The Art of Semi-Fiction
Latest Episodes
Episode 4: Where to Enter a Story
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
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
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?
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.