Story Chat Radio

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the magical realism film Pan's Labyrinth with a focus on deep POV. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the romantic sci-fi Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with a focus on unreliable narrators. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 1999 film The Mummy with a focus on prologues. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 90s' kids' movie Space Jam with a focus on blending genres. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the Studio Ghibli classic Howl's Moving Castle with a focus on opening scenes. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the teen romantic drama The Sun Is Also a Star with a focus on romantic tension. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the magical realism drama The Shape of Water with a focus on theme. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the cult classic murder mystery, Clue , with a focus on dialogue. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

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

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the horror movie, Get Out , with a focus on satisfying endings. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the superhero movie, Birds of Prey , with a focus on antiheroes. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the comedy, The Lovebirds , with a focus on limited point-of-view. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the black comedy, Parasite , with a focus on playing with reader expectations by subverting tropes. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2019 adaptation of Little Women , with a focus on dual timelines and how authors can avoid pitfalls when writing dual timelines. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the instant classic murder mystery, Knives Out , with a focus on the elements of mystery and how authors can use mystery elements in their writing. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the iconic classic, The Princess Bride , with a focus on character agency and talk about some ways authors can create characters with strong agency in their writing. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb.

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the best friend comedy, Booksmart, with a focus on non-romantic relationships and talk about some ways authors can create more depth in those relationships in their writing. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb. 

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the horror film, A Quiet Place , and talk about some ways authors can better balance "showing" and "telling" in their writing. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb. 

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the animated superhero film, Spider-Man:Into the Spider-Verse with a focus on voice and talk about some ways authors can create stronger narrative and character voice in their writing. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back cover blurb. 

In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the young adult romance To All the Boys I've Loved Before and focus on creating strong secondary characters and talk about some ways authors can use the same techniques from the movie to create realistic secondary characters in their manuscripts. Please note: since this movie is based on a book, the editors only discuss the movie an...

Book editors Carly Hayward and Jeni Chappelle discuss the storytelling elements in the 1980s classic Jim Henson film The Dark Crystal . In this episode, the editors focus on worldbuilding and talk about some ways authors can use the same worldbuilding techniques from the movie to create richer worlds in their manuscripts. And they end with some tips for writers on strengthening their query or back...

We are book editors Carly Hayward and Jeni Chappelle, and we are so excited to introduce our new podcast, Story Chat Radio. Each month we'll watch a different movie with an eye for storytelling and novel writing. Then we'll use our 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, we'll also...