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From evoking a scene to charting a plot to revising your drafts, Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques offers a master class in storytelling. Taught by award-winning novelist James Hynes, a former visiting professor at the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop, these 24 insightful lectures show you the ins and outs of the fiction writer's craft.

Raised in a brothel at the edge of a dying empire, a boy of no known origin creates his own identity. He is Sparrow, who sings without reason and can fly from trouble. His world is a kitchen, a herb-scented garden, a loud and dangerous tavern, and the mysterious upstairs where the ‘wolves’ – prostitutes and slaves from every corner of the empire – conduct their business.

Raised in a brothel at the edge of a dying empire, a boy of no known origin creates his own identity. He is Sparrow, who sings without reason and can fly from trouble. His world is a kitchen, a herb-scented garden, a loud and dangerous tavern, and the mysterious upstairs where the ‘wolves’ – prostitutes and slaves from every corner of the empire – conduct their business.

A place to enjoy the story telling side of true crime, horror stories and urban legends. Take a step away from your day and listen to a short, scary story and let your imagination take the front seat. New episodes every other Sunday, to leave a comment about any episodes, interact with the community or get podcast updates; follow the pod on insta @theikwydlpodcast

Ein alter Mann blickt zurück auf seine Kindheit: Als namenlose Waise wächst er in einem Bordell im Carthago Nova des 4. Jahrhunderts auf. Euterpe, eine der Prostituierten, wird seine Ziehmutter, »Sperling« nennt sie ihn liebevoll. Anfangs hilft er in der Küche, später schuftet er in der Taverne, bis er schließlich in das geheimnisvolle Obergeschoss geführt wird, wo ihn ein furchtbares Schicksal erwartet. Doch wie ein kleiner Sperling entfliegt er mit seiner Fantasie der harten Realität.