Tell The Damn Story ep 407: Crafting Characters Like Michael B. Jordan, The Art of Backstory Exploration

Today, Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan enthusiastically discuss the craft of building unforgettable characters, taking inspiration from none other than M...

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Friday, February 20, 2026 TTDS #402: "Weird By Nature Exploring the Value of Uniqueness in the Writing World"

Are Writers Allowed to Be Weird?Let’s start with a simple truth:If you live long enough, someone will tell you that what you think, feel, or create is weird.Now imagine you’re a writer.You’re not just...

Thursday, February 19, 2026 TTDS #401: "Subtext Secrets from Wonder Man, Lord of the Rings, and 12 Angry Men"

What Your Story Is Really AboutSubtext Lessons from Wonder Man, The Lord of the Rings, and 12 Angry MenWriters often obsess over plot.Who did what.When it happened.How the climax lands.But when a stor...

Saturday, July 26, 2025 How To Master the Five Senses in Your Writing

🧵 Writers: Want your stories to leap off the page? Here’s a classic trick the pros use—MASTER THE 5 SENSES! Inspired by ep. 374 of the “Tell The Damn Story” podcast, let’s break down why engaging ALL...

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on 11/4/2019

This is a podcast that will inspire your creativity. Five stars all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

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on 7/7/2019

Excellent conversation with Jerry Craft. Thank you!

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on 12/25/2018

I throughly enjoy the teasing yet respectable repartee between these two writers. They both “tell stories” to get their points across (of course) which made their discussions so engaging. I have lots ...

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on 7/2/2018

Awesome stuff and very informative!!! ??

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