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storyOSS08 E09: The Space Between StoriesWhat happens when you resist the urge to explain the moral of every story? Michael McRay welcomes back Harris III for a fascinating exploration of vulnerability, wonder, and influence. Harris shares a powerful story about performing a trick at a conference, then doing something radical—he simply stopped talking. The result? Thirty different people found thirty different meanings, each more profound than anything he could have prescribed. They explore Lisa Cron's framework for narrative influence and why you can't just give someone a transformation—you have to understand their starting point. In this episode, Michael and Harris also discuss:Wh...2025-06-2454 minstoryOSS08 E08: The Neuroscience of Story with Lisa CronWhat if everything you think you know about emotion and decision-making is backwards? Michael McRay sits down with Lisa Cron, the brilliant mind behind "Wired for Story" and "Story or Die," to unpack the revolutionary science showing that emotion isn't the enemy of logic—it's actually running the show. Lisa reveals how her fascination with story began in the most unlikely place: analyzing subway advertisements during her daily commute in New York, studying which ones made her want to buy versus which ones made her roll her eyes. This conversation demolishes the myth that we're rational beings who sometimes fe...2025-06-171h 14
The Lisa Fischer Said PodcastThe Fix: Ian Morgan Cron on Addiction, Recovery & the Power of the 12 StepsIn this compelling episode of The Lisa Fischer Said Podcast, Lisa welcomes bestselling author, speaker, and psychotherapist Ian Morgan Cron to discuss the surprising power of the 12 steps—not just for addicts, but for everyone. From his own journey as a grateful recovering alcoholic to the spiritual and psychological tools that transformed his life, Ian shares how the principles behind recovery can lead anyone to deeper healing, joy, and self-awareness. They also dive into the Enneagram, the truth about dopamine-driven behaviors, and how to love others (and yourself) with wisdom and grace. 🔍 Keywords: ...2025-05-2748 min
Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#67 How to Use the Enneagram to Transform Your Therapy SessionsEver wish you had a magic wand that could help your clients gain deep insight into themselves—fast? Well, using the Enneagram in therapy might be the next best thing. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists, I’m joined by the brilliant Ian Morgan Cron—bestselling author of The Road Back to You and mastermind behind one of the most research-backed, clinically reliable Enneagram assessments available today. If you’ve ever dismissed the Enneagram as fluffy pop psychology, this conversation will totally change your perspective. We’re diving into the clinical power of the Enn...2025-05-0852 min
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#451 How to Break Free From Bad Habits, feat. Ian CronHave you ever caught yourself reaching for a glass of wine, scrolling endlessly, or obsessively organizing your to-do list… and thought, Wait, why am I doing this again?! You might not think of yourself as "addicted" — but what if you’re using these “fixes” to soothe something deeper? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Ian Morgan Cron — bestselling author, psychotherapist, and spiritual teacher — to unpack a radical idea: We’re all a little bit addicted. Whether it’s people-pleasing, overworking, or that toxic relationship you just can't quit, we’re diving deep into why we g...2025-04-2952 min
TypologyHow to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries (S08-023)This week, Anthony and I explore different types of boundaries, offering examples of what this might look like for various Enneagram types. Boundaries are essential to developing healthy relationships of any kind, but they’re often misunderstood or wielded incorrectly. I think of boundaries as value-based, invisible lines that we set up to take care of ourselves and our relationships. They tell people what they can expect from us in life and what we can expect from them. When we understand and maintain healthy boundaries, we escape the pitfalls of resentment and disappointment in ourselves and others, and all the ang...2024-12-0539 min
Inkwell InsightsMastering the Craft of Storytelling with Lisa CronIn this episode, Blake discusses the profound impact of storytelling with guest Lisa Cron, an expert in the science and function of narrative. Lisa, author of 'Wired for Story,' 'Story Genius,' and 'Story or Die,' elaborates on the biological underpinnings of story and its influence on human behavior. This conversation underscores the necessity for writers to deeply understand their characters' backstories and internal struggles to create compelling narratives. Lisa provides practical advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of pre-writing work and dismissing common misconceptions such as 'pantsing' and standard plot structures. This episode is invaluable...2024-11-0755 minInkwell InsightsStory Genius, Part II: External Gauntlets & Internal Growth: Story Genius Part 3 ExploredIn this video script, Blake Reichenbach continues his analysis of Lisa Cron's book 'Story Genius' by delving into part three, which focuses on integrating plot with protagonist development. Reichenbach discusses how Cron shifts from character backstory to present action, emphasizing the distinction between plot (sequence of events) and story (character's internal growth). Cron introduces a novel blueprinting system using scene cards to create a cause and effect structure, urging writers to create compelling arcs that are both realistic and contextually relevant. Reichenbach also highlights key chapters on designing emotional and logical story elements and integrating subplots and secondary characters...2024-10-2444 min
Meikles & Dimes166: Our Brains Are Wired for Stories | Author Lisa CronLisa Cron is a story coach and the author of: Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence.
