Whom should you be writing for? Most of us are writing either for ourselves or for our readers--when we might just be better off doing both.
Mar 2
S18:E05: Embodied Writing: How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Story
Are you writing from your head—or from your body? In this episode, we're exploring embodied writing and why so many stories lose emotional depth when we over-intellectualize the creative process. Craft and structure matter, but when storytelling becomes purely analytical, somethi ... Show More
30m 1s
Feb 16
S18:E04: The Four-Act Structure and the Circular Shape of Story
When we talk about story structure, we usually jump straight to acts, beats, and turning points. But beneath all of that is a deeper question: what is the shape of story itself? In this episode, I explore why I've always taught structure in four quarters—long before I ever called ... Show More
30m 45s
Feb 2
S18:E3: Story as Cosmology: A Framework for Meaning
What does it mean to think of story as cosmology? In this episode, I explore story not as entertainment or belief, but as a deeper framework for meaning—one that helps humans understand change, transformation, and lived experience. When I talk about story as cosmology, I'm pointi ... Show More
27m 43s
Dec 2021
How To Find The Time To Write And Make The Most Of Your Writing Time With Joanna Penn
Our publishing, marketing and author business tasks are important — but at the end of the day, it all comes down to writing. We are authors. We are writers. So as we head toward a new year, how can you find the time to write? How can you make the most of your writing time? In the ... Show More
49m 42s
Apr 2022
302 - How to Become a Writer - Part 1
Is impostor syndrome holding you back from becoming the writer you're meant to be? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, you'll learn how to shake those newbie writer nerves and get your butt in the chair. No matter what your age, experience level, or training, you can absolutely beco ... Show More
18m 4s