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Writers and Readers: The Timecrest Podcast

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by Sneaky Crab

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They say a story is written twice: first when the words are put down on paper, and second when the reader reads those words. After eight years of writing Timecrest, we're excited to share our insights into crafting compelling and emotional narratives. Grab a cup of coffee and join our casual chat with hosts Justin, Cai, and Bennett. We'll offer a behind-the-scenes look at our approach to writing Timecrest. If you're a writer who wants to get in touch with what readers think, or a reader who wants to know how writers think, tune in here!

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July 12, 2024

3: Tell, Don't Show

Tell, Don't Show. Basic neuroscience for writers. Showing in Lord of the Rings, Anohana, and Up. Telling in Books of Babel and The Hunger Games. Timecrest Q&A on Timecrest 3 writing process and Riley's Birthday. Writers and Readers <ul> <li>Basic Neuroscience for Writers</li> <li>What is showing? Why show? When to show?</li> <li>Lord of the Rings example.</li> <li>Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day example.</li> <li>Timecrest example.</li> <li>What is telling? Why tell? When to tell?</li> <li>Books of Babel example.</li> <li>The Hunger Games example.</li> <li>Timecrest example and comparison to Up.</li> </ul> Bi-Annual Evaluation Survey <ul> <li>Please email in your questions to <a href="mailto:podcast@sneakycrab.com">⁠⁠podcast@sneakycrab.com⁠⁠⁠</a>!</li> </ul> Archive Oracles <ul> <li>What parts of Timecrest 3 were planned in advance, and what came out of the actual writing process?</li> <li>What are Riley's birthdays like in the Timecrest world?</li> <li>What scenes are you most proud of?</li> <li>Players have speculated about the character of N. Jab—is that name based on anything? Is it just a fun name or is there some secret meaning or story behind it that we have yet to uncover?</li> </ul> Credits: Timecrest is a young adult fantasy where you are the main character. It was featured in Apple's App Store Best Of and The New York Times, and has won Best Game & Developer of the Year, AppleVis Golden Apples. Email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@sneakycrab.com">⁠⁠podcast@sneakycrab.com⁠⁠</a>, we love hearing from you. Unofficial Fan Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/invite/jE43dFEw8P">⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/jE43dFEw8P">⁠https://discord.gg/jE43dFEw8P⁠</a> Get Timecrest for iOS and Apple Watch in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timecrest/id1027546326">⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠</a>.

June 11, 2024

2: Why Your Characters Are Flat

Three key mistakes that writers make resulting in flat characters. One silver bullet. Breaking down the character writing flaws of Kate Austen from Lost, Dr. Sheldon Cooper from Big Bang Theory, and everybody in Season 8 of Game of Thrones. The motivations and stakes of Luthor Timecrest. Timecrest Q&A on writing Timecrest characters. Intro <ul> <li>The reason your character is flat, is because you don't love them.</li> </ul> Writers and Readers <ul> <li>Mistake #1: Not giving your characters a motivation with stakes</li> <li>Mistake #2: Over-reliance on "freebies"</li> <li>Mistake #3: Your character is inconsistent</li> <li>A silver bullet: Love your character. [<a href="https://medium.com/the-badlands/enders-game-loving-your-enemy-4ece4d766243" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ender's Game quote</a>]</li> </ul> Bi-Annual Evaluation Survey <ul> <li>Narnet: As a perfectionist, how do you give your characters interesting and believable flaws?</li> <li>Grace Lama: How did you make the characters' personalities come across clearly?</li> <li>Stickup Leashes: What was it like creating the Memory Oracles.</li> </ul> Archive Oracles <ul> <li>Which characters underwent the most changes from early to final drafts?</li> <li>Which characters were the easiest and hardest to write?</li> <li>Which character is your favorite to write?</li> </ul> Credits: Timecrest is a young adult fantasy where you are the main character. It was featured in Apple's App Store Best Of and The New York Times, and has won Best Game & Developer of the Year, AppleVis Golden Apples. Email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@sneakycrab.com">⁠podcast@sneakycrab.com⁠</a>, we love hearing from you. Unofficial Fan Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/invite/jE43dFEw8P">⁠</a> <a href="https://discord.gg/jE43dFEw8P" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://discord.gg/jE43dFEw8P</a> Get Timecrest for iOS and Apple Watch in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timecrest/id1027546326">⁠App Store⁠</a>.

May 10, 2024

1: Beginnings

Five key mistakes that writers make when beginning their stories. Breaking down the openings of Timecrest, Dark, and Harry Potter. Timecrest Q&A on choices we made while rewriting of Timecrest 1. Pre-show <ul> <li>Introducing our hosts, Cai, Bennett, and Justin!</li> </ul> Writers and Readers <ul> <li>The openings of Timecrest, Dark, and Harry Potter.</li> <li>Mistake #1: Not hooking the reader</li> <li>Mistake #2: Demanding emotion too early</li> <li>Mistake #3: Not setting up character motivation</li> <li>Mistake #4: Not setting up the stakes</li> <li>Mistake #5: Not making a promise for the genre and world</li> </ul> Timecrest Q&A <ul> <li>Timecrest 1 was rewritten. What were you trying to establish or convey in the rewritten prologue?</li> <li>Why was the default fate of Lyall reversed in the rewrite?</li> <li>What happened to the original Ash in the prologue who was able to make it to Mount Asura without the pocket watch?</li> <li>Why was chapter 6 rewritten?</li> <li>What was your favorite scene in the rewritten Timecrest 1?</li> <li>Who tells us the rules of time at the beginning of the story? Or is it a omniscient narrator fyi sort-of-deal?</li> </ul> Credits: Timecrest is a young adult fantasy where you are the main character. It was featured in Apple's App Store Best Of and The New York Times, and has won Best Game & Developer of the Year, AppleVis Golden Apples. Email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@sneakycrab.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">podcast@sneakycrab.com</a>, we love hearing from you. Unofficial Fan Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/jE43dFEw8P" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://discord.gg/jE43dFEw8P</a> Get Timecrest for iOS and Apple Watch in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timecrest/id1027546326" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">App Store</a>.

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What is Writers and Readers: The Timecrest Podcast?: They say a story is written twice: first when the words are put down on paper, and second when the reader reads those words. After eight years of writing Timecrest, we're excited to share our insights into crafting compelling and emotional narratives.

Grab a cup of coffee and join our casual chat with hosts Justin, Cai, and Bennett. We'll offer a behind-the-scenes look at our approach to writing Timecrest. If you're a writer who wants to get in touch with what readers think, or a reader who wants to know how writers think, tune in here!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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