Conversations with Dolphins
Date de parution : 1 janvier 2015
 | Saison 1 - épisode 1 | Introduction Meet your new instructor: Neil Gaiman, one of the most prolific storytellers of our time. In his first lesson, Neil explains why he loves to teach... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 2 | Truth in Fiction One of the central tools of literature is using the “lie” of a made-up story to tell a human truth. Neil shows you how to make your story’s world—no... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 3 | Sources of Inspiration Neil believes that even old stories can be approached from new angles. Learn how to create your own “compost heap” of inspiration and how to draw... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 4 | Finding Your Voice Your writer’s voice is what makes it possible for someone to pick up a page of text and recognize that you wrote it. Learn how to develop your voice... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 5 | Developing the Story Every story has a big idea. Learn how to find a big idea that’s meaningful to you, as well as how to create conflict and compelling stakes for your... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Story Case Study: The Graveyard Book Neil uses his young adult fantasy novel, The Graveyard Book, to illustrate how character motivations serve as the essential building blocks of a... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Short Fiction The short story is an ideal format for risk-taking. Neil teaches you how to focus your scenes and descriptions for maximum impact. |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Short Fiction Case Study: “March Tale” Using “March Tale” as an example, Neil shows you how to expand your narrative by creating conflict for your protagonist and how to bring your story... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Dialogue and Character Neil teaches you how to write realistic dialogue, how to listen to and trust your characters, and techniques to help readers remember your characters. |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Character Case Study: “October Tale” Neil explains the technique of bringing a character to life by putting them in an unfamiliar situation that creates tension. |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Worldbuilding Learn Neil’s philosophy of worldbuilding, including how to create compelling and believable settings for your novel, and how to avoid the common... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 12 | Descriptions Neil shares his techniques to liven up descriptive prose, including cold opens, withholding information, finding emotional weight, and choosing... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 13 | Humor Neil shows how he uses humor in his work. He includes a close look at his novel Anansi Boys to illustrate his personal techniques such as “sherbet... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 14 | Genre Readers’ expectations are intrinsically tied to genre. Neil explains how an understanding of your story’s genre can help you provide delightful... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 15 | Comics Writers don’t need to shy away from comics just because they’re not illustrators. Neil demonstrates his process of plotting and scripting a comic,... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 16 | Dealing With Writer’s Block Every writer faces times when they’re stuck. Neil talks about some of the difficulties of the writing life and gives ideas about how to get through... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 17 | Editing Neil gives advice about the editing process, including why it’s important to take time away from a project and to get feedback from a trusted reader. |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 18 | Rules for Writers In his rules for writers, Neil talks about striking the right balance between humility and confidence, as well as the need to stay organized and... |
 | Saison 1 - épisode 19 | The Writer’s Responsibilities Neil concludes with a deeply personal discussion of the responsibilities that people who create art have to their audience and what this means for... |
