long middle of the story,provides the motivation for characters, and the connections between them, to drive the climax in a natural and unforced manner. We also refine details surrounding some of the key players in the final parts of the second act.
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15 Mar 2026
Plotting Pretense: Episode 11 The Beginning of the End
It would appear that we're arriving at the beginning of the end. This doesn't mean we're out of the plotting woods yet, but it does mean we can start to see some sky through the treetops. This isn't the end itself, it's not even the climax. It's just the point at which course correction for Robert, if it was ever possible, becomes exponentially less possible. In this episode, we wrap up Plotting Act 2 and prepare to plot the third and final act of pretense.
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Intrigue. It's a great way to engage your audience. In this episode, we further develop the intrigue involving, not only Luther and his crew, but also Robert, Helen, and Ida.
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15 Jan 2026
Plotting Pretense: Episode 9 - Ida's Motivation
Motivation. It's an incredibly important part of writing characters. The motivation needs to be real and relatable. On top of that, it must also make sense for the given character. Strong motivation is what makes good characters great. In this episode, we attempt to flesh out what Ida's motivation is, and as a result, we begin shaping the goal toward which the story arc will move.
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15 Dec 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 8 - The Soul Point
Every Story in progress must reach a point at which the author really begins to care about it. If it doesn't, the writing process will likely never be completed. In this episode, enough pieces of the story begin coming together to get us to that point. The point at which we really start to care.
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15 Nov 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 7 Helen, Ida, and Robert's double life.
We've established that Robert's leading a double life. But how does that work out for him? What are the catalysts that will eventually cause his downfall? Does he actually get Helen's attention, and what does that mean for Ida?Join us as we work out some of these details and continue to shape and refine this plot.
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15 Oct 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 6 The Caravan
What do a caravan and a necklace have to do with this story? That's what we begin to figure out in this episode.
Laugh, Cry, Wait is a podcast that will give you a behind the scenes view of us plotting Pretense, and other dramas in the future.
You’ll get to listen in as we start from a concept and build it out into a plot that’s ready to be taken and fleshed out by a writer. You get to come along with us as we hash out who characters are, what role they play in the story, and how they’ll drive the story to it’s conclusion.
Laugh, Cry, Wait isn’t intended to be a fast overview of the plotting process. Instead it’s meant to take you on the rambling ride that a story idea goes through before it becomes a viable plot.
Subscribe to the Listeners Lounge and help us create more dramas.
Listen to the Drama Of The Month for free!
15 Sept 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 5 The Uncle
Having figured out more of what Ida's character should do, we move on to her Uncle. Who is he, and how will he move the story along? Listen as we work through more ideas, and continue to refine this story.
Laugh, Cry, Wait is a podcast that will give you a behind the scenes view of us plotting Pretense, and other dramas in the future.
You’ll get to listen in as we start from a concept and build it out into a plot that’s ready to be taken and fleshed out by a writer. You get to come along with us as we hash out who characters are, what role they play in the story, and how they’ll drive the story to it’s conclusion.
Laugh, Cry, Wait isn’t intended to be a fast overview of the plotting process. Instead it’s meant to take you on the rambling ride that a story idea goes through before it becomes a viable plot.
Subscribe to the Listeners Lounge and help us create more dramas.
Listen to the Drama Of The Month for free!
15 Aug 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 4 What Do We Do With Ida?
Welcome to Laugh, Cry, Wait!
What is Laugh, Cry, Wait you ask? It’s a podcast that will give you a behind the scenes view of us plotting Pretense, and other dramas in the future.
You’ll get to listen in as we start from a concept and build it out into a plot that’s ready to be taken and fleshed out by a writer. You get to come along with us as we hash out who characters are, what role they play in the story, and how they’ll drive the story to it’s conclusion.
Laugh, Cry, Wait isn’t intended to be a fast overview of the plotting process. Instead it’s meant to take you on the rambling ride that a story idea goes through before it becomes a viable plot.
Subscribe to the Listeners Lounge and help us create more dramas.
Listen to the Drama Of The Month for free!
15 Jul 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 3 Murder Mystery?
Welcome to Laugh, Cry, Wait!
What is Laugh, Cry, Wait you ask? It’s a podcast that will give you a behind the scenes view of us plotting Pretense, and other dramas in the future.
You’ll get to listen in as we start from a concept and build it out into a plot that’s ready to be taken and fleshed out by a writer. You get to come along with us as we hash out who characters are, what role they play in the story, and how they’ll drive the story to it’s conclusion.
Laugh, Cry, Wait isn’t intended to be a fast overview of the plotting process. Instead it’s meant to take you on the rambling ride that a story idea goes through before it becomes a viable plot.
Subscribe to the Listeners Lounge and help us create more dramas.
Listen to the Drama Of The Month for free!
1 Jul 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 2 The Plot Thickens
The hosts discuss the development of their drama "Pretense," exploring character roles and plot progression, offering listeners insight into the story creation process.
31 May 2025
Plotting Pretense: Episode 1 The Initial Brainstorm
The hosts of "Productions With Purpose" brainstorm the initial concepts and character roles for their drama "Pretense," offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at plot development.
2 Oct 2024
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