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The Story Blender The Story Blender
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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WHERE GREAT STORYTELLERS SHARE THE SECRETS TO GREAT STORYTELLING.
Hosted by Steven James.
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Lori Roy
On this week’s episode of the Story Blender award-winning mystery writer Lori Roy joins me to talk about getting to know characters, evocative settings, and her latest novel LAKE COUNTY. We also discuss the importance of having an emotional plot shift within every scene and the benefits of doing so. Check it out, give it a listen, and subscribe!
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Paul Roland
A native of Pasadena, Paul Roland has been pursuing filmmaking since high school and graduated from Cal State Northridge. His directorial debut, "Exemplum," was produced on a budget of $9,500 with a skeleton crew of four people. He credits Ingmar Bergman, Fritz Lang, and James Cameron as the three primary influences on his filmmaking style. Check it out, give it a listen and subscribe!
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Cara Putman
This week I caught up with award winning author Cara Putman as we chat about suspense, motivation, what creates tension and weaving ethical and mortal dilemmas into your stories to write books readers won’t want to put down. Grab a copy of her latest book “The Vanish”. Check it out, give it a listen and subscribe!
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Matthew Salesses
This week I catch up with author and fiction instructor Matthew Salesses. He has written a book on writing called CRAFT IN THE REAL WORLD and tackled some of the big questions authors have regarding critiquing each others’ work. Learn how to offer and receive helpful feedback on your writing, how to stay motivated, and how to remain on-task in your project. Join us for a fun and interesting interview and check out his book if you are in a writing critique group. Check it out, give it a listen and subscribe!
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Kathleen Antrim & D.P. Lyle
Listen as I chat with Kathleen Antrim, and D.P. Lyle, both some of the mastermind behind the outliers online writing university program. Doug is one of the countries, foremost, experts on forensic medicine in fiction, catheters written, and planned many writers conferences over the years. I pick their brains about what makes a story work the best advice that their mentors have shared with them how to shape a better story, and what to avoid as you do. Check it out, give it a listen and subscribe!
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Andy Offutt Irwin
Listen to the fascinating conversation I have with humorist and acclaimed storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin. He shares insights on coming up with stories of your own to tell by looking at quests, obstacles, choices, and new wisdom. We talk about the difference between a comedian and a humorist, what (actually) makes something funny, vegetarian roadkill, and more. Check it out, give it a listen and subscribe!
Customer Reviews
Mark greaney episode
Despite my crazy user name, I am a real person. 😬. Loved the episode with Mark Greaney. I learned a lot. This podcast is fantastic for writers and readers. Thanks for hosting it SJ.
You’ll love this author to author behind-the-scenes!
Steven James is a world-class entertainer yet his magic as an interviewer is allowing his guests to shine. I love the authenticity in these author to author talks, five stars high!
Great interviews with great authors
I especially enjoyed the Orson Scott Card interview. Every time he apologized with, “I’ve been rambling too much, but can I keep going?” I was glad Steven James chuckled and said “Of course!” Exactly how I felt. Thanks, Steven, for letting us hang out with you and many other wonderful writers.