Buffy and the Art of Story

Lisa M. Lilly
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If you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and you love looking at stories to see how they work….

  1. MAR 9

    I’ve Got You Under My Skin S1 E14 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In I’ve Got You Under My Skin (S1 E14 of Angel), the team tries everything, including an exorcism, to help a family plagued by an ancient demon. Along with the recap of I’ve Got You Under My Skin, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) generic vs. layered characters; (2) what the soul means in the Buffyverse; (3) false and surprise endings; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Get The Awakening (Book 1) free at https://lisalilly.com/free/ Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/  Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 23

    She S1 E13 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In She (S1 E13 of Angel), Angel clashes with a woman warrior from another world fighting to save the enslaved women of her homeland. Along with the recap of She, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) the antagonist twist; (2) a slow moving plot; (3) unintentional themes about women and sexuality; and (4) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Get The Awakening (Book 1) free at https://lisalilly.com/free/ Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/  Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    1 hr

  3. FEB 9

    Expecting S1 E12 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In Expecting (S1 E12 of Angel), Cordelia is eight months pregnant the morning after what she thought was the perfect date and Angel and Wesley strive to protect her. Along with the recap of Expecting, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) the challenges of a group protagonist; (2) themes of found family and jealousy; (3) whether Angel, Cordelia, or Wesley grow; (4) why Expecting is key to the season arc; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Get The Awakening (Book 1) free at https://lisalilly.com/free/ Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/  Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 26

    Somnambulist S1 E11 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In Somnambulist (S1 E11 of Angel), Wesley realizes a serial killer follows rituals Angelus used in the 1700s, causing Angel to fear he’s murdering people while sleepwalking. Along with the recap of Somnambulist, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) recurring images and motifs in search of a theme; (2) protagonist problems and a less-than-compelling villain; (3) everyone forgets about Doyle; (4) things change for Kate and Angel; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/  Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    59 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Top 10 Favorite Buffy Characters (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast)

    This special almost New Year’s Eve edition of Buffy and the Art of Story covers host Lisa M. Lilly’s Top 10 Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters of all time. Along with naming the characters, she’ll talk about:  (1) how the Season 6 Willow and Spike arcs affect their character rankings; (2) what side character made the rankings; (3) why certain principals are worth watching for very different reasons; and (4) why “favorite character” might be different from favorite character arcs. Learn more about creating characters in Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out by L. M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/creating-compelling-characters-inside/ Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    46 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Parting Gifts S1 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In Parting Gifts (S1 E10 of Angel), Angel and Cordelia, still struggling to deal with their grief, join an old friend to track a demon bounty hunter. Along with the recap of Parting Gifts, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) themes of grief, staying in the fight, and accepting mistakes; (2) why Cordelia, the least strong physically of the team, makes such a great protagonist; (3) how the villain here echoes the Mayor; (4) whether this episode expands the Buffyverse; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/  Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    55 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Hero S1 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In Hero (S1 E9 of Angel), Angel and Doyle strive to save a helpless demon clan from a storm trooper-like army of pure blood demons. Along with the recap of Hero, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) using flashbacks to tell their own story; (2) character growth for Doyle and Cordelia; (3) themes of atonement and sacrifice; (4) misdirects and foreshadowing; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/  Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    50 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    I Will Remember You S1 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)

    In I Will Remember You (S1 E8 of Angel), Buffy arrives in Los Angeles in time to help Angel hunt a demon–with earth shattering consequences for them both. Along with the recap of I Will Remember You, this podcast episode focuses on:  (1) major plot turns for Angel’s story and Buffy’s subplot; (2) how the episode changes when seen from Angel’s point-of-view, not Buffy’s; (3) the way Angel’s motives affect the story’s themes; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly  Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis crime novels in this ebook box set: https://lisalilly.com/q-c-davis-mysteries-1-3-box-set/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly.  Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/

    1h 5m
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