The StoryPod

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…

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 re…

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 qu…

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 thei…

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 wri…

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.

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In this episode of Storypod, I swallow my pride and my intense cringe response to share some old fan fiction with you, Bestie.

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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?

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🤔 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…

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 ep…

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…

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 …

A Reddit writer poses a juicy worldbuilding question: Why would a powerful faction provide a bride for a cursed prince from another kingdom—and what do they gain in return? In this episode, I explore…

A Reddit writer wonders: Does giving a Black OC a dead father accidentally feed into a harmful stereotype? In this episode, I respond to the question and share some thoughts on the balance between tr…

A Reddit writer asks: How do you get dopamine to write? In this episode, I share thoughts on writing motivation, building momentum, and what keeps writers coming back to the page—even when they don’t…

A Reddit writer asks for compelling reasons why characters who travel to another world can’t go back home (or might not want to). In this episode, I explore some creative possibilities, from magic an…

A Reddit writer asks if a fantasy setting needs to have deeper meaning to be worth using. Can a setting just exist because the author likes it, or should it serve a greater purpose in the story? In t…

You ever watch a movie, read a book, or play a game where a character knows something crucial but refuses to tell the protagonist for no good reason? Yeah… it drives me crazy. In this episode, I rant…

A Reddit writer is struggling with how to naturally move their characters from one location (the Greenhouse) to the next major plot point (the Citadel). In this video, I go over a few possible ways t…

A Reddit writer asks if describing a Black character’s skin as “coffee-colored” is racist. In this video, I share my thoughts on the topic and why word choice matters in storytelling.

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