Beste Crafts Conversation podcaster (2024)

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Ep 4 Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations with Stephanie Gibeault on Nonfiction Proposals 29:24

5d ago29:24

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What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal? Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES, to learn more about book proposals. Show notes: Classes and resources mentioned: • Jane Friedman’s book proposal post (which also includes a proposal template): https://janefriedman.com/start-here-ho…

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SWRT 311 | Flying Pirates (& Speculative Fiction) with Sarah Branson 51:53

6d ago51:53

51:53

Discover how Sarah Branson blends her experiences as a midwife and science teacher into her speculative fiction series featuring a flying pirate protagonist. Join us for a deep dive into world-building and character development on this week's Story Works Round table. "When you have a protagonist that lives in your head, who is armed and is a pirate…

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216: Brian Dales / The Big Apple Episode 40:15

21d ago40:15

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On this episode Brian talks the Nashville Spartan, Brooklyn, NY and the upcoming Appalachian Trail ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 Music: Ace Frehley : New York Groove Enjoyed: Del…

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NF Kidlit Convos Ep 4: Nonfiction Book Proposals with Stephanie Gibeault 29:25

5d ago29:25

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What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal? Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES, to learn more about book proposals. Show notes:Classes and resources mentioned: Jane Friedman’s book proposal post (which also includes a proposal template): https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-t…

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SWRT 310 | From Lightning Strike to Novel with Ben Hawken, part 2 34:29

20d ago34:29

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn continue our conversation with Ben Hawken, author of the new novel "Chandelier." In part two of our conversation, we discuss looking for the next story, processing ideas, writing dialogue and getting characters into conversation as fully formed people, and more! Ben shares his remarkable j…

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NF Kidlit Craft Convos Ep 3: Nonfiction Poetry With Buffy Silverman 24:58

1M ago24:58

24:58

How do we craft, edit, and sell poetic nonfiction picture books? Today I talk to Buffy Silverman, author of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY, to learn more about writing in rhyme. Show notes:Classes and resources mentioned: Renée LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/ Laura Purdie Salas's Poetry site: https://laura…

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SWRT 309 | Immigrant Stories & Historical Events - Fiction with Grishma Shah 59:26

1M ago59:26

59:26

Join us for an insightful episode of Story Works Round Table as we welcome Grishma Shah. Grishma shares the journey of crafting her novel, Anagram Destiny. Inspired by her upbringing as the daughter of Indian immigrants and her expertise in culture and globalization, it's a reverse immigration story that explores the Indian American dream, cultural…

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SWRT 308 | Authors Talk Ghost Stories 1:12:28

2M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Just in time for Halloween, the Story Works Round Table brings you a special episode featuring five incredible authors of ghost stories: Gabi Coatsworth, Paulette Kennedy, Jan Heidrich-Rice, Sandra Young, and Alida Winternheimer. Dive into the art of crafting paranormal tales, explore the inspiration behind these haunting narratives, and learn abou…

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SWRT 307 | From Lightning Strike to Novel with Ben Hawken 43:06

2M ago43:06

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn sit down with Ben Hawken, author of the new novel "Chandelier." Ben shares his remarkable journey from a career in marketing and speech writing to writing his debut book. Learn how he balanced life, work, and writing to achieve his creative dreams. Ben offers insights into story structure,…

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Kidlit Convos Ep 2: Writing Deep Scenes with Nancy Churnin 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Learn more about RAINBOW ALLIES and download the educational resources: https://www.nancychurnin.com/rainbow-allies Are you going to be at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference or in the Boston area the weekend before Thanksgiving? Here's Nancy's panel information: Friday, Nov. 22 Boston Convention Center 415 Summer Street, Boston …

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The Revision Mindset 20:41

3M ago20:41

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In this week's Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn delve into the often daunting world of revision. Join them as they explore the mindset shifts necessary to tackle revisions without feeling overwhelmed. They discuss the importance of understanding that revision doesn't mean starting from scratch but rather making thoughtful adjustments to e…

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Navigating the Feedback Landscape: A Writer's Guide 25:25

3M ago25:25

25:25

Feedback is an essential part of the writing journey, but it can also be one of the most challenging aspects to navigate. In this week's episode of Story Works Round Table, Kathryn and Alida delve into the intricacies of receiving and giving feedback, offering valuable insights and practical advice for writers at all stages of their careers. One of…

