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This week the Literally team had the absolute pleasure of being joined by the hosts of the Write Out Loud podcast, so as a bonus, we're featuring one of their amazing episodes on writing vs. storytelling. 

Matt and Christina discuss the key difference between writing and storytelling. They explore the art and craft of storytelling and how it influences the process of writing. They also highlight unique techniques and elements that are specific to storytelling and how they contribute to creating engaging stories. Join them in this insightful conversation about the importance of storytelling in the world of writing.

Write Out Loud with Matt Cassem and Christina Trevaskis

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Ever since last week’s episode, Magda and Lindsay have been sitting on a bench, with a sandwich in hand, staring blankly into the void. So to cure their Keanu longing, they’re endeavoring on another excellent adventure into BRZRKR vol. 2! 

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Hopeless romantic, humanitarian, and absolute heartthrob….These words categorically do not encapsulate the main character in this week’s deep dive on BRZRKR. But they do describe its co-creator, Keanu Reeves! 

Magda and Lindsay recap their first comic book on the show. Created by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt and drawn by Ron Garney, the BRZRKR series follow our leading man, B, an immortal seeking answers about his origins and a remedy for his endless existence and thirst for bloodshed. 

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In this episode, Magda and Lindsay discuss It Ends With Us, both the book by Colleen Hoover and the recently released film adaptation, directed by Justin Baldoni. They explore the off screen tension around the film’s production and subsequent press tour before diving into the highlights and pitfalls of the story itself. 

TW: This episode includes conversations around domestic violence and sexual assault. See below for information on support and resources on these topics. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788

Texas Advocacy Project 

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence 

LiveYourDream.org 

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It’s mid year review season! Our hosts talk about their favorite books this year and why they loved them. Grab your snacks, get comfy, and skip to the best parts (so far). There’s literally something for everyone…so get your review hats on.

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Fist my bump! This week Lindsay and Magda gush about Andy Weir's hilarious sci-fi book, Project Hail Mary. It's a feat for two liberal arts majors to dig into a science-heavy plot, but they brave the work, because the book is that good. Join the journey, you'll love it...

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Ughh....sigh....blerg...This episode is all about hate reads and DNF's (did not finish). As readers, we accept that not everything can be a winner, but man is it frustrating trying to slog through. This week, Magda and Lindsay discuss what causes them to abandon ship and the kinds of stories they hate so much that they just have to finish them out of spite.

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This week our hosts get cooking...literally and figuratively. Magda and Lindsay discuss cookbooks and books about cooking. (There IS a distinction). They talk about the history of cookbooks and their place as a litmus test of culture and technology. So much to digest! 

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This is an extra special follow-up conversation to the deep dive on "Nice Work, Nora November" with the book's author, Julia London!! Julia chats with Magda and Lindsay about her newest book, including research on near death experiences, her writing process, and even an update on a new owl friend. 

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Julia London's latest book, "Nice Work, Nora November" is all about second chances. The book's main character, the flawed and lovable Nora, uses her second chance after a near death experience to refashion her life into something she loves by creating a "reverse bucket list." In this week's episode, Magda and Lindsay give their thoughts on the book and walk through Nora's progression from a depressed people-pleaser to an endearing and relatable work in progress. 

Fun fact, in an ironic turn of events, our hosts had their own second chance to record this episode after an (un)fortunate? technology blunder. Guess we all have a little Nora in us...

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