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]]>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 the best way can. It’s a craft I am still very much learning, and I’m thrilled that our guest today is here to help us learn to be better storytellers.
John David Mann is co-author of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg). The Go-Giver has sold over 1 million copies and won the 2017 Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its “contributions to positive global change.” John is married to Ana Gabriel Mann and considers himself the luckiest mann in the world.
You might remember that I had both John and Ana here on the podcast as guests a couple of months ago to share about their new book, The Go-Giver Marriage. I have the pleasure today of talking to John about this even newer book that was released just this week: Cold Fear, which he wrote with Brandon Webb. This is a sequel to their previous novel, Steel Fear, which was very successful.
In this conversation, we dive into all things storytelling. I get to ask John about his experience as a ghostwriter and collaborator, the biggest challenges of writing a sequel, the ins and outs of writing a novel, how to write an action scene, how to start a story, and much more.
You can learn more about John David Mann or pick up his awesome books below:
Get a copy of John’s free ebook, How To Write Good (Or At Least, Gooder)
Steel Fear by Brandon Webb & John David Mann
Cold Fear by Brandon Webb & John David Mann
The Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the 5 Secrets to Lasting Love by John David Mann & Ana Gabriel Mann
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]]>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 do just that. She is the author of riveting plot twists, fantastical worlds, and spellbinding relationships. T.K. is a YA fantasy author of The Loraillvon Series. With four books published and another set for release this year, her stories help readers face the dragons of our world through fiction before they confront them in reality. She is from Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she creates from her 100-year-old tiny house.
In this conversation, T.K. shares how she has conquered fear and developed habits that have allowed her to write several novels. She also shares her story development process, thoughts on self-publishing, and so much more. We also geek out over Star Wars!
I loved the theme of this episode. If you have resisted doing the very thing you need to do as a writer, T.K. is going to inspire you with her wisdom and passion for storytelling.
Discover more about TK and her awesome books on her website.
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]]>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, California. John serves as the Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is also an author, podcaster, and speaker.
He has worked with companies including HBO, DC Comics, The History Channel, A24 Films, The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and has also served as a consultant and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects. He is the author of seven books including his latest, The Storytelling Almanac.
John shares his journey of making a career out of storytelling and many of the lessons he has learned along the way. You will also learn about the legacy of Joseph Campbell, modern myths in American culture, how to overcome fear as a writer, and much more!
Check out the links below to connect with John, subscribe to his podcast, or purchase his books.
Purchase John’s books on Amazon
Check out John’s website, Telling a Better Story
Listen to John’s podcast, Skeleton Keys
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]]>We love stories because they are a way to understand the truth. We humans are a species that like indirect communication. We are much more prone to accept the truth when it comes indirectly through storytelling. Our primary job as writers is to tell the truth. We do that through nonfiction, novels, short stories, biographies, TV and movies, speeches and presentations, and every other form of writing. realalexisbreeze selfie The most important way to do that is through telling stories. When it comes to writing skills, there is nothing more important than learning to tell a powerful story. It’s a direct line to the human heart.
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]]>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.
Being a writer is basically an exercise in courage.
I’m excited to feature a conversation on today’s episode that will help inspire your courage. My guest is Ben Weaver, the Founder & CEO of Bigger Story Consulting. Ben helps businesses get clear on their brand message so they get the revenue results that grow their businesses. Ben is also a certified coach with Business Made Simple and Storybrand, both companies created by Donald Miller.
If you’ve heard my story, you know that my background is church ministry. That also happens to be Ben’s background as well. In this conversation, he shares his journey of moving out of that sphere into the business sphere, which involved a lot of soul-searching and courage.
I know you’re going to be inspired to live and work at a higher level after you hear Ben’s story. Make sure to check out BiggerStory.co for all Ben’s services and social media links.
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]]>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 St. Louis Christian College, where I am also a Professor. Doug has multiple advanced degrees and is also working on a Ph.D. in New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary.
On this episode, we’re going to do a deep dive into the topic of storytelling in the Bible. Doug shares his journey to becoming a professor and helps us understand why Jesus’ parables were so powerful.
You’ll learn what makes an effective story, the key components of Jesus’ parables, and how to start applying those lessons to your own communication.
Resources:
- How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken
- The Revolutionary Communicator: 7 Principles Jesus Lived to Impact, Connect and Lead by Jedd Medefind & Erik Lokkesmoe
- The Art of Storytelling: Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story by John Walsh
- The ESV Study Bible, the best Study Bible on the market that will help you understand literary genres in the Bible.
- How to Read the Bible, a fun and engaging 10-part YouTube series by the fantastic folks at The Bible Project. The series covers literary styles, plot, character, setting, and other aspects of biblical storytelling.
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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 is a pain in the neck, something that distracts them from their real creative work.
But what if you could market in a way that makes use of your natural storytelling skills. What if you could it in a way that was natural and fun?
My guest today is here to help us do exactly that. His name is Keith Griffis, and he has been a digital marketer for the last 20 years. Keith is here to share his fascinating PowerStory framework, which uses the power of stories to help you communicate.
He has taught this same content at places such as MIT, Microsoft, and universities. He is also a self-described geek when it comes to neuroscience and the psychology of influence.
Keith is a wonderful storyteller, business strategist, and expert in marketing. In this conversation, he shares why storytelling skills are so vital today, the 5 power stories, how to use them in marketing, and much more.
Make sure to grab Keith’s PowerStory template via this link. It will help you start telling better stories in your social media posts, blog posts, and content immediately.
You can also connect with Keith on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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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 Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, A Week of Mondays, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, Better You Than Me, the Unremembered trilogy, and the System Divine series, which is a sci-fi reimagining of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, co-written with Joanne Rendell.
Jessica’s books have been translated and published in over 23 countries and several have been optioned for film and television. She lives with her husband and three dogs near Portland, OR. Visit her online at JessicaBrody.com or on Instagram.
In this conversation, Jessica shares some great tips on how to make 2021 a great year as a writer. She also talks about writing routines, her book Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, how to choose a story structure method, and lots of other tips for being successful as a writer.
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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 York Times bestseller list.
Jim is the host of the Finish Your Book Podcast. He is also the founder of Storycrafting, a coaching service that helps you craft your story.
Storytelling is one of my favorite topics, so we had a lot of fun in this interview geeking out over stories. Jim walks us through several questions such as these:
- What’s the simplest way to create a story?
- What separates a great story from a pretty good story?
- How can you fix your story?
- How can you build a solid writing habit?
You can find Jim at his Storycrafting site, his personal website, or on Facebook. Make sure to also check out his Write Your Book Podcast.
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