TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 389: Story Alchemy with Charles Barouch_ Turning Ideas into Literary Gold
How do you turn a half-formed idea into a story readers feel? Author Charles Barouch joins Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan to reveal the alchemy behind authentic characters and immersive worlds.
🎙 In this episode, we explore:
* Why every writer “owes the reader” a great story
* How to avoid “plot-stupid” characters
* The research method that makes any world believable—even one you’ve never lived in
* Why giving yourself permission to suck might be the most freeing thing a writer can do
Whether you write mystery, westerns, or sci-fi, this conversation will ignite your creative process and sharpen your storytelling instincts.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:05 Meet the Guest: Charles Barouch
02:47 Charles' Writing Philosophy
07:35 Discussing the Cibo Root Trilogy
22:36 Research and Authenticity in Writing
31:38 Breaking the Norm and Establishing a Feeling
31:53 Research and Time Constraints in Writing
32:14 Crafting Authentic Characters and Dialogue
33:30 The Importance of Dialect and Word Choice
35:51 Living in a Diverse Environment
37:37 Romance and Survival in Cibo Mountain
39:51 Transition to Sci-Fi and Future Writing
46:53 Writing Advice and Craftsmanship
50:45 Permission to Fail and Revisiting Old Work
55:29 Concluding Thoughts and Final Advice
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