Buffy and the Art of Story

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, a look at the overall story arc of Buffy Season 4. This podcast episode looks at: (1) a opening conflict for Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4 that pays off in its Climax; (2) a season arc that’s more theme-based than plot-based; and (3) whether the one-off episodes muddle the season story arc. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Restless Next Up: Bonus – Giles & Buffy (A New Man and The Dark Age) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Marketing courses by The Creative Penn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 2 – Episodes 12-22: How to Write About Love, Pyrrhic Victory, and Betrayal Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, Restless (Season 4 Episode 22 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where after battling Adam Buffy and friends are attacked in their dreams – and meet The Cheese Man. This podcast episode looks at: (1) dreams as a vehicle for story; (2) whether there’s an overall plot structure for this 4-dream episode; and (3) how Restless both serves as a coda for Season 4 and foreshadows the rest of the series. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Primeval (S4 E20) Next Up: Season 4 Story As A Whole Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Marketing courses by The Creative Penn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 2: Episodes 12-22 – How to Write About Love, Pyrrhic Victory, and Betrayal The Complete Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series ebook box set Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly New Release The Hidden Man (A Q.C. Davis Mysteries) About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, Primeval (Season 4 Episode 21 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy must fight not only Adam but the military complex that created him. This podcast episode looks at: (1) how the episode sums up the themes of Season 4; (2) more repetition than we usually see in a season finale and a slower pace; (3) thematic bookends for Yoko Factor (Part 1) and Primeval; and (4) whether Adam is a strong antagonist. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: The Yoko Factor Next Up: Restless Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Marketing courses by The Creative Penn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, The Yoko Factor (Season 4 Episode 20 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Adam and Spike collude to separate Buffy from her friends. This podcast episode looks at: (1) episode themes that are key for Season 4; (2) subplots disconnected from main storyline (unlike in New Moon Rising); (3) an Angel side plot that’s fun yet slows the pace; and (4) setting up Part 2 of the season finale. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: New Moon Rising (S4 E19) Next Up: Primeval (S4 E20) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Marketing courses by The Creative Penn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links The Complete Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series ebook box set Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – New Moon Rising (Season 4 Episode 19 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Oz returns and Willow must make a choice. This podcast episode looks at: (1) a multifaceted main plot that includes action and intense emotion; (2) nesting doll subplots that weave into the main story; (3) a climax after the action plot resolves; and (4) layers of meaning in dialogue and gestures that emphasize emotion. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Where The Wild Things Are (S4 E18) Next Up: The Yoko Factor (S4 E20) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content More Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Upcoming New Release The Hidden Man (A Q.C. Davis mystery) Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Buffy and the Art of Story Books About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, Where the Wild Things Are (Season 4 Episode 18 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where a frat house once again becomes a dangerous place for everyone and Buffy and Riley can’t get out of bed. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Striking scenes, fantastic dialogue, and series foreshadowing; (2) is the Scooby Gang the protagonist? (3) an antagonist without a clear goal; (4) illogical magic; and (5) is there any theme? Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Superstar (Buffy S4 E17) Next Up: New Moon Rising (Buffy S4 E19) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Marketing courses by The Creative Penn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Happiness, Anxiety, and Writing: Using Your Creativity To Live A Calmer, Happier Life Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Superstar (Season 4 Episode 17 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Jonathan changes everything. This podcast episode looks at: (1) beginning in media res; (2) small moments that build a character or a world; (3) who is protagonist: Buffy or Jonathan? (4) why themes and plots resonate differently with different viewers; and (5) unintentional messages in fiction. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Sanctuary (S1 E19 of Angel) Next Up: Where The Wild Things Are (S4 E18) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content More Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Buffy and the Art of Story Books About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This time on Buffy and the Art of Story, Buffy crosses over and Faith’s story continues on Sanctuary (Season 1 Episode 19 of Angel), where Angel tries to save Faith and turns his back on Buffy. This podcast episode looks at: (1) making things as hard as possible for the protagonist (Angel); (2) conflict-filled dialogue that keeps scenes tense; (3) when to leave out the backstory; and (4) the world, or society, as antagonist. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Five By Five Next Up: Superstar (Buffy S4 E17) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Marketing courses by The Creative Penn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story, Faith’s story continues on Five by Five (Season 1 Episode 18 of Angel), a Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel crossover where an evil law firm hires Faith to kill Angel. