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Self-Publishing Tips & TricksSPTT 078 – The Art of Editing with The Story GridEpisode 078
Released on: October 15, 2024
In this episode, four authors dive into Shawn Coyne's book, The Story Grid, a comprehensive editing tool that breaks down the structure of a story to reveal what works and what doesn't. We explore the key analytical tools Coyne introduces, including the Story Grid Spreadsheet and the Five Commandments of Storytelling, and discuss how the book reshapes our approach to editing. We also talk about why understanding genre expectations is essential and agree that this book is especially helpful for writers tackling revisions after completing their first draft.
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Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingWhy ChatGPT Can’t Tell Compelling Stories (Yet) w/ John Vervaeke and Shawn CoyneJoin my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN!“What is it about Artificial Intelligence driving tech giants like Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Sam Altman? Why are they racing to develop and own these thinking machines while unsure of the harm they could cause us? Can we trust nation-states and NGOs to use their totalitarian strategies when they don’t truly understand the problems we face?”Here today to discuss this...2024-03-241h 08
Story Grid Writing PodcastCrazy Rich Asians: Part 4 - What Writers Can LearnAccess the full Story Grid analysis of Crazy Rich Asians at https://storygrid.com/crazy.What can writers learn from studying this 2018 film?This is the final in a four part series analyzing Crazy Rich Asians. The screenplay was written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim and the movie was based on a 2013 book of the same title written by Kevin Kwan.This episode is hosted by Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl, writer and CEO of Story Grid.
2023-05-111h 11Story Grid Writing PodcastCrazy Rich Asians: Part 3 - Genre Conventions and Story ThemeAccess the full Story Grid analysis of Crazy Rich Asians at https://storygrid.com/crazy.What can writers learn from studying this 2018 film?This is the second in a four part series analyzing Crazy Rich Asians. The screenplay was written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim and the movie was based on a 2013 book of the same title written by Kevin Kwan.This episode is hosted by Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl, writer and CEO of Story Grid.
2023-05-041h 00Story Grid Writing PodcastCrazy Rich Asians: Part 2 - 5 Commandments of StorytellingAccess the full Story Grid analysis of Crazy Rich Asians at https://storygrid.com/crazy.What can writers learn from studying this 2018 film?This is the first in a four part series analyzing Crazy Rich Asians. The screenplay was written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim and the movie was based on a 2013 book of the same title written by Kevin Kwan.This episode is hosted by Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl, writer and CEO of Story Grid.
2023-04-2037 minStory Grid Writing PodcastCrazy Rich Asians: Part 1 - Is this a RomCom?Access the full Story Grid analysis of Crazy Rich Asians at https://storygrid.com/crazy.What can writers learn from studying this 2018 film?This is the first in a four part series analyzing Crazy Rich Asians. The screenplay was written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim and the movie was based on a 2013 book of the same title written by Kevin Kwan.This episode is hosted by Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl, writer and CEO of Story Grid.
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Story Grid Writing PodcastJohn Wick Analysis: Part 4 - What Writers Can Learn and Obligatory MomentsAccess the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the final in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.
2023-04-0656 minStory Grid Writing PodcastJohn Wick Analysis: Part 3 - Genre Conventions and Five CommandmentsAccess the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the third in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.
2023-03-3039 minStory Grid Writing PodcastJohn Wick Analysis: Part 2 - Acts and StructureAccess the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the second in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.
2023-03-2341 minStory Grid Writing PodcastJohn Wick Analysis: Part 1 - Genre and Controlling IdeaAccess the full Story Grid analysis of John Wick at https://storygrid.com/wick.This is the first in a four part series analyzing the movie John Wick using the Story Grid methodology. This 2014 movie, written by Derek Kolstad, is a genre leading action movie.Story Grid Certified Editor Rachel Arsenault (https://www.rachel-arsenault.com) and Tim Grahl start by looking at the Story Grid Five Leaf Genre Clover before diving into the quadrants and controlling idea.
