Storyworld

In this episode, we begin a brand new series on the importance of backstory! We're talking about the backstories of fictional characters. How do those backstories serve the overall narrative? Could NO backstory be a better choice in some cases? All that and more in this episode!

Music is undoubtedly one of the most profound and amazing ways to tell a story. In this episode, Steve and Alex share what they love about music and it can help engage with stories in an exciting way. 

We talk a lot about stories we LOVE on this podcast...but what about the stories we don't like! There are some surprises with this one, so make sure you don't miss it!

Alex and Steve break down one of the (objectively!) best movies of all time, The Prestige! **SPOILER ALERT** You've been warned!

In this episode, Steve & Alex describe how they "set the mood" for work, writing, exercise, and lots of other things! While fun, this episode is EXTREMELY helpful to get ideas on how to set yourself up for success. Don't miss it!

Although we start with very (ironically) uninteresting banter...in this episode, we quickly shift to our 10 BEST tips for how to make your stories -- fiction or nonfiction -- more interesting! Enjoy!

The news and other popular stories are HUGE influencers on how we live life and make decisions daily. But, of course, it is possible to be easily manipulated by these outlets! How do we separate fact from fiction? How do we know who to trust? Find out our thoughts in this episode!

In the "storyworld" we live in, there are SO many different mediums for telling stories. In this episode, Steve and Alex discuss many of those different mediums, what they are good for, and how they help move society forward.

Between the two of us, we have the opportunity to do a lot of different types of writing. So, what does the process of writing actually look like for us? That's our topic in this episode! (P.S. Alex shares some particular awesome nuggets of fiction writing wisdom, so don't miss out!)

Fiction writers and marketers alike love to talk about "worldbuilding." Broadly speaking, worldbuilding is the idea of creating a place that is "other" than the real world. In this conversation, Alex and Steve discover some stark differences between how fiction writers and marketers use the term... as well as some surprising similarities. You don't want to miss this one!

Who are the storytellers that have influenced you the most? In this episode, Alex and Steve discuss those storytellers that have made them the writers and story nerds they are today.

There can be no doubt that storytelling is a powerful medium for communicating ideas to children! What does it look like to actually introduce children to stories--especially serious ones? That's the matter of discussion in this episode! We cover the spectrum from Jesus to Santa, so buckle up and enjoy the discussion!

Most stories come down to some version of "The Hero's Journey." In this episode, we uncover some major differences between how fiction writers and marketers tend to write and view their heroes. This one is a super deep dive where we both learn some new, fascinating things from each other. You don't want to miss it!

Rocketman (1997) is one of Steve's very favorite movies! Although it's a slapstick comedy, Steve and Alex discuss and discover some deep, universal themes in the movie, and attempt to shed light on those in this episode. This one is SUPER fun AND informative, we hope you enjoy!

Stories are a powerful marketing medium. In this episode, we discuss the difference between advertising, marketing, and sales, and what makes an effective story within these different modes! We discuss lots of practical and tactical advice for business owners, so listen in!

The stories most humans love all share some common traits and characteristics. In this episode, we discuss what makes a good story! Do you agree? Disagree? We would love to hear from you!

Do YOU have a favorite story? In this episode, we each discuss our three favorite stories! Join us for the journey!

Story has infected us both...obviously, because that's why we're here! So, how did we get our start and find our individual passion for storytelling? Find out on this episode!

This is not a "Christian" podcast...but both of us are Christians, and are VERY passionate about Christianity as being the "true story of the world." How does Christianity make sense of the world we see around us? Listen in to this episode to find out our thoughts!

The world of "story" is as diverse as it is impactful to our lives. Story has transcended the sands of time, and can be found in the most magical -- and the most mundane -- of moments. Welcome to episode one of our brand new podcast, where we dive DEEP into the world of story from the dual perspectives of a fiction author a marketing expert.