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Creating a sympathetic villain; (2) Flashbacks that might not be necessary but convey theme; (3) Using conflict to reveal backstory; and (4) An organization – Wolfram & Hart – as antagonist. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Who Are You? Next Up: Sanctuary (an Angel crossover episode) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Q.C. Davis Mysteries Box Set of Books 1-3 Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? First-in-series free from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Who Are You? (Season 4 Episode 16 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Faith and Buffy literally walk in one another’s shoes. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Faith as both protagonist and antagonist; (2) the way the Adam season arc weaves into and turns the main plot; (3) external obstacles that show Faith’s inner conflict; and (4) how two three beats convey theme, show characters evolving, and move the story. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: This Year’s Girl S4 E15 Next Up: Five by Five (an Angel crossover episode) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content More Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – This Year’s Girl (Season 4 Episode 15 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Faith awakens from her coma. This podcast episode looks at: (1) telling the story and building character through setting and objects; (2) the opposite of Show Don’t Tell – powerful scenes and moments we don’t see; (3) strong conflict that conveys exposition without slowing the pace; and (4) who is the protagonist? Faith or Buffy? Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Goodbye Iowa Next Up: Who Are You? Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page Like supernatural thrillers or private investigator novels with smart, strong female protagonists? First-in-series free from Lisa M. Lilly About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Goodbye Iowa (Season 4 Episode 14 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Adam steps out into the world and Riley fears Buffy is the enemy. This podcast episode looks at: (1) themes that may matter more than the plot; (2) repetition and exposition that slows the pace; (3) the role of dramatic irony; and (4) whether the Initiative is meant to be a less-than-powerful foe. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: This Year’s Girl S4 E15 Last Episode: The I in Team Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content For individual critiques of your outline and early pages visit Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career New Release: Write On: How To Overcome Writer’s Block So You Can Write Your Novel (ebook or workbook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The I in Team (Season 4 Episode 13 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy briefly joins the Initiative with disastrous results. This podcast episode looks at: (1) fluid plot turns; (2) no clear inciting incident; (3) point of view and protagonist questions; (4) advancing season subplots; and (5) a special guest who talks about Frankenstein, feminism, and the phenomenon of corpse porn. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: A New Man Next Up: Goodbye Iowa Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron to access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career New Release: Write On: How To Overcome Writer’s Block So You Can Write Your Novel (ebook or workbook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links The Buffy Episode That Changed Everything on Vulture.com Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – A New Man (Season 4 Episode 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Ethan Rayne returns to Sunnydale and Giles undergoes a transformation. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Props that influence the story, set tone, and show the characters’ emotions; (2) seeing scenes from varying perspectives and at different times of life; and (3) character questions for Giles, including: Has he spent too much time with the kids? Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Doomed S4 E11 Next Up: The I in Team Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career New Release: Write On: How To Overcome Writer’s Block So You Can Write Your Novel (ebook or workbook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Doomed (Season 4 Episode 11 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy faces another Apocalypse and Riley makes his case. This podcast episode looks at: (1) how coincidences affect plot; (2) similarities to The Zeppo, a Xander-centric episode; (3) a super strong Story Spark but a Midpoint that lacks power; and (4) a well structured Spike subplot with lots of momentum Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Hush S4 E10 Next Up: A New Man Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out (workbook or ebook) Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Hush (Season 4 Episode 10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where The Gentlemen harvest hearts in Sunnydale and no one can say a word. This podcast episode looks at: (1) the ways Hush is more like classic horror than most Buffy episodes; (2) making a story work without dialogue; (3) how the theme about language and communication infuses the plot and subplots; and (4) the purpose of introducing the characters of Tara and Olivia. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Something Blue S4 E9 Next Up: Doomed S4 E11 Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Something Blue (Season 4 Episode 9 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Willow’s spell endangers all her friends and Buffy gets engaged to Spike. This podcast episode looks at: (1) which plot is the main plot – Willow dealing with her grief or Buffy trying to get information from Spike; (2) what makes a character a protagonist; (3) ways Something Blue is similar to Beer Bad; and (4) themes of romance and grief. