How Story Works Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/how-story-works How Story Works is a podcast for everyone who loves stories. If you’re a writer, understanding how story works will help you craft better stories. If you’re a lover of stories, the podcast will give you added insight into your favorite tales, and extend the toolset you use to better understand the stories you love. Join NYT bestselling author and story expert Lani Diane Rich as she demystifies stories and storytelling, allowing you to better write and appreciate the stories you love. How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. 93cefaaa-ec0f-5461-a1c4-fbbaee239b5a yes Support this podcast on Patreon How Story Works returns! en-us Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:12:20 -0700 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:13:01 -0700 https://chipperish.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/UbWR6Anc5ch0q12nd4KS7NrdP2rxPQ2vZctuKu4sn1g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxNTkwLzE2MzEx/NTUwMDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg How Story Works https://chipperish.com serial Chipperish Media How Story Works is a podcast for everyone who loves stories. If you’re a writer, understanding how story works will help you craft better stories. If you’re a lover of stories, the podcast will give you added insight into your favorite tales, and extend the toolset you use to better understand the stories you love. Join NYT bestselling author and story expert Lani Diane Rich as she demystifies stories and storytelling, allowing you to better write and appreciate the stories you love. How Story Works is a podcast for everyone who loves stories. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story Chipperish Media No No What Story Is 1 1 1 1 What Story Is full https://chipperish.com/?p=362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4e2fc60

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:06:42 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 352 In this introduction to the new How Story Works podcast, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Lani Diane Rich starts all listeners, writers and non-writers, on their path to understanding the power of stories, both in their lives and in their entertainment. In this introduction to the new How Story Works podcast, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Lani Diane Rich starts all listeners, writers and non-writers, on their path to understanding the power of stories, both in their lives and in the Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The Hitchhiker 1 1 2 2 The Hitchhiker full https://chipperish.com/?p=414 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5633a4a6

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:30:07 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 436 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, I expand upon the definition of story to include the intended effect of stories, and separate out the differences between story and form. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, I expand upon the definition of story to include the intended effect of stories, and separate out the differences between story and form. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No What Meaning Means 1 1 3 3 What Meaning Means full https://chipperish.com/?p=475 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a3b923a

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2017 18:30:52 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 456 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, I talk about meaning in storytelling, and how to not freak out about it. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, I talk about meaning in storytelling, and how to not freak out about it. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The “Rules” 1 1 4 4 The “Rules” full https://chipperish.com/?p=507 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff9c797f Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2017 21:30:57 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 343 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, I talk about narrative theory, the role of the "rules," and how to find the balance between free-wheeling and white-knuckling your creative endeavors. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, I talk about narrative theory, the role of the "rules," and how to find the balance between free-wheeling and white-knuckling your creative endeavors. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The Unbalanced Force 1 1 5 5 The Unbalanced Force full https://chipperish.com/?p=512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e14e078e Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:30:13 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 423 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we begin our work understanding conflict, delve into the differences between narrative conflict and mundane conflict, and visit a bit with Isaac Newton and Harrison Ford. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we begin our work understanding conflict, delve into the differences between narrative conflict and mundane conflict, and visit a bit with Isaac Newton and Harrison Ford. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No His Girl Conflict 1 1 6 6 His Girl Conflict full https://chipperish.com/?p=596 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2682677 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 21:30:29 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 576 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we continue our discussion of conflict, moving on into the concept of Central Narrative Conflict, the conflict around which your story structure is based. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we continue our discussion of conflict, moving on into the concept of Central Narrative Conflict, the conflict around which your story structure is based. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Protagonist, Antagonist 1 1 7 7 Protagonist, Antagonist full https://chipperish.com/?p=637 https://share.transistor.fm/s/900df30c Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 00:00:41 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 673 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we discuss what defines a protagonist and an antagonist, and how to create strong central characters. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we discuss what defines a protagonist and an antagonist, and how to create strong central characters. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Man vs. McDonald’s 1 1 8 8 Man vs. McDonald’s full https://chipperish.com/?p=662 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65d836a0 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 01 May 2017 00:00:04 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 512 In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we discuss the various types of conflict, and get a little clarity on the "now" of a story. In this episode of How Story Works podcast, we discuss the various types of conflict, and get a little clarity on the "now" of a story. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No How Goals Work 1 1 9 9 How Goals Work full https://chipperish.com/?p=705 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcf949b0 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 00:00:37 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 798 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, we discuss goals, how they work, and introduce another helpful if annoying acronym, ASPA. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, we discuss goals, how they work, and introduce another helpful if annoying acronym, ASPA. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Stuff Happens 1 1 10 10 Stuff Happens full https://chipperish.com/?p=707 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19949e19 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:58 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 548 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, it's time to start wrapping our minds around structure, and the basics of how it works. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, it's time to start wrapping our minds around structure, and the basics of how it works. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Aristotle’s Your Uncle 1 1 11 11 Aristotle’s Your Uncle full https://chipperish.com/?p=754 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab196a6b Show notes:

