Episodes

  • What Makes a Great Sequel? Featuring Dylan Walsh
    Aug 20 2022

    Join my brother and I as we dive into our favorite (and least favorite) sequels to explore what makes these stories worth coming back to.

    On the discussion board: Star Wars, Marvel movies, Top Gun, Mad Max, and many more!

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    28 mins
  • The Rewrite
    Jul 18 2022

    We've talked about revisions, but let's focus on draft 2. Why is it the toughest, and what can you do to make it easier to navigate? Learn my steps to get to the finish line.

    Want to join my rewrite journey? Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram at @ciccarelliwalsh for updates as I go through the rewrite process!

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    14 mins
  • The Midpoint (And Why It's Important!)
    Jun 4 2022

    The midpoint may be one of the most important and underrated parts of your story. Learn what it is and how to use it to elevate your stories into the stratosphere!

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    11 mins
  • Screenwriting vs Writing Books
    Mar 5 2022

    Learn about screenwriting, how it's unique from other writing forms, and how it can help you become a better writer.

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    14 mins
  • Keeping Your Audience Engaged in Your Writing
    Jan 14 2022

    Learn tips and exercises to make your stories more engaging, especially in that dreaded Act 2!

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    23 mins
  • Update from the Mediocre Writer
    Oct 6 2021

    It's been a while! I have updates on everything writing (and yes, that includes book 2!).

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    6 mins
  • Exploring History's Greatest Stories with Vernon Corbin of Expedition History
    Aug 2 2021

    Vernon Corbin of Expedition History joins Michael to take a deep dive into history's greatest stories to understand how they can influence your writing.

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    31 mins
  • Q&A with the Mediocre Writer
    Jul 14 2021

    How long will the Zoboros series be? What new stories is Michael working on? Is mayonnaise really an instrument? The Mediocre Writer answers all your burning questions in this Q&A episode!

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    18 mins