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Hush S4 E10 Last Episode: I Will Remember You (Angel S1 E8 and Buffy crossover) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out (workbook or ebook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks Release schedule for the rest of the Season 4 episodes Buffy and the Art of Story Facebook Page About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – I Will Remember You (Season 1 Episode 8 of Angel the series), where Buffy crosses over to Angel. The two kill a demon with shocking and heartbreaking results. The podcast episode talks about: (1) images and dialogue lines that foreshadow the devastating ending; (2) is Fate the antagonist – or is it Angel v. Angel? (3) a powerful Midpoint with no major commitment or reversal; and (4) whether the events of this episode affect Buffy’s character going forward. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Something Blue (S4 E9) Last Episode: Pangs (S4 E8) Work On Your Story Buffy and the Art of Story books Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links From I Will Remember You Try my fiction: first-in-series free (supernatural thriller or traditional detective mystery) Get a free amateur sleuth novella Or download The Awakening, Book 1, and listen on Audible About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Pangs (Season 4 Episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy strives to make a perfect Thanksgiving dinner and deal with an avenging spirit, Spike seeks help, and Angel lurks. This podcast episode looks at: (1) weaving in exposition through conflict; (2) clever dialogue that links one scene to the next seamlessly; (3) whether the plot justifies Angel’s presence; (4) characterization of Buffy that makes her obsession with Thanksgiving dinner work; and (5) the interplay of tone and theme. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: I Will Remember You (Angel S1 E8 and Buffy crossover) Last Episode: The Initiative (S4 E7) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out (workbook or ebook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Happiness, Anxiety, and Writing: Using Your Creativity to Live a Calmer, Happier Life Watch the E.T. bicycle scene FAQs from Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The Initiative (Season 4 Episode 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where we finally find out what those military guys are up to: (1) is there a plot or a handful of subplots? (2) who is the protagonist – Spike, Riley, or Buffy? (3) a genre mix of rom/com and secret agent man; and (4) sowing seeds for the rest of Season 4. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Pangs (S4 E8) Last Episode: Wild at Heart (S4 E6) Work On Your Story Buffy and the Art of Story books Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Try my fiction: first-in-series free (supernatural thriller or detective mystery) Or download The Awakening, Book 1, and listen on Audible About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Wild At Heart (Season 4 Episode 6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Willow notices Oz noticing someone else, and he learns more about his inner wolf. This podcast episode looks at: (1) An intertwined plot and subplot; (2) whether the antagonist is always the bad guy; (3) escalating conflict and the next worst thing; and (4) is the theme here what the writers think it is? Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Next Up: The Initiative (S4 E7) Last Episode: Beer Bad (S4 E5) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out (workbook or ebook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free novels (ebook editions) from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Beer Bad (Season 4 Episode 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy discovers beer with unexpected consequences: (1) what happens when no antagonist actively opposes the protagonist? (2) metaphors that don’t quite land and a theme gone astray; (3) parallel characters who behave in contrasting ways; (4) fakeouts to start and end the episode. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Next Up: Wild at Heart (S4 E6) Last Episode: Fear Itself (S4 E4) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Try my fiction: first-in-series free (supernatural thriller or detective mystery) Or download The Awakening, Book 1, and listen on Audible About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Fear Itself (Season 4 Episode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy and her friends face their fears in a haunted house. This podcast episode looks at: (1) Buffy’s Post-Parker depression – does it make her angry? (2) whether the fears fit the characters; (3) slow pace, unclear plot turns, and repetition; (4) is there enough story here for a full episode? Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Beer Bad (S4 E5) Last Episode: The Harsh Light of Day (S4 E3) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out (workbook or ebook) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Free ebooks from Lisa M. Lilly Lisa M. Lilly’s Audiobooks About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The Harsh Light of Day (Season 4 Episode 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy falls for a new guy and an old enemy returns to Sunnydale. This podcast episode looks at: (1) connecting vastly different scenes through dialogue; (2) themes of connection an distance; (3) which is the main plot and which the subplot? and (4) Buffy’s frame of reference for romance. Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Next Up: Fear Itself (S4 E4) Last Episode: Living Conditions (S4 E2) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Living Conditions (Season 4 Episode 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy’s college roommate makes life and slaying tough. This podcast episode looks at: (1) was Buffy purposely written to act out of character – and is it justified? (2) few clear major plot turns until about two-thirds through, then the story rockets ahead; (3) audience misleads; (4) repeated exposition; and (5) not much in way of episode subplots, but lots of groundwork laid for future episodes.   