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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From Script to Screen: Josh Smith’s Directing Insights and Writing Evolution
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Tune in to this special episode with one of Zena's coaching clients as he debriefs and talks about what it was like going from the writing stage into directing his first short film. Insights abound! Watch this to be inspired and glean new tips that are sure to boost your writing journey as well. Dr. Joshua Damu Smith is an English Professor, a pastor, a saxophonist and a writer/director. Currently, he is conducting research for a book comparing Harriet Beecher Stowe with...
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Story Crisis Averted: Discover the 4 Vital Traits Your Protagonist Must Have
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – So, you think you have a great fatal flaw for your MC? Maybe you're still not quite sure what it should be? Avoid the story crisis of a total rewrite by taking steps now to ensure your protagonist has these 4 character traits along with their fatal flaw. Otherwise, you run the risk of an unlikable MC. And if no one likes your MC, no one cares about your story. Hollywood Story Structure Class - Early Adopter opportunityThe Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. ...
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Building Trust Through Questions: A Path to Effective Leadership
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Bob Tiede (pronounced “Tee-Dee”) has been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 52 years – serving 8 years in Cru Campus and then 24 years as the CEO of Josh McDowell Ministry – a Division of Cru. And Now 20 years on the U.S. Leadership Development Team – developing the next generation of leaders for Cru. Bob’s blog LeadingWithQuestions.com is now in its 11th year and followed by leaders in over 200 countries. Bob has wri...
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Dynamic Dialogue: Letting Conflict Speak Louder Than Words
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Are your conflicts coming across a little flat? Do you know what your characters are REALLY fighting about...or for? Do you want to elevate your conflicts and negotiations between characters to the next level? Of course you do! And that is why this episode is a must! Zena gives you three clever ways to elevate and differentiate conflicts in story, bringing the fight to the forefront and the allowing your audience to figure out what lies beneath. Hollywood Story Structure...
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Expert Writing Advice from Comic Book Insider, David Avallone
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – David Avallone is a writer and filmmaker. He writes on #batwheels for Warner Brothers Animation, and in 2024 he has a few new comic book series in stores, including horror comedy #ELVIRA MEETS HP LOVECRAFT, and his original comic series DRAWING BLOOD, co-created with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Kevin Eastman from Image. He hosts a couple of podcasts, including the award-winning THE WRITERS BLOCK. His comics work includes many iconic characters, like #Zorro, #Vam...
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Captivate Your Audience: 5 Proven Techniques to Hook and Hold Them
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – How do you hook your audience? How do you keep them engaged from the start of your story through to the end? And how do you keep them from getting bored and tuning out? Hooks don't have to be elusive in storytelling. Tune in to this week's episode where Zena gives you 5 practical tips to hook 'em and hold 'em!Hollywood Story Structure Class - Early Adopter opportunityFree Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingThe Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. You can watch y...
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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.