Structure Study Movies: 

Tangled

A Few Good Men

His Girl Friday

Easy A

Dodgeball

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Dodgeball

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 21 May 2017 23:00:06 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 759 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, we discuss Aristotle, the ubiquity of three-act structure, and the water nymphs of creation. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, we discuss Aristotle, the ubiquity of three-act structure, and the water nymphs of creation. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No How Acts Work 1 1 12 12 How Acts Work full https://chipperish.com/?p=867 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be25e642 Show notes:

Structure Study Movies:

Tangled

A Few Good Men

His Girl Friday

Easy A

Dodgeball

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Dodgeball

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 04:00:07 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 830 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, we dive deeper into structure with a basic understanding of the three acts. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, we dive deeper into structure with a basic understanding of the three acts. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The 7 Anchor Scenes 1 1 13 13 The 7 Anchor Scenes full https://chipperish.com/?p=963 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddd5e36c Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:00:48 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 849 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani explains the 7 Anchor Scenes, along with examples. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani explains the 7 Anchor Scenes, along with examples. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Structure & Tangled 1 1 14 14 Structure & Tangled full https://chipperish.com/?p=1024 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c74ff63 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:00:39 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 1002 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani runs Tangled through the structure analysis machine! In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani runs Tangled through the structure analysis machine! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Structure & A Few Good Men 1 1 15 15 Structure & A Few Good Men full https://chipperish.com/?p=1052 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ab21bb8 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 03:00:20 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 916 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, it's Lani vs. The Crappy Protagonist as we take a closer look at A Few Good Men! In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, it's Lani vs. The Crappy Protagonist as we take a closer look at A Few Good Men! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Structure and His Girl Friday 1 1 16 16 Structure and His Girl Friday full https://chipperish.com/?p=1071 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aeb51927 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2017 03:00:18 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 931 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani goes back in time to take a close look at His Girl Friday! The post HSW #15. Structure and His Girl Friday appeared first on Chipperish Media. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani goes back in time to take a close look at His Girl Friday! The post HSW #15. Structure and His Girl Friday appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Structure & Easy A 1 1 17 17 Structure & Easy A full https://chipperish.com/?p=1092 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0188c8e Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:00:39 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 766 The post HSW #16. Structure & Easy A appeared first on Chipperish Media. The post HSW #16. Structure & Easy A appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Structure & Dodgeball 1 1 18 18 Structure & Dodgeball full https://chipperish.com/?p=1108 https://share.transistor.fm/s/698e74b3 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 03:00:59 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 975 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani takes on structure and conflict with Dodgeball. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani takes on structure and conflict with Dodgeball. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Pacing 1 1 19 19 Pacing full https://chipperish.com/?p=1126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6161d6b5 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:39:44 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 788 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani explains pacing and how it affects stories, for better and for worse. The post HSW #18. Pacing appeared first on Chipperish Media. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani explains pacing and how it affects stories, for better and for worse. The post HSW #18. Pacing appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Beats All The Way Down 1 1 20 20 Beats All The Way Down full https://chipperish.com/?p=1145 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0254ee32 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:00:20 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 1189 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani starts her discussion of narrative units with the smallest of them all, beats. The post HSW #19. Beats All The Way Down appeared first on Chipperish Media. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani starts her discussion of narrative units with the smallest of them all, beats. The post HSW #19. Beats All The Way Down appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Final Narrative Units 1 1 21 21 Final Narrative Units full https://chipperish.com/?p=1183 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abea1e70 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:00:12 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 554 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani finishes her discussion of narrative units with a discussion of scenes, acts, compositions and series. Also, she answers listener Julie's question about conflict vs. character arc, and which is which. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani finishes her discussion of narrative units with a discussion of scenes, acts, compositions and series. Also, she answers listener Julie's question about conflict vs. character arc, and which is which. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Intro to Character 1 1 22 22 Intro to Character full https://chipperish.com/?p=1259 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ad1dd95 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:57:14 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 641 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich begins the discussion of character - what it is, how it works, and why it's so important. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich begins the discussion of character - what it is, how it works, and why it's so important. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The Character Triangle 1 1 23 23 The Character Triangle full https://chipperish.com/?p=1272 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbda08e4 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 03:00:36 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 905 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani explains the character triangle, and how you can use it to create and appreciate great characters. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, Lani explains the character triangle, and how you can use it to create and appreciate great characters. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Writing Vulnerability 1 1 24 24 Writing Vulnerability full https://chipperish.com/?p=1290 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d630de78 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:00:18 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 652 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich discusses how to write vulnerability. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich discusses how to write vulnerability. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The Keys to Character 1 1 25 25 The Keys to Character full https://chipperish.com/?p=1322 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0300496 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2017 03:00:09 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 731 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich addresses the problem of likability, character arcs vs. character breaks, and how powerful the art of naming is to developing great characters. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich addresses the problem of likability, character arcs vs. character breaks, and how powerful the art of naming is to developing great characters. