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Explore "steven james" with insightful episodes like "Story Beyond Structure - The Writing Cube with Steven James", "Discover What Story Actually Is with Steven James", "Making it Up with Steven James, author of Synapse", "The Story Blender with special guest Meg Gardiner" and "The Story Blender with special guest Nicolas Obregon" from podcasts like ""Your Best Writing Life", "Your Best Writing Life", "Carter Wilson's Making It Up", "Suspense Radio" and "Suspense Radio"" and more!

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Story Beyond Structure - The Writing Cube with Steven James

Story Beyond Structure - The Writing Cube with Steven James

Do you utilize the Writing Cube concept in Novel writing? Get ready to learn a few aspects of story you may not be familiar with.

Join our host, Linda Goldfarb, and her industry expert, the critically acclaimed, best-selling author Steven James. Steven has served as a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest Magazine and is the author of the groundbreaking nonfiction books Story Trumps Structure and Troubleshooting Your Novel. When he’s not working on his next book, Steven teaches Novel Writing Intensive retreats across the country with New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni.

In this encore episode, Linda and Steven discuss the writing cube, pivot, and payoff. Steven provides a clear insight into the aspects of believability, escalation, causality, twists, and surprises along the way.

LINKS
Steven James
Preview downloads for The Art of the Tale - free
Steven James Books
The Art of the Tale book

Best Writing Life Life January Tip Sheet for Writers

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Bing-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Your Best Writing Life

en-usJanuary 23, 2024

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Discover What Story Actually Is with Steven James

Discover What Story Actually Is with Steven James

As a writer, how do you define Story? What value do you place on context? Get ready to learn a few aspects of story you may not be familiar with our host, Linda Goldfarb, and her industry expert, the critically acclaimed, best-selling author Steven James.

Steven has served as a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest Magazine and is the author of the groundbreaking nonfiction books Story Trumps Structure and Troubleshooting Your Novel. When he’s not working on his next book, Steven teaches Novel Writing Intensive retreats across the country with New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni and hosts the weekly podcast The Story Blender, on which he has interviewed more than two hundred of the top storytellers and writers in the world.

In this episode, Linda and Steven discuss the writing cube, pivot, and payoff. Steven provides a clear insight into the aspects of believability, escalation, causality, twists, and surprises along the way.

LINKS
Steven James
Preview downloads for The Art of the Tale - free
Steven James Books
The Fiction Intensive Writing Conference
The Art of the Tale book

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Bing-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Your Best Writing Life

en-usOctober 25, 2022

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writing strategies

Making it Up with Steven James, author of Synapse

Making it Up with Steven James, author of Synapse

Steven James is a kind and gentle soul who writes about dark, gritty things. He's the author of more than thirty books, including the critically acclaimed Bowers Files, an eleven-book series of psychological thrillers which includes Opening Moves, Every Crooked Path, and Every Deadly Kiss. The series has received four Christy Awards, which is a
damn big deal.

Among other things, Carter and Steven discuss his family's history of spinning yarns, getting a Master's degree in storytelling, and how faith can influence writing.

At the end of their chat, Carter and Steven create a tale of domestic turmoil using a sentence from James Clavell's Shogun.

Connect with Carter at www.carterwilson.com

Connect with Steven at www.stevenjames.net

Carter Wilson's Making It Up

en-usJune 28, 2021

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The Story Blender with special guest Meg Gardiner

The Story Blender with special guest Meg Gardiner

Meg Gardiner: Edgar Award-winning novelist Meg Gardiner writes fast-paced thrillers full of twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. Her bestselling books have been called "Hitchcockian" USA Today and been translated into more than 20 languages. Listen in as she shares secrets to twist creation and story craft. "Into The Black Nowhere, an UNSUB novel:" In this exhilarating thriller inspired by real-life serial killer Ted Bundy, FBI profiler Caitlin Hendrix faces off against a charming, merciless serial killer. In southern Texas, on Saturday nights, women are disappearing. One vanishes from a movie theater. Another, from her car at a stoplight. A mother is ripped from her home while checking on her baby. Rookie FBI agent Caitlin Hendrix, newly assigned to the FBI's elite Behavioral Analysis Unit, fears that a serial killer is roaming the dark roads outside Austin.

