Quotidian Writer

Auteur(s): Diane Callahan
  • Résumé

  • Got writing questions? You’ve come to the right place! Diane Callahan—writer, editor, and YouTuber—answers listener-submitted questions related to the craft of fiction writing. Each episode is themed around a different topic, from characterization and plot structure to point of view and grammar. Submit your question for an upcoming episode on Spotify or the Quotidian Writer YouTube community page: www.youtube.com/@QuotidianWriter/community. Theme song: "Clockwork, part two" by Vindsvept
    Diane Callahan
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Épisodes
  • Episode 3: Worldbuilding
    Mar 6 2025

    This episode is a companion piece to my video Fantasy and Sci-Fi Worldbuilding Fundamentals, with even more tips and answers to your questions! How do you avoid "infodumping"? What's the best way to differentiate fictional cultures and subcultures? How do you know where to start and stop worldbuilding?

    I draw on my experiences as an editor and writer to answer your questions, which are also submitted through my YouTube community page. You can read the episode transcript here.


    Keep writing,


    Diane

    www.quotidianwriter.com

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    22 min
  • Episode 2: Characterization
    Apr 10 2024

    How do you prevent characters from being clones of yourself? How do you differentiate characters from each other? And how do you ensure your protagonist isn’t carrying the “idiot ball”?

    Diane Callahan draws on her experiences as a writer and editor to share advice on these questions and more!

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    18 min
  • Episode 1: Starting New Writing Projects
    Feb 13 2024

    What’s the most engaging way to start a story? How do you approach returning to an old project? Diane Callahan draws on her experiences as a writer and editor to share advice on these questions and more!

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    15 min

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