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Character & Dialogue 1 1 26 26 Character & Dialogue full https://chipperish.com/?p=1342 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26fa5eb1 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 04:00:03 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 781 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich gives tips and tricks for writing great dialogue, and for understanding how essential it is to expressing character. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich gives tips and tricks for writing great dialogue, and for understanding how essential it is to expressing character. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Stereotypes, Archetypes & Tropes 1 1 27 27 Stereotypes, Archetypes & Tropes full https://chipperish.com/?p=1376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27c24cb7 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:00:28 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 751 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the value of originality and how that relates to stereotypes, archetypes and tropes. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the value of originality and how that relates to stereotypes, archetypes and tropes. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The End of the Beginning 1 1 28 28 The End of the Beginning full https://chipperish.com/?p=1395 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bb2e622 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 04:00:39 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 370 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich finishes up the basics of narrative theory, and sets out her plan for the rest of the podcast. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich finishes up the basics of narrative theory, and sets out her plan for the rest of the podcast. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Magic and Craft 1 1 29 29 Magic and Craft full https://chipperish.com/?p=1617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/058f96fc Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 10:55:01 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 520 In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich returns to narrative theory with a quick review of the concepts from the first 27 podcast episodes, and follows that up with a discussion of the separate but equally important values of magic and craft. In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich returns to narrative theory with a quick review of the concepts from the first 27 podcast episodes, and follows that up with a discussion of the separate but e Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Narrative and Life 1 1 30 30 Narrative and Life full https://chipperish.com/?p=1638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/844a0c66 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:58:15 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 539 In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the magic of narrative and the responsibility of the critic in engaging with the stories they study. In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the magic of narrative and the responsibility of the critic in engaging with the stories they study. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No The Value of Criticism 1 1 31 31 The Value of Criticism full https://chipperish.com/?p=1694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32e43222 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:30:26 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 549 In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich prepares to dive into advanced criticism with a talk about the value of criticism, both for writers and non-writers. In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich prepares to dive into advanced criticism with a talk about the value of criticism, both for writers and non-writers. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Advanced Criticism: Tangled 1 1 32 32 Advanced Criticism: Tangled full https://chipperish.com/?p=1825 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2d263b2 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:45:36 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 836 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about how to build your platform for criticism, and talks about pseudo-benevolent antagonists and the danger of the rogue hero in Disney's Tangled. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about how to build your platform for criticism, and talks about pseudo-benevolent antagonists and the danger of the rogue hero in Disney's Tangled. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Advanced Criticism: A Few Good Men 1 1 33 33 Advanced Criticism: A Few Good Men full https://chipperish.com/?p=1839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8a12805 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 08:42:39 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 1365 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich walks you through the weeding out process of critical thought with Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men," covering everything from Jack Nicholson having a nice ass (who knew?) to how Daniel Kaffee touching EVERY DOUGHNUT is an illustration of the patriarchy at work. It's not all good stuff... but that's kind of the point. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich walks you through the weeding out process of critical thought with Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men," covering everything from Jack Nicholson having a nice ass (who knew?) to how D Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Advanced Criticism: His Girl Friday 1 1 34 34 Advanced Criticism: His Girl Friday full https://chipperish.com/?p=1851 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85e58a48 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2018 18:07:59 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 805 In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the troubles in terroir, righteous romance and quality conflict in His Girl Friday. In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the troubles in terroir, righteous romance and quality conflict in His Girl Friday. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No It’s Okay 1 1 35 35 It’s Okay full https://chipperish.com/?p=2439 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec78dabb Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:48:10 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 411 After a long hiatus, story expert Lani Diane Rich returns with a quick message about how sometimes, it's okay to take a long hiatus. After a long hiatus, story expert Lani Diane Rich returns with a quick message about how sometimes, it's okay to take a long hiatus. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Advanced Criticism: Easy A 1 1 36 36 Advanced Criticism: Easy A full https://chipperish.com/?p=2462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bb97c63 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:00:29 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 926 We're getting extra-textual as story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about 2010's Easy A. We're getting extra-textual as story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about 2010's Easy A. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Advanced Criticism: Dodgeball 1 1 37 37 Advanced Criticism: Dodgeball full https://chipperish.com/?p=2502 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e813baec Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 08:50:11 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 671 It's a classic case of love what you love, even when it's seriously problematic, as story expert Lani Diane Rich plumbs the depths of the 2004 comedy, Dodgeball. It's a classic case of love what you love, even when it's seriously problematic, as story expert Lani Diane Rich plumbs the depths of the 2004 comedy, Dodgeball. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Critique What You Love w/ Rob Heiret 1 1 38 38 Critique What You Love w/ Rob Heiret full https://chipperish.com/?p=2547 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ab0c163 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:20:13 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 680 One great way to love what you love is to critique what you love. Story expert Lani Diane Rich discusses Star Wars with Rob Heiret, host of Chipperish's new podcast, Metaphors Be With You. One great way to love what you love is to critique what you love. Story expert Lani Diane Rich discusses Star Wars with Rob Heiret, host of Chipperish's new podcast, Metaphors Be With You. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Whistling for Discovery 1 1 39 39 Whistling for Discovery full https://chipperish.com/?p=2604 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aa69c94 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2018 08:22:49 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 552 In honor of Nanowrimo, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks the first of the three phases of writing, Discovery, and provides tips on how to whistle for your creativity. In honor of Nanowrimo, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks the first of the three phases of writing, Discovery, and provides tips on how to whistle for your creativity. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Sacred Act of Drafting 1 1 40 40 Sacred Act of Drafting full https://chipperish.com/?p=2621 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7539bc84 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2018 09:37:25 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 696 Lani launches from Discovery to Drafting, the often-maligned, often frustrating second act in the three-part writing process. But like all acts of creation, even Drafting can be a magical time, if you know the secrets. Lani launches from Discovery to Drafting, the often-maligned, often frustrating second act in the three-part writing process. But like all acts of creation, even Drafting can be a magical time, if you know the secrets. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Reveling in Revision 1 1 41 41 Reveling in Revision full https://chipperish.com/?p=2671 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17ea4d2c Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2018 04:00:24 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 679 Love it or hate it, revision is a necessary part of the writing process, and in this episode, story expert Lani Diane Rich walks you through the steps of getting your draft from rough to final. Love it or hate it, revision is a necessary part of the writing process, and in this episode, story expert Lani Diane Rich walks you through the steps of getting your draft from rough to final. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Applying Narrative Theory 1 1 42 42 Applying Narrative Theory full https://chipperish.com/?p=2752 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1897b45e Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2019 08:17:52 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 727 Sometimes the right thing to do with narrative theory is nothing, and story expert Lani Diane Rich explains how to ride that line. Sometimes the right thing to do with narrative theory is nothing, and story expert Lani Diane Rich explains how to ride that line. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Introduction to HSW Conversations 2 2 1 1 Introduction to HSW Conversations bonus https://chipperish.com/?p=3859 https://share.transistor.fm/s/161cea7e Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:04 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4179 In this introduction to How Story Works Conversations, story expert Lani Diane Rich and concept developer Dr. Kelly Jones define our terms to kick off our discussion of narrative theory. In this introduction to How Story Works Conversations, story expert Lani Diane Rich and concept developer Dr. Kelly Jones define our terms to kick off our discussion of narrative theory. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Building Character 2 2 1 1 Building Character full https://chipperish.com/?p=3891 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10fcff60 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:40 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4265 In this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about building characters, the character triangle, and naming characters. The post 1. Building Character (S1.01) appeared first on Chipperish Media. In this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about building characters, the character triangle, and naming characters. The post 1. Building Character (S1.01) appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Character Roles 2 2 2 2 Character Roles full https://chipperish.com/?p=3933 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a856f90f Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:00:53 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4460 On this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about character roles: protagonist, antagonist, and supporting. On this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about character roles: protagonist, antagonist, and supporting. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Writing Distinctive Characters 2 2 3 3 Writing Distinctive Characters full https://chipperish.com/?p=3956 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8544a35 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:12 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4435 On this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about tropes, archetypes, stereotypes, and strategies for character creation. On this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about tropes, archetypes, stereotypes, and strategies for character creation. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Characters in Action 2 2 4 4 Characters in Action full https://chipperish.com/?p=3981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc853d43 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:22 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4617 In this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about characters in action: Dialogue, choices, arcs, and character breaks. In this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about characters in action: Dialogue, choices, arcs, and character breaks. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Joshilyn Jackson 2 2 5 5 Joshilyn Jackson full https://chipperish.com/?p=3994 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9505cb7 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:06 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3626 Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Fix-It: Hitch 2 2 6 6 Fix-It: Hitch full https://chipperish.com/?p=4315 https://share.transistor.fm/s/497c5df7 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:45 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3884 Today on How Story Works Conversations, we use narrative theory to fix a flawed story - the 2005 romantic comedy “Hitch.” Today on How Story Works Conversations, we use narrative theory to fix a flawed story - the 2005 romantic comedy “Hitch.” Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Luke Arnold 2 2 7 7 Luke Arnold full https://chipperish.com/?p=4339 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f3a7825 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 06:00:15 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4182 Today on How Story Works Conversations, we talk with Luke Arnold about his first novel, The Last Smile in Sunder City, his work on Black Sails, and his creative insight as both writer and actor. Today on How Story Works Conversations, we talk with Luke Arnold about his first novel, The Last Smile in Sunder City, his work on Black Sails, and his creative insight as both writer and actor. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Josh Siegal 2 2 8 8 Josh Siegal full https://chipperish.com/?p=4402 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0718acdb Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:12 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3638 Shut up, Glen! Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview the incredibly talented Josh Siegel about his work as a writer and actor on The Good Place. Shut up, Glen! Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview the incredibly talented Josh Siegel about his work as a writer and actor on The Good Place. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Fix-It: Game Night 2 2 9 9 Fix-It: Game Night full https://chipperish.com/?p=4470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14034fa6 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:00:29 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4468 Lani and Kelly sit down with writer and Listen Up A-Holes co-host Joshua Unruh to figure out how to fix 2018's Game Night. Lani and Kelly sit down with writer and Listen Up A-Holes co-host Joshua Unruh to figure out how to fix 2018's Game Night. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Finale: Character Q&A 2 2 10 10 Finale: Character Q&A full https://chipperish.com/?p=4509 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fd70d83 Show notes:
7 Casually Racist Things that White Authors Do, by Mya Nunally @literallymya
https://bookriot.com/2018/02/05/casually-racist-things-that-white-authors-do/
White as the Default, by Marissa Rei Sebastian @MarissaRei1
https://bookriot.com/2015/09/21/white-as-the-default/
How to Write Characters of Color as a White Author: No Thanks by Benjanun Sriduangkaew @benjanun_s
https://medium.com/@soverybee/how-to-write-characters-of-color-as-a-white-author-f3dec0de1252
Don’t Dip your Pen in Someone Else’s Blood: Writers and ‘The Other’ @KitdeWaal
Kit de Waal, Irish Times
Should White Authors Write Characters of Colour
Adiba Jaigirdar @adiba_j
https://culturedvultures.com/author/adiba-jaigirdar/