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Kidlit Convos Ep. 1: Writing a Picture Book Series with VOLCANOES author Nell Cross Beckerman 29:18

3M ago29:18

29:18

What does it take to become the author of a nonfiction picture book series? Nell Cross Beckerman, author of CAVES and VOLCANOES (both illustrated by Kalen Chock) explains. Episode links: Head to Nell's website for classes for writers, links to buy autographed books, educator's guides and more: https://www.nellcrossbeckerman.com/#/ As a special gift…

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Money, Momentum, and Making Movies: A Conversation with Leanna Adams and Kristina Arjona about Independent Filmmaking 53:23

3M ago53:23

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Working in the entertainment industry is brutal. Successisn’t linear and you hear no more than yes. As Leanna Adams says in this episode, we as actors “eat rejection for breakfast…sometimes lunch, and dinnertoo.” Leanna Adams and Kristinia Arjona sat down and spoke to me about the process of making their independent film: Christmas With Jerks relea…

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Writing Senses with Paulette Stout 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

his week at the Story Works Round Table podcast, Alida and Kathryn explore the power of sensory details in writing with award-winning author Paulette Stout. Join us as we discuss how to bring scenes to life through sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Paulette shares insights into her writing process, her latest work, and how she uses sensory det…

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215: Brian Dales / The Spartan Training Episode 51:22

4M ago51:22

51:22

On this episode Brian talks the Ashley River after the latest storm and flooding, why he retired from endurance racing, training for his next Spartan Race, ifundraising, nspiring people ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversati…

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SWRT 303 | Lainey Cameron interviews Alida about A Stone's Throw, novel 40:05

4M ago40:05

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This week, the Story Works Round Table is turned: Alida is interviewed by guest host, Lainey Cameron, award-winning author, podcaster, and book marketing expert. They discuss writing without genre in mind, starting with a vision only described as magical realism. Alida's novel, A Stone's Throw, explores themes of relationships, and motherhood, whil…

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SWRT 302 | Transitions: bridging the white space in your stories 30:12

5M ago30:12

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This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk transitions. What are the good, bad, and better ways to keep your readers reading past narrative breaks? We want to create bridges over that white space, whether it’s a scene, chapter, or part break, no matter who, when, or where shifts on the other side. Get Alida's musings on life, …

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SWRT 301 | 6 Things I Know That Will Help You Write Your Story 12:09

5M ago12:09

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This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida shares 6 powerful tips that will help you get your personal story down on the page. Whether you're writing for yourself, family, or the wide world of readers, these 6 things will help you clear the hurdles that make it hard to start telling your story. Alida's latest essay was just published in Passen…

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214: Brian Dales / Hot Vegas Stranded Episode 37:27

5M ago37:27

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On this episode Brian talks the Country's birthday, his travel from Flagstaff to Vegas, his casino woes, why he is stranded in the heat ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 Music: Miley…

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213: Brian Dales / The AZ Update Episode 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

On this episode Brian talks this travels thus far through to Flagstaff AZ and where he will go from there ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 Music: Tom Petty / Lost Highway Enjoyed: W…

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SWRT 300 | Finding Penrose - Paula Sheridan's life to book to film journey 1:02:51

6M ago1:02:51

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This week, Alida and Kathryn welcome Paula Sheridan back to the Round Table to discuss her new project, Finding Penrose. Paula's novel has already captured the hearts of celebrities, plus the media, with 100's of articles already published. And with two renowned film producers adapting Penrose's story for the big screen, they're now in talks with a…

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SWRT 299 | Authors Talk Women's Fiction 1:23:52

6M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

This week at the Story Works Round Table, five authors sit down to talk women's fiction. Alida Winternheimer is joined by D. Liebhart, Heidi McIntyre, Amanda Speights, and Jen Telger to discuss their genre and their stories. There is a lot more to women's fiction than strong female characters or women authors. The diversity of the genre makes it di…

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SWRT 298 | Writing Whimsey 22:44

7M ago22:44

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This week, Alida and Kathryn discuss writing with whimsey. Whimsical writing can add humor and charm to writing, but it's not only for children's stories. Lighthearted, quirky, and funny moments add levity to otherwise serious or dark tales. After this week's episode, you might just find yourself writing whimsically. Get Alida's musings on life, wr…

