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Everything They Write Makes Them Cringe: Reddit Q
A teen writer asked:“Every time I try to write my novel, I cringe and delete it. It’s not even bad—but I can’t stand it.” In this episode, I respond to a young writer ...
REDDIT Q: Angels vs Vampires: Which Makes the Better Symbolic Hero?
A writer asked: “Which symbolic redemption arc has more power—an ascended human-turned-angel, or an ancient vampire who’s spent eons repenting?”✨ Welcome to The StoryP...
Reddit Q: Starting a Political Fantasy Story: What Comes First?
A writer working on their first fantasy novel asked:“How do I start the conflict in a political fantasy story with multiple kingdoms, languages, and religions—without ...
How to Fix Bland, Blocky Writing (You Won't Like My Answer)
A beginner writer asked: “My writing feels bland and kind of blocky—how do I fix it?” We’ll explore how reading more intentionally and mapping out great sentences can ...
REDDIT Q: Is It Ethical to Use AI for Character Ideas?
A writer asked: Is it okay to use AI to help create a villain’s moveset or powers? It’s a great question—and it taps into the bigger conversation around inspiration, o...
Reddit Q: How to Justify Story Tech (Yes, Even Zeppelins)
A Reddit writer asked: “How do I justify having zeppelins in my story when I just like them?” And honestly—that’s a great question.In this episode, I explain how to lo...
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...