Consider some of our most common writing excuses, when they're true, when they're not, and how to get past them.
Jul 6
S18:E12: Why We Need Heroic Stories: The Courage We Borrow From Fiction
Why do we need heroic stories? More than entertainment, the best stories shape our imaginations, awaken courage, and remind us who we can become when life asks something difficult of us. In this episode, I share a recent experience that affirmed the way I think about heroic ficti ... Show More
23m 54s
Jun 15
S18:E11: How to Write Mythic Fiction: 7 Practices to Reconnect With the Lost Art of Mythmaking
When we talk about mythic fiction, it's easy to assume mythic stories are created through familiar ingredients: archetypes, symbolism, old myths, epic structure. But I don't think that's where mythic storytelling begins. In this post/podcast, I explore seven practices and mindset ... Show More
23m 52s
Jun 1
S18:E10: How to Write Mythic Fiction: Stop Borrowing Old Myths and Start Creating New Ones
What makes a story feel truly mythic? Many writers assume mythic fiction comes from borrowing archetypes, retelling old myths, or layering symbolic imagery into a story. While there is immense value in studying mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and archetypal storytelling traditi ... Show More
26m 7s
Apr 2025
Writing When You're Not Okay - WN 167
How do we cope as writers when life hits us with illness, injury, grief, or overwhelm? This week, we’re exploring what helps, what hurts, and what’s at stake when we find ourselves "not-okay," and how we can navigate those challenges with care and creativity. Thank you for listen ... Show More
26m 43s
Nov 2025
How to Stop Believing the Stories That Hold You Back
We all carry stories about who we are and what we deserve—but not all of them are true. In this episode, Dora reflects on how to spot limiting narratives, understand where they came from, and use mindfulness to rewrite them with compassion so you can step into who you’re becoming ... Show More
6m 57s
Aug 2025
Author or Victim: You Decide
Some people are trapped, not by chains, but by the stories they keep telling themselves. Stories that protect their dysfunction, excuse their pain, and hold them back from change. This speech is a raw reminder that you are not your past—you are the author of your future. The pen ... Show More
2m 18s