The Art of Semi-Fiction

The Art of Semi-Fiction


Latest Episodes

Episode 4: Where to Enter a Story
February 26, 2019

In which Jane and Robynne break down how you choose the point to enter your fiction, nonfiction, or memoir narrative. We define and discuss the almighty “Inciting Incident” and why you should be able to finish this thought: “Everything changed when …” ...

Episode 3: What’s the Deal with Memoir
February 08, 2019

In which Robynne and Jane delve deeply into the modern interpretation of the wildly popular genre, memoir. Mother Daughter Me by Katie Hafner gets a mention, as does Robynne’s favorite author, Chaim Potok, and one of her favorite books,

Episode 2: Using Fiction Principles in Nonfiction
February 08, 2019

In which Jane and Robynne talk about the use of techniques traditionally brandished in fiction and how they can be applied to modern nonfiction. How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gates Gill and Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott get solid mentions.

Episode 1: What the Heck is Semi-Fiction?
February 08, 2019

In which Robynne and Jane unpack the intriguing podcast title and the general genre of Semi-Fiction. A variety of other definitions get thrown in there, too, so we all know the vernacular of the conversation and can move nicely on together.

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