The Emotional Toll on Writers in the Modern Landscape (And Why So Many Are Burning Out)
Many writers are struggling with burnout in today's creative landscape—but the cause isn't always personal habits. In this episode, I explor...
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20 of 728 episodesS18:E07: Internal Conflict vs. External Conflict: The Shift From Projection to Agency in Character Arc
Most stories frame conflict as something happening "out there"—a villain to defeat, an obstacle to overcome, or a problem to solve. But the...
S18:E6: 9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned)
What does it really mean to write dark stories responsibly—and how can you make sure hope feels resonant? In this episode, we explore the cr...
S18:E05: Embodied Writing: How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Story
Are you writing from your head—or from your body? In this episode, we're exploring embodied writing and why so many stories lose emotional d...
S18:E04: The Four-Act Structure and the Circular Shape of Story
When we talk about story structure, we usually jump straight to acts, beats, and turning points. But beneath all of that is a deeper questio...
S18:E3: Story as Cosmology: A Framework for Meaning
What does it mean to think of story as cosmology? In this episode, I explore story not as entertainment or belief, but as a deeper framework...
S18:E02: Why Writers Need a Sense of Wonder in Fiction More Than Ever
We're living in a storytelling moment deeply fascinated by darkness—and for good reason. Stories have always helped us metabolize fear, trau...
S18:E01: How My Writing Career Evolved in 2025—and the Author Business I'm Building for 2026
In this episode, I'm looking back on how my writing career evolved in 2025—a milestone year marked by turning forty, rediscovering my teachi...
S17:E29: The Best Books I Read in 2025: My Top Fiction and Nonfiction Picks
It's that time again—my annual roundup of the best books I read this year! In this episode, I'm sharing the top 10 reads that made my 2025 u...
S17:E28: Reflections on Turning 40 (+40 Things You Might Not Know About Me)
Today, I'm turning forty and taking a quiet moment to reflect on the decade that brought me here. My thirties were a season of transformatio...
S17:E27: 5 Ways to Keep the Story Moving Between the Big Moments
Do you ever feel stuck in the "in-between" sections of your story that come after one major plot point but before the next? You're not alone...
S17:E26: The Real Purpose of the Second Act (And Why You Can't Skip It)
What would stories be without their long, uncertain middles? In this episode, we explore the real purpose of the Second Act in story structu...
S17:E25: "Who Am I?" The Midpoint as Self-Recognition in Story Structure
Discover how the Midpoint in story structure is more than a Moment of Truth. It's self-recognition in which characters remember who they are...
S17:S24: Big vs. Small Character Arcs: Understanding the Degrees of Change in Storytelling
Not every story needs a protagonist who undergoes a massive, life-altering transformation. Some of the most memorable tales hinge on smaller...
S17:E23: How a Character's Personality Shapes Arc, Voice, and Goals
What makes a character unforgettable? It's not just quirks or dialogue. It's personality. Your characters' personalities shape their arcs, i...
S17:E22: Why All Stories Are Myth—and How They Transform Us
Why All Stories Are Myth (and How They Transform the Psyche) What if every story you've ever loved—whether it's Spirited Away , The Lord of...
S17:E21: What's Happened to Modern Storytelling? (+ 6 Ways Storytelling Can Find Its Soul Again)
Feeling bored at the movies? Learn what's happened to modern storytelling and what it will take to restore the magic and emotional impact.
S17:E20: Writing Better Character Conflicts With the 5 Conflict Management Styles
Here's how writers can apply the five conflict management styles to create richer, more realistic character conflicts in your fiction.
S17:E19: The 5 Types of Scene Endings Every Writer Must Master
Discover the 5 types of scene endings—Yes, No, No But, and No And—and why one of them might be weakening your story's momentum.
S17:E18: 7 Ways to Watch and Read More Intentionally
If writers don't consume stories with intention, who will? Here are 7 mindful habits to read more intentionally and get more from stories.
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