Stories That Change Us
BookmarkKat Lewis, Laurel Thomas, Micah Leydorf, Melissa Grace
Stories That Change Us is a arts podcast hosted by Kat Lewis, Laurel Thomas, Micah Leydorf, Melissa Grace. It has 19 episodes, with the latest published January 2026.
Where great storytelling meets craft. Four writer-friends dive into the most iconic fiction of the last century—not just to admire it, but to dissect it. We uncover what makes these stories unforgettable: sharp characters, masterful plots, and the social undercurrents that give them staying power. The result? A lively, intergenerational conversation that sparks insights for writers at every stage. Whether you're dreaming of your debut or leveling up your next bestseller, this is your place to learn how great stories are made.
arts ·en-us ·19 episodes
Voice, Imagination, and Sweet Romance: Writing Lessons from Anne of Green Gables
Obsession, Voice, and Unreliable Narrators: Writing Lessons from Wuthering Heights
Spectacle, Stakes, and Story Logic: High Concept Storytelling in Jurassic Park
Banter, Misdirection, and Romantic Tension: Writing Lessons from Much Ado About Nothing
Propaganda, Pacing, and Point of View: Writing Lessons from 1984
Episode 14: Seduction, Suspense, and Structure: Writing Lessons from Dracula
Episode 13: Revenge, Riches, and Reader Hooks: The Bestseller Blueprint of The Count of Monte Cristo
Episode 12: Ten Little Hooks: How “And Then There Were None” Builds Unputdownable Suspense
Episode 11: Survival and Structure: What The Hunger Games Teaches Us About Writing Modern Bestsellers
Episode 10: The Godfather: Mastering Mood, Mystery, and Market Power
Episode 9: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Episode 8: A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline L'Engle
Episode 7: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
Episode 6: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Episode 5: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Episode 4: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Episode 3: Storytelling Secrets from “Gone With the Wind”: Lessons for Modern Writers
Episode 2: Building a Historical World with Heart: Craft Lessons from Outlander
Episode 1: Wit, Restraint, and Romantic Tension: Writing Lessons from Pride & Prejudice
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