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Story Grid Writing PodcastLine Edits: Putting the Final Touches on Eye WitnessWe're down to line edits on Tim's iteration of the masterwork Eye Witness by Ed McBain.Shawn, Danielle, and Leslie provide final feedback on how to clean up the last few error messages still coming through. Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yma-xAE77UnQMNAjTyOUPxF21P_DaFxuNXyQin-0gHo/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this episode, visit: https://storygrid.com/episode-283—Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: The First Five Principles of the Story Grid Methodology: https://sto...2022-11-031h 01
Story Grid Writing PodcastFinal Edits of a Short Story: Beat Construction and 624 AnalysisNow that Tim has had a breakthrough on his iteration of EYE WITNESS by Ed McBain, we're getting down to fixing individual Beats and checking to make sure he's adhered to the Story Grid 624 Analysis.You really see the Story Grid Tools shine in this episode as Leslie and Danielle apply them to Tim's writing to find places still left to fix. Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-RzszE7YzLEn5fSlWAqVQ_OkXhuJg3cxfZImXzIkYI/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this episode, visit: https://s...2022-10-271h 04
Story Grid Writing PodcastDoes Tim Actually Get It Right? How to Nail the Narrative DeviceDoes Tim Actually Get It Right? How to Nail the Narrative DeviceOn Tim's 10th draft, he finally makes a breakthrough on his iteration of EYE WITNESS by Ed McBain!And it ended up being a simple practice that got him over the hump.Listen in as Shawn, Danielle, Leslie, and Tim discuss how to nail the narrative device. Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RRmqjv90vYpi20B7kbxgdHQwdhFRvB3pESZD6Y52XEg/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this e...2022-10-2054 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastWriting or Just Pretending? When there is Zero Flow and Everything is $h*tShawn takes a crack at rewriting Tim's scene to help him understand what he's missing on the Narrative Device.Then we hear Leslie and Danielle's edits and feedback on what he got right and wrong.When they ask Tim what he thinks of all this, lots of emotions start coming out including his feeling that he's not writing anymore... he's pretending to write. Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZGyUNetvNGfKAjwyfF3m4r9RPoMQN4g3Q18oWXoLOw/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript o...2022-09-291h 05
Story Grid Writing PodcastConflict and Emotional Connection: Every Beat, Trope, and Scene Must Have TheseThere are lots of insights in this week's episode of the podcast.We look at the emotional connection between the hero and victim, ensuring there is conflict at every level of the story, and how better to lock in to the narrative device.Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V6ja3HN4uKuS0J4x6pvWBUwkZUiE5uJov5jM3Gj-Yvw/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this episode, visit: https://storygrid.com/episode-278—Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: Th...2022-09-241h 02
Story Grid Writing PodcastWho's the Most Guilty Person in Your Story? Hero, Victim, and Villain - Part 2Nobody is innocent in your story. Everyone is hiding something.You must adjust these levels correctly in order for your reader to connect with the right characters.This is the focus Danielle, Leslie, and Shawn take on Tim's scene this week.Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_rP2ARaDQbSlGBmNRESszzYuNN-nrxa0pdJjt0qQRU/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this episode, visit: https://storygrid.com/episode-277—Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: The First Five Principles of th...2022-09-151h 09
Story Grid Writing PodcastHero, Victim and Perpetrator: The Must-Have Relationships in Your StoryWho is the Hero, Victim, and Perpetrator in your story?What are the relationships between each of them?The more vague or ungrounded each of these relationships are, the more the story will not read as believable.This is the focus Danielle, Leslie, and Shawn take on Tim's scene this week.Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQd5NxTcn2JLwrphueCX91A4wXN9BEQFBYwbyN7NJ1M/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this episode, visit: https://storygrid.com/episode-275—...2022-09-0856 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastTruth in Fiction: How to Write and Develop Believable CharactersHow do you ground your characters in a reality that your reader will believe even though you are making the whole thing up?This week Tim makes the mistake of sterilizing his protagonist to the point where he is no longer interesting or believable. Shawn, Danielle, and Leslie walk him through the steps of using character development and a strong narrative device to fix these problems.Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10bdr_tF4ASohz0cHoNjlbNmsLOVXiDpFw54ugHYLZI8/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this episode...2022-09-011h 12
Story Grid Writing PodcastNarrative Device: This Affects Every Single Word You WriteWho is telling your story? Who are they telling it to? Why are they telling it?This is the Narrative Device!The Narrative Device consists of three main components:Author: The Author is someone who is capable of telling the POP premise as a story to shed light on the problem another person has.SAM: The Single Audience Member is a person with a problem related to the one the protagonist faces in the POP premise.Problem: A specific problem that the POP premise can shed light on.What Shawn, Danielle, and Leslie...2022-08-2559 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastGetting the Protagonist Right: When and How to Switch the Main CharacterThere are times in your story when you need to switch out the protagonist. This can even happen in the middle of a scene or short story.But how do you do it the right way?This week Shawn, Danielle, and Leslie look at Tim's draft to see how you can hand off the protagonist to a different character without confusion.Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T9K3Reuspp3oXJdBm_Aj8QLuUXv0Lcj7wPTG9SZKKGI/edit?usp=sharingTo see the transcript of this...2022-08-041h 24
