The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe
Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 236
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
SPECIAL EPISODE! Zena Spills It All in This Intimate Interview
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – In this SPECIAL EPISODE, Zena is interviewed by one of her students at Covenant College, with questions ranging from writing as a calling to the role of ADHD for her as a creati…
Three Clever Ways to Up the Ante in Your Multiple Character Scenes
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Are you looking to maximize the dramatic potential in your scenes between two or more characters? Do you want to take your conflicts between those characters to new heights? Lis…
It's All About Those Stakes: Engage Your Audience With This One Easy Tip
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – "Your story just doesn't grab me." Do you ever get that feedback? Want to fix it with one easy-to-remember tip? This week, Zena dives deeper into the negotiations between charac…
Can You Be Too Healthy in Real Life to Write Good Conflict in Story?
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Do you ever wonder if you can improve your interpersonal communication so much that it would impact your writing? Would you still be able to write good conflict if you knew and …
Character Arc Hack: One Easy-to-Use Tool to Steer Your Character Towards Growth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – What if we stopped trying to fix things, not only in our personal lives, but in our stories too? What does that even look like? How do you not fix something in your story? This …
Stop Trying to Fix It: How Efforts to Rescue Those in Pain and Suffering Can Actually Make it Worse
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – You know that uncomfortable feeling when you know someone is hurting and you feel kind of awkward because you don't know what to say, but you want to help them somehow, just to …
Counterculture Boundaries: Five Key Indicators That Today's "Self-Love" Craze is Making You More Selfish
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Are you setting boundaries in your personal life? Boundaries can be helpful and healthy, but they can also be a tool utilized to manipulate, whether we do it knowingly or not. T…
Say What You Mean, But Don't Say it Mean: Finding Freedom in Radical Honesty
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – It can be a struggle to get off Karpman's triangle, it can be a struggle to take personal responsibility even if you're not on the triangle. It takes courage and strength. But b…
How to Stop Victimizing Yourself and Others with this One Essential Recovery Tool
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Zena's back this week with a hard hitter. Do you own your stuff? I mean, do you take personal responsibility for your actions, feelings, etc.? Zena takes us on a journey this we…
Called to be Bold: The Top Three Ways for Writers to be Courageous in the New Year
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Do you feel intimidated by societal expectations to accept mainstream narrative as truth? Or even by our fellow Christians for standing against the grain? Are you tired of the d…
How to Write R-Rated Stories with a Clear Conscience: The Seven New Absolutes
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – They're here! The final three on Zena's list of seven new evaluative criteria for writers and consumers alike. Challenging what has come to be known as a "good Christian story",…
Free at Last: Key Creative Guidelines for Christians Writing Stories for Adults
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – There is freedom in boundaries. Sounds counterintuitive, I know. But just listen as Zena explains how to find ultimate freedom in your writing by following these creative guidel…
Seven Keys to Unlocking Great Stories for Christian Writers, Producers, Publishers, and Consumers
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – I know what you're thinking. Can Zena get through 7 evaluative criteria in one 20 minute episode? The answer is no. No, she can't. And that is a great thing!
Zena gives weight w…
Three More Reasons Why Christians Are Afraid to Write Rated R Stories
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Zena takes us on another exciting ride as she unveils three more reasons Christians are afraid to write content geared towards adults, dealing with the struggles and issues tha…
What the World Needs Now are R-Rated Stories Written by Christians
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Welcome to Season 3. Thanks for joining us.
True to form, Zena breaks right into the meat of why society needs more R-rated stories w…
SPECIAL EPISODE: Why You Need to Vote and How You Can Start with Siaka Massaquoi for District Assembly #43
https://www.siakaforassembly.com/. In this special episode being published just in time for the upcoming elections, Zena interviews candidate Siaka Massaquoi, who's running for District Assembly #43 …
Four Professional Breakthroughs I've had as a Writer that have Immediately Improved My Outcomes
S2_E51. Four Professional Breakthroughs I’ve had as a Writer that have Immediately Improved My Outcomes
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Today, I want to share four…
SPECIAL EPISODE: In this Keynote Presentation from Day 2 at The Well, Zena Demonstrates Four Clever Ways to Employ Visual Images that will Instantly Increase the Power of Your Story
S2_E50. The Well Keynote Day 2 – Four Clever Ways to Employ Visual Images that will Instantly Increase the Power of Your Story
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Ther…
Three A-Ha Moments from Other Writers that have Radically Impacted My Craft
S2_E49. Three A-Ha Moments From Other Writers that have Radically Impacted My Craft
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – In this episode, Zena shares three key lessons t…
SPECIAL EPISODE: In this Keynote Presentation at The Well Creativity Conference, Zena Unravels Key Mistakes that Faith-based Writers Make
In this special keynote presentation, Zena discusses key mistakes that faith-based writers make, which alienate audiences rather than give them life. Certain storytelling techniques bring "death," b…