There are many different types of writing—journalism, novels, short stories, nonfiction, blog posts, graphic novels, and a hundred others. But one thing that ties all writing together is storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of our lives. Therefore, it is critical that we learn how to construct and weave stories … Read more
Have you ever avoided doing something that scares you? As writers, we face this every day. After all, writing is scary! Our most important task is to “slay the dragons” that keep us from our writing dreams. My guest today is T.K. Johnson, and she’s a fiction author who is here to help us … Read more
We’ve talked about it many times here on the podcast, but it always bears repeating: one of the most powerful skills you can learn is storytelling. We are wired as humans to tell, and to crave, powerful stories. My guest today is John Bucher. He is a mythologist, writer, and storyteller based out of Hollywood, … Read more
There are lots of skills that are important for writers. Relationship building, networking, productivity, creative thinking, organization, and editing are a few that come to mind. However, there is one skill that trumps them all. It also happens to be the oldest communication skill in the world: storytelling. For thousands of years, humans have told … Read more
Being a writer takes courage. And lots of it. Why does it take courage? Because when you write, you put your words out there for people to judge and evaluate. You release your ideas into the world. Sometimes those ideas will not be received too kindly by people. Sometimes they won’t be received at all. … Read more
As a writer, one of the most valuable skills you can learn is storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of the world around us. I’m thrilled to be talking with Doug Phillips, who is the Professor of New Testament and Greek Studies, and the Chair of the Biblical Education Division at … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play If you spend much time around writers, you begin to see patterns. There are certain things most writers love, such as telling stories, creating content, and connecting with other writers. However, there are also things that most writers don’t enjoy. One of those things is marketing. Most writers perceive that marketing … Read more
BONUS INTERVIEW I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Jessica Brody. She is the author of the #1 bestselling novel-writing guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and the founder of the online writing school, Writing Mastery Academy. Jessica has also written over twenty novels for teens, tweens, and adults. These include The … Read more
I’m honored to have my good friend, Jim Woods, on the show today to help us develop our storytelling chops. Jim is a novelist, story coach, and editor. He has worked with many authors over the years, including some whose books have been on the New…