Story Grid Writing PodcastTwo Factor Problems: The Must-Have for Writing Captivating StoriesGreat stories always answer two-factor problems.In this episode we see how Tim's mistake of choosing the wrong protagonist messes up the two factor problem. Shawn, Danielle, and Leslie help him sort out how to fix this problem.Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNGyDX5dkbchjT6UcrixUNv_2PI_WT7GrZn04H0nIh0/editTo see the transcript of this episode, visit: https://storygrid.com/episode-269—Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: The First Five Principles of the Story Grid Methodology: ht...2022-07-211h 10
Leftie Aube’s Writing PodcastEpisode 1 - My Journey So FarRecorded on July 14th, 2022
In this episode, I go back and share my entire writing journey up to this point. From my first confrontation with rejection in elementary school, to how I believed I was a literary genius in my teenage years & early twenties (and how I was brutally brought back to reality), to my worst writing years and how I got through them!
Mentioned in this episode:
On Writing by Stephen King: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781982159375
NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org
Shawn Coyne & The Story Grid (website): https://storygrid.com
The Story Grid by Shaw...2022-07-1558 min
Story Grid Writing Podcast624 Break Down: The Surprising Mistake in Tim's First DraftIn this episode we start comparing the Story Grid 624 Analysis of the first draft of Tim's scene to EYE WITNESS by Ed McBain. Pretty quickly we see that Tim made one small mistake that ends up having a huge impact on the rest of the scene.In EYE WITNESS, the author switches the protagonist near the beginning of the scene. Tim doesn't do this and, as you'll see, this causes a lot of problems!Click here to read Tim's scene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNGyDX5dkbchjT6UcrixUNv_2PI_WT7GrZn04H0nIh0/edit...2022-07-141h 04
Story Grid Writing PodcastFirst Draft Feedback: 3 Editors Give Honest Writing Analysis - Part 2Tim has written a first draft of his scene based on the in-depth analysis of Ed McBain's EYE WITNESS.Listen in as Shawn, Danielle and Leslie give their feedback and start diving into the analysis of the first draft. For the transcript and downloads for this episode, visit https://storygrid.com/267—Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: The First Five Principles of the Story Grid Methodology: https://storygrid101.comThis is Episode 266 of the Story Grid Podcast: https://storygrid.com/podcast
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Story Grid Writing PodcastFirst Draft Feedback: 3 Editors Give Honest Writing Analysis - Part 1Tim has written a first draft of his scene based on the in-depth analysis of Ed McBain's EYE WITNESS. Listen in as Shawn, Danielle and Leslie give their initial feedback and start diving into the analysis of the first draft. For the transcript and downloads for this episode, visit https://storygrid.com/266 — Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: The First Five Principles of the Story Grid Methodology: https://storygrid101.com This is Episode 266 of the Story Grid Pod...2022-06-301h 01
Story Grid Writing PodcastHow to Plan a Short Story Based on a MasterworkHow do we use all of this masterwork analysis to actually iterate our own short story?In this week's episode, we look at the 624, Beat, and Trope analysis for the short story EYE WITNESS by Ed McBain (https://amzn.to/3Q2UpqV) and start discussing what kind of short story I might write based on all of the analysis.This is where things start to go off the rails.As you'll see, Shawn and Tim aren't always on the same page and struggle to communicate with each other.We decided to...2022-06-231h 12
Story Grid Writing PodcastStory Tropes: Building Blocks of ScenesWhat are Tropes and how can they actually help your writing?Tropes are a toolbox of common components to build a certain kind of story. You can put these building blocks together to create a story that meets the reader expectations for your particular GENRE.Most lists of tropes are a grab bag of story types and/or their components and aspects. They don’t fit together, so they don’t provide a process for consistently crafting scenes and stories that satisfy readers.In the Story Grid Universe, we provide this process by limi...2022-06-1656 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastBeat Breakdown: Analyzing Writing Line-by-Line - Part 3Learn how your line-by-line writing can be improved by the Story Grid Beat methodology.In this episode, we show you the final line graph generated by our beat-by-beat analysis and how this can help you write better scenes.—Get a free copy of our book Story Grid 101: The First Five Principles of the Story Grid Methodology: https://storygrid101.comFor episode transcript and downloads: https://storygrid.com/episode-263This is Episode 263 of the Story Grid Podcast: https://storygrid.com/podcastThis is our in-depth analysis of the sh...2022-06-091h 02
Story Grid Writing PodcastPoint of View: It's WAY more than 1st, 2nd, and 3rdIs it first or third person? Past or present tense?As you'll see in this week's podcast episode, Point of View is about way more than this.See more here:https://storygrid.com/point-of-view/A story’s global Point of View includes the technical choices writers make to deliver the story to the reader. The POP premise and Narrative Device suggest Point of View combinations that create the effect of the story told by the Author to the single Audience member.Person refers to the vantage point from which the wr...2022-04-071h 05
