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Dear Writer

Lani Diane Rich

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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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How Story Works

Chipperish Media

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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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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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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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Big Strong Yes

Chipperish Media

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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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“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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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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“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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“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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“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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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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“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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“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?” 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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“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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It’s time to talk about magic, sleep and philosophy, and how all of that looks through a writer’s lens in the new episode of “How Story Works.” Show notes: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic A Year of Writing Magically Dear Writer Dr. Carl’s Sleep Advice No screens in the bedroom Wake up at the same time every day No naps Get your copy of How Story Work…
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