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How Story Works episodes
- Muses, Magic and Bond (Kim Sherwood Interview)
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.
Show notes:
- Order "A Wild and True Relation" from Lighthouse Books
- Double or Nothing by Kim Sherwood
- Learn more about Kim Sherwood
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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 ★1 hr 15 min - Pulling Magic from the Air
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.”
Show notes:
- Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic
- A Year of Writing Magically
- Dear Writer
- Dr. Carl’s Sleep Advice
- No screens in the bedroom
- Wake up at the same time every day
- No naps
- Get your copy of How Story Works!
- Support Chipperish on Patreon!
- Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link!
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 ★34 min - The Half of It
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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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 ★1 hr 8 min - Basic Structures & How to Use Them
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!
- Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback
- Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription
- Get the Dear Writer newsletter!
- Support Chipperish on Patreon!
- Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link!
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 ★51 min - Bonus: Percolated Media interview with Lani
- Learn more about Percolated Media
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- Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription
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- Support Chipperish on Patreon!
- Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link!
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 ★1 hr 3 min - Narrative Units
- Read the rest of Lani’s “Orange” script
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- Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription
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- Support Chipperish on Patreon!
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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 ★1 hr 10 min - Structure in Theory
This week, Lani and Kelly talk about structure in narrative theory; why is it important, and how does it work?
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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 ★44 min - How Story Works returns!
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- Learn about the writing coaching services Lani provides!
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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 ★31 min - How Story Works: Audiobook Sample
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:
- How Story Works (Kindle)
- How Story Works (Paperback)
- How Story Works (Audible)
Season 4: Structure coming in 2022!
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About How Story Works
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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.