Now That's A Great Story

Paul Kix: author, journalist, podcaster
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Now That's A Great Story

A twice-a-week look inside one story, book, screenplay, or song, and how the piece reveals the writer's backstory and artistic worldview. Hosted by best-selling author Paul Kix.

  1. The Creative Couple

    11/10/2021

    The Creative Couple

    Sonya and I chat with Jennifer Miller and Jason Feifer, who co-wrote Mr. Nice Guy, a novel about two sex columnists who sleep with each other and critique their performance in competing publications. Mannnnn, our conversation is as fun as their book.  We talk a ton about craft and if you wanna learn even more? Check out this free workshop on the secrets of longform storytelling Sonya and I put together. It's 100% free. You just gotta enter your email: https://www.becomethestorytellingyouworkshops.com/workshop-2/

    59 min
  2. How to Lead a Still Life

    11/03/2021

    How to Lead a Still Life

    Are you stressed? Stretched too thin? Stymied by your writing projects? Give this episode a listen. I talk with Rebecca Pacheco, the author of Still Life: The Myths and Magic of Mindful Living. That book, and my discussion with Rebecca, has helped to transform how I see the world. It's one of the best episodes we've done.  If you want a similar transformation in your writing life, I've got a free workshop out now, and available for 10 days, on how to unlocks the secrets of storytelling, the internal mechanisms that allow great stories to endure. Just enter your email to get the workshop: https://www.becomethestorytellingyouworkshops.com/workshop1/

    1h 21m
  3. The Power of Strangers

    10/27/2021

    The Power of Strangers

    We're back! Today we've got a special guest, Joe Keohane, author of The Power of Strangers. Sonya and I loved the book and, from within The Salon, we talked with Joe about why you need not only friends but strangers to enrich your life and improve your health. To talk with a stranger is a lot like interviewing someone as a journalist, and Joe and I discuss the practical things you can do to improve your own interviewing techniques. Hit me up with your feedback at paulkixnewsletter.com.

    37 min
  4. Noah Lefevre of Polyphonic on going your own way

    06/10/2021 · BONUS

    Noah Lefevre of Polyphonic on going your own way

    From within The Salon I talk with Noah Lefevre, the creator of the YouTube channel, Polyphonic, which to date has over 84 million views. Noah and I talk about how and why he started his music- and storytelling obsessed channel, the flow state that every creative type knows, entrepreneurship, and blowing up in your early 20s.  The Salon's doors are open for a short time. Head to paulkix.com/subscribe to apply for membership.

    34 min
  5. That Lull in the Schedule

    05/27/2021

    That Lull in the Schedule

    Sonya and I talk about the travel I plan to do next month and what that means for today, which is nothing, which is rest. We discuss how I've tried in the past to deal with these lulls in the schedule. And about our schedule: We'll be back in a month's time. To stay in touch, reach me through the newsletter at paulkixnewsletter.com.

    6 min
  6. A battle with more What Ifs

    05/13/2021

    A battle with more What Ifs

    Sonya and I discuss how I'm fully vaccinated and ready to travel—but the archives aren't open. And if the archives aren't open now, what will happen if they never open? This episode, like the last, is less about the physical world than our mental states. There are also practical tips on when you should stop your book research. Best way to stay in touch is through the newsletter. Sign up at paulkixnewsletter.com.

    12 min
  7. A battle with the funk

    05/06/2021

    A battle with the funk

    Sonya and I talk about the depressive funk that came over me last week: what caused it, why certain thoughts worsened it, and how I overcame it (for now). If you're a writer who deals with your own depression and anxiety—in other words: calling all writers!—give this episode a listen. To stay in touch, reach me through the newsletter. Sign up at paulkixnewsletter.com.

    19 min
  8. The art of great podcast storytelling, with Jody Avirgan

    04/29/2021 · BONUS

    The art of great podcast storytelling, with Jody Avirgan

    I talk with Jody Avirgan in this bonus episode. Jody basically created ESPN's 30 for 30 serialized podcasts, and now host his own podcast while executive producing, among others, Death at the Wing, hosted by Academy Award Winner Adam McKay. Jody and I discuss the differences between a great "talk" podcast and a great narrative one. Our conversation occurs within The Salon, the private membership forum I run, of which Jody is a member.  Salon membership is normally closed to newcomers, but I'm opening it for a brief window of time. If you'd like to join our community, head to paulkix.com/subscribe.

    32 min
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A twice-a-week look inside one story, book, screenplay, or song, and how the piece reveals the writer's backstory and artistic worldview. Hosted by best-selling author Paul Kix.

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  • Creator
    Paul Kix: author, journalist, podcaster
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Kix 2019
  • Show Website
    Now That's A Great Story

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