This season, we’re trying something brand new - we’re creating a story completely from scratch. In this first episode, we’ll be literally building the world our story will live in.

Throughout the season, we’ll write the story piece by piece, exploring different parts of the writing process - from idea to revision - and sharing tips and inspiration to help you tell your own stories along the way.

So whether you’re brand new to writing, a seasoned storyteller looking for fresh sparks, or somewhere in between - you’re in the right place.

On today's episode we attempt to tie up all our threads and find a satisfying end to our story's arc. This is part one of a two part episode.

Follow along and join us on this creative adventure!

If you have questions or comments about this episode or the podcast in general you can email:

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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This season, we’re trying something brand new - we’re creating a story completely from scratch. In this first episode, we’ll be literally building the world our story will live in.

Throughout the season, we’ll write the story piece by piece, exploring different parts of the writing process - from idea to revision - and sharing tips and inspiration to help you tell your own stories along the way.

So whether you’re brand new to writing, a seasoned storyteller looking for fresh sparks, or somewhere in between - you’re in the right place.

On today's episode our guest Daren helps us zoom in on our story to find threads that need to be picked up, and holes that need patching. Daren uses his vast knowledge of fantasy stories and long history of storytelling through roleplaying games to give us insight to where we can strengthen our story, as well as find good opportunities to weave the magic and lore of our world in seamlessly. All of this work prepares us for creating Act III on our next episode.

Follow along and join us on this creative adventure!

If you have questions or comments about this episode or the podcast in general you can email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

This season, we’re trying something brand new - we’re creating a story completely from scratch. In this first episode, we’ll be literally building the world our story will live in.

Throughout the season, we’ll write the story piece by piece, exploring different parts of the writing process - from idea to revision - and sharing tips and inspiration to help you tell your own stories along the way.

So whether you’re brand new to writing, a seasoned storyteller looking for fresh sparks, or somewhere in between - you’re in the right place.

On today's episode we dive deeper into our story as we outline the action of Act II. We create connections in our world, find our conflicts, and discover opportunities for twists and turns as we plan our rising action.

Follow along and join us on this creative adventure!

If you have questions or comments about this episode or the podcast in general you can email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

This season, we’re trying something brand new - we’re creating a story completely from scratch. In this first episode, we’ll be literally building the world our story will live in.

Throughout the season, we’ll write the story piece by piece, exploring different parts of the writing process - from idea to revision - and sharing tips and inspiration to help you tell your own stories along the way.

So whether you’re brand new to writing, a seasoned storyteller looking for fresh sparks, or somewhere in between - you’re in the right place.

On today's episode we start to build the beats of our story. We decide together, partially using an improve game, on how Act I of our story should play out.

Follow along and join us on this creative adventure!

If you have questions or comments about this episode or the podcast in general you can email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

This season, we’re trying something brand new - we’re creating a story completely from scratch. In this first episode, we’ll be literally building the world our story will live in.

Throughout the season, we’ll write the story piece by piece, exploring different parts of the writing process - from idea to revision - and sharing tips and inspiration to help you tell your own stories along the way.

So whether you’re brand new to writing, a seasoned storyteller looking for fresh sparks, or somewhere in between - you’re in the right place.

On today's episode we discuss the naming of places and characters in our story, and how finding the right names can serve as inspiration for your story.

Follow along and join us on this creative adventure!

If you have questions or comments about this episode or the podcast in general you can email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

This season, we’re trying something brand new - we’re creating a story completely from scratch. In this first episode, we’ll be literally building the world our story will live in.

Throughout the season, we’ll write the story piece by piece, exploring different parts of the writing process - from idea to revision - and sharing tips and inspiration to help you tell your own stories along the way.

So whether you’re brand new to writing, a seasoned storyteller looking for fresh sparks, or somewhere in between - you’re in the right place.

Follow along and join us on this creative adventure!

If you have questions or comments about this episode or the podcast in general you can email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode we talk about setting and go through an exercise to help flesh out the world of your stories.

If you write something based off the prompt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode we talk about National Novel Writing Month(NaNoWriMo)and discuss strategies and tools for helping get your novel to the finish line.

If you write something based off the prompt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode we discuss the creative storytelling mindset and questions you can ask yourself to help jumpstart your creative process

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode we discuss the writing of memoirs. We talk about important aspects to consider when writing about an important event in your life, and debate what is essential to a successful telling of a memoir. 

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode we welcome new cohost Ben, talk about the importance of perspective, and participate in an exercise to broader narrative perspective writing. 

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts talk to Dana about quilts and storytelling and the creativity that goes into making them.

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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This is the first of a series of shorter episodes that we will be producing alongside our regular episodes. Enjoy!

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts discuss the oral tradition of storytelling. 

If you have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts do a creative exercise with the goal of building a better villain!

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts explore the strengths and weaknesses of adjectives in writing, and do an exercise to remove excess clutter from your language.

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts explore the strengths and weaknesses of adjectives in writing, and do an exercise to remove excess clutter from your language.

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

for more information on the Pioneer Library System go to:

www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts demonstrate and exercise to create your own writing prompts to kickstart your creativity

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts help anonymous writers from the internet address their writing problems and questions.

If you write something based off the promt from this episode or have a question or problem you think we could help answer and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

podcast@pioneerlibrarysystem.org with the subject line: Story Craft

This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts talk about the storytelling in photographs, and what you can extract from visual storytelling.

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts discuss and debate the value of the classic writing advice "Write what you know"

If you write something based off the promt or exercise from this episode and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts discuss Freytag's Pyramid and 5 act structure.

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

In this episode our hosts do an exercise to help creatively build a setting using our senses.

If you write something based off the promt or exercise from this episode and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

For national poetry month we decided to have a discussion about poetry's merits and where it belongs in the world of creative writing. We also discuss a couple exercises for unlocking your own poetic potential.

If you write something based off the promt or exercise from this episode and would like us to share it on a future episode please email:

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

This episode explores 3 act structure in stories through the lens of Aristotle

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This Podcast is brought to you by Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma

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www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org

We're here to give you tips tricks and inspiration for making storytelling and creative writing a part of your daily life.

New to writing? A seasoned writer looking for inspiration to spice things up? Somewhere in between?

You're in the right place!

This episode is focused on creating and fleshing out characters using a fun technique involving music.

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