Lisa has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and CourtTV, and as a story consultant for Warner Brothers and the William Morris Agency.
And since 2006, she's been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program and been on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in vi...2024-10-1424 minInkwell InsightsBeyond Outlining: A Deep Dive into Lisa Cron's Story Genius (Part One)In this episode of Inkling Insights, Blake Reichenbach explores key themes and methodologies from Lisa Cron's book, Story Genius. Blake discusses the evolutionary role of storytelling in human survival, debunks common writing myths, and offers practical exercises to craft compelling protagonists and meaningful narratives. This episode covers parts one and two of the book, providing insights on structuring your story, understanding character motivations, and the importance of cause and effect in storytelling.Introduction and OverviewExploring Lisa Krohn's 'Story Genius'Key Themes and Takeaways from Parts 1 and 2Challenging Writing MythsDeveloping Your ProtagonistUnderstanding Character MotivationsEstablishing Character WorldviewCause and Effect in StorytellingStarting...2024-10-1040 min
The Rebel Author Podcast245 Brain Science for Story with Lisa CronEpisode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How brains are hardwired to respond to storytelling
Using brain science to creative more effective marketing
Creating a “story-worthy problem” to engage readers
Writing a strong chain of cause and effect
Utilizing the concept of a “third rail” scene to increase emotional impact
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Find out more about Lisa:
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Rebel of the Week is: Holly
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it c...2024-06-0553 min
Self-Publishing Tips & TricksSPTT 070 – Story Genius by Lisa CronEpisode 070
Released on: May 15, 2024
In this episode, Shanon is joined by YouTuber and contemporary romance and picture book author, Emma Bennet, BookTuber Rachel (R.K. Stumblingbear), and YouTuber and fantasy author Devon Gambrell-Clark. They discuss Lisa Cron's book, “Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere).”
In this book, the author discusses brain science to understand why readers connect to your work and gives a framework for writers to use...2024-05-1540 min
Authors Talking BookishCharacter Development: How to Make Your Characters Jump Off the PageWhat is Character Development? Characters are at the core of every story. This episode dives deep into how to create characters that will jump off the page. From types of characters to creating backstory, conflict and arc, you’ll learn how to create dynamic characters to anchor the plot of your next story. The 3 Ms of Character Setup by C.S. LakinMindsetMotivationMood“Everything we do is goal directed, and our biggest goal is figuring out everyone else’s agenda, the better to achieve...2024-02-2025 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreDecoding the Art of Compelling Narratives: Insights from Wired for Story BookChapter 1 What's Wired for Story Book by Lisa Cron"Wired for Story" is a book written by Lisa Cron, published in 2012. It explores the principles and techniques of storytelling from a cognitive science perspective. Cron delves into the neural mechanisms that make storytelling effective and engages readers in understanding how to grab and hold the attention of their audience. The book provides practical insights and strategies for crafting more compelling and impactful stories, whether in writing, marketing, or any form of communication. Overall, "Wired for Story" aims to help writers and storytellers tap into the power of n...2024-01-3111 min
Write Publish MarketEpisode 141: Applying Creativity and Science to Book WritingEpisode 141 Applying Creativity and Science to Book Writing In this episode of the Write Publish Market podcast, Jodi discusses the importance of a writing routine and the science behind creative flow. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to establish a writing routine that works for them, considering factors such as time of day, setting, and background noise. Brandon highlights the benefits of testing different routines and using data to determine what works best. She also recommends two sources for further reading: "Story Genius" by Lisa Cron and "The Psychology of Writing" by Robert T...2024-01-3014 min
Empowered Way PodcastHow to Write so Your Reader is HookedHello Empowered Wayers!Stories are the latest marketing technique.“Tell a story that hooks your reader,” advises one popular marketer.“Your buyer is looking for an emotional reason to buy. A story gives it to them.”All true statements, but why do stories work so well? Is it because we’re gullible and easily drawn into the message? That may be true, but there are other reasons based on neurology and evolution.The story is the best way to hook your reader because their brains are wired for it.2023-11-1506 min
