47 episodes

Each month book editors Carly Hayward and Jeni Chappelle watch a different movie with an eye for storytelling and novel writing. Then they use their training and years of experience editing novels to break down each movie’s storytelling elements to help you improve your novel-in-progress. In each episode, they also feature a query or book blurb for a manuscript that has elements similar to our movie of the month. New episodes air the last Tuesday of every month.

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Each month book editors Carly Hayward and Jeni Chappelle watch a different movie with an eye for storytelling and novel writing. Then they use their training and years of experience editing novels to break down each movie’s storytelling elements to help you improve your novel-in-progress. In each episode, they also feature a query or book blurb for a manuscript that has elements similar to our movie of the month. New episodes air the last Tuesday of every month.

    The Goonies

    The Goonies

    In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 80s' adventure classic The Goonies with a focus on sense of urgency. 

    • 32 min
    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    The Nightmare Before Christmas

    In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas with a focus on interiority. 

    • 31 min
    Barbie

    Barbie

    In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2023 live-action movie Barbie with a focus on antagonistic forces.

    • 30 min
    Episode 43: Amélie

    Episode 43: Amélie

    In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2002 French comedy Amélie with a focus on omniscient narrators.

    • 31 min
    Nimona

    Nimona

    In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated science fantasy Nimona with a focus on conflict.

    • 31 min
    Episode 41: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    Episode 41: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

    In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the fantasy action-adventure Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with a focus on characterization.

    • 38 min

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