Story Grid Writing PodcastNarrative Device: 3 Questions to Nail the Point of View for Your StoryFiguring out the Narrative Device for your story will unlock your writing in ways you never thought possible. There are three questions you must answer: - Who is the Author of the story? (Hint... it's not you, the writer) - Who is the Single Audience Member? - What is the Problem? See more here: https://storygrid.com/point-of-view/
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The Secret Origins of Mint Condition: Comics, Movies, TV, Sports, Gaming and more28. What is Science Fiction.In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into a topic that most people who enjoy pop culture have thought of at some point: “What is Science Fiction?” In this first part, we lay the groundwork for discussing our favorite Sci-Fi across all media by defining terms of science fiction.
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The Don Watkins ShowStory Grid with Shawn CoyneMy debut novel I AM JUSTICE is now available for purchase. https://www.amazon.com/Am-Justice-D-P-Watkins/dp/1645010759/Shawn Coyne is a thirty year book-publishing veteran. He's acquired, edited, published or represented works from everyone from Michael Connelly and David Mamet to Don Winslow and Betty White. During his years as an editor at the Big Five publishing houses, as an independent publisher, as a literary agent both at a major Hollywood talent agency and as head of Genre Management Inc., and as a bestselling co-writer and ghostwriter, Coyne created a methodology called The Story Grid to teach...2021-12-1658 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastWhat is happening with The Bell Jar?Shawn and Kim discuss The Bell Jar and where it sits in the Story Grid landscape. Use the coupon code "podcast" to get 20% off all the Story Grid titles at storygrid.com/books
2021-10-0736 minStory Grid Writing PodcastHow does the Story Grid Trinity apply to Global Internal Genres?Shawn Coyne and Kimberly Kessler discuss the Story Grid Trinity and how this works with internal genres. Also checkout the Story Grid Masterwork Guide to Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda at storygrid.com/books and get 20% off with the coupon "podcast".
2021-09-3025 min
The Writer's ClimaxEpisode 13: The Story Grid MethodEver have trouble plotting? Can't figure out why your book isn't working? Want to get ahead of the editorial game? The Story Grid Method by Shawn Coyne has been a game-changer for both Megan and Grace. While Megan's still getting the hang of it, Grace's story grid is what type-a dreams are made of.Listen along as we discuss the various ways The Story Grid has helped us develop our novels and why we swear by it before starting our second drafts.Join our community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewritersclimaxpodcastCheck...2021-04-1344 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 24 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0707 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 23 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0614 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 22 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0512 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 21 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0412 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 20 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0315 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 19 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0212 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 18 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-09-0113 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 17 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-3112 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 16 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-3012 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 15 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2922 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 14 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2816 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 13 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2713 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 12 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2627 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 11 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2526 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 10 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2417 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 9 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2314 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 8 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2217 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 7 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2116 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 6 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-2015 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 5 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-1917 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 4 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-1814 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 3 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-1717 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 2 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-1620 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastChapter 1 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-1513 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastIntro - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Masterwork AnalysisIn this new series from Story Grid, we are analyzing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum. Join us as we go chapter by chapter through this masterwork.For more on the Hero's Journey training, visit https://storygrid.com/hero.
