Buffy and the Art of Story

In This Year’s Girl (S1 E15 of Buffy), Faith awakens from a coma in the first of two episodes that eventually lead to her visiting Los Angeles–and Angel. Along with the recap of This Year’s Girl, this podcast episode focuses on: 

(1) telling the story and building character through setting and objects; (2) the opposite of Show Don’t Tell – powerful scenes and moments we don’t see; (3) strong conflict that conveys exposition without slowing the pace; and (4) who is the protagonist? Faith or Buffy?

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Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly 

Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/

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About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

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In Eternity (S1 E17 of Angel), Angel is drawn to a popular actress he saves from a stalker, and when she learns his secret it could be deadly for everyone. Along with the recap of Eternity, this podcast episode focuses on: 

(1) whether Angel or the actress is the protagonist; (2) does the humor break Cordelia’s character? (3) is this really how Angel’s curse works? and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

New Release by Lisa M. Lilly, The Desperate Man: https://lisalilly.com/desperate

Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets

Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly 

Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/

Try The Awakening (Book 1) by Lisa M. Lilly free at https://lisalilly.com/free/

Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

In The Ring (S1 E16 of Angel), a missing person case leads to Angel being enslaved by gamblers running a gladiator-like boxing ring of demons. Along with the recap of The Ring, this podcast episode focuses on: 

(1) themes of found family and leadership; (2) foreshadowing twists; (3) Cordelia and Wesley grow – separately and together; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

Try The Awakening (Book 1) by Lisa M. Lilly free at https://lisalilly.com/free/

Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets

Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly 

Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/

Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

In The Prodigal (S1 E15 of Angel), Angel is haunted by visons from his past as he investigates Kate’s father, potentially changing her life forever. Along with the recap of The Prodigal, this podcast episode focuses on: 

(1) flashbacks that tell their own story; (2) themes about humanity; (3) is Wesley still a Watcher at heart? and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

Try The Awakening (Book 1) by Lisa M. Lilly free at https://lisalilly.com/free/

Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets

Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly 

Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/

Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/

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About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

In I’ve Got You Under My Skin (S1 E14 of Angel), the team tries everything, including an exorcism, to help a family plagued by an ancient demon. Along with the recap of I’ve Got You Under My Skin, this podcast episode focuses on: 

(1) generic vs. layered characters; (2) what the soul means in the Buffyverse; (3) false and surprise endings; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10.

Get The Awakening (Book 1) free at https://lisalilly.com/free/

Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets

Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly 

Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/

Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/ 

Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout):

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Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/

About Lisa M. Lilly

In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. 

Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/