Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt and Christina dive into the world of hot takes in storytelling and writing. They debate controversial opinions and craft advice such as the use of prologues, the role of adverbs, plot versus character importance, and the balance of world-building with plot. Some of the hot takes even tackle the complexity of 'show, don't tell,' the nature of villains, and the necessity of conflict in romance. Tune in for a lively discussion aimed at demystifying these writing myths and encouraging listeners to find their own path in storytelling.00:00 Introduction to Write Out Loud01:14 Diving into Storytelling Hot Takes02:50 Prologues: Overrated or Essential?05:45 The Great Adverb Debate07:42 Characters vs. Plot: What's More Important?10:55 World Building vs. Plot: Finding the Balance13:30 Show Don't Tell: Finding the Right Balance17:24 Villains and Protagonists: A Fine Line20:23 Romance Writing: Conflict vs. Tension23:08 Flashbacks: Timing is Everything23:39 Side Characters: Supporting Roles Only25:01 Conclusion: Wrapping Up the Hot Takes Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.  Drop us an email either to [email protected] or [email protected]. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.Support the showFind out more at our website.