Stories That Change Us
By Kat Lewis, Laurel Thomas, Micah Leydorf, Melissa Grace
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Episodes: 22
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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.
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Behind The Blockbuster: Writing Lessons from Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
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May 04, 2026 |
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Behind The Blockbuster: Writing Lessons from The Odyssey by Homer
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May 04, 2026 |
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Behind The Blockbuster: Writing Lessons from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas
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May 04, 2026 |
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Banter, Misdirection, and Romantic Tension: Writing Lessons from Much Ado About Nothing
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Spectacle, Stakes, and Story Logic: High Concept Storytelling in Jurassic Park
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Obsession, Voice, and Unreliable Narrators: Writing Lessons from Wuthering Heights
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Voice, Imagination, and Sweet Romance: Writing Lessons from Anne of Green Gables
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Propaganda, Pacing, and Point of View: Writing Lessons from 1984
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Episode 14: Seduction, Suspense, and Structure: Writing Lessons from Dracula
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Episode 13: Revenge, Riches, and Reader Hooks: The Bestseller Blueprint of The Count of Monte Cristo
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Episode 12: Ten Little Hooks: How “And Then There Were None” Builds Unputdownable Suspense
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Episode 11: Survival and Structure: What The Hunger Games Teaches Us About Writing Modern Bestsellers
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Episode 10: The Godfather: Mastering Mood, Mystery, and Market Power
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Episode 9: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Episode 8: A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline L'Engle
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Episode 6: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Episode 7: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Episode 5: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Episode 4: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Episode 3: Storytelling Secrets from “Gone With the Wind”: Lessons for Modern Writers
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Episode 2: Building a Historical World with Heart: Craft Lessons from Outlander
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Episode 1: Wit, Restraint, and Romantic Tension: Writing Lessons from Pride & Prejudice
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Oct 10, 2023 |