Have You Chosen the Wrong Tone for Your Story?

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S18:E3: Story as Cosmology: A Framework for Meaning

What does it mean to think of story as cosmology? In this episode, I explore story not as entertainment or belief, but as a deeper framework for meaning—one that helps humans understand change, transformation, and lived experience. When I talk about story as cosmology, I'm pointi ...  Show more

S18:E02: Why Writers Need a Sense of Wonder in Fiction More Than Ever

We're living in a storytelling moment deeply fascinated by darkness—and for good reason. Stories have always helped us metabolize fear, trauma, and moral failure. But darkness is not meant to be the destination. In this episode, I explore why writers need a sense of wonder in fic ...  Show more

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