episode 27: Writing Excuses 6.27: Fantasy Setting Yard Sale
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm some fantasy setting elements for you. Need a magic system on the cheap? How about a political power structure?
episode 28: Writing Excuses 6.28: Interstitial Art
Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman from the Interstitial Arts Foundation join Mary Robinette Kowal and Dan Wells to talk about the gaps between genres.
episode 29: Writing Excuses 6.29: Character Foils
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard talk about using character foils in building a story.
episode 30: Writing Excuses 6.30: Help! I Can’t End My Book!
Brandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard talk endings, and how to troubleshoot common problems writers have with them.