2020-08-1410 min
Own It! For Entrepreneurs. Talking Digital Marketing, Small Business, Being Digital Nomads and Success ThinkingOwn It! 278 | Creating Your ManifestoNicola has been inspired to create a manifesto for her business and she runs Judith through a list of the twelve points under the headings Money, Mindset... In The Show Nicola’s been enjoying some paid consults with warm prospects including a mother and son, separately not together. Judith’s observes the dramatic change in lockdown weather, a small but satisfying and surprising PPI win and she tells Nicola she’s on the move again during June. #Manifesto #StoryGrid #BigIdea #Loom #Ozark #Foundlings #Pheres #JordanPeterson #Prospects What's Fuelled Their Fire?2020-06-1251 min
Gay Romance Show - MM Author PodcastPlotting for Length with Annabeth AlbertAnnabeth Albert is a prolific hybrid author from the Pacific Northwest of many fan favorite series including the Hotshots, Frozen Hearts, Out of Uniform, Gaymers and more.Annabeth’s author-craft super power is plotting. In this interview we talk about Annabeth's creative process, her latest releases, and how to use plotting to predict and hit a specific length for your fiction project. LINKS*Amazon Affiliate http://annabethalbert.comAnnabeth Albert | Amazon https://amzn.to/35OLcMmMENTIONED ON THE SHOW:B...2020-05-1100 min
Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authorsBeating Resistance with Steven Pressfield and Shawn CoyneSteven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne are strong believers in beating resistance and chasing crazy ideas. Whether it involves writing about something completely foreign to you or something too edgy for commercial readers, both agree that sticking with your most outlandish ideas will lead to better, more fulfilling writing. Pressfield and Coyne are both masterful bestselling authors. Pressfield is most-known for The Legend of Bagger Vance, a compelling sports mystery that was adapted into a film featuring Will Smith and Matt Damon. Coyne is most-known for Story Grid, a revolutionary editing tool and writing group that has helped writers around...2020-04-2045 min
Film SchoolThe 5 Commandments of Storytelling (Cutting Room Floor #039)Every story that works has 5 fundamental building blocks: Inciting Incident, Progressive Complications, Crisis, Climax, and Resolution. This week, Josh and Ira dive into the definition of each of those terms, and how they apply to the stories we love and create. For more reading on this very topic, straight from the source, check out Shawn Coyne's brilliant work over at storygrid.com2020-01-1632 minStory Grid Writing PodcastStory Grid GuildHow do you create a publishing house that isn't beholden to investors or Amazon? Shawn and Tim discuss this idea and how you can be involved! https://storygrid.com/guild
2019-12-2044 min
PrepublishedAnd Then Is Not Good - talking about plotting with Caroline GreenCaroline is a bestselling crime writer of books such as 'In a Cottage in a Wood', under the name Cass Green. She teaches the short course in writing crime fiction at City University, London. As Caroline, she’s also an award-winning writer for young adults, with books including 'Dark Ride' and 'Cracks'. Thanks to Christopher Pett for production and editing.Links to resources: Caroline’s website: https://cassgreen.co.uk The plotting mountain - traditionally known as Freytag’s pyramid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure Writing Advice from M...2019-12-151h 00
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingLiving the Writing & Editing Life with Valerie FrancisThis episode features an interview with Valerie Francis, who is is an author, a bona fide story nerd, a Certified Story Grid Editor and a podcaster. She has published fiction for both women (love stories for busy women) and children (middle grade fantasy), and is currently working on her first thriller. Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recent episodes and also provides a short personal update He also shares a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library...2019-11-0756 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingLiving the Writing & Editing Life with Valerie FrancisThis episode features an interview with Valerie Francis, who is is an author, a bona fide story nerd, a Certified Story Grid Editor and a podcaster. She has published fiction for both women (love stories for busy women) and children (middle grade fantasy), and is currently working on her first thriller. Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recent episodes and also provides a short personal update He also shares a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library...2019-11-0756 min
