Story Grid Writing Podcast

Tim is working through the final big battle scene and Shawn helps him figure out how to do it right.

Now that Tim has worked through his block, it's time to finish the book. But how? Shawn walks him through the mindset and tactics to finally finish this draft.

Every writer hits that moment. Is it time quit this novel and move on to a new project? Tim is facing this with Threshing and talks over the question with Shawn.

What is the nature of evil and how do you make that into an unforgettable villain in your stories? Shawn and Tim dive into this topic.

Shawn is in the midst of a publishing project of his own and... it's hit some rough spots. He shares what is going on and how he's working through it.

Tim brings a common question to Shawn... when do you know your book is ready to publish? Shawn has important insight on this all important question.

Tim took at a crack at writing a fast paced action sequence that allows moves his story forward. Shawn walks him through the ins and outs and what to do next.

What do video games and story telling have in common? Shawn walks through another tool for analyzing your story.

What is the overarching engine running every story? Shawn uses Tim's latest scene to step into this question and share some of his latest research.

Running Down a Dream has been out for a week. What has happened and what next?