TypologyRevisit: Becoming Lisa WhelchelEnneagram Threes focus on outstanding performance, being perceived as successful, and avoiding failure at all costs. They believe that love comes from achievement, image, and status and have the tendency to neglect or ignore the personal needs of self and others. But when Threes move toward health, they move to the high side of Six. When that happens, they no longer need to “drive the bus” or flaunt success. They are so good at helping others live to their full potential and be successful in their own right and not have it be all about their own succe...2023-07-061h 01
Beltway BroadcastWired for Story with Lisa CronIn this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Lisa Cron. Lisa is a story coach and the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and most recently Story or Die. She has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and CourtTV, and as a story consultant for Warner Brothers and the William Morris Agency. In this episode, Lisa offers a revolutionary look at a story as the brain experiences it and shares how to apply it to storytelling...2023-07-0526 min
Styleframe SaturdaysThe Science Behind Storytelling Success with SPECIAL GUEST Lisa Cron (Ep. 17)➡️ Today we’re hosting our first special with story coach and author Lisa Cron. In addition to the many books she’s written on storytelling, Lisa also has a background in publishing, production and has also served as a story consultant for entertainment brands like Warner Brothers. Storytellers know how important it is to understand why a story resonates with its audience, but Lisa is here today to reveal some science-backed secrets that you may not have learned… yet 🧠
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The Writing PodcastLisa Cron on the Misbelief of Your Protagonist and Why It Matters to Your StoryLisa Cron is no fan of how the writing world teaches writers to craft stories. She has several beefs with the standard ways novel writing is taught, including starting your project with "plotting." In this episode, Lisa offers a fresh, practical perspective on the key to writing a compelling story. Lisa has written three books on story, including Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die. She has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and Court TV, and as a story...2023-05-1145 min
Mission Forward with Carrie FoxWired for Story with Lisa Cron"If you can't see it, you can't feel it. And if you can't feel it, you won't be inspired to take action.”So says our guest this week, Lisa Cron. Lisa is a story coach, a teacher, a speaker, a former literary agent, and the author of many books, including "Wired for Story," "Story Genius," and most recently "Story or Die: how to use brain science to engage, persuade, and change minds in business and in life.”Her decades in publishing, exploring the universe that exists in the craft of putting words to story, has illu...2023-04-2039 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastListener Favorites: Lisa Cron | How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change MindsLisa Cron joins us to talk about the compelling power of storytelling and how you can use it as a means of persuasion, engagement and self-transformation. Learn about the neuroscience behind storytelling, as well as how you can use that information to your advantage in business and in life. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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Absorb The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.Wired for Story by Lisa CronPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/20094to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Wired for Story
Author: Lisa Cron
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
Release date: 01-31-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 65 ratings
Genres: Writing & Publishing
Publisher's Summary:
Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets—and it’s a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper.2023-01-317h 59
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Biology & ChemistryWired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa CronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/639037 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence Author: Lisa Cron Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 59 minutes Release date: January 31, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Genres: Biology & Chemistry Publisher's Summary: This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and wha...2023-01-3110 min
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden PearlsWired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence Audiobook by Lisa CronListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 639037
Title: Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
Author: Lisa Cron
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7:59:43
Language: English
Release date: 01-31-23
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Science & Technology, Biology & Chemistry, Language Instruction, Language Arts
Summary:
This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element.
Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any...2023-01-317h 59
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language InstructionWired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa CronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/639037 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence Author: Lisa Cron Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 59 minutes Release date: January 31, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Genres: Language Instruction Publisher's Summary: This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and wha...2023-01-3110 min
Here's Your Red FlagHow the Enneagram Can Help Us Understand and Navigate Our Relationships In this episode, in keeping with our mission to equip each other with strategies for ultimate and lasting mental health, Toni and Lisa explain the ancient theory of the Enneagram which is an organized tool that explains our core beliefs, motivations, and personalities.Learning our enneagram personality type, and learning about the other personality types, is like a super power through which to view personality types through an insightful new lens where we might learn more deeply about ourselves and help us better navigate both healthy and toxic relationships.Toni and Lisa had a bit...2023-01-1357 min
Harvesting Happiness Talk RadioStory-Crafting: Using Brain Science to Share Our Narratives with Lisa CronEvery person’s experience in life is different. From a very young age, we learn what actions help us get what we need to survive and thrive. All of these learnings eventually form our belief system, our story. When our beliefs are challenged we are hard-wired to defend ourselves or flee. To find out if these early evolutionary patterns help us in modern-day society or are an outdated response we have yet to shed, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author Lisa Cron. Lisa shares key components from her book, Wired for Story, and the neuroscience behind hu...2023-01-1330 min
Harvesting Happiness PodcastsStory-Crafting: Using Brain Science to Share Our Narratives with Lisa CronEvery person’s experience in life is different. From a very young age, we learn what actions help us get what we need to survive and thrive. All of these learnings eventually form our belief system, our story.When our beliefs are challenged we are hard-wired to defend ourselves or flee.To find out if these early evolutionary patterns help us in modern-day society or are an outdated response we have yet to shed, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author Lisa Cron.Lisa shares key components from her book, Wired fo...2023-01-1100 minHarvesting HappinessStory-Crafting: Using Brain Science to Share Our Narratives with Lisa CronEvery person’s experience in life is different. From a very young age, we learn what actions help us get what we need to survive and thrive. All of these learnings eventually form our belief system, our story.When our beliefs are challenged we are hard-wired to defend ourselves or flee.To find out if these early evolutionary patterns help us in modern-day society or are an outdated response we have yet to shed, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author Lisa Cron.Lisa shares key components from her book, Wired fo...2023-01-1130 min
Harvesting HappinessStory-Crafting: Using Brain Science to Share Our Narratives with Lisa CronEvery person’s experience in life is different. From a very young age, we learn what actions help us get what we need to survive and thrive. All of these learnings eventually form our belief system, our story.When our beliefs are challenged we are hard-wired to defend ourselves or flee.To find out if these early evolutionary patterns help us in modern-day society or are an outdated response we have yet to shed, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author Lisa Cron.Lisa shares key components from her book, Wired fo...2023-01-1130 min
Passion Project with Cat MargulisEpisode 30: The Power of Story with Lisa CronIn this interview for The Power of Story, a Passion Project series of talks that took place in Fall 2022, Cat talks to Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story, Story Genius and most recently, Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life. Lisa spent a decade in publishing, and has been a literary agent, television producer, and story analyst for Hollywood studios. In her work as a private story coach, Lisa works with writers, nonprofits, educators and organizations, helping them master the unparalleled power of story. In her...2023-01-0232 minPassion Project with Cat MargulisEpisode 30: The Power of Story with Lisa CronIn this interview for The Power of Story, a Passion Project series of talks that took place in Fall 2022, Cat talks to Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story, Story Genius and most recently, Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life. Lisa spent a decade in publishing, and has been a literary agent, television producer, and story analyst for Hollywood studios. In her work as a private story coach, Lisa works with writers, nonprofits, educators and organizations, helping them master the unparalleled power of story. In her...2023-01-0232 min
The Radically Well PodcastS8: Episode 442. Rewriting The Story Of You Through The Enneagram With Ian Morgan CronIn this episode of Radically Loved, Rosie and Ian introduce the nine Enneagram personality types. Pages by pages, chapter by chapter — we write a story that aligns with our past memories and scars. As we brave through our life experiences, it frames a sense of who we are as people. We are fortunate if life seems to sail through smoothly, leaving us with a great understanding of who we are. But have you ever wondered — what if you're living the wrong story? How can you break free from the worn-out script you have been telling yourself all your life? This epis...2022-04-2242 minThe Radically Well PodcastS8: Episode 442. Rewriting The Story Of You Through The Enneagram With Ian Morgan CronIn this episode of Radically Loved, Rosie and Ian introduce the nine Enneagram personality types. Pages by pages, chapter by chapter — we write a story that aligns with our past memories and scars. As we brave through our life experiences, it frames a sense of who we are as people. We are fortunate if life seems to sail through smoothly, leaving us with a great understanding of who we are. But have you ever wondered — what if you're living the wrong story? How can you break free from the worn-out script you have been telling yourself all your life? This epis...2022-04-2242 min
Adoption Wise#171: Why the Golden Rule Doesn’t Work When Parenting with Jennifer HiltebeitelAs an adoptee, Jennifer Hiltebeitel, was excited to adopt and be the mom she wished she would have had growing up. It turns out that her experience as an adoptee did not provide her with all the tools she needed to be an adoptive parent. Jennifer also candidly shares about her childhood and the impact reunifying with her birth family had on her identity.
