STORYBEAST

Ever wondered how to build atmosphere and what makes a good surprise? Ghabiba and Courtney dig into the concept of surprise and expectation in this follow up to their interview with Maya Chesley .  In this episode:  Courtney and Ghabiba chat about what makes surprises work for them (and when it doesn't). Ghabiba uses Watch Out for Her by Samantha M. Bailey to showcase an example of atmos...

Welcome to our first LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests that are an expert within their area of storytelling. Maya Chesley is a Fulbright ETA scholarship recipient and a Pushcart Prize nominee. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from Johns Hopkins University. Their work has been published in various journals and magazines, including The New Yorker , where they curren...

In this episode of Storybeast, co-hosts Courtney and Ghabiba discuss the power and importance of beginnings. You’ll hear about: The dynamic relationship between creating stories and their impact on the creator.  How a good hook reels Courtney in. Examples of good beginnings and how they relate to endings. Special mentions are V.E. Scwhab’s The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, N.K. Jemisin’s the Fift...

Welcome to Storybeast, a podcast for story lovers. Hosted by writers  Ghabiba Weston  and  Courtney Shack , the two friends embark on the first season of Storybeast to talk about their favorite tales and story concepts not only with each other, but also with special guests from the storytelling world. First episode premieres October 20th.