The StoryPod

The StoryPod

By Ashley GuyotArtsBooksFiction
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The StoryPod episodes

  • REDDIT Q: How to Add Your Culture into Your Fantasy Story

    How can you take the traditions, myths, and unique details of your own culture and weave them into a fantasy world? In this episode, I answer a question from a Venezuelan writer who wants to add their cultural heritage into their fantasy history but isn’t sure where to start.


    ✨ 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.

    16 min
  • I'm A Hypocrite...

    In this episode of the podcast, I chat a bit about my current thoughts around using AI for creative projects, as well as where I stand with my art. I ALSOOOOO share a bit of a current project I'm writing (sans-AI...at least as far as the writing goes ^_^;)


    ✨ 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.

    39 min
  • REDDIT Q: Giving Death a Motivation (Without Making Him Evil)

    What happens when Death isn’t evil—just reserved and doing his job? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question about how to give a character like Death motivation, depth, and purpose.


    ✨ 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.

    22 min
  • Reading My Cringe Fan Fiction- EP 1

    In this episode of Storypod, I swallow my pride and my intense cringe response to share some old fan fiction with you, Bestie.

    ✨ 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.

    33 min
  • How Could You Not Recognize Your Own Mother? REDDIT QUESTION

    In this episode of Storypod, we explore a story question pulled from Reddit: What if a woman picks up her estranged mother from a nursing home—only to later discover it's a complete stranger?


    ✨ 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.

    18 min
  • How Do You Scare a Genius? REDDIT QUESTION

    🤔 How do you scare a genius? In this Storypod episode, we tackle the problem of writing fear for hyper-intelligent characters. How do you make someone who can outthink the danger actually feel afraid?


    ✨ 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.

    14 min
  • Warm vs. Distant Parent: Which Hits Harder? | Reddit Q

    A Reddit writer asks: Would a character’s emotional journey hit harder if his relationship with his father was colder and full of unmet expectations… or if it stayed warm and full of love? In this episode, I explore how different parent-child dynamics shape a character’s inner conflict, and what kind of loss leaves the deepest scars in a story.

    👉 What kind of parent/child relationship do you find most compelling in fiction? Tell me in the comments!

    ✨ 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
  • Writing Characters Who Don’t Know What They Want (Yet) | Reddit Question

    A Reddit writer asks: Is it okay if a character doesn’t have clear motivations early in the story—especially if they’re going through an identity crisis? In this episode, I explore how characters can evolve over time, and why not knowing what they want at first can actually serve the story.

    👉 Have you written a character who starts off lost? Let me know how you handled it in the comments!

    ✨ 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.

    15 min
  • Born for Destruction… Can They Ever Change? | Character Question

    A Reddit writer asks: If a character was made for violence, can they ever truly change? In this episode, I dig into the nature vs. nurture debate in storytelling and explore whether characters built for destruction can choose a different path—and what it means for character development and emotional arcs.

    👉 Can someone rewrite who they are? Or is there a limit? Share your take in the comments!

    ✨ 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.

    14 min
  • Why Offer a Bride to a Cursed Prince? | Reddit Fantasy Plot Question

    A Reddit writer poses a juicy worldbuilding question: Why would a powerful faction provide a bride for a cursed prince from another kingdom—and what do they gain in return? In this episode, I explore possible motivations behind this political marriage, from magical contracts to high-stakes survival and long-forgotten debts.

    👉 What are your favorite marriage-of-convenience or alliance tropes in fantasy? Drop them in the comments!


    ✨ 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.

    16 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.