How Story Works is a podcast for everyone who loves stories. If you’re a writer, understanding how story works will help you craft better stories. If you’re a lover of stories, the podcast will give you added insight into your favorite tales, and extend the toolset you use to better understand the stories you love. Join NYT bestselling author and story expert Lani Diane Rich as she demystifies stories and storytelling, allowing you to better write and appreciate the stories you love.
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All comics. All bangers. All the time. With superhero scholar Joshua Unruh and story expert Lani Diane Rich.
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From Chipperish Media comes Endless, a podcast about the D.C. Universe character the Sandman as he was envisioned by Neil Gaiman for the comics and the Netflix TV show. Story expert and NYT bestselling novelist Lani Diane Rich and Alisa Kwitney, former DC/Vertigo editor and critically acclaimed author, will bring their experience and expertise to this fun podcast about dreams... and the dreamless.
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Join NYT bestselling author and award-winning podcaster Lani Diane Rich with a new guest every week as they watch an episode of The West Wing and pretend that Jed Bartlet is president of the United States.
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In Listen Up A-Holes, narrative nerd Lani Diane Rich of Chipperish Media and super hero scholar Joshua Unruh of Pulp Diction Productions apply their wit, expertise and enthusiasm the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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From Chipperish Media comes a new podcast that does not fall so much as saunter vaguely downwards, southern fried scholar Dr. Kelly Jones and story expert Lani Diane Rich will be covering "Good Omens" the book, followed by "Good Omens" the Amazon Prime TV show.
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Join Star Wars fan and metaphor enthusiast Rob Heiret in a discussion of the hidden meanings lurking in the narrative and imagery of Star Wars.
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In Still Dead, story expert Lani Diane Rich and southern fried scholar Dr. Kelly Jones host a new Angel podcast designed specifically for people who love Angel and want to ride through it again quickly, and people who bounce hard off of Angel. We'll designate which episodes are "Watchers" (ones you should actually watch) and which ones are "Not Watchers" (ones you can skip). We'll get you up to date on the goings on for the episodes you can skip, and we'll rave with you over the ones you sho ...
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In Still Pretty, story expert Lani Diane Rich and film scholar Noelle LaCroix dive deep into the symbolism and narrative in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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In Sex & Whisky, story expert Lani Diane Rich of Chipperish Media analyzes the Starz television show Outlander, all while drinking whisky, and talking about how much Jamie and Claire have sex. Which is usually quite a lot.
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Dear Writer is a love letter to writers, about writing, from a writer who is trying to mend her broken relationship with writing. (Audio version of the Dear Writer Substack newsletter by Lani Diane Rich.)
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In Big Strong Yes, story expert Lani Diane Rich and learning researcher Dr. Kelly Jones are going to read and discuss three books that will get you up off the ground after a fall (Dr. Brené Brown's Rising Strong), inspire you to engage with your creative self (Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic), and encourage you to take the action you need to change your life (Shonda Rhimes's Year of Yes). In the process, they both hope to change their own lives as well, and they welcome you to join in the process.
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Pop Culturally Deprived is a new podcast dedicated to discussing thoughts and reactions to watching cult hits and classics from pop culture for the first time.
