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The Story Craft Cafe Podcast

Summary: Story Crafters talking about the magic of storytelling and giving you the tools to craft your story. We’re launching a new kind of online writing community. One where we can all find support, encouragement, ideas, and inspiration. A place where we can all write together. A place where we can celebrate failures and successes, find mentors, and work together to get published.

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 Author Stories Podcast Episode 1266 | Avery Flynn Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:02

Today’s author interview guest is Avery Flynn, author of Witcha Gonna Do? One of Amazon’s Best Romances of December A December LibraryReads Pick An unlucky witch and her know-it-all nemesis must team up in the first of a new, spicy romantic comedy series from USA Today bestselling author Avery Flynn. Could it possibly get any worse than […]

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days : The Journey’s End, Or Just The End Of This Chapter? | SCC 57 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:09:10

It’s been a wild and memorable 60 days, and we have learned a lot about the art and science of writing, and a lot about ourselves. How did we do? Did we hit our wordcount target? Did we form new habits? Most importantly, do we feel like we are better writers now than when we […]

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days : The Journey’s End, Or Just The End Of This Chapter? | SCC 57 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:09:10

It's been a wild and memorable 60 days, and we have learned a lot about the art and science of writing, and a lot about ourselves. How did we do? Did we hit our wordcount target? Did we form new habits? Most importantly, do we feel like we are better writers now than when we started? We'll recap the challenge and look forward to the future.

 Author Stories Podcast Episode 1265 | Yaffa Santos Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:33

Today’s author interview guest is Yaffa Santos, author of A Touch of Moonlight. “A delicious culinary romance.” —Booklist From the author of A Taste of Sage comes another charming and engrossing novel in which a young woman must navigate her family’s expectations, the demands of her job, a new love, and a secret about her magical identity. Larimar […]

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Five Check-in: The Muddy Middle | SCC 56 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:37

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge last month to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going through the process of developing an idea, making a fully formed plot and plan, then executing the writing of a first draft in 60 days.  The middle of the writing is where the rubber meets the road. The planning is all done, the excitement of getting all those ideas out on the screen has now faded into hard work. What do you do when things are not working the way you had hoped, or maybe you've lost your momentum and just need to get back on track. Join us today as we talk through the muddy middle of the writing challenge. Be sure to join us at storycraft.cafe to join in the writer community that is flourishing there and find your tribe that will help you stay motivated during this event and beyond. 

 Author Stories Podcast Episode 1264 | Lynne Reeves Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:15

Today’s author interview guest is Lynne Reeves, author of Dark Rivers to Cross. For fans of Hannah Mary McKinnon and Kimberley Belle, this emotionally charged thriller explores long-buried family secrets and the deadly reckoning that often follows their explosive reveal. For two decades, Lena Blackwell has kept her sons at her side, teaching them everything […]

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Five Check-in: The Writing Begins! | SCC 55 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:12

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge last month to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going through the process of developing an idea, making a fully formed plot and plan, then executing the writing of a first draft in 60 days.  As we kick off the second part of the challenge where we take all of the planning that we did last month, and charge toward our goal of 50,000 words written in the month of November, we talk about how the first couple of days have gone. Big plans are made, and with the benefit of a planning month, we see bright things ahead. Be sure to join us at storycraft.cafe to join in the writer community that is flourishing there and find your tribe that will help you stay motivated during this event and beyond. 

 What Motivates Your Characters? Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Four Check-in | SCC 54 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:04:58

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you’re just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going […]

 What Motivates Your Characters? Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Four Check-in | SCC 54 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:58

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going through the process of developing an idea, making a fully formed plot and plan, then executing the writing of a first draft in 60 days.  As we prepare for NaNoWriMo, and the month where we finish planning our books and get to the drafting, we talked about the final piece of our planning character motivation. You can have a great setting, develop characters that are unique, but what drives them to do what they do? What do your characters really want in life, and how do you as the writer make their journey more difficult? Listen in today as we discuss this. Be sure to join us at storycraft.cafe to join in the writer community that is flourishing there and find your tribe that will help you stay motivated during this event and beyond. 

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Three Check-in: Building Your World | Story Story Craft Café Episode 53 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:18:46

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you’re just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going […]

 Rick Partlow Talks About The Life Of A Professional Science Fiction Author | Story Craft Café Episode 52 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:00:00

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you’re just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going […]

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Two Check-in | Characters: The Life Blood Of Your Story Story Craft Café Episode 51 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:15:19

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you’re just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going […]

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Three Check-in: Building Your World | Story Story Craft Café Episode 53 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:18:45

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going through the process of developing an idea, making a fully formed plot and plan, then executing the writing of a first draft in 60 days.  Last week we talked about characters. We know that characters drive your story through their own accomplishments and the way they do, or do not, handle plot devices you throw their way, but what about /where/ your story is set? Have you ever heard the term "place as character"? Well, in today's show we talk about it.  Join us as we look at what makes a great setting and how you can use that setting to set your story apart from the rest. Go to storycraft.cafe to join in the challenge. We'd love to have you!

 Rick Partlow Talks About The Life Of A Professional Science Fiction Author | Story Craft Café Episode 52 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:59

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going through the process of developing an idea, making a fully formed plot and plan, then executing the writing of a first draft in 60 days. Last week we talked about characters.  Today we have a special episode of the podcast for you with one of the most prolific authors that I've had the pleasure of befriending over the years. Rick Partlow has written and published dozens and dozens of science fiction novels. In the midst of our write a novel in 60 days challenge, hearing from a writer that is putting in the work everyday is greatly motivating, and I hope that you, like me, get excited by hearing Rick's story. Thanks for listening. 

 Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days Week Two Check-in | Characters: The Life Blood Of Your Story Story Craft Café Episode 51 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:19

Welcome to the Story Craft Café Podcast. If you're just joining us for the first time, we kicked off a challenge a couple of weeks ago to Write A Novel With Dabble In 60 Days. This challenge encompasses the yearly NaNoWriMo Challenge, while also adding a planning month to the mix. Five writers are going through the process of developing an idea, making a fully formed plot and plan, then executing the writing of a first draft in 60 days. Last week we talked about characters. You can have a brilliant plot idea, a stellar setting, and amazingly grand ideas, but without characters that readers can relate to and ultimately root for, you don't have much that will keep readers engaged. Join us as we look at what makes characters who they are, and what character traits can add to your story.

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