Using the Story Grid to write a successful album.

Fundamental Fridays, Story Grid

Have you ever wondered if you can apply the Story Grid to more than novels, screenplays, and non-fiction books? What about the shortest form of storytelling that has the power to create the quickest impact on our emotions? Songs. Songs rarely tell a complete story from start to finish. Only some songs like ‘Welcome to… Read more »

SG Showrunners 25: Killing Eve 3 – Ep. 6 – End of Game

Showrunners Podcast

When the 3rd season is over, we’ll have a summary episode where we talk about the 6 core questions and release our foolscap. Reminder: Please watch the TV-Series Killing Eve Season 3 Episode 4 before you listen to the following episode. We not only give away spoilers, but we talk about the global story and… Read more »

Editor Roundtable: Howards End

Editor Roundtable Podcast, Story Grid

This week, Kim looks at Howards End in order to study Core Events. This 1992 film was directed by James Ivory from a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. It was based on EM Forster’s 1910 novel of the same name. The Story This story is a mini plot where we meet three… Read more »

SG Showrunners 24: Killing Eve 3 – Ep. 5 – Exploring backstory

Showrunners Podcast

How to Write Faster: 5 Tips for Better Results

Story Grid

I started this year like many, with new goals. I was about the possibilities that a new decade brings. Then events happened that made spring of this year the ultimate example of a phere. So how to write faster when everything is burning down around you? Everyone has had to cope with changing schedules. For… Read more »

Editor Roundtable: Bite Size Edition – Season 7 Preview

Editor Roundtable Podcast, Story Grid

Here’s a preview of what the Roundtablers are getting ready to bring you in Season 7. Listen as Kim, Valerie, and Leslie each reveal their Season 7 focus and first story picks. Valerie – Hook, Build, Payoff: What they are and how they work. Hi everyone, I’m Valerie Francis and this season I’m studying… Read more »

Character Development: The Ultimate Writer’s Guide

Fundamental Fridays

It’s no secret that readers love stories with great characters. But how do you craft a character that readers will love? The short answer? You need good character development. Now, you might be thinking… Ugh, does that mean I have to know every single detail about your characters down to their favorite color and childhood… Read more »

SG Showrunners 23: Killing Eve 3 – Ep. 4 – Still Got it

Showrunners Podcast

Dear John (Nicholas Sparks)

Editor's 6 Core Questions

1. What is the genre? Global—Love Story > Courtship Secondary—Worldview > Maturation 2. What are the conventions and obligatory scenes for the genre? Conventions Triangle: Army/Savannah/John – causes Savannah and John’s final separation Tim/Savannah/John – causes John to invoke his sacrifice Helpers and Harmers. Susan: Harmer – college friend who thinks Savannah can do better… Read more »

Editor Roundtable: Bite Size Edition – Big Idea Nonfiction with Shelley Sperry

Editor Roundtable Podcast, Story Grid

Welcome to the Bite Size Edition of the Editor Roundtable Podcast. Here on the Roundtable we’re dedicated to helping you become a better writer, following the Story Grid method developed by Shawn Coyne. In these episodes we bring you some shorter solo articles and interviews on topics that interest us as writers. In this episode,… Read more »

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Using the Story Grid to write a successful album.

Fundamental Fridays, Story Grid

SG Showrunners 25: Killing Eve 3 – Ep. 6 – End of Game

Showrunners Podcast

Editor Roundtable: Howards End

Editor Roundtable Podcast, Story Grid

SG Showrunners 24: Killing Eve 3 – Ep. 5 – Exploring backstory

Showrunners Podcast

How to Write Faster: 5 Tips for Better Results

Story Grid

Editor Roundtable: Bite Size Edition – Season 7 Preview

Editor Roundtable Podcast, Story Grid

Character Development: The Ultimate Writer’s Guide

Fundamental Fridays

SG Showrunners 23: Killing Eve 3 – Ep. 4 – Still Got it

Showrunners Podcast

Dear John (Nicholas Sparks)

Editor's 6 Core Questions

Editor Roundtable: Bite Size Edition – Big Idea Nonfiction with Shelley Sperry

Editor Roundtable Podcast, Story Grid

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