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7 Casually Racist Things that White Authors Do, by Mya Nunally @literallymya
https://bookriot.com/2018/02/05/casually-racist-things-that-white-authors-do/
White as the Default, by Marissa Rei Sebastian @MarissaRei1
https://bookriot.com/2015/09/21/white-as-the-default/
How to Write Characters of Color as a White Author: No Thanks by Benjanun Sriduangkaew @benjanun_s
https://medium.com/@soverybee/how-to-write-characters-of-color-as-a-white-author-f3dec0de1252
Don’t Dip your Pen in Someone Else’s Blood: Writers and ‘The Other’ @KitdeWaal
Kit de Waal, Irish Times
Should White Authors Write Characters of Colour
Adiba Jaigirdar @adiba_j
https://culturedvultures.com/author/adiba-jaigirdar/

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:29 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3128 On the finale of HSWC: Character, we wrap up our discussion of character with Q&A and recommended resources. Links in the show notes! On the finale of HSWC: Character, we wrap up our discussion of character with Q&A and recommended resources. Links in the show notes! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Conflict 101 3 3 1 1 Conflict 101 full https://chipperish.com/?p=4852 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e807592 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:00:15 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4256 How Story Works Conversations season 2 is all about conflict. In this episode, we dive into the purpose of conflict and examine narrative conflict, mundane conflict, and false conflict. How Story Works Conversations season 2 is all about conflict. In this episode, we dive into the purpose of conflict and examine narrative conflict, mundane conflict, and false conflict. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Central Narrative Conflict 3 3 2 2 Central Narrative Conflict full https://chipperish.com/?p=4871 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c647228 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:31 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2763 In this episode of How Story Works, the conversation is about central narrative conflict, the goal-based conflict upon which the structure of a story is built. In this episode of How Story Works, the conversation is about central narrative conflict, the goal-based conflict upon which the structure of a story is built. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Internal and External Conflict 3 3 3 3 Internal and External Conflict full https://chipperish.com/?p=4878 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbcbcf82 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:08 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3426 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about internal and external conflict. We derail into Game of Thrones, The Matrix, and Fleabag in our discussion of layering conflict lasagna, but we don't feel conflicted about that. Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about internal and external conflict. We derail into Game of Thrones, The Matrix, and Fleabag in our discussion of layering conflict lasagna, but we don't feel conflicted about that. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Goals 3 3 4 4 Goals full https://chipperish.com/?p=4897 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4898bfa9 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2801 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about goals: knowing what your characters want—and how they plan to get it! Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about goals: knowing what your characters want—and how they plan to get it! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Romantic Conflict 3 3 5 5 Romantic Conflict full https://chipperish.com/?p=4920 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f55b143 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:21 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3290 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about romantic conflict: why it’s special, why it’s so damn hard to write, and how to write it in your stories. The post 15. Romantic Conflict appeared first on Chipperish Media. Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about romantic conflict: why it’s special, why it’s so damn hard to write, and how to write it in your stories. The post 15. Romantic Conflict appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Raiders of the Lost Ark 3 3 6 6 Raiders of the Lost Ark full https://chipperish.com/?p=4926 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39e202eb Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:30 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4016 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about Raiders of the Lost Ark: we burn the movie to the ground and then apply narrative theory to fix it. Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about Raiders of the Lost Ark: we burn the movie to the ground and then apply narrative theory to fix it. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Knives Out 3 3 7 7 Knives Out full https://chipperish.com/?p=4939 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12abcff7 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:31 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3039 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the delightful, mysterious conflicts in "Knives Out." Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the delightful, mysterious conflicts in "Knives Out." Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Godmothered 3 3 8 8 Godmothered full https://chipperish.com/?p=4953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f88aba49 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the conflicts (and magic) in the 2020 Disney movie Godmothered.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:48 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2979 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the conflicts (and magic) in the 2020 Disney movie Godmothered. The post 18. Godmothered appeared first on Chipperish Media. Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the conflicts (and magic) in the 2020 Disney movie Godmothered. The post 18. Godmothered appeared first on Chipperish Media. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Can You Ever Forgive Me? 3 3 9 9 Can You Ever Forgive Me? full https://chipperish.com/?p=4975 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83f3b113 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:38 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3513 Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the 2018 film Can You Ever Forgive Me? – the true story of legendary literary forger Lee Israel. Today on How Story Works, the conversation is about the 2018 film Can You Ever Forgive Me? – the true story of legendary literary forger Lee Israel. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Arrival 3 3 10 10 Arrival full https://chipperish.com/?p=4982 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ebe7484 Show notes:

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:20 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3466 Today on the How Story Works season 2 finale, the conversation is about the brilliant 2016 film Arrival. Today on the How Story Works season 2 finale, the conversation is about the brilliant 2016 film Arrival. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Bonus: Dear Writer 3 3 Bonus: Dear Writer bonus 81dd9374-dcbd-4d05-ae27-f0a9ded21d8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f0fef73 Learn more about Dear Writer.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:49:00 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 956 Dear Writer is a Substack newsletter put out by Lani that sends two letters a week; one inspirational digest on Wednesdays, and a longer personal letter with the private podcast on Saturdays; this is that podcast. Dear Writer is a Substack newsletter put out by Lani that sends two letters a week; one inspirational digest on Wednesdays, and a longer personal letter with the private podcast on Saturdays; this is that podcast. Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No How Story Works: Audiobook Sample 3 3 11 11 How Story Works: Audiobook Sample bonus 613aed10-457b-4a27-ae80-4a0944f62c05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd512d69 How Story Works: An elegant guide to the craft of storytelling is available now! Here's a quick sample from the audiobook, and you can find all the versions here:

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:43:03 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 1803 The How Story Works podcast is coming back, starting with a new round of conversations with Lani Diane Rich and Dr. Kelly Jones! The How Story Works podcast is coming back, starting with a new round of conversations with Lani Diane Rich and Dr. Kelly Jones! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Structure in Theory 4 4 1 1 Structure in Theory full 3c47c3fb-87bd-47e4-bb9c-86e66ebd9c55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79555630 This week, Lani and Kelly talk about structure in narrative theory; why is it important, and how does it work?

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2603 This week, Lani and Kelly talk about structure in narrative theory; why is it important, and how does it work? This week, Lani and Kelly talk about structure in narrative theory; why is it important, and how does it work? Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Narrative Units 4 4 2 2 Narrative Units full 77c66378-1078-4a50-81ff-02298d9222c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c071cb8
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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sun, 08 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4160 This week, Lani and Kelly talk about narrative units; beats, scenes, anchor scenes, acts, compositions, series… if you’ve ever wished you had a specific definition of how these units work and what they are, exactly, then you’ll want to listen! This week, Lani and Kelly talk about narrative units; beats, scenes, anchor scenes, acts, compositions, series… if you’ve ever wished you had a specific definition of how these units work and what they are, exactly, then you’ll want to listen! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Bonus: Percolated Media interview with Lani 4 4 Bonus: Percolated Media interview with Lani bonus 49c614f2-6110-4cc9-846f-15c370e0b09f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe2a124b
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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:09:32 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3749 I was recently interviewed by Garrett Collins of Percolated Media and since we talk a lot about writing, I thought y'all might enjoy it! I was recently interviewed by Garrett Collins of Percolated Media and since we talk a lot about writing, I thought y'all might enjoy it! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Basic Structures & How to Use Them 4 4 3 3 Basic Structures & How to Use Them full 69341294-5aed-4d36-bec3-6db4a969a80c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5db9015 This week, Lani and Kelly talk about basic three-act, seven-anchor-scene structure. It’s not the only structure that will work, but it’s the one that will help you understand how structure works. Bookmark this one!

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     This week, Lani and Kelly talk about basic three-act, seven-anchor-scene structure. It’s not the only structure that will work, but it’s the one that will help you understand how structure works. Bookmark this one!

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3049 This week, Lani and Kelly talk about basic three-act, seven-anchor-scene structure. It’s not the only structure that will work, but it’s the one that will help you understand how structure works. Bookmark this one! This week, Lani and Kelly talk about basic three-act, seven-anchor-scene structure. It’s not the only structure that will work, but it’s the one that will help you understand how structure works. Bookmark this one! Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     The Half of It 5 5 1 1 The Half of It full e60d9c6a-02cb-478d-ad1e-aff417f7f760 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62753dd3 In the first solo HSW episode in years, Lani Diane Rich talks about the past and the future and the wonderful Alice Wu movie, "The Half of It."

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     In the first solo HSW episode in years, Lani Diane Rich talks about the past and the future and the wonderful Alice Wu movie, "The Half of It."