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Show notes: Lani returns to the How Story Works mic to update everyone on her novels-in-progress and announce a new 10-month writing challenge designed to help writers get their drafts done, The Running of the WIPs! Learn more about the Running of the WIPs Subscribe to The Running of the WIPs Visit the new How Story Works website Apply for the 2025…
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"Yes, and..." appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on February 19, 2024.By Lani Diane Rich
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"People don't change" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on February 12, 2024.By Lani Diane Rich
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This pirate is living rent-free in my head
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"This pirate is living rent-free in my head" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on February 5, 2024.By Lani Diane Rich
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"The winter of my creativity" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on January 22, 2024.By Lani Diane Rich
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"The In-Between" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on January 08, 2024.By Lani Diane Rich
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"Nothing is always an option" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on December 11, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"The Opening Scene" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on November 27, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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It’s all about violence, duty, and more violence as Lani and Alisa discuss #Sandman 30, “August.” Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out more about Lani Find out more about Alisa Endless: A Sandman Podcast is a C…
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Emotional Work for Writers (correct file)
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NOTE: A mistake was made in the original posting of this episode; this is the correct audio file. My apologies! Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction proj…
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And you don't even have to read it. "This email is nonsense" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on November 20, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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Lani talks about the progress she made--and didn’t make--on her writing retreat to New York, shares the Year of Writing Magically writing schedule, and talks about the emotional work writers must do to prepare for a long-form fiction project. Show notes: Apply to be part of the Year of Writing Magically 2024 cohort Not ready to apply? Sign up for t…
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Never Look Back ("Song of Orpheus")
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“There are conditions. Rules. There are always rules.” This week, Lani and Alisa delve into the themes of mourning and maturation as they explore the Sandman Special "The Song of Orpheus." Guess what? The Rilke poem “Orpheus. Eurydice. Hermes,” is in the public domain - give it a read! Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipp…
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It's still spooky season, right? "The ghosts of childhood past" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on November 6, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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Marketing & Writing Magically with Joshua Unruh
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Lani sits down with marketing professional and author Joshua Unruh to talk about how to market yourself as an indie author, and his experience as part of the 2023 Year of Writing Magically cohort. Show notes: Check out Trusted Housesitters Sign up for the Year of Writing Magically pre-workshop workshop! Apply to be part of the 2024 Year of Writing …
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“They do say that two heads are better than one.” Heads are rolling during the French Revolution as Johanna Constantine has an adventure of mythological proportions in “Thermidor,” issue #29 of Sandman Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amaz…
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It's a dance. "Writing isn't a job" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on October 16, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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Who am I to argue with a cement mixer of randomness? "My Dinner with Daphne" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on October 9, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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The Dignity of Kings (#31, Three Septembers and a January)
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Endless is back! Lani & Alisa return to discuss "Three Septembers and a January" (Sandman #31) as they start a run through the Sandman short stories! The Emperor Norton Trust Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find ou…
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"The Cthulhu kitchen" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on October 2, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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Lani sits down with writer Melina Kantor to talk about how sometimes the problem with our writing isn’t actually with our writing, but how we think about our writing. Show notes: Visit the new How Story Works website Apply for the 2024 Year of Writing Magically workshop Subscribe to the Dear Writer Substack Subscribe to the Dear Writer podcast RSS …
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"Messy" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on September 25, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"Winners sometimes quit" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on September 18, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"You feel like you're not working" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on September 11, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"Procrastination Station" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on September 4, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"You've already died. A lot," appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on August 28, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"Everything's gonna be different from now on" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on August 22, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"Unpacking Creative Insecurity" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on July 17, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"On Complaining" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on July 31, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"The Lani Dialogues" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on August 7, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"The Magic of Asking" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on August 14, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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"This is a post about nothing" appeared on the Dear Writer Substack newsletter on July 24, 2023.By Lani Diane Rich
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Getting Quick and Dirty with Mignon Fogarty