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The Road Back to You* by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
*This is a...2022-04-1246 min
The Work From Home ShowS3Ep12: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life with Lisa CronIn today's world, can you actually change anyone's mind? Everyone seems so set in their ways that it might actually be impossible. Well, if you're going to change minds, it's going to take a story to do it. Adam and Naresh talk about how to ACTUALLY go about doing that with Lisa Cron. Lisa is the multiple #1 bestselling author of Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere), Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to...2022-03-281h 19
TypologyTruth-telling, Reparations, and Forgiveness w/Lisa Sharon Harper (Type 3) [S05-029]How do you repair that which is broken? You must first be willing to see the truth. We all have broken stories that directly impact the choices we make today. But, when we take the time to reflect on and see the whole truth of who we are, only then can we choose to do things differently. Only then can we craft a new narrative…one that is fueled by forgiveness, kindness, and love. Activist, author, and founder of Freedom Project, Lisa Sharon Harper shines light on the connection between the choices we make and th...2022-02-1158 min
Singularity.FMLisa Cron on Story or Die: Question the StorySome of you may know that I’ve been working on a new book. The provisional title is ReWriting the Human Story: How Our Story Determines Our Future. Struggling with this book is why it’s been a number of months since my last podcast interview. And so I thought it could be useful to me and interesting to you if I were to have a conversation with a few story experts and ask them questions such as why story, what is story and, perhaps most importantly, how does it relate to technology, AI, being human and our future.
Today is t...2022-01-202h 25
Parole ChiarePuntata #18 Consigli Natalizi Part. 3 "Story or Die. O racconti o sei fuori" di Lisa CronUn libro che parla di storie ma soprattutto di evoluzione umana attorno alle storie. Di capacità di vendersi e di vendere solo attraverso un forte legame con la storia di chi ci ascolta, non solo con i problemi che siamo in grado di risolvere per loro. "Story or Die" di Lisa Cron è un libro da leggere ora e rileggere a più riprese durante la nostra carriera.2021-12-1619 min
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersStory Or Die With Lisa CronWhy is story so important — no matter what genre we write? How can we use emotion to hook readers — and also tap into what matters in our own lives? Lisa Cron talks about these questions and more in this discussion about Story or Die. In the intro, Ultimate Guide to Copyright [ALLi]; How […]
The post Story Or Die With Lisa Cron first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-12-1358 min
As We EatAlimentary Advent Calendar: Door Number 5 - Candy CanesThe candy cane means different things to different people. Join Kim and Leigh as they discuss visits to Santa, the best way to eat a candy cane, and a high school fundraiser that created some anxiety in the classroom.We would love you to connect with usAsWeEat.com, on Instagram @asweeat, join our new As We Eat community on Facebook, or subscribe to the As We Eat Journal.Do you have a great idea 💡 for a show topic, a recipe 🥘 that you want to share, or just say “hi”👋🏻? Send us an email at connect...2021-12-0508 min
Write AwayEpisode 60- Book Club: Story or DieThis month, Lon, Janet and Marianne join JP and Crys for another book club, this time reading Story or Die by Lisa Cron. They discuss hot takes, useful advice, and how they will incorporate this book’s lessons into not only their author business, but their lives. Show Notes Patreon Story or Die by Lisa Cron […]2021-09-1600 min
The Ingenium Books Podcast: Author. Publisher. Changemaker.Neuroscience of Narrative with Lisa CronIt’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so back to square one they go for a total rewrite.What's your approach when this happens to you? You might think you have only two choices here: pantsing, which is winging it, or plotting, which is to focus on the external plot. Story coach Lisa Cron has spent her career discovering why these methods don’t work and coming up with a power...2021-09-1535 min
The Invincible Teams PodcastLisa Cron: The power of story for your teamIn this episode, Ryan talks with Author Lisa Cron about her book, Story or Die, and about how the power of story can help your team!To connect with Lisa, check out her website, http://wiredforstory.comTo buy the book, click here.To learn more about how to make your team invincible, go to www.evrgrnteams.com+++Story Or Die:Whether you’re pitching a product, saving the planet, or convincing your kids not to text and drive, story isn’t just one way to persuade. It’s the...2021-08-0353 min
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingFrom the Archives: The Biggest Mistake Writers Make: Lisa CronBianca Marais, chats with Lisa Cron, author of Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) and Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence. In this first of two episodes, Lisa discusses the biggest mistake writers make, discovering your character's misbelief, the myth of plotting, and why character profiles don't work. Bianca and Lisa also disagree about backstory! This episode will be continued next week.Our Sponsors:2021-07-0527 min