Men Writing Women (Badly)
OnR.S. Benedict and guest Meg talk about the creepy, objectifying, or just plain ridiculous way that all too many male authors write female characters.
Writing Mary Sues, or What Even IS a Mary Sue?
OnIn this episode, special guest Jennifer Albright of Have You Seen This? drops by to talk about Mary Sues, a term used to describe an overly-perfect female character created as a self-insertion wish fulfillment vehicle for the author.
The White Room, or Paying Attention to Sensory Details
OnIn this episode, learn a simple exercise that will help you cultivate your inner witness. It might even help with your anxiety, too.
Reed Gud, Part 2: Poetry, Literature in a Foreign Language, Nonfiction and Literary Criticism
OnIn this episode, we look at things other than fiction that a well-rounded writer should read—poetry, literature in a foreign language, nonfiction and literary criticism.
Reed Gud, Part 1, or Other Books Than ‘Harry Potter’ Exist: Fiction
OnIn order to Rite Gud, you’ve got to Reed Gud. In this episode, R.S. Benedict is joined by Gareth and Langdon of the Death Sentence Podcast.
How To Write Dark Humor Without Sounding Like a Total Sociopath
OnDo you like dark humor? Sure, we all do! But it can be tricky to write without coming off as an edgelord jerk — but R.S. Benedict tells you how!
Critique Sample: The Eye of Argon and Irene Iddesleigh
OnIn a special teaser of future Patreon-only episodes, R.S. Benedict critiques two infamous works of fiction, The Eye of Argon and Irene Iddesleigh.
‘Malachai (Shadow Weaver, Part 2)’ Transmogrifies Like Wily Protoplasm Between Listenings
On1993’s Malachai (Shadow Weaver, Part 2) shows the Legendary Pink Dots at their ‘minimalist-maximalist’ best, wriggling away under the microscope.
Giving and Receiving Criticism Gracefully, or How Not to Be Anne Rice
OnCriticism is important, as is learning how to both give and recieve it. Recognize criticism as a good thing, and don’t flip out like Anne Rice.
The New Documentary ‘Bathtubs Over Broadway’ Looks at the Secret World of the Industrial Musical
OnThe new film ‘Bathtubs Over Broadway,’ starring ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ writer Steve Young, takes us into the secret world of the Industrial Musical.