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Lani gets quick and dirty with Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, as they talk about the most powerful things people can do to improve their writing and how email is absolutely NOT obsolete. Check out Mignon Fogarty at Quick and Dirty Tips! Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscript…
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Sometimes you get 70 pages into a book and just... stop. Author Cara Stevens, best known for children's picture books, joins Lani to talk about her struggle to get past the muddy middle and finally finish a complete full-length draft. Learn more about Cara Stevens and Picture Perfect! Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Wor…
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Lani talks about her latest adventures, and blocks, in her writing process, and then talks to writer and podcaster Brandon Saiz about how his recent ADHD diagnosis opened up writing for him in new and surprising ways. Show notes: Get on the mailing list to be notified when applications open for 2024’s Year of Writing Magically Sign up for Lani’s fr…
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Lani returns to talk about the drafting process, forgetting to do her homework, and what it's like to return to an active writing process after a long break. Get the How Story Works ebook or paperback Get the How Story Works audiobook free with a new Audible subscription Get the Dear Writer newsletter! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipper…
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Going Independent with Shipwrecked Comedy
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In the newest episode of #HowStoryWorks, Lani interviews Mary Kate Wiles, Sean Persaud and Sinead Persaud about going independent as creatives. Also, updates on the Year of Writing Magically and Lani’s Dear Writer Substack. Show notes: Learn more about Shipwrecked Comedy Subscribe to Dear Writer Be the first to know when applications open for the 2…
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Beautiful, Fleeting Things (A Game of You #6)
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“Maybe we should take our goodbyes whenever we can.” Lani and Alisa finish up “A Game of You” with a discussion on necessary endings, the nature of evil, and how to release beautiful things. Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using th…
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The Worse Abyss (Captain America: Winter Soldier #14)
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“Bucky’s a survivor. He’s out there somewhere. I know it.” Lani and Joshua close up S2 of In the Gutter with the fabulous finale of Ed Brubaker’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Lettere…
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Slight Delay Announcement + How I met Danny Vozzo
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A quick message from Lani explaining why this week's episode of Endless will be late, and how she met Sandman colorist Daniel Vozzo. Visit Megabrain Comics in Rhinebeck, NY! Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out…
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Necessary Evils (Captain America: Winter Soldier #13)
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“That thing is cursed.” Lani and Joshua talk about connection in masculine community, cliffhangers in serial storytelling, and the value of knowing which friends to call in during a crisis. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (…
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The Old Yeller Conflict (Captain America #12)
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“I heard you might need a friend.” Lani and Joshua contemplate Cap’s Old Yeller conflict and that dark reflection Lukin casts over the theme of friendship in Captain America: Winter Soldier #11. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lo…
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The Inevitable Murphy (A Game of You #5)
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“Endings are mixed blessings.” Lani and Alisa preside over the unmaking of the Land, the destruction in NY, and the unmasking of the obvious Murphy. All in a day’s work… Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out mor…
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Muses, Magic and Bond (Kim Sherwood Interview)
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This month, Lani is thinking about magic and muses, and James Bond! In an interview with Kim Sherwood, the author selected by the Ian Fleming estate to update the James Bond franchise, Lani and Kim talk about writing process, the value of ritual, and writing in Agatha Christie's house. Show notes: Order "A Wild and True Relation" from Lighthouse Bo…
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Expositional Gut Punch (Captain America: Winter Soldier #11)
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“If you didn’t have me, there wouldn’t be anyone who really understood you.” William Faulkner said, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past,” and Cap proves that to be true when he sits down with Bucky’s file in Captain America: Winter Soldier #11. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Del…
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Real Housewives of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Captain America: Winter Soldier #9)
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“Keep that mouth shut, and you may just get out of here alive.” It’s time for some Red Skull Cosplay and other S.H.I.E.L.Dy shenanigans as Lani and Joshua discuss Captain America: Winter Soldier #9. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ke…
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“Go in, Barbie. She’s waiting for you.” Lani and Allisa examine the fairy tale aspects of Barbie’s quest as they talk about A Game of You #4, Beginning to See the Light. Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out mor…
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Who the hell is Bucky? (Captain America: Winter Soldier #8)
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“Who the hell is Bucky?” Lani and Josh pick up with Cap with issue #8 in Ed Brubaker’s “Captain America: Winter Soldier.” Comic book and credits: Captain America: Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists for Out of Time: Steve Epting and Michael Lark Artist for Lonesome Death of Jack Monroe: John Paul Leon and Tom Palmer Letterers:…
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Punching Angels (JLA #7 Heaven on Earth)
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“Time to play my favorite game: Damnation.” It’s Angels vs. Demons and pretty much everyone is the The Bad Guy as Lani and Joshua discuss JLA #7: Heaven on Earth. Comic book and credits: JLA Volume 1, Grant Morrison (Writer), Howard Porter (Penciler), John Dell (Inker), Pat Garrahy and John Kalisz (Colorists), Ken Lopez (Letterer) Get your copy of …
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“Uh… can we talk?” Lani and Alisa get ready to draw down the moon as they talk about witches, moons and faces tacked to the wall in A Game of You #3: Bad Moon Rising. Wanna know what episode is airing and when? Check out the Chipperish Calendar! Support Chipperish on Patreon! Support Chipperish by shopping on Amazon using this link! Find out more a…
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