Luke's Massive Storytelling Podcast Thing ...

Meet my friend and fellow story-person, Matt 'Skip' Butcher. It took him several years to write his first short story, six months to write the next, and now he's got to write another one in seven days. I think I have more confidence in him than he does in himself. I really hope that the challenge shows him that he can crank out the words in this time when he wants to. ALSO. We're launching our Story Production Studio -- HAWK & CLEAVER. Sign up to this mailing list for free books, how-to articles, and keep up with it all the noise.  Hawk & Cleaver Mailing List Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. Music by Thom Robson(With some extra bits by me).

All done. Finished up. Cleared the whole plate. Yummy. So we have the short film. We have the feature length screenplay. Now what? Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. Music by Thom Robson(With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we start a new challenge. Is it possible to write a 90 page screenplay in a week? God knows. And so will we ... next Sunday. Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. Music by Thom Robson(With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 4 of 4. Whilst I was away a couple of weeks ago I read a book called The Outside Edge by Robert Kelsey. I've since re-read it two more times. I love it. As a creative, storyteller, writer, whatever, you might find that you yourself are an outsider. But what does that mean? Is it an advantage or is it a disadvantage? Buy the book UK Buy the book US The Outside Edge Facebook group. http://www.robert-kelsey.co.uk/ Check out the 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com 

Part 3 of 4. Whilst I was away a couple of weeks ago I read a book called The Outside Edge by Robert Kelsey. I've since re-read it two more times. I love it. As a creative, storyteller, writer, whatever, you might find that you yourself are an outsider. But what does that mean? Is it an advantage or is it a disadvantage? Buy the book UK Buy the book US The Outside Edge Facebook group. http://www.robert-kelsey.co.uk/ Check out the 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com 

Part 2 of 4. Whilst I was away a couple of weeks ago I read a book called The Outside Edge by Robert Kelsey. I've since re-read it two more times. I love it. As a creative, storyteller, writer, whatever, you might find that you yourself are an outsider. But what does that mean? Is it an advantage or is it a disadvantage? Buy the book UK Buy the book US The Outside Edge Facebook group. http://www.robert-kelsey.co.uk/ Check out the 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com 

Part 1 of 4. Whilst I was away a couple of weeks ago I read a book called The Outside Edge by Robert Kelsey. I've since re-read it two more times. I love it. As a creative, storyteller, writer, whatever, you might find that you yourself are an outsider. But what does that mean? Is it an advantage or is it a disadvantage? Buy the book UK Buy the book US The Outside Edge Facebook group. http://www.robert-kelsey.co.uk/ Check out the 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com 

DYE PACK IS OUT! Ben Errington started the week with nothing, and now has an awesome little story out on the Kindle store. Go get it here. Here's the review I left on Amazon: "This book will blow you away in more ways than you can think of. (5?) Even the cheeky one. Read it now, because your life depends on it. Five stars." And I meant it too.  Author Marketing Club Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. Music by Thom Robson(With some extra bits by me). Procrastination...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we start a new challenge. Ben Errington from Bristol is going to write a book in 7 days. I'm going to be his wingman in the process, giving him nudges, prods, and pokes when needed, and the occasional inspirational artwork on twitter. Go follow him at @ben_errington Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. Music by Thom Robson and Ryan J Moser(With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I DIT IT! And now that the film's out it's already causing a stir and kicking up a stink across the internet. No money and no camera. 100% Trial software, free plugins, and creativity. Keith - A Short Film In this episode I talk about how scary publishing can be and the no holds barred commenting of internet culture. Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. All music by Thom Robson. (With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MID-CHALLENGE EPISODE. Right now I'm making a short film in 7 days. I'm only using trial software (some of which I've never used before). It's kicking me in the ass. It got me thinking about Kafka's writing habits and how he made some of mine, and the world's, favourite stories whilst working at his office job. Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. All music by Thom Robson. (With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING! Which is part of the fun. Today I made the decision. I chose the next 7-Day Story Challenge. I have no idea if I can make it. I might be running head-first into a brick wall. Let's see. Check out the episode for: What You Need To Make A Short Film Luke's Photoshop Skills & The Art Of 30 Day Free Trials A Robot Voice A Man Losing His Mind Check out the previous 7-Day Story Challenges at Lukekondor.com E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Join the e-mail list. All music by Thom Robson. (With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.      See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While I was away Dom & Fongyee only went and made something amazing.  It's called MISOCAT!  Please check it out here. It's free! Or you can pay what you want. A Picture Book about a Contemplative Cat, The English Language and Finding Yourself. If you're interested in how to make a picture book in the modern world, then you HAVE to listen to this episode. How Do You Globally Distribute A Picture Book? How Do You Gain Interest In Your Book? Can Meerkat and live streaming help make your book? I dunno. Have a listen. Find out. @DomBiddulph @Afwhye E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Lukekondor.com Join the e-mail...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  It's time for a mid-challenge episode again! Luke is on Holiday this week so his old pals Dom and Fongyee have stepped in to update you on how the book is progressing. E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com  Lukekondor.com Join the e-mail list. All music by Thom Robson. (With some extra bits by me). Procrastination Songs.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm done. We did it!   The first book of the podcast. The Conspiracy Of Old is out now.   The Old Way is here. It's always been here. It's hiding just beneath the surface, camouflaged in beige and brown with pockets filled with hard boiled sweets and an affection for numbered balls. And it's really going to get on the nerves of the youths of today.    You want to read it? US Customers UK Customers   So what's next? Well I'm going to Mallorca for a week, but my friends Dom & Fongyee are taking...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a mid-challenge episode.  What does that mean? It means my head is only functioning at half-speed.  As I write this I'm working towards the target word count for the story. Here's what I cover in the show: The Importance Of Starting The First Line & The Ending How To Procrastinate Productively This show is sponsored by Scrivener. Go here to buy it and remember to use the special discount code hidden within the show!   E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com   Lukekondor.com Join the e-mail list. All music by Thom Robson. (With some extra bits by me). Procrastination...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In England we have a saying.   It's called 'Bricking It'.   And it has nothing to do with manual labour.   What it actually refers to is nervousness. What it more actually refers to is sh*tting oneself.   That's sortof how I feel today, becuase today is the first day of the first 7-Day Story Challenge. From today I have 7 days to write and publish a short story to the Amazon Kindle store.   What you'll find in today's episode:   Getting the initial feedback of a story idea. Skype Call Testing Service. What's that all about? Am I right? What exactly IS the 7-Day Story Challenge? And Much Much More ... (words). What you won't find? Jeremy Clarkson. That Zayne guy from One Direction. If you're doing your own 7-Day Story challenge, let me know! E-mail me at lukeofkondor@me.com.  

Wow ...  here I am.  And here we are.   We're setting out on a new journey. One which is going to involve late nights, bags of coffee, and the odd story or two. Odd being the key word.   Is it possible to write a story and publish it in 7 days?   Of course it is. But it's still going to be hard work. It's still going to be nails to the grindstone (or whatever that saying is).   Here's what my Massive Storytelling Podcast Thing is all about: Keeping yourself accountable. Consistently creating content. & The rule of Ray Bradbury -- cranking out a hell of a lot of short stories. If you fancy joining me and doing your own 7-day story challenge, e-mail lukeofkondor@me.com and I'll give you a shoutout on the show, and maybe even get you on for an interview.   Lukekondor.com