As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: The Harsh Light of Day (S4 E3) Last Episode: The Freshman (S4 E1) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form) My favorite publishing and marketing courses for writers (I am an affiliate, but I love Joanna’s courses and find her so helpful, informative, and encouraging) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The Freshman (Season 4 Episode 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy faces a whole new world – college. This podcast episode looks at: (1) a new world for Buffy the character – and the show; (2) whether the antagonist is vampire Sunday or that whole new world? (3) less metaphor than we usually see in Buffy; and (4) so much foreshadowing. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Living Conditions Last Episode: Season 3 In Review Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11 Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in Review, where listeners, patrons, and guest podcasters share their thoughts on the season, including: (1) the Mayor’s deep love for Faith, and the way he manipulates her; (2) Faith’s lack of faith in herself; (3) Xander’s family life and his shining moment; (3) Willow’s growth, identity, and happiness; (4) recognition for Buffy at last; and (5) what Buffy Season 3 says about otherness, your crew, and more. Next Up (after a 1 week break): The Freshman Last Episode: Graduation Day Part 2 More On Guest Speakers And Commenters: Listen to Jillian Swann co-hosting The Sunnydale Review podcast on , Apple podcasts, or Spotify or follow her on Twitter. Follow Roberta Lipp on Twitter or listen to her co-hosting the Mad Men podcast They Coined It. Check out Morgan Allain (the Inkling Girl) on Etsy, Patreon, or Instagram. Take a video tour of Michelle Lilly’s stunning model of the Chicago Gilded Age mansion featured in The Worried Man. (Photo on right.) Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Graduation Day Part 2 (Season 3 Episode 22 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy fights her last high school battle. This podcast episode looks at: (1) how character actions convey emotions and move the story; (2) costuming choices that reflect character growth; (3) strong foreshadowing; (4) a pyrrhic ending; and (5) the season arc and theme. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Next Up: Season 3 Round Up Last Episode: Graduation Day Part 1 Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Graduation Day Part 2 Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Graduation Day Part 1 (Season 3 Episode 21 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Faith poisons Angel and Buffy prepares to fight the Mayor, including: (1) the way the theme (of what graduation means for each character) is woven into this fast-paced story; (2) callbacks to previous episodes that make this almost like part 1 of a series finale; (3) the interplay of key episode plot turns with the major plot twists for 2-episode finale; and (4) moments for one character that reflect other character’s stories. Next Up: Graduation Day Part 2 Last Episode: The Prom Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story – The Prom (Season 3 Episode 20 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy fights monsters that threaten the Prom and Angel questions whether he and Buffy have a future together. Also: (1) What looks like resolution of the Buffy/Angel relationship — but is it? (2) A very subtle Story Spark or Inciting Incident; (3) Why the A plot is not obvious until we reach the episode’s Climax; (4) No real major plot turn at the three-quarter point – though there is escalation. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Graduation Day Part 1 Last Episode: Choices Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for The Prom Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Choices (Season 3 Episode 19 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy takes the fight to the Mayor, including: (1) comic moments that foreshadow key plot developments; (2) merging the last major plot turn, climax, and falling action; (3) thematic bookends; (4) a main plot that doesn’t change the Buffy/Mayor overall conflict but moves multiple longform story arcs Next Up: The Prom Last Episode: Earshot Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Choices Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Earshot (Season 3 Episode 18 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy gains a dangerous power and someone threatens the entire high school. And: (1) A different kind of audience mislead than we saw in Enemies (2) The role of happenstance and luck (3) What happens when you sideline your protagonist (4) How rewriting and revisions here heightened the dialogue and themes As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Choices Last Episode: Enemies Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Earshot Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

A quick announcement: On Thursday December 17, 2020, you can hear a few more of my thoughts on Buffy the Vampire Slayer along with insights into my favorite Mad Men character, Peggy Olson, if you check out the podcast They Coined It. I was lucky enough to be a guest for part of an episode discussing Season 2’s Maidenform. Co-host Roberta Lipp and I also talked a bit about plot and theme in Mad Men and how the previous episode, The New Girl, impacted the character arcs in Maidenform. After that I’m taking a short and much-needed holiday break. But Buffy and the Art of the Story will be back Monday, January 4, 2021, with S3 E18 Earshot. In the meantime, you might want to check out the New Release Buffy and the Art of Story Season Two Part 1: Threats, Lies, and Surprises in Episodes 1-11. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Enemies (Season 3 Episode 17 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy engages in a dangerous charade to expose Faith. (1) Does the episode play fair with the audience – or not? (2) Escalating conflict between Buffy and Angel; and (3) What makes Faith, as an antagonist, complex and compelling? As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Earshot (after a holiday break) Last Episode: Doppelgangland Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Enemies Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Doppelgangland (Season 3 Episode 16 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Vampire Willow returns. This podcast episode looks at: (1) the first scene – initial conflict or prologue? (2) is Willow both protagonist and antagonist? (3) a very subtle Midpoint; and (4) using subplots and story questions to keep viewers coming back. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Next Up: Enemies Last Episode: Consequences Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Consequences Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Consequences (Season 3 Episode 15 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy deals with the fallout after an untimely death. This episode includes: (1) setting up believable conflict among friends; (2) fast pacing through escalating tension and multiple plot twists; (3) when to leave a character out of a storyline; and (4) conflict based on characters’ life philosophies. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Next Up: Doppelgangland Last Episode: Bad Girls Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Consequences Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Bad Girls (Season 3 Episode 14 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy tries out Faith’s approach to life and slaying. This podcast episode talks about: (1) an interloper who brings out different sides of our core characters; (2) expressing theme and exploring philosophy through conflict; (3) how this Faith/Buffy story differs from the Buffy/Kendra story; and (4) two game changers for the season and for Faith personally. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: Consequences Last Episode: The Zeppo Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Bad Girls Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The Zeppo (Season 3 Episode 13 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Xander has a very strange night. This podcast episode talks about: (1) why Xander is the protagonist; (2) whether a scene can be from the point of view of a character not in it; (3) the effect of a deliberately unfinished subplot; and (4) character growth through conflict. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Last Episode: Helpless Next Up: Bad Girls Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. More Links Entertainment Weekly article on Agents of Shield where Joss Whedon compares concept to The Zeppo (No spoilers for Agents of Shield) The Charming Man (Q.C. Davis Mystery No. 2) DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for The Zeppo Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Helpless (Season 3 Episode 12 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy turns 18 and faces a grueling test. This podcast episode talks about: (1) weaving in seemingly insignificant details that make later plot developments work; (2) the dangers of sacrificing character for plot; (3) metaphors, theme, and pace; and (4) the demands of writing with a short turnaround time (really short). As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Next Up: The Zeppo Last Week: Gingerbread Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Helpless Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Gingerbread (Season 3 Episode 11 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where the adults become paranoid and turn on their children. This podcast episode talks about: (1) themes, including mob rule, parenting, and the danger of fear; (2) strong story structure; (3) whether the episode changes the arc of Season 3; and (4) fantastic and fun dialogue. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Last Episode: Amends Next Up: Helpless Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you or influence my love of all things Buffy. DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Gingerbread Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Amends (Season 3 Episode 10 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) is this a Christmas Carol & series pilot for Angel? (2) challenges identifying the protagonist; (3) use of flashbacks and dreams; (4) a Deus Ex Machina ending; and (5) very clear subplots plot turns. As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: The Wish Next Up: Gingerbread Amends was written and directed by Joss Whedon. Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form and as an audiobook on Kobo). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy More Links From Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Lovers Walk Buffy The Vampire Slayer And Philosophy: Fear And Trembling In Sunnydale, edited by James B South Blood Relations: Chosen Families In Buffy The Vampire Slayer And Angel by Jes Battis DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is a novelist. Her fiction includes the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Amends Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – The Wish (Season 3 Episode 9 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) whether a character who dies partway through can be the protagonist; (2) events that shape a character’s personality; (3) a story about a character who never appears; (4) who serves as the antagonist; and (5) clothes that matter. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).   Last Episode: Lovers Walk Next Up: Amends Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form For your creative student or child: How To Write A Novel, Grades 6-8 Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for The Wish Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Lovers Walk (Season 3 Episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) how a side character (Spike!) changes our main characters’ story arcs; (2) major plot turns in some unusual places; (3) protagonist questions; and (4) whether Spike is the most emotionally healthy character in this episode. As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Revelations Next Up: The Wish Lovers Walk was written by Dan Vebber and directed by David Semel. Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form and as an audiobook on Kobo). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy More Links From Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Lovers Walk Fighting the Forces: What’s at Stake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Ed by Rhna V. Wilcox and David Lavery DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is a novelist. Her fiction includes the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Lovers Walk Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Revelations (Season 3 Episode 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) a new character (Gwendolyn Post) revealed through every dialogue line; (2) themes of guilt, vulnerability, and isolation; (3) whether anyone is acting out of character; (4) a few plot questions; and (5) many layers for rewatching. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Band Candy Next Up: Lovers Walk Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (ebook, workbook, or audiobook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Revelations Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Band Candy (Season 3 Episode 6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) Writing a role reversal story without the body switching; (2) Subtle commentary on the SATs; (3) Fun dialogue lines that serve multiple purposes; and (4) Buffy’s character growth through conflict. As always, the discussion is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Homecoming Next Up: Revelations Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form and as an audiobook on Kobo). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy More Links Fighting the Forces: What’s at Stake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer Ed by Rhna V. Wilcox and David Lavery DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is a novelist. Her fiction includes the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Band Candy Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story –Homecoming (Season 3 Episode 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) How Buffy’s competition with Cordelia interweaves with the action plot (2) Unspoken conflicts that ratchet up tension (3) Key scenes and dialogue lines that develop relationships (4) Mr. Trick as a villain As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Beauty and the Beasts Next Up: Band Candy Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form and as an audiobook on Kobo). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy DVD Complete Buffy the Vampire Slayer Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site. But that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Homecoming Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Beauty and the Beasts (Season 3 Episode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) a very subtle Midpoint turn; (2) what is plot and what is subplot; (3) the challenges with the metaphor to abuse within a relationship; (4) point of view and playing fair with the audience; and (5) use of voiceover. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Faith, Hope & Trick Next Up: Homecoming Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form and as an audiobook on Kobo). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs And More I, Ron, eek blog post on Beauty and the Beasts Season 3 Buffy DVDs Buffy DVD Complete Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Beauty and the Beasts Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Faith, Hope & Trick (Season 3 Episode 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode talks about: (1) exposition and key plot information handled in a fun, engaging way; (2) sowing subtle seeds of conflict early in the episode; (3) how late and missing plot turns affect the story; and (4) the most compelling emotional arc in Buffy. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Dead Man’s Party Next Up: Beauty and the Beasts Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form and as an audiobook on Kobo). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs And More Season 3 Buffy DVDs Buffy DVD Complete Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Faith, Hope & Trick Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)

  This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Dead Man’s Party (Season 3 Episode 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode includes: (1) how the zombie plot turns connect to the emotional story line; (2) whether our characters act consistently with what we know of them from Seasons 1 and 2; (3) is the conflict between Buffy and her friends false conflict; and (4) is that mask angry at the room? As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Anne Next Up: Faith, Hope and Trick Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form). Vellum (for formatting and publishing) Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs And More Season 3 Buffy DVDs Buffy DVD Complete Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. Q.C. Davis Mysteries 1-3 Box Set on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, GooglePlay, Apple. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Dead Man’s Party Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)  

This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Anne (Season 3 Episode 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). This podcast episode includes: (1) how the premiere’s tone differs from the rest of the season; (2) hazy early plot turns; (3) multiple themes that raise a question on what the story’s about; and (4) whether the stakes are high enough for Buffy to be the protagonist. As always, the discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning). Last Episode: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 In Review Next Up: Dead Man’s Party Work On Your Story Download free Story Structure worksheets Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting And Writing Your Novel in ebook, audiobook, or workbook form Become a patron and access to bonus episodes and content Help With Your Story at Writing As A Second Career The One-Year Novelist: A Week-By-Week Guide To Writing Your Novel In One Year can help (available in ebook or workbook form). Buffy and the Art of Story Season One: Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs And More Season 3 Buffy DVDs Buffy DVD Complete Box Set Book 1 in The Awakening Supernatural Thriller Series by Lisa M. Lilly free for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, GooglePlay, and AppleBooks. Or download and listen from Audible. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through this site, but that doesn’t change the purchase price to you as the buyer or influence my love for the Buffy DVDs and all things Buffy. About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series and the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. She also writes non-fiction, including books on writing craft, under L.M. Lilly. She is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. Episode Transcript for Anne Coming Soon. (I promise, as Buffy might say.)