Story Nerd

De: Melanie Hill Valerie Francis
  • Resumen

  • For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is for you. "The only thing that matters, and that ever will matter, is the story. That's it." - Tom Hanks (Oxford Union 2024)
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  • Lego Batman: ROTFL
    Aug 14 2024

    Melanie chose Lego Batman from the vault because, in addition to being a really well-written story, it made her laugh. And that, imo, is the mark of superior writing. This episode originally aired in Season 5 when Melanie was studying resonance. If you're curious about what that is, and how it can truly enhance your storytelling, be sure to give this episode a listen. - V.

    For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.

    To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

    Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis

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    40 m
  • The Godfather: Valerie gets excited
    Aug 7 2024

    Melanie and I are taking a short mid-winter/mid-summer break, so while we recharge our batteries we're reposting some of our favourite episodes starting this week with THE GODFATHER. Wow, there just aren't too many movies with this level of storytelling craft in them. I had a whole lot to say about this classic film and I know that no matter which genre you're writing in, there's something in this episode to help you. Enjoy! - V.

    For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.

    To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

    Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis

    Follow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

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    51 m
  • Nocturnal Animals: pretty, but no story
    Jul 31 2024

    We visit the joys of multiplot stories this week. Valerie discovers (again) the issues with multiplot stories in movies, and I investigate how the different timelines impact the narrative drive. We both learnt what happens to a story when conflict triangles and curiosity and concern are absent - a cautionary tale for writers. -M

    “A character can’t un-know something or completely ignore something that is right in front of them.” Melanie Hill.

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    As Good as it Gets Season 6, Episode 5 (Empathy)

    For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.

    To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

    Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francis

    Follow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

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    24 m

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