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Preview Episode 5 of Plotcasters

Itching for the next Episode 5 of Plotcasters? Look for it Friday, Sept 22. Topics will include Stick Note Drafting, in which David explains how to use a completed Sticky Note Plot to create a scene sheet that can be turned into a living outline in Scrivener. A new feature for this episode, What’s David Reading? A look at the craft books and novels David has found useful and engaging since the last episode.

Speaking of this week, look for the first issue of the Plotcasters Newsletter on Thursday. Subscribers of the Plotcasters Newsletter will get an early link to the podcast, along with writing tips that aren’t shared on the website. Want to become a subscriber to the FREE newsletter? Sign up now!

Website Re-Design In Progress

…which is why my website looks like a shopping mall. It was a bad time to do a redesign and migration, but when the server goes, the server goes. In the meantime, please enjoy the models and nice clothes.

What is Plotcasters?

Thanks for dropping by! Plotcasters is a new podcast by author David Macinnis Gill. David teaches writing at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, where he shares craft techniques for writing novels, short stories, non-fiction, and works specifically for children. He’s developed a story construction method called the Sticky Note Plot that he’s sharing in the first few episodes. Later, the podcast will become a mix of short craft lessons on storytelling and interviews with other authors about their techniques.

You can also look forward to videos, infographics, and short handouts to show you tips that can’t be covered in the podcasts. We will also have a newsletter, giveaways, and market tips for getting your work in front of agents and editors.

Sound like fun? Then stick around!

Win a Hardcover copy of Uncanny

[image error]Enter for a chance to win a hardcover of UNCANNY, the newest novel by David Macinnis Gill. So scary, so creepy, you’ll read it with all the lights on!

UNCANNY Giveaway

Launch Day for UNCANNY

Let the pigeons fly! UNCANNY has finally arrived! Get yours at your local bookstore today! [image error]

DragonCon Early Hour

It’s 10AM at #dragoncon17. Do you know where your Deadpool is?

#uncanny weekend

Plotcasters Podcast: Craft Notes & Story Structure

I’m excited (and terrified) to announce a new podcast – Plotcasters – in which I to share craft notes, lessons on plot structure, and eventually, interviews with fellow writers. Three episodes are posted (3-Act Structure, Sticky Note Plotting Part, & Stick Note Plotting Part B). Feedback so far is been great (and terrifying), and I hope the podcast will be useful (and terrifying) to readers and writers alike.

If you want to check it out, you can find the episodes on iTunes and Facebook page. We begin the process of integrating needed to I am my website, which will later include gifs, links, clothes, and other shareable media. Feel free to tell all your friends (and even the people that you’re friendly with but actually find terrifying).

Plotcasters Podcast: Craft Notes & Story Structure.

I’m excited (and terrified) to announce a new podcast – Plotcasters – in which I to share craft notes, lessons on plot structure, and eventually, interviews with fellow writers. Three episodes are posted (3-Act Structure, Sticky Note Plotting Part, & Stick Note Plotting Part B). Feedback so far is been great (and terrifying), and I hope the podcast will be useful (and terrifying) to readers and writers alike.

If you want to check it out, you can find the episodes on iTunes and . You can also directly access the podcast by going to the website or its Facebook page. We begin the process of integrating needed to I am my website, which will later include gifts, links, clothes, and other shareable media. Feel free to tell all your friends (and even the people that you’re friendly with but actually find terrifying).

UNCANNY Launch & My Dragon*Con Schedule

UNCANNY launches Sept 5! Yay! To celebrate, I’ll be at Dragon*Con 2017 along with 10,000 other geeks and nerds, speaking on the panels below. Drop by and say hi (there will be a few hardcopies of UNCANNY for sale and signing, as well). (Amazon lists UNCANNY as science fiction: it’s straight up horror)

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[image error]Title: The Morality Spectrum: From Heroes to Villains in YA

Time: Fri 11:30 am Location: A707 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

Description: Stories aren’t as clear cut as good guys and bad guys. Sometimes heroes do bad things, or established villains surprise us.

Title: From Good to Great: Revising Your YA

Time: Sat 05:30 pm Location: A707 – Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

Description: A draft is just the start: editing your book is a critical step for every writer. Learn how our YA authors ‘kill their darlings’ & solve common issues.

Title: Creativity 101

Time: Sun 11:30 am Location: Embassy CD – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

Description: Keeping your creative energy bristling with ideas isn’t easy. Try these proven & innovative tips and ideas to boost your creativity.

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Plotcasters Episode 3 Sticky Note Plotting B

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-e89ep-714258

Episode 3: Sticky Note Plotting Process (Part B)

The Sticky Note Plot is a craft process for creating a story structure with character, setting, and action. In this podcast, David Macinnis Gill teels you about the importance of:

Vivid settings
Having a strong antagonist
Identifying key scenes

Music:

One Minute Surf Boogie by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. 
Blow-up Santa by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license.
Foolish Game by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2014 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license.