Story Chat Radio

Arts EN ↓ 47 episodes

Each month book editors Carly Hayward and Jeni Chappelle watch a different movie with an eye for storytelling and novel writing. Then they use their training and years of experience editing novels to break down each movie's storytelling elements to help you improve your novel-in-progress. In each episode, they also feature a query or book blurb for a manuscript that has elements similar to our movie of the month. New episodes air the last Tuesday of every month.

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Episode 46: The Goonies 06.02.2024 32:31

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 80s' adventure classic The Goonies with a focus on sense of urgency.

Episode 45: The Nightmare Before Christmas 07.11.2023 31:02

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas with a focus on interiority.

Episode 44: Barbie 04.10.2023 30:56

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2023 live-action movie Barbie with a focus on antagonistic forces.

Episode 43: Amélie 05.09.2023 31:48

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2002 French comedy Amélie with a focus on omniscient narrators.

Episode 42: Nimona 01.08.2023 31:27

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated science fantasy Nimona with a focus on conflict.

Episode 41: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 12.07.2023 38:09

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the fantasy action-adventure Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with a focus on characterization.

Episode 40: The Hunger Games 06.06.2023 40:04

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the dystopian classic movie, The Hunger Games, with a focus on three act structure.

Episode 39: Guardians of the Galaxy 09.05.2023 34:49

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Marvel adventure movie, Guardians of the Galaxy, with a focus on the Heroine's Journey.

Episode 38: The Green Knight 07.03.2023 38:49

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Arthurian retelling The Green Knight with a focus on the hero's journey.

Episode 37: Bros 07.02.2023 36:26

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the romantic comedy Bros with a focus on romance structure.

Episode 36: Nope 10.01.2023 34:16

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in Jordan Peele's Nope with a focus on motif. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 35: Free Guy 06.12.2022 35:18

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the action-comedy Free Guy with a focus on "the lie." And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 34: The Birdcage 01.11.2022 30:47

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the comedy, The Birdcage with a focus on GMC (goal, motivation, conflict). And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 33: Hocus Pocus 04.10.2022 31:45

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus with a focus on age category. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 32: Rear Window 06.09.2022 35:13

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the classic thriller, Rear Window , with a focus on microtension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 31: Everything Everywhere All at Once 02.08.2022 29:01

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the genre-deying Everything Everywhere All at Once with a focus on romantic tension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 30: Willow 05.07.2022 33:52

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the epic fantasy Willow with a focus on magic systems. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 29: The Favourite 07.06.2022 34:51

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the dram-edy The Favourite with a focus on scene structure. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 28: Star Wars 03.05.2022 38:48

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Star Wars movies A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back with a focus on series. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 27: Encanto 01.03.2022 37:39

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated Disney film Encanto with a focus on character arc. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 26: Train to Busan 01.02.2022 43:06

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the horror thriller Train to Busan with a focus on setting. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 25: Robin Hood: Men in Tights 05.01.2022 36:35

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 90s' parody Robin Hood: Men in Tights , with a focus on retellings. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 24: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 07.12.2021 40:41

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Marvel superhero movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with a focus on emotional wounds. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 23: Spirited Away 02.11.2021 39:49

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated film Spirited Away with a focus on symbolism. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

Episode 22: Alien 05.10.2021 39:42

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the science fiction horror Alien with a focus on tension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.