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Storytellers’ Outpost

by Julie Elesiv

How to MASTER storytelling!This is your official outpost for narrative navigation, character cartography, and exposition expedition! (With a 1930’s vintage twist, because why not.)Adventures departing-See you there, Storyteller.

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Episodes

  1. Batman & the Theory of 4-Corner Opposition!

    I LOVE batman. I love him so much. But how has the character been going strong since 1939?? In today’s episode, we will reveal the secret of Gotham City, and Batman's longevity! References: DC Comics and John Truby

  2. The EASIEST way to ruin a Female Character

    Why are some female characters so hard to like? Is it her fault…or is it the writers’? Let’s dive into one of the trickiest topics in today’s writing world. References: Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender, Smithsonian, Guardian, Modern Gentlemen, ScreenRant, The American Prospect, Morning Edition, Box...

  3. The Ten Commandments of Terror

    Happy Halloween! Do you want to scare your readers?? A good amount of fear can take a story to the next level. In this episode, we’ll learn how to scare your readers silly! 👻 Our website: www.IndyInk.art References: Stephen King, Anton Chekhov, Chuck Wendig, and Rebecca Delphine.

  4. Disney’s secret formula

    Disney has a net worth of over $180.Billion…but what if I told you that once, one of their animated movies bombed so badly they actually tried to shut down? It’s true. But what’s really amazing is what saved them…Disney’s secret formula. Our website: Indyink.art References: A Practical Guide to...

  5. How to write Backwards

    This is our last episode on the 7 story steps! We’ll tell you how to end your story, and give you some of the best techniques for actually putting your pen to paper. Special guest India Ray joins us to share the secrets of the writing madman.... IndyINK.art References: Anatomy of Story, John…

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  6. The Moment of Truth

    Your audience cares about one thing above all...character development. The quality of this development is the quality of your story. In other words, YOU CAN’T MESS THIS ONE UP!! Yikes, lotta pressure, right? Well don’t stress, we’re going to talk through it. References: Anatomy of Story, John...

  7. What Hollywood Doesn't Know

    5 invaluable secrets to writing battle scenes. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this one. References: IndyInk.art Anatomy of Story, John truby. Audition, Michael Shurtleff. Save the Cat, Blake Snyder.

  8. What's the plan??

    Gotta plan?? What should your hero do next? They can’t just sit there. Lucky you, step 4 of 7 will give you EXACTLY what you need to bring the action. https://www.indyink.art/

  9. The Villain.

    Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them...? What makes heroes go bad? Can they be redeemed? If you’re ready to deep dive into the origin of the opponent… this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. (It's hecka dramatic, btw.) www.IndyInk.art References: The Psychology...

  10. A Care Package from the Universe

    The BACKBONE of your story’s plot, the KEY to the audience’s attention, and the DRIVING FORCE of your hero can be summed up in one word- and in one episode! With special help from psychology experts we will dive into the secrets of the human experience and how to master telling the story of it....

  11. Secret of the “Perfect” Hero

    Too much of a good thing? Always. And who would have guessed self-help books would give us the secret ingredient? References: John truby “Anatomy of Story”, and Cambridge University Press

  12. A Book that Breathes...

    Is your story stiff? Forced? Mechanical? What if I told you there was a way to make your characters come to life and drive the plot to places you didn't even consider... And what if this method isn't a writing technique at all? Sources: Uta Hagen "Respect for acting" and Tom Hiddleston

  13. Where 9/10 Stories Die

    What if you could predict problems in your story before you ever wrote it?! Your steps to writing a great premise: 1) make a wish list. 2) look for possibilities. 3) look for problems you might encounter in the story. 4) find a designing principal. 5) pick the best character. 6) look for your...

  14. The Class That Changed My Life

    Welcome to the Outpost! Your 1930's adventure-style ever-enlarging emporium of storytelling SECRETS! This episode is my origin story, want to share yours? Reach me at [email protected] # learn to write # How to tell stories # Story Theory

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

How to MASTER storytelling!This is your official outpost for narrative navigation, character cartography, and exposition expedition! (With a 1930’s vintage twist, because why not.)Adventures departing-See you there, Storyteller.

HOSTED BY

Julie Elesiv

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How many episodes does Storytellers’ Outpost have?

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How to MASTER storytelling!This is your official outpost for narrative navigation, character cartography, and exposition expedition! (With a 1930’s vintage twist, because why not.)Adventures departing-See you there, Storyteller.

How often does Storytellers’ Outpost release new episodes?

Storytellers’ Outpost has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Storytellers’ Outpost is created and hosted by Julie Elesiv.
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