S2 Episode 17: How Color Symbolism, Internal Monologue & the Save the Cat Framework Transform Storytelling Across Formats

Lauren and Darcy explore how your storytelling approach must evolve as you shift between formats—whether you’re crafting a novel, a film, a social media post, or a poem. Discover why elements like color symbolism and internal monologue can make or break your story depending on the medium, and how frameworks like Save the Cat give you the structure to succeed in both novels and screenplays. Imagine adapting your WIP into a visual social media experience, or using color symbolism to evoke emotion, or experimenting with internal monologue in a TikTok ghost story. Lauren and Darcy share behind-the-scenes insights from adapting books to screen, writing techniques that boost engagement, and practical ways to use the Save the Cat framework to strengthen your narrative in any format.We’ll break down the high stakes of mastering multiple formats: from expanding your audience to building a multi-platform IP. With real-world examples like The Hunger Games adaptation and innovative social media storytelling, you’ll learn how to embrace creative constraints, push your boundaries, and make your story resonate everywhere.Perfect for indie authors, social media storytellers, and creatives ready to diversify their toolkit. Tune in to harness the power of color symbolism, internal monologue, and the Save the Cat framework—so your story shines on every platform.Follow us for more storytelling tips and shenanigans:IG: @mistymorningstories, @darcy_micaela, @untitledworkinpodcastTikTok: untitledworkinpodcastThreads: mistymorningstoriesSubstack: mistymorningstorieshttps://www.mistymorningstories.com/https://www.darcymicaela.com/