Story Artist Podcast

Who's the scariest antagonist you know? Probably your own fear.  Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist.Who's the scariest antagonist you know? Probably your own fear.  Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist.  --------------   Do you want to live the life of your dreams? There is a power at your fingertips: Storytelling.   Learn how to become a writer, and use the power of storytelling for marketing, lifestyle, and fiction.   People want to believe in stories, but you have to deliver a story that is real. Consistent throughout.   It starts with you. Right now.  How? Find out at: http://storyartist.me

Today I want to talk to you about the second very important principle in the Power of Storytelling, and this principle will show you how to instantly impress readers.   This principle is called: the Characteristic Moment.

If you don't learn this principle, you'll never be successful. Do I have your attention now? Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist. In this 15 part series I call "The Power of Storytelling", I want to talk to you about 15 storytelling principles you need to understand and to master. And these principles will skyrocket everything you do as an author, be it your fiction or nonfiction, be it blogging, be it marketing. Storytelling is such a powerful tool and it works in every area. Let's start with Principle #1

How can you become the next John Grisham?

Today, I'm taking you on a short journey through my everyday life, and show you 4 simple strategies to de-stress in this busy world as a creative.

After the printing press and the invention of TV and the radio, the next revolution is coming, and we're in the middle of it. Here's what it means for you as a storyteller. 

Dr. D. Corbett Everidge has an astonishing biography: He is a security specialist and martial arts instructor with twenty years of experience. Teaching people to live confidently in a world gripped by fear and violence is his life’s work. Dr. Everidge is a seasoned criminal justice educator at the college level, teaching courses such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigations, and Bloodspatter Pattern Analysis. In this gripping interview Dr. Everidge gives hands-on advice of how to write more authentically about crime, violence and weaponry. Spoiler alert: you have to get your hands dirty. Here's where you can find our more about his work and contact him: https://phdce.com http://ministryofdefense.us 

Why don't we have the things we dream about? Because we're not asking the right questions. This ONE questions will change everything.

There are 4 principles of consistency that you can use for your creative life and in your business – here's how.

I changed my creative sales strategy and am talking about the only three reasons you should be ashamed to sell. 

You might know how to write a first chapter. But what are the requirements for the first chapter in CONTINUING fiction? I'm analyzing the first chapter of my new book with you today. Yl know how to write a first chapter. But what are the requirements for the first chapter in CONTINUING fiction? I'm analyzing the first chapter of my new book with you today. https://books2read.com/prometheusfalling

Do you want to write a story your readers won't soon forget? Here's the one thing that will accomplish that and 5 principles to use it right.

It's a phenomenon we have seen with many TV shows and other forms of serial serial storytelling: the story is off to a great start gaining passionate fans, but the ending turns them into an angry mob of haters. How can this happen? And how can we avoid this as authors?

In this episode, we will discuss 3 straightforward steps to truly becoming a writer.

Why reading fiction is a MUST for everybody & how to make the best out of it.

Beat the odds. Raise your read-through rate. Win not mere readers but fans who will continue to buy your books. How? You'll learn in this episode!

Writing climatic moment and big battles can be exhausting. How to find the balance between action and suspense? How to keep the overview when the cast of characters is huge? How to create a battle that becomes unforgettable? Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 has done an amazing job and we as writers can learn from it.  Download my free workbook:  storyartist.me

The theme of your story is probably the most important aspect of storytelling as it will determine whether the story will stick with your reader and touch their heart.  Here are two techniques to make theme powerful in your story.

Are you currently planning your novel? Starting with the first draft?  These great techniques from Dan Brown, R. L. Stine, Damon Suede, James Patterson and Margaret Atwood apply to both pantsers and outliners, and can be used to plan blogposts and short stories – basically every storytelling project.  Listen in! You'll be surprised what I have in store. 

Harry Potter, Marry Poppins, Jack Reacher or Jason Bourne. All of the heroes that stick with us for years have principles in common that make those characters unforgettable. Principles you can use to create your own unforgettable hero.