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212: Brian Dales / The Travel Update Episode 46:01

7M ago46:01

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On this episode Brian talks the botched Wahoo's Adventures Episode, his trailer and truck upgrades, the upcoming loose route of travel, a new artist he wants to share ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always b…

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SWRT 297 | Dialogue 23:50

7M ago23:50

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk dialogue. We've noticed what may be some poor advice and some frightening trends in dialogue floating around out there. Time to bust some myths and pop some speech balloons! We draw on the past two Writers Book Club short stories for examples of dialogue, interiority, and narrative po…

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SWRT 296 | Writers Book Club: Chekhov 38:54

8M ago38:54

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss Chekhov's story, "The Woman with the Little Dog." You can get the link to read it in the show notes. "Everything that he found important, interesting, necessary, in which he was sincere and did not deceive himself, which constituted the core of his life, occurred in secret from oth…

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SWRT 295 | Writers Book Club: Gina Berriault 40:21

8M ago40:21

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss Gina Berriault's short story, "The Woman in the Rose Colored Dress." At only 2 1/2 pages, it packs in remarkable sentences, the experience of time passing, incredible subtext in minimal dialogue, and a realistic coming of age story when a girl makes a discovery about her father tha…

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SWRT 294 | What Is Genre, Anyway? 37:29

9M ago37:29

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida, Carlee, and Robert go deep with the question of what makes a genre a genre? Discover the nuances of crafting stories and targeting the right readership. We dissect the concept of genre as both a craft and marketing tool. It's far more useful to us writers than just a marketing category. Writing to ma…

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Episode 75: Lucy Score - Adding humor to romance and suspense writing 32:46

9M ago32:46

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Our guest is instant #1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score who discusses how she adds humor to her work – and shares tips on how you can do the same. Find out about our next First Draft Friday chats, and our manuscript analysis too, at https://authors.ai/ This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know …

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Episode 38: Episode 38: From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones: A Conversation with Heidi Dean About the Power of Social Media 52:02

9M ago52:02

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Before I talk about the amazing conversation that Heidi Dean was gracious enough to have with me, I need to add a quick note that this conversation was recorded before Twitter changed its name to X. Now most of you probably know that Heidi Dean is known in the industry as the top social media strategist for actors. She has also recently published a…

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SWRT 293 | Revision with D. Liebhart 37:53

9M ago37:53

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by D. Liebhart. Revision is more than just fixing typos and filling plot holes; it's about delving deep into the heart of the story and ensuring every word, every character, and every twist aligns with the author's vision. D. discusses the challenges she faced revising her award…

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Episode 73: Melissa F. Miller - Writing in Multiple Third Person POVs 31:25

9M ago31:25

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In this episode of First Draft Friday, our guest is bestselling thriller author Melissa F. Miller. Melissa discusses writing in multiple third-person POV thrillers. Melissa says “I love writing big, juicy multiple POV thrillers. Every once in a while, I’ll do dual narrators (like my Shenandoah Shadows romantic suspense books and The Anniversary Par…

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SWRT 292 | Marketing & Community withe Alexa Bigwarfe 54:23

10M ago54:23

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"It's never too early to start thinking about marketing and building your community. It's never too early. It can be too late." Ever thought it's too early to market your book? Think again! Alexa Bigwarfe shares her wisdom on today's Story Works Round Table, in a conversation that's as inspiring as it is informative. Marketing, as Alexa says, is no…

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SWRT 290 | Life to Fiction with D. Liebhart 55:50

10M ago55:50

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discover the compelling intersection of personal experience and fiction on this week's writing podcast. D. Leibhart joins us to share her journey writing her award-winning novel, House on Fire, and the art of turning life into literature. Join us for a conversation about craft and the comp…

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Episode 72: Scarlett St. Clair - Writing Dark Anti-Heroes That Readers Love 31:08

10M ago31:08

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Catch up as our guest, bestselling romantic fantasy author Scarlett St. Clair discusses her work with Alessandra Torre, and explains how she creates dark anti-heroes who readers fall in love with. More about our manuscript analysis tool and author resources at authors.ai This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you…

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SWRT 290 | Heroes with Screenwriter Tim Auld 45:13

