Stories We Don't Tell

Colin Munch from Tales from the Black tells a story about life as a mid-grade out-of-date android. Stefan sits down with Colin to talk about fiction, his event, and storytelling at large. Colin's next event is Friday, May 6, and you can get your tickets here. Theme music by Rayannah.

Tanya Cothran tells a story about looking for personal transformation on a trip to Malawi. Brianne and Stefan talk about trope traps and how to avoid them. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about professional word counters and telling a story about somebody who's in the room. Stefan tells a story about going to Europe with his brother. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about origin stories and how they've chosen to co-opt the idea. Alena Cawthorne tells a story about adoption and identity. Theme music by Rayannah.

Stefan interviews Paul about cereal and storytelling. Paul tells a story about his fraught relationship with his nose. Theme music by Rayannah.

Adam Zawalich tells a story about anxiety, medication, and the buzzing just below his skin. You can tweet turtle pictures to Stefan via @steho_. Stefan and Paul talk about turtle emotions and concluding a story that doesn't have a neat ending. Theme music by Rayannah.

Paul and Brianne talk about the pros and cons of reading your story from notes. Brianne tells a story about grief and an irrational fight. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about Briannalytics and moments in the writing process when you need to stop thinking about how the audience may react. Daryn Caister tells a story about gender identity. You can hear more from Daryn over at GreenMajority.ca. Theme music by Rayannah.

Brianne and Stefan talk about mug cakes and trusting that the audience will be on your side. Erin Kang tells a story about growing up in a house with her father's addiction. Check out Erin's storytelling event over at StoriesOfOurs.org. Tweet your favourite mug cake recipes to Brianne @bennessb. Theme music by Rayannah.