How Story Works
152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsHow Story Works is a podcast for everyone who loves stories. If you’re a writer, understanding how story works will help you craft better stories. If you’re a lover of stories, the podcast will give you added insight into your favorite tales, and extend the toolset you use to better understand the stories you love. Join NYT bestselling author and story expert Lani Diane Rich as she demystifies stories and storytelling, allowing you to better write and appreciate the stories you love.
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5. Joshilyn Jackson
April 29, 2020 12:00Today on How Story Works Conversations, we interview Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. The post 5. Joshilyn Jackson appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Characters in Action
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBShow notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
4. Characters in Action
April 22, 2020 12:00In this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about characters in action: Dialogue, choices, arcs, and character breaks. The post 4. Characters in Action appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Writing Distinctive Characters
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBShow notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
3. Writing Distinctive Characters
April 08, 2020 12:00On this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about tropes, archetypes, stereotypes, and strategies for character creation. The post 3. Writing Distinctive Characters appeared first on Chipperish Media.
#03. Writing Distinctive Characters
April 08, 2020 12:00On this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about tropes, archetypes, stereotypes, and strategies for character creation.
Character Roles
April 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBShow notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#002. Character Roles
April 01, 2020 12:00On this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about character roles: protagonist, antagonist, and supporting.
2. Character Roles
April 01, 2020 12:00On this episode of How Story Works conversations, we talk about character roles: protagonist, antagonist, and supporting. The post 2. Character Roles appeared first on Chipperish Media.
#001. Building Character (S1.01)
March 25, 2020 12:00In this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about building characters, the character triangle, and naming characters.
1. Building Character (S1.01)
March 25, 2020 12:00In this episode of How Story Works Conversations, we talk about building characters, the character triangle, and naming characters. The post 1. Building Character (S1.01) appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Building Character
March 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBShow notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Introduction to HSW Conversations (S1.00)
March 11, 2020 12:00In this introduction to How Story Works Conversations, story expert Lani Diane Rich and concept developer Dr. Kelly Jones define our terms to kick off our discussion of narrative theory. The post Introduction to HSW Conversations (S1.00) appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Introduction to HSW Conversations
March 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBShow notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works – Conversations!
January 16, 2020 00:33The post How Story Works – Conversations! appeared first on Chipperish Media.
How Story Works #41. Applying Narrative Theory
January 06, 2019 15:17Sometimes the right thing to do with narrative theory is nothing, and story expert Lani Diane Rich explains how to ride that line. The post How Story Works #41. Applying Narrative Theory appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Applying Narrative Theory
January 06, 2019 15:17 - 12 minutes - 9.06 MBShow notes: Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonComm...
Reveling in Revision
December 02, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.51 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #40. Reveling in Revision
December 02, 2018 11:00Love it or hate it, revision is a necessary part of the writing process, and in this episode, story expert Lani Diane Rich walks you through the steps of getting your draft from rough to final. The post How Story Works #40. Reveling in Revision appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Sacred Act of Drafting
November 25, 2018 16:37 - 11 minutes - 8.71 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #39. Sacred Act of Drafting
November 25, 2018 16:37Lani launches from Discovery to Drafting, the often-maligned, often frustrating second act in the three-part writing process. But like all acts of creation, even Drafting can be a magical time, if you know the secrets. The post How Story Works #39. Sacred Act of Drafting appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Whistling for Discovery
November 18, 2018 15:22 - 9 minutes - 7.56 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #38. Whistling for Discovery
November 18, 2018 15:22In honor of Nanowrimo, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks the first of the three phases of writing, Discovery, and provides tips on how to whistle for your creativity. The post How Story Works #38. Whistling for Discovery appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Critique What You Love w/ Rob Heiret
November 11, 2018 15:20 - 11 minutes - 8.54 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #37. Critique What You Love w/ Rob Heiret
November 11, 2018 15:20One great way to love what you love is to critique what you love. Story expert Lani Diane Rich discusses Star Wars with Rob Heiret, host of Chipperish's new podcast, Metaphors Be With You. The post How Story Works #37. Critique What You Love w/ Rob Heiret appeared first on Chipperish Media.
