Children’s Fiction
In today’s episode, Josiah joins Story Embers staff members, Mariposa Aristeo and Lori Scott, as they take an in-depth look at the children’s genre. T...
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A podcast dedicated to guiding and inspiring Christian storytellers to glorify God with excellent craftsmanship. Tune in every first and third Saturday of the month as podcast host Grace Livingston and various members of the Story Embers staff discuss topics from all areas of storycraft. Whether it’s writing habits, character development, complex themes, or plot gimmicks, we’ll be tackling all that and more from a Christian perspective on the Story Embers podcast!
Portraying Doubting or "Deconstructing" Christians in Stories
"Deconstruction" has become a popular term online over the past year to describe those who are rejecting some Christian beliefs and seeking new answer...
Crafting Unique Villains
In today’s episode, Josiah, Hope, and Gabby discuss how writers can create unique and interesting villains. They share their favorite examples of memo...
What The Chosen Gets Right about Christian Storytelling
Last summer, several Story Embers staff members watched the first season of The Chosen together. In this episode, Josiah, Rolena, and Daeus discuss wh...
The Power of Point of View
In today’s episode, Josiah, Hope, and Gabby tackle the strengths and weaknesses of different POVs and explore how a character’s perspective impacts re...
Choosing the Right Themes to Write About
Finding the right theme to explore in a story can be a struggle. How can you make sure your theme is deep instead of shallow? What are some common mis...
Overcoming the Sagging Middle
The second act is notoriously difficult for many writers—how can you keep your story’s middle engaging while progressing the plot at the correct pace?...
Crafting Irresistible Plot Conflicts
Some stories have conflict that immediately grabs readers while others fall flat. In this episode, Josiah, Rolena, and Daeus discuss their favorite ex...
Everything You Need to Know About Worldbuilding
Today Josiah, Rolena, Daeus, and Hope tackle the ins and outs of effective worldbuilding. They discuss common worldbuilding mistakes they’ve seen auth...
An In-Depth Look at Professional Editing
Today Josiah, Brianna, and Gabrielle share their experiences with professional editing and how it has helped them grow as writers. They debunk common ...