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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barbie
In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2023 live-action movie Barbie with a focus on antagonistic forces.
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Episode 43: Amélie
In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2002 French comedy Amélie with a focus on omniscient narrators.
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Nimona
In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated science fantasy Nimona with a focus on conflict.
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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.
Customer Reviews
Idiot proof advice with a laugh on top
I could start and end my review by saying, I have listened to every episode of this podcast at least twice and am a 10x better author for it. But I'll go on. Jeni and Carly are 100% relatable, funny and very informative. If there is an episode you don't think applies to you, listen to it anyway, something will be valid for your writing, I promise. The tips are well rounded and palatable. I'm learning so much about writing and story craft each time.
I WISH they would do bi-weekly! Maybe we can get that Phil segment or all those Reenactments mentioned on the show? Lol. Thanks for offering great content!
Very relateable content
Jeni Chappelle and Carly Hayward do an amazing job delivering writing tips and tricks in an understandable way. I had no idea I could relate to writing concepts as seen in movies as much as I do.