The Story Studio Podcast - Writing, Storytelling, and Marketing Advice for Writers & Business

A lot of writers struggle with ideas. We hear it over and over again. Here’s the problem they have: they focus on coming up with a great idea instead of making an idea GREAT. Want to see this in action? Today, the guys show you the process live, without any preparation. Think it can’t be […]

  The Smarter Artist finally got it legs in 2016. It’s be something of a red-headed stepchild for us, because we have always been ‘fiction first.’ That said, when our audience basically demands we divulge the details of how we went from three people to a growing team of almost 10, we listen. And we’ve […]

Don’t you love podcasts where a ton of wisdom is distilled down into one episode? Then you’ll love today’s show. We take a look back at some of our favorite guests from 2016, and the wisdom they shared. What’s more, we do it through the lens of the Smarter Artist, and the 5 elements that […]

SPP241 The Year in Review   Sterling and Stone has seen some substantial growth, and they’ve also had some ‘bummers.’ Today, the guys discuss what they learned over the course of the year, and they share it with you so you can do or avoid the same.   The Smarter Artist Summit: Huge win. Not […]

Who wants to spend their time trying to figure out what to say to their fans, when what the fans really want is more books? That’s not entirely true. Today the guys talk about using email to bond with your fans in a way that will help you make more sales. It’s not as tough […]

As a newer author, you often have to make hard choices, especially when it comes to what type of books you want to write. Many of us want to go the literary route, and while it’s creatively satisfying, it’s not necessarily the best idea for when you’re just starting out. There is a balance to […]

Podcasting has been the buzzword in online content creation for the past few years, but unfortunately, the information you find online isn’t always reliable. Join veteran broadcaster Audra Casino as she explains how to get the most from podcasting, what common mistakes to avoid, and what kind of ROI can you expect. This is a […]

Do you have a finished story hiding in your desk or computer that you wish you could improve? Maybe a published book you want to rework? Today, Johnny, Sean, and Dave, talk about Threshold, a book they wrote previously and wanted to make even better. They reveal the process they used to refresh the book […]

Characters, places, things, titles: great names make you love and believe the world a little more. Today, the guys discuss how to create awesome names within your fiction. It’s more than just choosing something out of the air; it’s a premeditated process that can lend meaning to your entire story world. Want to avoid common […]

The last Smarter Artist Summit was incredible, and we’re putting on another one in 2017! Today, Johnny, Sean, and Dave welcome Amy Teagan. She’s the one who keeps everything together at Sterling and Stone, including the Summit. They officially announce the date, and she talks about what you can expect from the next SAS. You’ll […]