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The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe Zena Dell Lowe
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Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
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5 Predictions from George Orwell's 1984 that Eerily Apply to Today
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Wondering if the little things that feel kind of wrong in life are really that big of a deal? Maybe you feel like they aren't. Like the truth will come out eventually. That's what Winston, in George Orwell's 1984, thought too. The connections between this fiction novel and the happenings of today are eerily similar and equally scary. Join Zena this week as she gives you the breakdown of then and now and everything inbetween.
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Protest Literature: Writers Who Changed the World
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Do you remember 1984? Not the big hair and MTV, but the telescreens and newspeak. That's right, we're talking George Orwell's 1984 on this week's episode. Zena's analysis of then and now draws some eery connections that you don't want to miss.
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HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES - The Storyteller’s Mission online platform offers one-on-one COACHING, SCRIPT and MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES, and ADVANCED CLASSES ON WRITING. Send us an email at info@thestorytellersmission.com, or if you have a question or a specific writing-related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing on a future episode, LEAVE US A VOICE
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What is Protest Literature and Why Do We Need It?
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Let's talk about protest literature: what it is and isn't, the impact it has had historically, the power behind the art. Zena breaks down a few favorites, as well as the impact they had and still can have today.
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The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. You can watch your favorite podcast as well as listen. Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.
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HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES - The Storyteller’s Mission online platform offers one-on-one COACHING, SCRIPT and MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES, and ADVANCED CLASSES ON WRITING. Send us an email at info@thestorytellersmission.com, or if you have a question or a specific writing-related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing on a future episode, LEAVE US A VOICE
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Jesus Revolution: Good Movie or No?
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Just in case there is still any confusion on self-indulgence in story, Zena brings a new movie into the mix this week with Jesus Revolution, analyzing story for story's sake. You'll get her breakdown of the film and a few side notes applicable to the real-life side of things.
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HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES - The Storyteller’s Mission online platform offers one-on-one COACHING, SCRIPT and MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES, and ADVANCED CLASSES ON WRITING. Send us an email at info@thestorytellersmission.com, or if you have a question or a specific writing-related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing on a future episode, LEAVE US A VOICE
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8 Key Indicators Your Story is Self-Indulgent
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Have you seen or read some stories and come away feeling a little manipulated? Maybe you felt there were elements that really didn't make sense, but still managed to punch you in the face. And maybe you are struggling with some elements of your own WIP that you're not sure about. Join Zena this week as she helps to guide you through how to tell when a story is self-indulgent or self-aggrandizing. And how to tell if you're doing it in your own story too.
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HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES - The Storyteller’s Mission online platform offers one-on-one COACHING, SCRIPT and MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES, and ADVANCED CLASSES ON WRITING. Send us an email at info@thestorytellersmission.com, or if you have a question or a specific writing-related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing on a future episode, LEAVE US A VOICE
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PART 2: Three Tactics to Flip the Burden of Proof on Woke Ideology
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Ever find yourself on the defense after bringing up your views that may be counter-woke? Feel like you can't even bring up your views because labels and assumptions start flying? Find answers on how to navigate this tricky stance and flip the burden of proof.
Thanks for hanging in there for part 2. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, you can start there for a great introduction to this important and ever-relevant discourse. That being said, this episode can stand alone if you're just joining us.
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HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES - The Storyteller’s Mission online platform offers one-on-one COACHING, SCRIPT and MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES, and ADVANCED CLASSES ON WRITING. Send us an email at info@thestorytellersmission.com, or if you have a question or a specific writing-related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing on a future episode, LEAVE US A VOICE
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Customer Reviews
So helpful
Zena’s podcast episodes do more than help and encourage my writing—they also provide insight into the best practices of writing from a Christian worldview. Thank you, Zena, for your encouragement!
Literally beyond Grateful for this podcast!
Zena’s Storyteller’s Mission is transformative! I’ve learned a great deal about storytelling but also have been so encouraged by her convictions! I’ve been at the end of my rope as a writer, disillusioned by the industry and ready to quit but for her confident words of instruction and reminders that our words matter I have not given up! Whew!!!
Meaty and Truthful
Packed with deep insights on character, story structure, writing techniques and the film/publishing industry, this podcast is may favorite thing about Thursdays. Zena’s podcast is the perfect length and she has a great voice. This is one of the few podcasts where I will replay episodes because they are that good! Highly recommend for any writer looking to improve their craft.