Tell The Damn Story

Sunday, May 10, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, #414: How To Do It All. Pitching, Promotion, and the Reality of Being a Writer.

Wouldn't it be great if all you had to do was write your book, put it up for sale, and then watch the customer lineup? Well, that's not how it works. In this episode, cohosts Alex Simmons and Chris ...

Sunday, May 3, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 413: The Monster in the Mirror: Stealing From the Classics ..."

"...to Build Characters Who Last." What do you do with a monster who's been alive for 160 years, speaks a dozen languages, and sees the moral essence of every human being in colors and shapes — but j...

Sunday, April 26, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep

Hey, Storytellers! This week, Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan are getting real about something every creative struggles with at some point—confidence. They’re sharing stories about their own writing ...

Sunday, April 19, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep. 411: How to Write With Hope: Creating Light in Dark Times

In a world filled with chaos, negativity, and nonstop bad news… why should writers create stories with hope? In this solo episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex Simmons explores what it really means to...

Sunday, April 12, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 410: How to Write Believable, Relatable Characters: The Power of Nuance.

How do you create sympathy for a character when all the basic ways appear impossible? Alex and Chris explore the art of crafting believable, relatable characters and explain the power of nuance in st...

Sunday, April 5, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 409: The Creative Journey, From Comics to Screenwriting with Brandon Easton

What does it really take to break into comics, animation, and film—and stay there? In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex and sit down with screenwriter Brandon Easton to talk about the grind b...

Sunday, March 29, 2026 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 408: "Overcoming Doubt and Obstacles: Writer Discipline Tips for ...

"... Aspiring and Emerging Writers" In this episode, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons take a candid, often humorous look at the journey of building a writing discipline, especially for emerging authors. ...

Sunday, March 22, 2026 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 Michael B. J...

Sunday, March 15, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 406: How A Rebel Writer Got A Clue

Welcome to a brand new episode of Tell The Damn Story! This time, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons head straight to the heart of what makes storytelling possible for so many writers—the trusty index card...

Sunday, March 8, 2026 Tell The Damn Story ep 405: Conquer Creative Challenges, Essential Tips for Aspiring Authors. Pt 2

"What's Trickier? Writing The Stories, Or Getting Out To Meet The Public?" In this week’s installment, hosts Alex and Chris are joined once again by acclaimed writers Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Aches...

Sunday, March 1, 2026 Tell The Damn Story ep 404: From Inspiration to Publication Vital Tips for Aspiring Authors. Part 1

Welcome to a brand new episode of "Tell The Damn Story," where the journey of writing is as real as it gets! In this episode, co-hosts Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan are joined by returning favorites ...

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Tell The Damn Story, ep 403: Writing Our Way Through_The Power of Story to Survive and Succeed

How does writing help us survive? In this episode, Alex and Chris explore how storytelling becomes more than craft — it becomes sanctuary. From college awakenings to Stephen King’s recovery after tr...

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