How Story Works #36. Advanced Criticism: Dodgeball
October 28, 2018 14:50It's a classic case of love what you love, even when it's seriously problematic, as story expert Lani Diane Rich plumbs the depths of the 2004 comedy, Dodgeball. The post How Story Works #36. Advanced Criticism: Dodgeball appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Advanced Criticism: Dodgeball
October 28, 2018 14:50 - 11 minutes - 8.44 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #35. Advanced Criticism: Easy A
October 21, 2018 10:00We're getting extra-textual as story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about 2010's Easy A. The post How Story Works #35. Advanced Criticism: Easy A appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Advanced Criticism: Easy A
October 21, 2018 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Chipperish Calendar
October 14, 2018 19:47Wondering what episodes or movies you need to watch to keep up with the Chipperish schedule? Wonder no more! Here it all is! The post Chipperish Calendar appeared first on Chipperish Media.
It’s Okay
October 14, 2018 16:48 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #34. It’s Okay
October 14, 2018 16:48After a long hiatus, story expert Lani Diane Rich returns with a quick message about how sometimes, it's okay to take a long hiatus. The post How Story Works #34. It’s Okay appeared first on Chipperish Media.
How Story Works #33. Advanced Criticism: His Girl Friday
April 02, 2018 00:07In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the troubles in terroir, righteous romance and quality conflict in His Girl Friday. The post How Story Works #33. Advanced Criticism: His Girl Friday appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Advanced Criticism: His Girl Friday
April 02, 2018 00:07 - 13 minutes - 12 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Advanced Criticism: A Few Good Men
March 18, 2018 14:42 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #32. Advanced Criticism: A Few Good Men
March 18, 2018 14:42In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich walks you through the weeding out process of critical thought with Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men," covering everything from Jack Nicholson having a nice ass (who knew?) to how Daniel Kaffee touching EVERY DOUGHNUT is an illustration of the patriarchy at work. It's not all good stuff... but that's kind of the point. The post How Story Works #32. Advanced Criticism: A Few Good Men appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Advanced Criticism: Tangled
March 08, 2018 23:45 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBShow notes: Forkin’ Bullshirt, a The Good Place podcast from Multiverse Radio Protagonist/Antagonist Structure: Tangled Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creat...
How Story Works #31. Advanced Criticism: Tangled
March 08, 2018 23:45In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about how to build your platform for criticism, and talks about pseudo-benevolent antagonists and the danger of the rogue hero in Disney's Tangled. The post How Story Works #31. Advanced Criticism: Tangled appeared first on Chipperish Media.
How Story Works #30. The Value of Criticism
February 11, 2018 21:30In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich prepares to dive into advanced criticism with a talk about the value of criticism, both for writers and non-writers. The post How Story Works #30. The Value of Criticism appeared first on Chipperish Media.
The Value of Criticism
February 11, 2018 21:30 - 9 minutes - 7.55 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #29. Narrative and Life
January 28, 2018 18:58In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the magic of narrative and the responsibility of the critic in engaging with the stories they study. The post How Story Works #29. Narrative and Life appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Narrative and Life
January 28, 2018 18:58 - 8 minutes - 9.5 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
How Story Works #28. Magic and Craft
January 20, 2018 17:55In this episode of the How Story Works YouTube series and podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich returns to narrative theory with a quick review of the concepts from the first 27 podcast episodes, and follows that up with a discussion of the separate but equally important values of magic and craft. The post How Story Works #28. Magic and Craft appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Magic and Craft
January 20, 2018 17:55 - 8 minutes - 9.19 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
HSW #27. The End of the Beginning
October 02, 2017 10:00In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich finishes up the basics of narrative theory, and sets out her plan for the rest of the podcast. The post HSW #27. The End of the Beginning appeared first on Chipperish Media.
The End of the Beginning
October 02, 2017 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.61 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Stereotypes, Archetypes & Tropes
September 25, 2017 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBShow notes: Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
HSW # 26. Stereotypes, Archetypes & Tropes
September 25, 2017 10:00In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich talks about the value of originality and how that relates to stereotypes, archetypes and tropes. The post HSW # 26. Stereotypes, Archetypes & Tropes appeared first on Chipperish Media.
Character & Dialogue
September 18, 2017 10:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBShow notes: What part of the country are you from? test Want to get ahead of the game with the texts Lani talks about on the show? Check out the How Story Works Course Text List! Discuss How Story Works on the Chipperish Forum! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! How Story Works is a Chipperish Media production by Lani Diane Rich, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license. ★ Sup...
HSW #25. Character & Dialogue
September 18, 2017 10:00In this episode of the How Story Works podcast, story expert Lani Diane Rich gives tips and tricks for writing great dialogue, and for understanding how essential it is to expressing character. The post HSW #25. Character & Dialogue appeared first on Chipperish Media.