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Helping you become a better writer.

Join Shawn Coyne, author of Story Grid and a top editor for 30+ years, and Tim Grahl, struggling writer, as they discuss the ins and outs of what makes a story great.

More at www.StoryGrid.com.

Story Grid Writing Podcast Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 83 Ratings

Helping you become a better writer.

Join Shawn Coyne, author of Story Grid and a top editor for 30+ years, and Tim Grahl, struggling writer, as they discuss the ins and outs of what makes a story great.

More at www.StoryGrid.com.

    The Final Episode

    The Final Episode

    This will be the final episode of the Story Grid Podcast for the foreseeable future. Tim gives some background on why this decision was made along with an update on his current writing project and other happenings around Story Grid.

    • 35 min
    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 4 - What Writers Can Learn

    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 4 - What Writers Can Learn

    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 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.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 3 - Genre Conventions and Story Theme

    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 3 - Genre Conventions and Story Theme

    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 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.

    • 1 hr
    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 2 - 5 Commandments of Storytelling

    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 2 - 5 Commandments of Storytelling

    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.

    • 37 min
    Crazy Rich Asians: Part 1 - Is this a RomCom?

    Crazy 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.

    • 45 min
    John Wick Analysis: Part 4 - What Writers Can Learn and Obligatory Moments

    John Wick Analysis: Part 4 - What Writers Can Learn and Obligatory Moments

    Access 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.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
83 Ratings

83 Ratings

Robboqqqqq ,

Amazing insight into the craft

Wow! I am addicted to this. It offers wonderful insights into the craft of building a story. It is incredibly useful to follow the journey of another writer, through their process, mistakes, lows and highs - all guided by an expert in the publishing industry. It has revolutionised the way I approach a first draft and - no doubt - my editing process when I get there.

Tony Winyard ,

Full of useful tips to help your writing improve

I discovered this a couple of weeks ago and since then have listened to around 50 episodes as I’ve found it to be so helpful for both improving my writing and also my storytelling. Each episode has great suggestions on many different aspects of book writing.

Mollymaloo ,

The best for writers

I’m working on a novel and I’ve learned so much from this wonderful podcast. I listen to it every day.

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