Story Grid Showrunners00. Why we're watching TV showsWelcome to the Story Grid Showrunners Podcast, dedicated to helping writers master their genre. If you’re writing a book and you want to make it stand out, we can help you. How? We’ll be watching and analyzing hit TV series using the Story Grid and will help you apply what we’ve learned to your own writing. Why the Story Grid? There are many templates and schools of thought that can help you self-edit your book. The Story Grid takes many of these concepts, for example, Jo...2019-10-2802 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeObligatory ScenesThis week’s best thing(s):
Honorable Mention: Backstreet Boys subway sing-along
Winner: Watching Shaka Zulu for the first time
Mentions:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - https://amzn.to/2FJq7a4
Story Grid Editor Roundtable podcast on Black Panther - https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-black-panther/
The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne - https://amzn.to/2xjNXEZ
Story by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/3043Ont
Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast
Website: https://www.lpenelope.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslyepenelopeTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/leslyepenelopeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlpenelope
Music credit:
Say Good N...2019-07-0123 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeObligatory ScenesThis week’s best thing(s):
Honorable Mention: Backstreet Boys subway sing-along
Winner: Watching Shaka Zulu for the first time
Mentions:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - https://amzn.to/2FJq7a4
Story Grid Editor Roundtable podcast on Black Panther - https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-black-panther/
The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne - https://amzn.to/2xjNXEZ
Story by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/3043Ont
Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast
Website: https://www.lpenelope.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslyepenelope
Twitter...2019-07-0123 minStory Grid Writing PodcastHow to Write a Great SceneShawn shares about a new project at Story Grid headquarters that will help teach the micro level of storytelling to writers. See more at storygrid.com/ground
2019-05-1636 min
12pt FontDay 06 | Writing AnxietyDay 06 Everyone!
Today's Topic is kind of heavy.
We're talking about what to do when you experience anxiety when writing.
Buckle up for some of the best advice I can give when It comes to just getting the words out. I'm not an expert, I've just sat at a blank screen enough to be kind of good at getting over my own inability to write. It may not always work, (it doesn't always for me).
Remember I believe in you. You can do this. Don't believe me, believe Will Smith! He'd never lead you astray.
Come Say Hello:
Website: https...2018-11-0619 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastOur Past, Present, and FutureThis is episode 96. We're almost to the two year anniversary of the show. Tim spends a bit of time reflecting on the past, present, and future of the Story Grid Podcast.
To share your story, visit:
http://storygrid.com/tell
2017-09-2126 min
Writing Craft – The Real AudioSpyA Q&A with Author Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl Questions were taken from Twitter and Facebook and discussed with Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl. Let’s see what they had to say. Put on your listening ears! Original air date: Sept. 1, 2017. Length: 53 minutes, Episode 93. Appeared on www.StoryGrid.com Add the Story Grid to your Goodreads account, or purchase on Amazon. ... Continue Reading →2017-09-1200 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastQ&A - Part 2Tim continues throwing your story questions at Shawn.
Submit your questions for future episodes at twitter.com/storygrid.
Can you talk more about the Society genre, please? Does this lend itself better to a mini-plot story (with multiple protagonists) than an arch-plot story?
How do you go to "the end of the line" in a story like The Accidental Tourist? Clearly, the stakes are not life or death, so how do you show a fate worse than death?
How do we track sub-plot on the one-page Foolscap Global Story Grid? Or, do we track them at...2017-09-071h 04
Story Grid Writing PodcastListener Questions and More RewritesShawn and Tim answer a few questions from listeners and then dive into more rewrites of Tim's scenes.
Submit your questions on Twitter @storygrid.
Download Tim's Scene 4 Rewrite.
2016-09-2949 min
Starve the DoubtsHow to Sell Books with Shawn CoyneIn this episode, Starve the Doubts host Kimanzi Constable, along with co-host Jody Maberry from ParkLeaders.com, interview Shawn Coyne. Jared Easley got a much-needed vacation. Shawn Coyne is an author and editor. The books he has worked on have grossed over 150 million dollars in North America. His longest collaboration has been with writer Steven Pressfield. He’s edited a number of Steve’s books including The War of Art, Gates of Fire, Turning Pro,Tides of War, and The Authentic Swing. He's also Steve’s literary agent, manager, and his business partner in Black Irish Books. You can find him at...2014-12-0830 min