Episodes
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about being great writers. Our sincere thanks to everyone who has listened to StoryWonk Daily — we’ll be back with StoryWonk Sunday on April 8th! Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check […]
Published 03/23/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about the benefits of teaching and learning. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Apopemptic Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 9MB | […]
Published 03/22/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about long-term work, and why we wish we were essayists. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Enchiridion Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and […]
Published 03/21/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about being wonks. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Thrasonical Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 9.4MB | 13:42 Download the mp3 […]
Published 03/20/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk about telling the stories only you can tell. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Calliopean Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 11.3MB […]
Published 03/19/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we look at two fascinating films, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Young Adult. Warning: this episode contains extensive spoilers for both films. Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information […]
Published 03/16/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude our week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing plots. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Avocation Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and […]
Published 03/15/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing conflict. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Lancinate Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and […]
Published 03/14/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing setting and worldbuilding. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Claque Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, […]
Published 03/13/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin a week looking at clean, elegant storytelling by discussing character, backstory and motivation. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Logorrhea Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our […]
Published 03/12/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we introduce our new I Love It, I Hate It, Let’s Fight segment by discussing — in the broadest possible sense — the movie Cloverfield. Warning: This episode contains extensive spoilers for the movies Cloverfield and Serenity. Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on […]
Published 03/09/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Conflict Week by talking about the validity — or otherwise — of Man Vs. Nature. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Schwerpunkt Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information […]
Published 03/08/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Conflict Week by talking about those stories in which the protagonist and the antagonist are, conveniently enough, the same person. Today’s Links: Popcorn Dialogues Episode 23: Roxanne The Fortune Quilt and A Little Ray Of Sunshine by Lani Diane Rich WordWonk: Contumacious Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave […]
Published 03/07/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue Conflict Week by talking about protagonists, antagonists and Thunderdome. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Sui Generis Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and […]
Published 03/06/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin Conflict Week by talking about what conflict is, why it matters, and how to get it. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Syncretic Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the […]
Published 03/05/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude our week of improvisation by putting together the seven anchor scenes that will give our novel its structure. Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about […]
Published 03/02/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week of improvisation by figuring out our conflict. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Bayonet Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! […]
Published 03/01/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week of improvisation by creating our setting and antagonist. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Neanderthal Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and […]
Published 02/29/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we continue our week of improvisation by creating a hero. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Solecism Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 9.9MB […]
Published 02/28/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we begin our week of improvisation by creating a heroine. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Bikini Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 10.6MB […]
Published 02/27/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we look back at one of the landmark television comedies, Cheers. Today’s Links: Cheers, on Amazon and Netflix Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, […]
Published 02/24/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we conclude our week on varsity-level techniques by talking about archetypes. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Katzenjammer Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! […]
Published 02/23/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss loose ends, and how tightly they should be tied at the end of your book. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Etiolate Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information […]
Published 02/22/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss melodrama. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Subitize Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 9.6MB | 14:01 Download the mp3 here, subscribe to […]
Published 02/21/12
Today on StoryWonk Daily, we discuss good and bad twists. Today’s Links: WordWonk: Anomia Send your questions and comments to [email protected], leave us voicemail on 252-505-WONK, follow us on Twitter, come join the conversation on the forum, or check out StoryWonk.com for all the information about our classes, seminars and more! 12.6MB | 18:27 Download the […]
Published 02/20/12