Episode 14 – Episode 14 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Chapter 1 - The Boy Who Lived
Kristen and I are thrilled to re-launch the Seeking Stories Podcast today, and moving forward we're filming the podcast for YouTube (the episodes will...
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Welcome to the Seeking Stories Podcast, where we unlock the secrets of storytelling so that you can change the world through your writing! During each 40-60 minute episode we break open books and movies to uncover the "why" behind what worked and what didn't. We discuss the craft of storytelling, and give you (our awesome listeners!) actionable tips for improving your writing and becoming a master storyteller. So, pull up a chair, get the fire roaring, and let's behold what a multitude of books and movies can teach us about storytelling. Thanks for listening!
Episode 13 - Into the Spider-Verse
We've recently recommended Into the Spider-Verse more than any other film, and do so for two reasons: it's brilliantly funny and it's deep. Join us, a...
Episode 12 - Fahrenheit 451
Ryan and Kristen are joined by David and Madison as we discuss Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury in the early 1950's. We discuss: How the themes...
Episode 11 - How to Write a Historical Narrative Prologue
The historical narrative (think the opening to The Fellowship of the Ring) is one of the most popular prologues for modern writers. Today we break ope...
Episode 10 - How to Write an Action Prologue (Star Trek - 2009)
The Action Prologue thrusts your audience into the heart of your story. Here are 7 keys for writing an epic and engaging action prologue. https://seek...
Episode 9 - Sleeping Beauty
Protagonists are often hidden in the shadows of stories. Here, we uncover 6 truths about protagonists, and reveal Sleeping Beauty's true protagonist. ...
Episode 8 - How to Use a 10-Star Movie Rating System
Can you rate movies? Should you rate movies? Can you make consistent sense of a 10-star movie rating system? These are important questions that Ryan a...
Episode 7 - Ten Steps for Writing Any Story
How do you write a story? Can storytelling be broken into a series of steps? The short answer: yes! While stories have a multitude of moving parts, mo...
Episode 6 - Batman (1989)
Batman (1989). The film that introduced a generation to the cinematic world of the Caped Crusader. In this episode, Ryan, Dom, and Adam discuss Tim Bu...
Episode 5 - Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2: Donald and Ryan investigate why Tony Stark's second big screen adventure failed to offer an emotional and cohesive story, and offer sugges...