Story Grid Writing Podcast

Tim finally makes a breakthrough on his middle build and Shawn discusses how you can too. Download Tim's scenes from this week's episode.

Shawn and Tim continue the discussion around Die Hard and how it applies specifically to Tim's book. Click here to see Tim's Story Grid spreadsheet of Die Hard.

This week we introduce you to the newest Story Grid project... the Story Grid Editor Roundtable Podcast. Listen as a panel of editors walks you through the movie Alien. Click here to see all the episodes of the Story Grid Editor Roundtable Podcast.

The podcast discusses the analysis of the movie 'Die Hard' using Storygrid spreadsheet and the importance of every second in the story. They explore the power of visual storytelling and the significance of plot. The hosts delve into challenges of analyzing scenes from different perspectives and identifying action-based turns and revelations. They also emphasize the importance of analyzing masterworks in the same genre to enhance storytelling skills.

Shawn and Tim discuss one of the most important Story Grid tools and how to use it.

Shawn and Tim continue working through the Story Grid Editor's Six Core Questions.

There are six questions that can guide your writing from the beginning through drafting and editing your manuscript. Shawn walks you through each one.

There are 5 Commandments for Storytelling that must apply to every part of your story. Shawn and Tim dive back into these fundamental ideas.

The podcast debunks myths about publishing, exploring the challenges faced by authors and the decrease in opportunities for traditional publishing. It highlights the importance of not revising rejected manuscripts and offers options like self-publishing. The speaker shares a story about successful book promotion through various marketing tactics, debunking the myth that publishing houses solely sell books. It explores the profitable reality of the publishing industry and the need for authors to approach publishing strategically. Learn how to become a better writer by understanding storytelling fundamentals, practicing consistently, and gaining objective perspective on your work.

Tim reaches the point where he wants to throw his book away and start over. Shawn is there to talk him off the ledge.