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The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast

The Secrets of Story: A Screenwriting & Novel Writing Podcast

By: Matt Bird and James Kennedy
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 Matt Bird (author of "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers") and James Kennedy (author of the novel "The Order of Odd-Fish") have raucous debates about the craft of novel writing, screenwriting, storytelling (and anything else they want to fight about!) Through their discussion you will learn how to be a better storyteller.Matt Bird and James Kennedy Art
Episodes
  • The Final Episode in this Feed: Another preview of "A Good Story Well Told"!

    The Final Episode in this Feed: Another preview of "A Good Story Well Told"!
    May 1 2025
    It's another episode of Matt's new podcast, "A Good Story Well Told" with Jonathan Auxier, this time discussing "The Giver", but from now on, to get new content, you'll have to subscribe to the "A Good Story Well Told" feed. Meanwhile, this feed will remain active so you can enjoy the wonderful archives of Matt and James's content.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Introducing a new podcast: A Good Story Well Told with Jonathan Auxier

    Introducing a new podcast: A Good Story Well Told with Jonathan Auxier
    Apr 18 2025
    It's a special preview of the first episode of Matt's new podcast with Jonathan Auxier: A Good Story Well Told. Search for and subscribe to the new podcast to get a second episode now!
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    42 mins
  • Live Show: Capturing the Nature of Children with Betsy Bird

    Live Show: Capturing the Nature of Children with Betsy Bird
    Sep 16 2024
    Recorded Live at The Book Stall in Winnetka, IL, hosted by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, James and Matt welcome the legendary Betsy Bird to tackle a topic all three know something about: Capturing the Voices of Children in Your Writing. Matt argues that novels that feature truly authentic kids are by definition not children's books, and James and Betsy debate him on that.
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    46 mins
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Helpful, insightful, and full of hilarious bickering and fascinating tangents -- I want more episodes!

Brilliant and hilarious writing podcast

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I think calling the protagonist's first try to solve the conflict "the easy way" is meant as a mnemonic for remembering their first attempt is not the best. It's short, it's catchy, it's enough to trigger your memory. Kennedy insists on nitpicking this name without making any contribution other than derailing the conversation. I wish Bird spoke more.

Bird is right.

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