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Here's another way of looking at this episode. "Are Some Genres Aging Out of Audiences & Readership?" With Flinch Books' John ...

In storytelling, can the old please the new? And can it inspire successful variations on the same theme? Comparing Indy Publishing Notes With Flinch ...

Once again, Alex and Chris are in the tiny Writer's Interrogation Room. The harsh white lamp lights burn into their eyes as they go deep to answe...

This week we're Answering audience questions" And our co-hosts, Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan, talk about two top challenges. The firs...

"Underworld," to "Blue Marvel," to "King of Killers," A Writer's Gauntlet. Break out pen, paper, and an open mind ye...

Last week, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan engaged with challenge prompts from our listeners (with a little help from the mischievous Alex Simmons). This...

This week, co-host Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss a writing challenge set up by Alex but driven by the people who listen to and watch this ...

A Tell The Damn Story fan calls in a fun response to her shout-out during episode 267.

Alex and Chris's summer celebration continues as we take a look at summer blockbuster hits and misses. We discuss The Flash, Indiana Jones and T...

PART TWO. It's all about learning how to navigate the ride from idea to independent publishing with Soul Scream. This week Alex and Chris offer up...

This week, Alex and Chris, discuss following a dream from early influences and inspirations through development until you hit a wall, and then figurin...

This week, Alex and Chris use Spider-Man Across The Spiderverse to teach how to write a great story on multiple levels. We focus on visual storytelli...