11. Conflict 101
How Story Works Conversations season 2 is all about conflict. In this episode, we dive into the purpose of conflict and examine narrative conflict, mundane conflict, and false conflict.
10. Season 1 Finale: Character Q&A
On the season 1 finale of HSWC, we wrap up our discussion of character with Q&A and recommended resources. Links in the show notes!
9. Fix-It: Game Night
Lani and Kelly sit down with writer and Listen Up A-Holes co-host Joshua Unruh to figure out how to fix 2018’s Game Night.
8. Josh Siegal
Shut up, Glen!
Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview the incredibly talented Josh Siegel about his work as a writer and actor on The Good Place.
7. Luke Arnold
Today on How Story Works Conversations, we talk with Luke Arnold about his first novel, The Last Smile in Sunder City, his work on Black Sails, and his creative insight as both writer and actor.
6. Fix-It: Hitch
Today on How Story Works Conversations, we use narrative theory to fix a flawed story – the 2005 romantic comedy “Hitch.”
5. Joshilyn Jackson
Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author.
4. Characters in Action
In this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about characters in action: Dialogue, choices, arcs, and character breaks.
3. Writing Distinctive Characters
On this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about tropes, archetypes, stereotypes, and strategies for character creation.