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4053 In the first solo HSW episode in years, Lani Diane Rich talks about the past and the future and the wonderful Alice Wu movie, "The Half of It."

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Pulling Magic from the Air 5 5 2 2 Pulling Magic from the Air full 41e45cfb-7a69-4c0d-8a97-b65e9f2741d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35826937 It’s time to talk about magic, sleep and philosophy, and how all of that looks through a writer’s lens in the new episode of “How Story Works.”


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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sat, 25 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2007 It’s time to talk about magic, sleep and philosophy, and how all of that looks through a writer’s lens in the new episode of “How Story Works.”


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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story Yes     Muses, Magic and Bond (Kim Sherwood Interview) 5 5 3 3 Muses, Magic and Bond (Kim Sherwood Interview) full d7512923-eae7-40a9-b4e0-71de20518c1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a30794bb This month, Lani is thinking about magic and muses, and James Bond! In an interview with Kim Sherwood, the author selected by the Ian Fleming estate to update the James Bond franchise, Lani and Kim talk about writing process, the value of ritual, and writing in Agatha Christie's house.

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4479 This month, Lani is thinking about magic and muses, and James Bond! In an interview with Kim Sherwood, the author selected by the Ian Fleming estate to update the James Bond franchise, Lani and Kim talk about writing process, the value of ritual, and writing in Agatha Christie's house.

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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Going Independent with Shipwrecked Comedy 5 5 4 4 Going Independent with Shipwrecked Comedy full 52a0298c-afd2-4cce-b980-2df0b0bfe085 https://share.transistor.fm/s/babe62b7 In the newest episode of #HowStoryWorks, Lani interviews Mary Kate Wiles, Sean Persaud and Sinead Persaud about going independent as creatives. Also, updates on the Year of Writing Magically and Lani’s Dear Writer Substack.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     In the newest episode of #HowStoryWorks, Lani interviews Mary Kate Wiles, Sean Persaud and Sinead Persaud about going independent as creatives. Also, updates on the Year of Writing Magically and Lani’s Dear Writer Substack.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3762 In the newest episode of #HowStoryWorks, Lani interviews Mary Kate Wiles, Sean Persaud and Sinead Persaud about going independent as creatives. Also, updates on the Year of Writing Magically and Lani’s Dear Writer Substack.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     The Drafting Doldrums 5 5 5 5 The Drafting Doldrums full c790e533-269d-4f4c-a215-0dfe3608facc https://share.transistor.fm/s/400b15da Lani returns to talk about the drafting process, forgetting to do her homework, and what it's like to return to an active writing process after a long break.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani returns to talk about the drafting process, forgetting to do her homework, and what it's like to return to an active writing process after a long break.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 22 May 2023 14:09:23 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2709 Lani returns to talk about the drafting process, forgetting to do her homework, and what it's like to return to an active writing process after a long break.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Writing with ADHD 5 5 6 6 Writing with ADHD full c0bc3f8b-90fe-4280-811b-1eded1e7c71d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c263a70 Lani talks about her latest adventures, and blocks, in her writing process, and then talks to writer and podcaster Brandon Saiz about how his recent ADHD diagnosis opened up writing for him in new and surprising ways.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani talks about her latest adventures, and blocks, in her writing process, and then talks to writer and podcaster Brandon Saiz about how his recent ADHD diagnosis opened up writing for him in new and surprising ways.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:36:49 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3619 Lani talks about her latest adventures, and blocks, in her writing process, and then talks to writer and podcaster Brandon Saiz about how his recent ADHD diagnosis opened up writing for him in new and surprising ways.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     The Muddy Middle with Cara Stevens 5 5 7 7 The Muddy Middle with Cara Stevens full 3a1488fd-4286-46f3-9fff-bbbfaa054d2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/17889ced Sometimes you get 70 pages into a book and just... stop. Author Cara Stevens, best known for children's picture books, joins Lani to talk about her struggle to get past the muddy middle and finally finish a complete full-length draft.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sometimes you get 70 pages into a book and just... stop. Author Cara Stevens, best known for children's picture books, joins Lani to talk about her struggle to get past the muddy middle and finally finish a complete full-length draft.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:08:30 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4019 Sometimes you get 70 pages into a book and just... stop. Author Cara Stevens, best known for children's picture books, joins Lani to talk about her struggle to get past the muddy middle and finally finish a complete full-length draft.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Getting Quick and Dirty with Mignon Fogarty 5 5 8 8 Getting Quick and Dirty with Mignon Fogarty full e1104df9-0a5f-4728-830e-be7c5a91b736 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3713b48d Lani gets quick and dirty with Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, as they talk about the most powerful things people can do to improve their writing and how email is absolutely NOT obsolete.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani gets quick and dirty with Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, as they talk about the most powerful things people can do to improve their writing and how email is absolutely NOT obsolete.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 28 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3024 Lani gets quick and dirty with Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, as they talk about the most powerful things people can do to improve their writing and how email is absolutely NOT obsolete.

