Solid white background. On the bottom center, there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. There are two teal and blue bullhorns on both bottom corners. The text says, “What is the difference between a motif, a symbol, and a theme? A symbol can be a one-off thing, while a motif is repeated. It takes a symbol and repeats it throughout the work. And through its repetition, it expresses the theme of the story. On Episode ‘36’ of Story Chat Radio.”

Discussing Motif, Symbols, and Themes on Episode 36 of #StoryChatRadio

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Discussing Goal, Motivation, and Conflict on Episode 34 of #StoryChatRadio

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Discussing a heroine’s journey on Episode 39 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing storytelling elements on Episode 32 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Solid dark grey background. On the top left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text reads, “The Lie: Find the reactions that your character is having to certain conflicts. These will be symptoms of the Lie. For example: when another character tries to show them love they reject it or don’t believe it. By finding their reactions or their symptoms, you can ask yourself “what lie are they telling themselves that makes them react this way?”

Discussing The Lie on Episode 35 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing romance structures on Episode 37 of Story Chat Radio!

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Discussing goals, motivations, and conflict on Episode 34 on Story Chat Radio!

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Discussing characterization on episode 41 of #StoryChatRadio!​​​​​​​​
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Discussing subtext on Episode 32 of #StoryChatRadio

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Discussing Motif, Symbols, and Themes on Episode 36 of #StoryChatRadio

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Discussing Goal, Motivation, and Conflict on Episode 34 of #StoryChatRadio

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Discussing storytelling elements on Episode 39 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing storytelling elements on Episode 32 on #StoryChatRadio!

#WritingCommunity #EditingTips #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #WritingPodcast #StoryChatRadio #Podcast

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Small interactions show our tendencies and give you another tool to make big declarations about your characters with a simple sentence.

Discussing The Lie on Episode 41 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Solid dark grey background. On the top left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text reads, “The Lie: Find the reactions that your character is having to certain conflicts. These will be symptoms of the Lie. For example: when another character tries to show them love they reject it or don’t believe it. By finding their reactions or their symptoms, you can ask yourself “what lie are they telling themselves that makes them react this way?”

Discussing The Lie on Episode 35 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing conflict on episode 42 of #StoryChat

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Discussing urgency on Episode 46 of Story Chat Radio!

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Are you working on character creation for your next WIP? Check out the Story Chat Radio’s Character Creation Playlist on Youtube.

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Discussing age category on episode 33 of #StoryChat

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Discussing antagonists and conflict on Episode 42 of Story Chat Radio!

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There’s a lot that goes into your story. Get helpful advice and tips from the Story Chat Radio’s Story 101 Playlist on Youtube.

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Working on nailing the POVs in your next WIP? Check out the Story Chat Radio’s Point-of-View Playlist on Youtube.

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Need worldbuilding tips for your next WIP? Check out the Story Chat Radio’s Worldbuilding Playlist on Youtube.

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Need tips as you work on the story structure for your next WIP? Check out the Story Chat Radio’s Let’s Talk Story Structure Playlist on Youtube.

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Are you working on character creation for your next WIP? Check out the Story Chat Radio’s Character Creation Playlist on Youtube.

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Discussing Microtension on Episode 32 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing Microtension on Episode 32 on #StoryChatRadio!

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“You want to be intentional with your subversions. Push the boundaries in thoughtful ways that make sense and build on each other.”

Discussing Parasite and Twisting Tropes on Episode 9 #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing Goal, Motivation, and Conflict on Episode 34 on #StoryChatRadio!

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Discussing The Lie on Episode 35 on #StoryChatRadio!

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