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 journeys (the wins and the wipeouts), dropping wisdom from Caroline Bick’s new book about digging into Stephen King’s archives, and giving honest answers to the most common confidence-killers that hold writers back.
Expect tips on handling lame plots, cringey dialogue, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to finish what you start—with plenty of laughs and no sugarcoating.
Whether you’re working on your first story or your fiftieth, this episode is all about helping you build yourself up and keep going.
So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s get inspired together!
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00:00 Introduction to the Tell the Damn Story podcast
03:24 The librarian's new book find
08:46 Flipping through Stephen King's notes
10:14 Rewriting and editing process
14:34 Editing dialogue for authenticity
18:16 Importance of authentic dialogue
21:51 Common concerns for emerging writers
25:42 Inspiration from personal experiences
29:47 Managing multiple writing ideas
33:16 Finding motivation during editing
36:53 Whedon's script revisions
38:16 Process of revising a draft
40:24 Writing and researching historical settings
46:31 Dealing with imposter syndrome
48:36 Kurt Vonnegut's literary impact
51:04 Acknowledging listener support
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