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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H

The Courage to Face What Your Story Is Really About with Spade Robinson

from The Storytelling Lab

“There is no version of storytelling that does not become therapy.” — Spade RobinsonWhat if the difference between an average story and a great one has less to do with talent or skill and more to do with self-awareness? In this episode, screenwriter and story consultant Spade Robinson breaks down why structure isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s the foundation that allows it to thrive. We explore how unforgiveness shows up on the page, why most writers avoid the emotional core of their work, and how discipline in story design eliminates writer’s block.Spade also shares hard-earned insights from Sundance and the development world about the changing industry, why writers must think of themselves as studios, and how short-form storytelling and brand partnerships may shape the next era of film. If you care about story craft, emotional truth, and building a sustainable creative career, this conversation will challenge you in all the right ways.In this episode, you will learn to:Strengthen your stories by confronting the internal human question driving themUse structure as a creative advantage rather than a limitationEliminate writer’s block by building a strong outline before draftingUnderstand art and commerce must work together in today’s industryPosition yourself as a creator-studio in an attention-driven economyFollow Spade Robinson on:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/spaderobinsonLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/spade-robinson-5588a231/Website → https://www.atlantafilmproject.com/And for more storytelling tips and tricks:Visit → https://rainbennett.com or https://thestorytellinglabpodcast.comOr, follow along at...TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefstorytellingofficerTwitter → https://twitter.com/rainbennettInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/rainbennettFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/thestorytellinglabYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@RainBennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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