EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 42 MIN
Tell The Damn Story ep 391: Breaking Through the Block - Answers to 10 More Of Writers’ Most Agonizing Questions
from Tell The Damn Story · host Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan
Struggling to turn that vague spark into a full story? Unsure how to build a hook, fix pacing, craft cinematic scenes, or write from a POV you haven’t lived?You’re not alone — and in this solo episode, Alex (with Chris away on a creative quest) dives into the questions that every emerging and aspiring writer wrestles with.In this bite-sized craft session, Alex breaks down:How to turn a vague idea into a full storyWhat makes a hook irresistibleHow to create scenes that feel cinematicWays to improve pacing in any genreWhen your story is actually ready to shareHow to write outside your own lived experienceThe most common beginner mistakesWhat “powerful storytelling” really meansThis is an honest, practical, compassionate conversation grounded in real writer struggles and decades of experience. If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or creatively overwhelmed, this one’s for you.Want a Writer's Block Breaking Guide from this episode?CLICK HERE!👉 Got a question for TTDS? Send it in — Alex and Chris may answer it on the next episode.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: [email protected] follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryStories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → Buy Me A Coffee!
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