en-usJanuary 25, 2019

The Story Blender with special guest Nicolas Obregon

The Story Blender with special guest Nicolas Obregon

Nicolas Obregon, crime novelist Travel writer turned novelist Nicolas Obregon read hundreds of crime novels to research the genre before penning his stunning debut novel BLUE LIGHT YOKOHAMA. His insights are invaluable for storytellers of all bents, and especially for anyone thinking of writing a novel. Visit www.thestoryblender.com for more information on all the shows. Also please know that all shows are brought to you by Suspense Magazine and Suspense Publishing, please visit www.suspensemagazine.com for more information. You can email the show at radio@suspensemagaizne.com

en-usAugust 15, 2018

The Story Blender with special guest T. Jefferson Parker

The Story Blender with special guest T. Jefferson Parker

T. Jefferson Parker, multiple Edgar award-winning mystery novelist Three-time Edgar award-winning mystery writer T. Jefferson Parker takes us on a detailed journey into what really makes a mystery work, how mysteries differ from suspense, and the important of promise-making—and keeping in fiction writing. You'll also hear about his latest release The Room of White Fire and what led him to write it. Host Steven James: Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you." Equipped with a unique Master's Degree in Storytelling, Steven has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades, speaking more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe. In his podcast "The Story Blender," he interviews leading storytellers in film, print, and web. Listen now to any of the dozens of archived podcasts for free by visiting his website www.thestoryblender.com.

en-usSeptember 25, 2017

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The Story Blender with special guest Sandra Brown

The Story Blender with special guest Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown, 68-time New York Times bestselling author Tune in as one of the nation's most popular and prolific authors shares insights that have led her to write sixty-eight New York Times bestsellers. (No, that's not a typo.) You'll learn about catalytic events, invisible villains, the "Aha!" moment, how to turn an idea into a story, and more. Don't miss it! Host Steven James: Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you." Equipped with a unique Master's Degree in Storytelling, Steven has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades, speaking more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe. In his podcast "The Story Blender," he interviews leading storytellers in film, print, and web. Listen now to any of the dozens of archived podcasts for free by visiting his website www.thestoryblender.com.

en-usSeptember 13, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest Deborah Raney

The Story Blender with special guest Deborah Raney

Bio: Deb Raney, award-winning novelist A truly organic writer, Deb shares keys to working without an outline. Learn about choosing the best words to enhance the emotion of a scene and how a master at penning women's fiction writes male characters. Tune in for a lively, intriguing conversation that will bring a smile to your face. Host Steven James: Steven James is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you." Equipped with a unique Master's Degree in Storytelling, Steven has taught writing and storytelling on four continents over the past two decades, speaking more than two thousand times at events spanning the globe. In his podcast "The Story Blender," he interviews leading storytellers in film, print, and web. Listen now to any of the dozens of archived podcasts for free by visiting his website www.thestoryblender.com.

en-usSeptember 08, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest Brian Bird

The Story Blender with special guest Brian Bird

Bio: Listen in as Steven picks the brain of veteran Hollywood writer and producer Brian Bird about the power of redemptive stories, the Four Quadrants of moviemaking in Hollywood, and the importance of asking the right narrative questions. If you're a movie fan or a screenwriter, don't miss this episode! The Story Blender is hosted by author Steven James. You can visit www.thestoryblender.com for more information on this show. All the shows on Suspense Radio are brought to you by Suspense Magazine. www.suspensemagazine.com

en-usAugust 18, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest Doug Preston

The Story Blender with special guest Doug Preston

Bio: Listen in as bestselling author Douglas Preston shares about exploring lost civilizations in South America, being the first to enter a tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, and researching one of the cruelest serial killers in the world—oh yes, and also his tips on writing and what it's like to collaborate with Lincoln Child on their NYT bestselling Agent Pendergast novels. Don't miss this enthralling episode! Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine, www.suspensemagzine.com. To contact the show email radio@suspensemagazine.com

en-usAugust 10, 2017

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The Story Blender with special guest Jon Land