10M ago45:13

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn welcome screenwriter Tim Auld back to the round table to discuss heroes. What makes a hero resonate with an audience? Tim Auld introduces us to the concept of ordinary heroism, a principle that suggests heroes should be inherently inadequate to the challenges they face. It's this inadequac…

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Episode 71a: Jeff Wheeler - When Authors Pivot 33:13

11M ago33:13

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Variety is the spice of life – but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he’s the perfect author to have this discussion with. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you kno…

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Episode 71: Xio Axelrod - Writing as a Hybrid Author 32:12

11M ago32:12

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Bestselling contemporary romance author Xio Axelrod and Alessandra Torre discuss themes related to writing romance, and Xio’s journey from indie to published author. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://…

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SWRT 289 | Scripting Didacticism with Screenwriter Tim Auld 41:04

11M ago41:04

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida & Kathryn welcome screenwriter Tim Auld to the Story Works Round Table to discuss the trend in film and literature toward didactic writing, when the (often moral) message of a piece overpowers the story trying to be told. Why is this still happening when audiences are weary of it? What about writing a…

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211: Brian Dales / The Ice Capades Episode 54:48

11M ago54:48

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On this episode Brian talks about this first major road trip of 2024 with Cutie Pie, the breweries he enjoyed and the crashing end to their journey ... and so much more, really!!! Have a listen/watch and share with your friends or enemies! Find on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Just Search “Craft Conversations”! It’s always best if you watch 😉 …

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Episode 69: Debbie Weiss - Stepping Through Your Self Imposed Boundaries 31:17

11M ago31:17

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Authors Alessandra Torre and Debbie Weiss discuss stepping through self-imposed boundaries of fear and anxiety to pen your first book. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/…

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Episode 68: Lynne Golodner - The Similarities & Differences Between Creative Nonfiction & Fiction 31:23

11M ago31:23

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Authors Alessandra Torre and Lynne Golodner discuss the similarities & differences between creative nonfiction & fiction. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes? Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/…

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Episode 71a: Jeff Wheeler - When Authors Pivot 33:13

11M ago33:13

33:13

Variety is the spice of life – but is it also the secret to a long and prosperous author career? Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler knows his stuff, and with a recent pivot into writing thrillers, he’s the perfect author to have this discussion with. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you kno…

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Episode 70: Mary Carroll Moore - Your Characters Can Be You 30:53

11M ago30:53

30:53

Authors Alessandra Torre and Mary Carroll Moore discuss how writers can incorporate themselves into their characters. Mary Carroll shares how she incorporated some of her own life experiences into her latest book, A Woman’s Guide to Search and Rescue. This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! Did you know you can get an…

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Swrt 288 | Stakes & Agency 29:33

11M ago29:33

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This week, Alida, Robert, and Kathryn discuss the relationship between stakes and agency. How do these aspects of plot and character work together to create forward drive in your story? This episode is from our library. It was previously published as episode 73. Show notes and more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com Get Alida's musings on life, writing, …

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SWRT 287 | Crafting Character Arcs 21:00

12M ago21:00

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn talk about creating character arcs. Most characters won't utterly transform from villain to hero, like our friend Scrooge, but shift needs to happen. Our character and plot arcs are married. The internal character arc is played out in the external plot arc. Identifying your character's shi…

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Episode 37: The Power of Playing With the Form: A Conversation with Film Festival Curators, Angie Reza Tures and Mary Dossinger 50:31

12M ago50:31

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When I think of curators of film festivals, I often think of them the same way I used to think of casting directors: as the gatekeepers to our success. But during my conversation with Angie Reza Tures from the Femme Frontera Showcase and Mary Dossinger from the RiverRun International Film Festival it became very apparent that the curators, just lik…

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SWRT 286 | Writers Book Club: A Christmas Carol 59:55

1y ago59:55

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This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn tackle a holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Most of us have seen the story dramatized annually, whether on television or in the theatre. But how many of us have actually read it? It was my first time and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. No surprise, however, Dickens…

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SWRT 285 | Self Discovery Through Writing 29:05

1y ago29:05

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This week, Alida and Kathryn solve the world's problems with one simple, three-part edict. We're kidding, but we're kind of not. Writing and reading are all about building empathetic connections with people who are nothing like ourselves. As such, writers are gifted with a truly great responsibility. Share this episode and a book with the people yo…

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