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Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin Bad Advice week by talking about likable protagonists. Today’s links: WordWonk: Argentina Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 10.8MB – 15:43 Download […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we take a deep breath, and improvise a story from scratch. Today’s links: The StoryWonk Story Generator and Character Namer Will Write For Wine CJ Barry Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss coincidences, both real and literary. Today’s links: WordWonk: Tartle Wild Animals In Ohio Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 14.2MB – 20:47 […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss… wait for it… pacing. Today’s links: WordWonk: Zeg Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 13.4MB – 19:32 Download the mp3 here, subscribe to […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss cliffhangers, game-changers, and Everything Is Different Now. Today’s links: WordWonk: Pelinti Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 14.8MB – 21:41 Download the […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we welcome Lani back to the SWD studio by talking about units of story, short- and long-form stories, and what a single story needs to do. Today’s links: WordWonk: Shemomedjamo Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the […]

In this classic StoryWonk Daily, Lani and Alastair discuss branding and identity in the digital age. Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 9.9Mb – 14:25 Download the mp3 […]

In this classic StoryWonk Daily, Lani and Alastair discuss the template for Hollywood movies. Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 30.9Mb – 45:05 Download the mp3 here, subscribe to […]

In this classic StoryWonk Daily, Lani and Alastair discuss whether or not the writer should wait for inspiration to strike. Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 15.7Mb – […]

In this classic StoryWonk Daily, Lani and Alastair discuss the role theme in storytelling. Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 13.6MB – 19:53 Download the mp3 here, subscribe to […]

In this classic StoryWonk Daily, Lani and Alastair discuss an alternative approach to defining genre. Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 28.8MB – 41:57 Download the mp3 here, subscribe […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we interview the fantastic and fascinating Leah Laiman. Today’s links: Leah Laiman Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 30.9Mb – 45:01 Download the mp3 […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue “Things No-one Can Teach You” week by talking about the long, difficult process of being a writer. Today’s links: WordWonk: Chiasmus Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue “Things No-one Can Teach You” week by talking about the strategies that will guarantee one million ebook sales. Spoiler alert: there aren’t any! Today’s links: WordWonk: Hendiadys Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue “Things No-one Can Teach You” week by discussing bestselling novels, and the writers who write them. Today’s links: WordWonk: Apophasis Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin “Things No-one Can Teach You” week by discussing comedy. Today’s links: WordWonk: Anadiplosis Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 7.9Mb – 11:31 […]

On this very special episode of StoryWonk Daily, we celebrate our 200th show with a rambling conversation about stories and storytelling, our own experiences with the podcast, voicemails and anecdotes. Oh, and wine. A lot of wine. Thanks to everyone who has listened to the show, joined in the community, sent us email or left […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we interview one of the smartest commentators on the publishing industry, Ron Hogan. Today’s links: Ron Hogan Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information you’d ever need! 22.7Mb […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about character types and roles which are exclusively associated with male or female characters, but not both. Today’s links: WordWonk: Opsimathy Popcorn Dialogues (Pocket Full Of Miracles, Gambit, The Italian Job, Sneakers, Out Of Sight and Ocean’s Eleven) Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, […]

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the ways in which society perceives men and women, their intentions and actions, and whether or not stories have caught up to reality. Today’s links: WordWonk: Latitudarian Send your questions and comments to podcast@storywonk.com, leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the […]