The Story Blender with special guest Jon Land

Jon Land "Strong Cold Dead": Texas Ranger Caitlin Strong returns in Jon Land's Strong Cold Dead, a thriller with heart-stopping action and a high-stakes terrorist plot The terrorist organization ISIS is after a deadly toxin that could be the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. The same toxin holds the potential to eradicate cancer. There is a frantic race to see who can get to it first, even as Caitlin Strong begins to assemble the disparate pieces of a deadly puzzle. At the center of that puzzle is an Indian reservation where a vengeful tycoon is mining the toxin, disguising his effort as an oil-drilling operation. This is the same reservation where Caitlin's great-great-grandfather, also a Texas Ranger, once waged a similar battle against the forces of John D. Rockefeller. In her highest-stakes adventure yet, Caitlin Strong faces off against a host of adversaries that just might include the beautiful Comanche girl with whom the son of her ex-outlaw boyfriend Cort Wesley Masters has fallen in love, along with a mythic monster culled from Native American folklore that the tribe believes has risen to protect its land. The lives of those Caitlin loves most are threatened by the villains she's pursuing; her own moral code is challenged. The fate of both the country and the state she loves is dangling on the precipice of a strong cold death.

en-usJune 23, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest Allison Brennan

The Story Blender with special guest Allison Brennan

Allison Brennan "Make Them Pay": BOOK TWELVE LUCY KINCAID SERIES Release Date: March 7, 2017 Lucy Kincaid and Sean Rogan are finally tying the knot. Two weeks before their wedding, a surprise visitor shows up at their door: Eden, Sean's estranged sister from Europe. She claims she's in town for the wedding and wants to mend fences. Lucy invites Eden to stay with them—after all, family is family—but her boss, SSA Noah Armstrong, knows far more about Eden's sketchy past than he's let on. While Lucy is focused on her investigation tracking down dozens of children sold through illegal adoptions, Noah begins a quiet investigation of Eden and her elusive twin, Liam. He's certain that, since they're both thieves, they're here for a job or a heist. But they are up to something far more sinister than even Noah can imagine. Liam has a score to settle with his family, and Sean has something he wants. The twins will do anything to get it—including putting Lucy's life in danger. It'll take everyone—Kincaids and Rogans alike—to stop Liam before someone dies. Unfortunately, Liam's treachery has unforeseen consequences for Sean and Lucy, as a longtime enemy of the Rogan family hellbent on revenge sees an opportunity to make them all pay...

en-usMarch 17, 2017

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The Story Blender with special guest Tom Morrisey

The Story Blender with special guest Tom Morrisey

Tom Morrisey: Bio: As the head speechwriter at Disney and an accomplished novelist, Tom Morrisey is able to share storytelling principles that apply both to speakers and to writers. Listen in as he talks the science of story and emotion, and how to make it work for you in the stories you tell. "Pirate Hunter": From the blue waters of the Caribbean and the Florida Keys to the wind-swept wilds of the Outer Banks, Pirate Hunter combines the romantic popularity of a pirate tale with an inspirational story of modern-day treasure hunters. Following a captured slave who's been freed by the sixteenth-century pirate who takes his ship, the novel weaves a rollicking tale of adventure. Paralleling this story in the present are the treasure hunters seeking the gold--and stories--of the past. Greg Rhode--a preacher's kid who has become a marine archaeologist--hires on to participate in Phil Rackham's salvage operation in the Florida Keys. He is hoping that Rackham will make him rich, not suspecting the true riches he'll eventually confront.

en-usFebruary 10, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest Andrew Gross

The Story Blender with special guest Andrew Gross

Andrew Gross: Bio: #1 New York Times bestselling author Andrew Gross gives in-depth insight on writing the stories you feel born to tell. He shares ways that great characters hold a lens up so that readers can better see themselves, and how the stakes of a story shine a light on all that happens within it. "The One Man": 1944. Physics professor Alfred Mendl is separated from his family and sent to the men's camp, where all of his belongings are tossed on a roaring fire. His books, his papers, his life's work. The Nazis have no idea what they have just destroyed. And without that physical record, Alfred is one of only two people in the world with his particular knowledge. Knowledge that could start a war, or end it. Nathan Blum works behind a desk at an intelligence office in Washington, DC, but he longs to contribute to the war effort in a more meaningful way, and he has a particular skill set the U.S. suddenly needs. Nathan is fluent in German and Polish, he is Semitic looking, and he proved his scrappiness at a young age when he escaped from the Polish ghetto. Now, the government wants him to take on the most dangerous assignment of his life: Nathan must sneak into Auschwitz, on a mission to find and escape with one man. This historical thriller from New York Times bestseller Andrew Gross is a deeply affecting, unputdownable series of twists and turns through a landscape at times horrifyingly familiar but still completely compelling.

