Tell The Damn Story

Sunday, September 22, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, 330: Without A Net, LIVE! Interview w Improv Actors of Murder She Didn't Write!

If you think creating plots, scenes, and dialogue while sitting at a computer keyboard is a challenge, how do you do it based on someone else’s idea and instantly in front of a live audience? Sit ba...

Sunday, September 15, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 329: Writing Out of the Dark Interview With DAEMON MANX

He overcame addiction, prison, and Covid to write four novels and raise the funds to publish them. How he did it is a damn story worth telling. Join Chris and Alex as they delve deep into the world ...

Sunday, September 8, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 328: Telling Unapologetic Stories. Creating "I SELL WINDOWS"

It’s part two of my adventures in Edinburgh, Scotland’s Fring Festival. In this episode, Chris and I share an incredible interview I did with the artistic team behind "I Sell Windows." The writer, a...

Sunday, September 1, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, 327: Scotland. Does Surrounding Yourself With Creatives Benefit or Confuse You?

One town. 630 shows! Can immersing yourself in a creative environment through comedy shows, street performances, or theatrical plays offer fresh perspectives and inspiration for your craft? Host Ale...

Sunday, August 11, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 324: How To Craft Impactful Opening Scenes and Why You Should!

What are some of the challenges writers face when creating compelling opening scenes, and what methods help overcome these challenges? How does the approach to writing an opening scene vary between d...

Sunday, July 28, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 322: How James Aquilone Journeyed Thru Monsters, Kickstarters, & Publishing

Hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan welcome the award-winning author and editor, James Aquilone. Prepare to dive deep into the world of graphic novels, zombie detectives, and the art of successful Kic...

Sunday, July 21, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 321: Can Writers Ethically Use AI For Marketing?

"Or Is It Stealing Work From Other People?" In today's episode, hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons tackle the pressing question: "Can Writers Ethically Use AI For Marketing?" Alex shares his experi...

Sunday, July 14, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, #320: Inspired. The Outsiders to Fredrick Douglas, to Kolchak the Night Stalker

Today, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan delve deep into what inspires them to become writers, touching on the creative journeys that many aspiring writers have taken. They explore books such as "The Outsi...

Sunday, July 7, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 319: A Night of Witches, Murder, and Cozy Mysteries with Felicity Green

How do you write fascinating mystery tales without dry plots, disappointing characters, and dull backdrops? Here’s where you’ll find out. Welcome to another exciting episode of "Tell The Damn Story"! ...

Sunday, July 7, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 318: The History of Hip Hop: Exploring Fielder & Greason's Graphic Novel

Today, cohost Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan talk with renowned visual Afrofuturist and graphic novelist Tim Fielder and the distinguished author, historian, and economist Walter Greason. Together, they...

Sunday, June 23, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY ep 317: Crafting Compelling Characters & Dialogue, Answering Writing Questions

Welcome to another episode of "Tell The Damn Story" with your hosts, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan. Today, we’re dedicating time and thought to tackling your top questions about crafting compelling char...

Sunday, June 16, 2024 TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 316: Father-Daughter Duo Discuss Writing Comics, Myths, & Environmental Ed.

Here we go with another exciting episode of "Tell The Damn Story"! Today, Alex and Chris return to the fascinating world of comic book creation with special guests Juan Espinosa and his daughter, Gra...

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