Anything and everything about writing, the World Through Words is your one stop podcast to learn how and why you should be writing. With Host Julia Sommerfield, topics range from the art of storytelling to the contrast and similarities between analytical reading and writing.
Latest episodes
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14 min
The Last Episode - Signing Out
The last episode of the world through words, a reflection on the show and it's exitance.
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17 min
Book Review - What makes Howl's Moving Castle work
Have you ever read Howl's Moving Castle? In this episode, you'll learn what makes Diana Wynne Jones's novel so good. From the way she designed her characters, to the connection bet…
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10 min
When To Give Up - How to know if a project is failing
Have you ever started to write and hit a wall? That's perfectly normal! But sometimes some projects aren't made to be finished. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify if som…
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9 min
Writing ideas - For when you're out
Have you ever been out of ideas? Don't worry. In this episode, you'll learn a few tricks and even get a few ideas, for how to come up with your next project! No matter what it is,…
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8 min
Perspective - Which One Works Best?
First person, second person, third person... You probably learned about perspective in kindergarten--if you realized it or not. But did you know there is more? That you can mix and…
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8 min
Choosing How to Write Your Story - Different Project Types
Sometimes one story is more suitable to be written one way rather than the other. In this episode, you will learn what type of project fits your story best. A screenplay, a poem, a…
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13 min
Inspiration - What inspires stories
So you're all out of ideas, what next? Looking for inspiration is a lot easier than it seems. If it's things you hear, see, or experience, the world is full of stories for the taki…
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10 min
Literary Terms - What are they?
This might seem like boring English stuff, but Literary terms are very important! They can be seen all throughout literature, and as a creative writer (or essay writer) you need to…
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14 min
Villains - The best characters
Ever read a book with a weak villain? It happens all the time, but it's not going to happen to you! In this episode, you'll learn how to write strong and well-rounded villains that…
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12 min
Action - How to write high-stakes scenes
Just like life, writing has ups and downs throughout the story. The tense battles, the moments of drama, and then the cool off. So how do you capture that in writing? That much ten…
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15 min
Love In Writing - Are all stories love stories?
Are all stories love stories? Though love is very common throughout literature, is it really somehow always there? Hidden between the cracks, does it bleed through with the consist…
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9 min
Dialogue - The key
Dialogue is arguably one of the hardest things for a writer to write. Even though we speak every day, it's very difficult to copy the nature of conversation onto paper. In this epi…
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13 min
Short Stories - Goals
Short stories are a great place to start out when you're just learning to write. But they can also be carried through, done again and again by all the masters. This episode is a ba…
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15 min
Song Writing - Secrets
Song writing is more poetic than you think, and it's a great way to express yourself. In this episode, you'll learn some of the secrets of song writing. Get a glimpse into the mind…
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14 min
Poetry - A discussion
Poetry is so essential to writing. If you want to write a book, a movie, or a song, poetry hides within it all. In this episode, you'll learn what really goes into a poem and hear…
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13 min
Plot Twist - How to
Plot twists are one of the most common devices seen throughout literature. Writing them can be hard, but in this episode, it is made easy. From examples, to what to and what not to…
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13 min
How to Write Holiday Movies - Holiday Special
So, you've seen a few holiday movies... but have you ever written one? In this episode you'll learn the ins and outs of writing holiday movies! A special themed around the season,…
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17 min
Symbolism - Everything You Need to Know
Symbolism is a writer's way of hiding even the smallest themes between the lines. In this episode, you will learn what symbolism looks like, how to use it, and why you should be us…
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14 min
Screenwriting - Introduction
Screenwriting is hidden behind every movie, game, TV show, commercial, and so much more of the media you see every day. Without it, so many of the essentials in entertainment would…
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18 min
Writers Block - How to Approach and Overcome
So you're stuck and you don't know what to write next? Don't worry, it happens to us all! In this episode, Julia discusses writers' block. From taking a step back, to writing on, t…