en-usJanuary 27, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest Michael Koryta

The Story Blender with special guest Michael Koryta

Bio: Michael Koryta - New York Times Bestselling Author. Having sold his first two novels before he even graduated from college, Michael is somewhat of a fiction prodigy. As one of the country's rising literary stars, he writes gripping suspense novels that resonate on a deep, emotional level with readers. Stephen King calls him a "master." Listen in as Michael shares his secrets of the craft. The Story Blender is brought to you by Suspense Radio and hosted by author Steven James. Bio: Steven James - is a national bestselling novelist whose award-winning, pulse-pounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Suspense Magazine, who named Steven's book THE BISHOP their Book of the Year, says that he "sets the new standard in suspense writing." Publishers Weekly calls him a "master storyteller at the peak of his game." And RT Book Reviews promises, "the nail-biting suspense will rivet you."

en-usJanuary 13, 2017

The Story Blender with special guest John Thomas Oaks

The Story Blender with special guest John Thomas Oaks

John Thomas Oaks - singer, songwriter, story spinner Weaving together stories for listeners nationwide, singer and songwriter JT Oaks calls his unique style of music "city-grass"—celebrating both his urban influence and his rural roots. His songs celebrate the poignant moments of life, even as he reaches out to use his music to help those less fortunate. His insights and passion will inspire you, entertain you, and give you eyes to see the stories always circling around you. All radio shows on Suspense Radio are brought to you by Suspense Magazine www.suspensemagazine.com Email the host at radio@suspensemagazine.com

en-usNovember 23, 2016

The Story Blender with special guest Tim Lowry

The Story Blender with special guest Tim Lowry

About the guest Tim Lowry: Tim Lowry - actor and professional storyteller Armed with twenty-four hours' worth of stories in his head, storyteller extraordinaire Tim Lowry tours the country spinning yarns and performing his one man shows. In this intimate chat, he shares some of the keys to crafting material, pursuing your passion, and breaking through self-imposed barriers to tell better stories. Make sure you check out www.thestoryblender.com for more information on all the shows and the host Steven James. If you would like to contact any of the hosts on Suspense Radio, email us at radio@suspensemagazine.co

en-usOctober 21, 2016

The Story Blender with special guest Sue Grafton

The Story Blender with special guest Sue Grafton

Sue Grafton, International Bestselling Mystery Writer Best known for her alphabet series, Sue shares her hard-won writing insights with wit, wisdom, and down-home honesty. Learn which two books in her series are her favorites, how to tap into your own well of darkness as you write, and why mystery writers are the "magicians of fiction." Co Host: James Rubart, Award-winning Novelist A past guest and a good friend of the show, Jim joins us as co-host. His insightful and inspiring novels have won wide critical acclaim and a growing list of awards. When he's not sharing marketing advice with up-and-coming authors or working on his next novel, you just might run into him motorcycling around his home in Pacific Northwest. (Or, actually, try not to run into him if he's motorcycling.)

en-usOctober 02, 2016

The Story Blender with special guest James Hankins

The Story Blender with special guest James Hankins

James Hankins, Bestselling Crime Novelist Ever since the seventh grade when he wrote a science fiction novel each night and read that next chapter aloud to his friends on the bus the following day, James has been honing his skills as a storyteller. Join us as he journeys through the thought process and techniques that helped him hone his latest thriller. The Story Blender is hosted by author Steven James. You can check out his work by going to stevenjames.net. Also visit www.thestoryblender.com for more information on past shows. Suspense Radio is brought to you by Suspense Magazine, www.suspensemagazine.co

en-usSeptember 16, 2016

The Story Blender with special guest Richard Krevolin

The Story Blender with special guest Richard Krevolin

The Story Blender is hosted by author Steven James. This is where you will hear great storytellers talking about the art of great storytelling. Richard Kremlin is on today's show: Richard Krevolin, Author, Script Consultant and Screenwriting Guru Over the years, Richard has taught more than 20,000 screenwriters at his popular courses in LA and throughout the world. Listen in as he unpacks the importance of WIIFM, story holes, and what happens in all great stories--no matter who the audience is. All of the shows on Suspense Radio are brought to you by Suspense Magazine, www.suspensemagazine.com

en-usSeptember 02, 2016

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