The StoryPod

The StoryPod

By Ashley GuyotArtsBooksFiction
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The StoryPod episodes

  • Reddit Q: How Do You Write a Character Who Feels Expendable?

    A writer asked:

    “What does it actually look like when a character believes they’re expendable—and how do I show that without saying it outright?”


    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    13 min
  • PART 2: Using AI To Build a Visual Novel?

    Let's see what Claude can do...

    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    51 min
  • REDDIT Q: No Villain… So What’s the Conflict?

    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    23 min
  • Using AI To Build a Visual Novel?

    Today, I'm testing two platforms that claim to be able to build any app from prompts...Let's test it with a visual novel! Or at least as far as a free account will get me, lol.

    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    51 min
  • Let's Kill An Angel: Reddit Q

    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    17 min
  • Reddit Q: Black-Coded Bird Character?

    A reddit writer asked:

    “I’m writing a story about birds and I want my main character to be Black-coded and mixed. Is it reasonable to include parental conflict and divorce? Or should I rethink it?”


    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    25 min
  • Random Name Generator Story Ideas!

    I try to come up with story concepts based on random story titles... And I basically flop LOL😅


    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    42 min
  • Nier Doesn't Hit the Emotional Notes for Me -__-;

    I want to love Nier.  But the emotional beats don’t land—and here’s why.
    Also yes, I made up a fantasy story from a meme at the end 😅


    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    32 min
  • 2 Reddit Qs: Stop Worldbuilding, Start Plotting; & Overwhelmed By the 2nd Draft

    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.

    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF

    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!

    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    32 min
  • Reddit Q: They're Already Hooking up, But What About Emotional Tension?

    A redditor asks how they can draw out and maintain the "longing, pining" emotional tension if their characters are already hooking up by act 1? Let's discuss!


    ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨
    Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.


    🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_creativebff
    🎙️ Podcast: https://storypod.transistor.fm/subscribe
    🎥YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Your_CreativeBFF


    💡 Need story coaching? If you're ready to take your storytelling to the next level, check out my coaching packages on my website!


    💌 Have a story question? Email me at [email protected] or contact me through the Creative BFF website with "STORY QUESTION" in the subject line.

    24 min

About The StoryPod

From the publisher's feed

Storypod – Where storytelling is about doing, not just learning. Step into Storytelling Immersion—a world where characters come to life, worlds unfold, and plots twist and turn as we dive deep into the art of story. Unlike traditional guides, Storypod is a “learn-by-listening” experience. Through storytelling games, character-building exercises, media discussions, and creative Q&A, each episode immerses you in the craft of storytelling.