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich with Dr. Kelly Jones, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Reframing with Melina Kantor 5 5 9 9 Reframing with Melina Kantor full 7fd085a1-e454-4813-bce9-3d4c593f1a90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc3013cb Lani sits down with writer Melina Kantor to talk about how sometimes the problem with our writing isn’t actually with our writing, but how we think about our writing.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani sits down with writer Melina Kantor to talk about how sometimes the problem with our writing isn’t actually with our writing, but how we think about our writing.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:56:23 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3087 Lani sits down with writer Melina Kantor to talk about how sometimes the problem with our writing isn’t actually with our writing, but how we think about our writing.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Marketing & Writing Magically with Joshua Unruh 5 5 10 10 Marketing & Writing Magically with Joshua Unruh full 0f94de61-fc81-4f63-9333-3d033b980303 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7187221 Lani sits down with marketing professional and author Joshua Unruh to talk about how to market yourself as an indie author, and his experience as part of the 2023 Year of Writing Magically cohort.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani sits down with marketing professional and author Joshua Unruh to talk about how to market yourself as an indie author, and his experience as part of the 2023 Year of Writing Magically cohort.


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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 5103 Lani sits down with marketing professional and author Joshua Unruh to talk about how to market yourself as an indie author, and his experience as part of the 2023 Year of Writing Magically cohort.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Emotional Work for Writers 5 5 11 11 Emotional Work for Writers full 69433e43-bb34-4e81-a562-4a85cf1fe6f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9e5ed71 Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3375 Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Emotional Work for Writers (correct file) 5 5 12 12 Emotional Work for Writers (correct file) full 0bbfbf34-297c-4ef9-abc2-468e39308807 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bf217cd NOTE: A mistake was made in the original posting of this episode; this is the correct audio file. My apologies!

    Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     NOTE: A mistake was made in the original posting of this episode; this is the correct audio file. My apologies!

    Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project.


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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:36:29 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3375 NOTE: A mistake was made in the original posting of this episode; this is the correct audio file. My apologies!

    Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project.


    Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.


    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     The Running of the WIPs 5 5 13 13 The Running of the WIPs full f2ee3dc4-641a-4fcb-8c6a-3b166805f07d https://share.transistor.fm/s/965478a8 Show notes:

    Lani returns to the How Story Works mic to update everyone on her novels-in-progress and announce a new 10-month writing challenge designed to help writers get their drafts done, The Running of the WIPs!

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Show notes:

    Lani returns to the How Story Works mic to update everyone on her novels-in-progress and announce a new 10-month writing challenge designed to help writers get their drafts done, The Running of the WIPs!

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:19:45 -0600 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 4732 Show notes:

    Lani returns to the How Story Works mic to update everyone on her novels-in-progress and announce a new 10-month writing challenge designed to help writers get their drafts done, The Running of the WIPs!

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     How Story Works: The Audiobook 6 6 1 1 How Story Works: The Audiobook full 0a3a6240-19b8-41ec-8108-ade3ae5d0f94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/330fff9c Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:06:59 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 160 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Intro + How This Book Works 6 6 2 2 Intro + How This Book Works full 6cef885b-1c17-4fff-9883-5dfcc00eb749 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97ffb6c1 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 511 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 1 - On Story 6 6 3 3 Chapter 1 - On Story full 9f2c364f-5ed5-4923-b8fc-d3d45793d06e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f734fcad Show notes:

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    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 1736 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 2: Craft and Magic 6 6 4 4 Chapter 2: Craft and Magic full 7281f5e7-a4c3-4392-805d-e17a692c43b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a13e6f23 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 587 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 3: Narrative Principles 6 6 5 5 Chapter 3: Narrative Principles full 94f1d7f6-9677-4fe1-a8a1-a2ed68c7aeb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcff661d Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 905 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 4: Conflict 6 6 6 6 Chapter 4: Conflict full 74762724-41f0-42de-b736-e8a4b1f63b0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3fa070f Show notes:

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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2713 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 5: Structure in Theory 6 6 7 7 Chapter 5: Structure in Theory full fb1e91fc-d87a-461b-8a22-fb094ca97b28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6884b8d7 Show notes:

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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Sun, 17 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2045 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 6: Structure in Practice 6 6 8 8 Chapter 6: Structure in Practice full 798a652f-1293-45d0-8027-1a037730c1e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a26f96a2 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 2534 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No     Chapter 7: Character 6 6 9 9 Chapter 7: Character full 8a5e22d9-9bd5-494c-8fbd-ed55bcc4ec30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/795ad332 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 3037 Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No Chapter 8: On Meaning (+ End Matter) 6 6 10 10 Chapter 8: On Meaning (+ End Matter) full 9ce6fa34-1226-403f-b86e-e3031532a57b https://share.transistor.fm/s/503d0d82 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

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    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Chipperish Media Chipperish Media 765 Show notes:

    How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>     Lani,Diane,Rich,Chipperish,Chipperish,Media,writing,writers,storytelling,stories,narrative,narrative,theory,how,story,works,story No