Revising and Improving

All writing is an interactive process. Getting a first draft down is a huge leap forward, but it is by no means the end of the road. Now we get to the part where we turn something that exists into something that really works. Let’s talk a bit about what you should be doing and thinking about as you go through different drafts of your script.

Lesson Companion

Audio Fiction 101

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Unit 1

  • Introduction
  • The Science of Storytelling
  • The Art of Control
  • High Five!
  • The Four Tools
  • Re-Re-Re-Definition
  • The Limits of Imagination
  • Thou Shalt Be Clear

Unit 2

  • Introduction - Let's Go Deeper
  • The Strengths of Audio Drama
  • The Weaknesses of Audio Drama
  • Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
  • Designing Great Radio Characters
  • Location, Location, Location
  • Talk the Talk
  • Writing for Sound Effects
  • Radio GaGa
  • Plot and Structure
  • Narrative Rhyming
  • Ten Point Structure
  • Serialization
  • Some Thoughts on World-Building
  • World-Building In Audio

Unit 3

  • Introduction - Pick Up Those Pencils
  • Getting Started
  • The Fear of Public Shame
  • Outlines Are Your Friend
  • Outlines Are Your Frienemies?
  • First Drafts Are Not As Scary As They Seem
  • Revising and Improving
  • It's Not Over Till It's Over
  • What About Theme?
  • Conclusion

Appendix

  • Ten Books You Need to Read Right Now
  • Ten Radio Dramas You Need to Listen To Right Now
  • Writing Software and Formats