Transcend Human Podcast

Daryl McMullen
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The Transcend Human Podcast addresses felt need issues related to both spirituality and psychology within the Human Tradition. In 2024 we shifted a bit - and we’re exploring what it takes to write a novel - and eventually an epic adventure trilogy based on principles we’ve discussed since the inception of the podcast.

  1. 04/28/2025

    192 | TTT016: Tools for the Journey

    This week we discuss two new tools I found. Natalie Sea proposes use of The Story Circle and a 4 Act Structure using a modified list of story beats based on Save the Cat. See how these come together nicely in helping us plot out compelling stories.

    34 min

  2. 03/01/2025

    191 | TTT015: New Plan Initiated

    This week we discuss going in a whole new direction. Stepping away from the Trilogy in order to focus on a Standalone - though one with strong ties back to the Big Idea.

    23 min

  3. 01/01/2025

    190 | TTT014: Rethinking Everything

    This week we discuss my continued work on Act I of my WIP. But then things take a strange turn as I wrestle with my progress, and the idea of writing a separate book first.

    31 min

  4. 10/23/2024

    189 | TTT013: Live Writing Masterclass & The Story Grid Blueprint

    This week we discuss a live master class I attended and the existential crisis it created for me regarding my Big Idea.

    33 min

  5. 09/09/2024

    188 | TTT012: Harry Potter Masterwork Analysis & My Writing Progress

    This week we discuss Story Grid Resources, the Harry Potter Masterwork Analysis Guide, and recent progress on my WIP.

    45 min

  6. 08/05/2024

    187 | TTT011 | New Ground, New Problems & New Ideas

    This week we discuss editing existing content vs. creating new content. I identify some problems along the way. And we discuss some new resources I found since our last time together.

    29 min

  7. 07/08/2024

    186 | TTT010 | Writing the Hemingway

    This week I talk about my writing style, where it came from, and how I use the HemingwayApp in order to keep myself in check. We also talk through the first Sequence, and discuss a World Building snag I ran into.

    30 min

  8. 06/10/2024

    185 | TTT009 | Here We Go!

    This week I make it official. I start writing again. Not planning, not plotting, not outlining - just straight up writing. Yes, there will be ongoing research, and outlining in order to ensure the story heads in the right direction. But this week I wrote my first scene - and I can't tell you how good it feels to be back at it.

    27 min
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The Transcend Human Podcast addresses felt need issues related to both spirituality and psychology within the Human Tradition. In 2024 we shifted a bit - and we’re exploring what it takes to write a novel - and eventually an epic adventure trilogy based on principles we’ve discussed since the inception of the podcast.

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  • Creator
    Daryl McMullen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020-2024
  • Show Website
    Transcend Human Podcast