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The StoryPod

Storypod – Where storytelling is about doing, not just learning. Step into Storytelling Immersion—a world where characters come to life, worlds unfold, and plots twist and turn as we dive deep into the art of story. Unlike traditional guides, Storypod is a “learn-by-listening” experience. Through storytelling games, character-building exercises, media discussions, and creative Q&A, each episode immerses you in the craft of storytelling. This isn’t a textbook on “how to,” but a playground for

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15:57

REDDIT Q: Angels vs Vampires: Which Makes the Better...

The StoryPod ·

2025/10/31

A writer asked: “Which symbolic redemption arc has more power—an ascended human-turned-angel, or an ancient vampire who’s spent eons repenting?”✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com📸 Instagram:

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14:05

Reddit Q: Starting a Political Fantasy Story: What...

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2025/10/24

A writer working on their first fantasy novel asked:“How do I start the conflict in a political fantasy story with multiple kingdoms, languages, and religions—without it feeling overdone or messy?”✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐 Website:

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20:44

How to Fix Bland, Blocky Writing (You Won't Like My...

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2025/10/17

A beginner writer asked: “My writing feels bland and kind of blocky—how do I fix it?” We’ll explore how reading more intentionally and mapping out great sentences can train your brain to write smoother, more rhythmic prose.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting

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14:41

REDDIT Q: Is It Ethical to Use AI for Character Ideas?

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2025/10/10

A writer asked: Is it okay to use AI to help create a villain’s moveset or powers? It’s a great question—and it taps into the bigger conversation around inspiration, originality, and what it means to be a creator today.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting

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11:06

Reddit Q: How to Justify Story Tech (Yes, Even...

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2025/10/03

A Reddit writer asked: “How do I justify having zeppelins in my story when I just like them?” And honestly—that’s a great question.In this episode, I explain how to logically ground any technology, object, or invention in your story world so it feels natural instead of random. Whether it’s airships, holograms, or magic typewriters, the key is weaving them into the logic, culture, and stakes of your world.If you’ve ever wondered “but why does this exist here?”, this breakdown will help you

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16:12

Reddit Q: Stuck on Chapter 4? Here’s What To Do Next

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2025/09/26

A Reddit writer asked: “I’m stuck on Chapter 4 and don’t know where to take the story.” It’s a common problem—and a completely fixable one.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com📸 Instagram:

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36:36

3 Storytelling Tricks to Hook Readers in Chapter One

The StoryPod ·

2025/09/19

First chapters are make-or-break. In this episode, I break down 3 strategies to grab your audience from the very beginning—and keep them reading.Using examples from three wildly popular webtoons, I show how creators build emotional investment, earn the audience’s trust, and set up a journey readers have to see through. ✨ What You’ll Learn:The Emotional Buy-In: Why we care even when we don’t know the charactersGoodwill Toward the Protagonist: How to make readers root for your MC

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13:27

Reddit Q: Writing a Masculine Female Character (Who’s...

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2025/09/12

How do you write a female character who’s masculine—but not a tomboy? That’s the question I tackle in this episode, inspired by a Reddit writer who wants their character to wear dresses, love girly things, and radiate masculine energy.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for

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66:17

War of the Worlds 2025 – What Went Wrong and How I’d...

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2025/09/05

War of the Worlds 2025 had potential—but fumbled the landing. In this video, I break down the story beat by beat to uncover where things went off the rails. Then I dive into the core problems holding the narrative back, and offer a few concrete changes that could have made the story shine.Whether you’re a fellow writer, a sci-fi lover, or just left the movie wondering “...wait, what was that ending?”, this one’s for you.✨ Topics Covered:Story structure breakdown (Save the Cat style)Pacing

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7:56

Reddit Q: What Would an Eldritch Being Actually Want?

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2025/08/29

What motivates an eldritch villain—besides “they made a deal and now it’s time to collect”? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question from a writer struggling to find a compelling, non-cliché reason for their humanoid eldritch antagonist to pursue the protagonist.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling

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14:36

Reddit Q: Limiting Magic Users Without the 'Chosen...

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2025/08/22

Why don’t more people use magic if it exists in a fantasy world? It’s a common question—and if your answer is just “chosen ones,” readers may feel it’s too weak. In this episode, I answer a Reddit question about creating strong, believable reasons why only a minority of people wield magic. From cultural taboos to dangerous side effects, we’ll explore creative ways to explain scarcity in your magic system.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do

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15:35

REDDIT Q: How to Add Your Culture into Your Fantasy...

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2025/08/15

How can you take the traditions, myths, and unique details of your own culture and weave them into a fantasy world? In this episode, I answer a question from a Venezuelan writer who wants to add their cultural heritage into their fantasy history but isn’t sure where to start.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling

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39:00

I'm A Hypocrite...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of the podcast, I chat a bit about my current thoughts around using AI for creative projects, as well as where I stand with my art. I ALSOOOOO share a bit of a current project I'm writing (sans-AI...at least as far as the writing goes ^_^;)✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and

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21:47

REDDIT Q: Giving Death a Motivation (Without Making...

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2025/08/01

What happens when Death isn’t evil—just reserved and doing his job? In this episode, I dive into a Reddit question about how to give a character like Death motivation, depth, and purpose.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐 Website:

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32:15

Reading My Cringe Fan Fiction- EP 1

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2025/07/25

In this episode of Storypod, I swallow my pride and my intense cringe response to share some old fan fiction with you, Bestie.✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐 Website: https://www.creativebff.com📸 Instagram:

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17:09

How Could You Not Recognize Your Own Mother? REDDIT...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of Storypod, we explore a story question pulled from Reddit: What if a woman picks up her estranged mother from a nursing home—only to later discover it's a complete stranger?✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐 Website:

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13:59

How Do You Scare a Genius? REDDIT QUESTION

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2025/07/11

🤔 How do you scare a genius? In this Storypod episode, we tackle the problem of writing fear for hyper-intelligent characters. How do you make someone who can outthink the danger actually feel afraid?✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and developing muscle memory for crafting amazing stories.🌐

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12:41

Warm vs. Distant Parent: Which Hits Harder? | Reddit Q

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2025/07/04

A Reddit writer asks: Would a character’s emotional journey hit harder if his relationship with his father was colder and full of unmet expectations… or if it stayed warm and full of love? In this episode, I explore how different parent-child dynamics shape a character’s inner conflict, and what kind of loss leaves the deepest scars in a story.👉 What kind of parent/child relationship do you find most compelling in fiction? Tell me in the comments!✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the

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14:05

Writing Characters Who Don’t Know What They Want...

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2025/06/27

A Reddit writer asks: Is it okay if a character doesn’t have clear motivations early in the story—especially if they’re going through an identity crisis? In this episode, I explore how characters can evolve over time, and why not knowing what they want at first can actually serve the story.👉 Have you written a character who starts off lost? Let me know how you handled it in the comments!✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring

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13:45

Born for Destruction… Can They Ever Change? |...

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2025/06/20

A Reddit writer asks: If a character was made for violence, can they ever truly change? In this episode, I dig into the nature vs. nurture debate in storytelling and explore whether characters built for destruction can choose a different path—and what it means for character development and emotional arcs.👉 Can someone rewrite who they are? Or is there a limit? Share your take in the comments!✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring

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