And at last, we come to the end of this series with Wolf Mode. Claire and I have had so much fun recording and sharing these conversations and cannot wait for you to enjoy the final installment. Plus — an opportunity to go deeper with this material is below…
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Episode Three
In this conversation, we explore the concept of 'wolf mode' in writing and character development, contrasting it with 'ape mode' and discussing the cultural perceptions of these primal states. We especially enjoyed delving into the power dynamics of female characters in literature, particularly those embodying wolf-like qualities, and the empowerment of middle-aged women. The discussion also touches on the complexities of conflict between strong characters, the importance of embodying different modes in writing, and looks at ways you can apply these concepts to your writing going forward.
Join us for Write Like a Wolf COMING IN JANUARY
Claire and I are delighted to offer the chance to experience this material more deeply in a 2-hour workshop.
Join us in a series of practices to embody the Human, Primate / Ape, and Wolf modes and apply them to your writing. We cannot wait to share this material in real-time with you.
The workshop will begin at 9am EST / Noon EST / 17:00 GMT / 18:00 CET
Due to illness, we’ve had to postpone the workshop until January. We will share the new date soon!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Wolf Mode
02:33 Exploring the Power of Wolf Mode
05:29 Female Characters in Wolf Mode
08:35 The Role of Witches and Fierce Women
11:40 Conflict and Resolution in Character Dynamics
14:32 The Balance of Animal Modes in Writing
17:42 Subtypes of Wolf Mode
20:38 The Writer's Inner Animal
25:10 Workshop Announcement and Conclusion
Links
My Wolf hat from the video version
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