Writing Rural With Alley
“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of course, we’ll explore all the ways things could possibly go wrong in your story.
Episodes
111 episodes
Blazing Tales: Crafting Stories with the Swedish Fire Torch
Unleash the power of survival lore in your storytelling! Dive into this episode as we explore the Swedish fire torch—a fascinating survival tool that can double as your story's game-changer. Learn how to craft these ingenious log fires, their p...
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Wiggle Room: Incorporating Earthworms into Fiction Stories
Imagine a creature so unassuming, yet so vital, that its very existence shapes the foundation of life as we know it. I give you the earthworm. Often overlooked and underestimated, these tiny characters in the soil hold immense potential for cap...
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Paws, Claws, and Story Flaws: Writing Animals with Purpose
Discover how to incorporate animals into your fiction to captivate readers and bring your stories to life. In this episode, I’ll share creative tips on using animals as plot points, comedic relief, and vivid scene enhancers. Whether you’re writ...
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Dry Spell: Navigating Dehydration in Fiction Writing
Ever wondered how dehydration could be the silent antagonist in your story? Dive with us into the depths of dehydration and discover how this often-overlooked condition can dramatically transform your characters and plot. From the initial thirs...
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Announcement 3-3-25
Announcement 1: I'm taking a two week break. Announcement 2: I have a new YouTube channel of writing prompts that comes out today called, Writing Gone Wrong!
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Good Intentions Gone Wrong: When Characters Get Well Meaning but Misleading Survival Advice
Welcome to another insightful episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode we uncover common survival tips that could mislead your fictional characters into danger.Join us as we delve into five misguided survival advice:
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Survival Folklore: Five Outdated Survival Advice Your Character Might Believe
Are you a fiction writer seeking inspiration for survival scenarios in your stories? Dive into this episode where we debunk long-held beliefs about staying alive. From rubbing hypothermic skin to the misguided use of gunpowder on wounds, we’ll ...
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Survival Scenarios: Yes, But No - Crafting Unexpected Twists in Your Fiction
Welcome to another intriguing episode of the Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode, we explore common survival advice that, while often practical, could spell danger for your fictional characters in certain situations.Join us as we e...
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Deadly Advice: Five Survival Tips That Will Kill Your Characters
Welcome to another thrilling episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode we debunk common survival myths that could spell doom for your fictional characters.Join us as we explore five dangerous survival tips:1. All Berrie...
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Misguided Survival: Five Misconceptions to Challenge in Your Fiction
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode, we bust common survival myths that could endanger your fictional characters.Join us as we delve into five critical survival misconceptions:1. Ce...
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Debunking Danger: Explore Five Survival Myths to Enhance Your Story
Welcome to another captivating episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode, we unravel common survival beliefs that could put your fictional characters in grave danger.Join us as we explore five critical survival myths:1....
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Snowy Surprise: Explore Five Unique and Creative Uses Your Stories
Welcome to another fascinating episode of Writing Rural With Alley! In this episode, we explore some inventive and lesser-known ways snow has been used historically and in modern times.Join us as we uncover five uncommon snow uses:
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Snow Shenanigans: Fun and Versatile Uses of Snow in Your Fiction
In this episode, we explore the many playful and practical ways snow can enhance your fictional narratives and everyday life.Join us as we delve into five versatile uses of snow:1. Snow Sports - Discover the thrilling world ...
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Piggytales Has Many Faces: From Barnyard to Boneyard in Fiction
Calling all fiction writers! Dive into the captivating world of pigs and discover how these extraordinary animals can add depth, drama, and intrigue to your stories. In this episode, "Piggytales," we explore the rich history and diverse roles o...
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Frozen Resourcefulness: Five Snow Applications for Villains and Victims
In this episode, we explore the cunning and deceptive ways snow can be used by both antagonists and protagonists in your stories.Join us as we uncover five clever snow uses:1. Camouflage for People - Discover how snow can be utili...
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Icy Lifeline: Five Life-Saving Uses for Snow in Your Fiction
In this episode, we explore the practical and ingenious ways snow can be used to enhance your characters' chances of survival in extreme conditions.Join us as we delve into five essential survival uses for snow:1. Igloos - Discove...
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From Hoof to Hide: Explore the Many Ways Deer Enrich Your Story
Does your character hunt? Do they know how to use every part of a deer? What’s antler velvet? How can the bones help your sick, injured, and pregnant characters? What on earth do deer have to do with curing rabies? Learn about all of this and m...
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Final Moments: Crafting Realistic Natural Death Scenes (Part 2)
Does your character know what to expect with a natural death? Is it painful? How long does it last? What does it look like? Did you know the death rattle is not the last breath a person takes? I have got you covered. Learn about all of this and...
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Peaceful Passages: Writing a Natural Death in Fiction (Part 1)
Does your character know what to expect with a natural death? Is it painful? How long does it last? What are the signs death is getting close? Did you know the death rattle is not the last breath a person takes? Do you need a timeline for your ...
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From Marsh to Manuscript: Exploring Cattail Applications in Your Story
What parts of the cattail plant are edible? How are they prepared before basket weaving? What seasons are good for harvesting? How can cattails make primitive fire, arrows, and mats? Do you know what herbal remedies they can make? Learn about a...
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Garden Woolies: Five Creative Uses for Wool in Your Character's Garden
Do your characters need to keep their plants safe at night from frost? How can your character deal with water retention issues in their garden? Do you want to write about weed free walkways? Does your story have raised bed gardens? Find out abo...
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Domestic Delights: Five Home Uses for Wool in Fiction
Do your characters need something to help fight a fire when there is no firefighter? What can wool do for your character’s pets? Do you need something that is not technology to entertain the children in your story? Learn all this and more on to...
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Ancient Threads: Five Ways Wool Was Utilized in History for Your Stories
How can wool insulate your character’s home? Who uses it in boot lining? Are wool blankets good for everyone? Does your character want to make toys for their child? Learn about all this and more on today’s episode.
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Woven Through Time: Five Historical Uses for Wool for Fiction Writers
What types of clothing can your character make with wool? What is the earliest era you can write wool into your story? How can wool help a horse? What about Christmas ornaments? Learn about all this and more on today’s episode.
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Warm Wonders: Exploring the Nature and Harvesting of Wool in Your Writing
How can you keep your character warm in the winter and cool in the summer? Does your character own sheep, goats, or alpacas? How do these animals help your character if they need seasonal work? What about a princess? Find out on this episode.&n...
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