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Reddit Q: Stuck on Chapter 4? Here’s What To Do Next
A Reddit writer asked: “I’m stuck on Chapter 4 and don’t know where to take the story.” It’s a common problem—and a completely fixable one.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨...
3 Storytelling Tricks to Hook Readers in Chapter One
First chapters are make-or-break. In this episode, I break down 3 strategies to grab your audience from the very beginning—and keep them reading.Using examples from th...
Reddit Q: Writing a Masculine Female Character (Who’s NOT a Tomboy)
How do you write a female character who’s masculine—but not a tomboy? That’s the question I tackle in this episode, inspired by a Reddit writer who wants their charact...
War of the Worlds 2025 – What Went Wrong and How I’d Fix It
War of the Worlds 2025 had potential—but fumbled the landing. In this video, I break down the story beat by beat to uncover where things went off the rails. Then I div...
Reddit Q: What Would an Eldritch Being Actually Want?
What motivates an eldritch villain—besides “they made a deal and now it’s time to collect”? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question from a writer struggling to ...
Reddit Q: Limiting Magic Users Without the 'Chosen One' Trope
Why don’t more people use magic if it exists in a fantasy world? It’s a common question—and if your answer is just “chosen ones,” readers may feel it’s too weak. In th...
REDDIT Q: How to Add Your Culture into Your Fantasy Story
How can you take the traditions, myths, and unique details of your own culture and weave them into a fantasy world? In this episode, I answer a question from a Venezue...
I'm A Hypocrite...
In this episode of the podcast, I chat a bit about my current thoughts around using AI for creative projects, as well as where I stand with my art. I ALSOOOOO share a ...
REDDIT Q: Giving Death a Motivation (Without Making Him Evil)
What happens when Death isn’t evil—just reserved and doing his job? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question about how to give a character like Death motivation,...
Reading My Cringe Fan Fiction- EP 1
In this episode of Storypod, I swallow my pride and my intense cringe response to share some old fan fiction with you, Bestie.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the...
How Could You Not Recognize Your Own Mother? REDDIT QUESTION
In this episode of Storypod, we explore a story question pulled from Reddit: What if a woman picks up her estranged mother from a nursing home—only to later discover i...
How Do You Scare a Genius? REDDIT QUESTION
🤔 How do you scare a genius? In this Storypod episode, we tackle the problem of writing fear for hyper-intelligent characters. How do you make someone who can outthink...
Warm vs. Distant Parent: Which Hits Harder? | Reddit Q
A Reddit writer asks: Would a character’s emotional journey hit harder if his relationship with his father was colder and full of unmet expectations… or if it stayed w...
Writing Characters Who Don’t Know What They Want (Yet) | Reddit Question
A Reddit writer asks: Is it okay if a character doesn’t have clear motivations early in the story—especially if they’re going through an identity crisis? In this episo...
Born for Destruction… Can They Ever Change? | Character Question
A Reddit writer asks: If a character was made for violence, can they ever truly change? In this episode, I dig into the nature vs. nurture debate in storytelling and e...
Why Offer a Bride to a Cursed Prince? | Reddit Fantasy Plot Question
A Reddit writer poses a juicy worldbuilding question: Why would a powerful faction provide a bride for a cursed prince from another kingdom—and what do they gain in re...
Am I Reinforcing a Harmful Trope? | Reddit Writing Question
A Reddit writer wonders: Does giving a Black OC a dead father accidentally feed into a harmful stereotype? In this episode, I respond to the question and share some th...
Finding Writing Motivation: How to Keep Showing Up | Reddit Question
A Reddit writer asks: How do you get dopamine to write? In this episode, I share thoughts on writing motivation, building momentum, and what keeps writers coming back ...