In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in Jordan Peele's Nope with a focus on motif. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the action-comedy Free Guy with a focus on "the lie." And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the comedy, The Birdcage with a focus on GMC (goal, motivation, conflict). And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus with a focus on age category. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb. 

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the classic thriller, Rear Window, with a focus on microtension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the genre-deying Everything Everywhere All at Once with a focus on romantic tension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the epic fantasy Willow with a focus on magic systems. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Star Wars movies A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back with a focus on series. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated Disney film Encanto with a focus on character arc. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.