The Kiingo Storytelling Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We dive into the art and craft of storytelling, writing, and creativity on a journey to answer the question, "What makes a great story?"
Natalie Banks is a Best Selling and Award-Winning author and a previous recipient of The North Carolina Governor's Writing Award. She weaves characters with relatable humanity and stories that touch the heart and soul. She has quickly become a favorite among readers. When not writing, she spends time on the beach in North Carolina with her husband and children.
Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Natalie-Banks/e/B0774W4DNX
The Moments Between: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZHP4SWV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnataliebanks/
The Writing Champions Project: https://www.thewritingchampionsproject.com/
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Mark Sanderson (aka @Scriptcat) is a Los Angeles based screenwriter, author, script consultant and sometimes actor blessed to be living his childhood dream of making movies. His work ranges from his sketch comedy writing and performing as a founding member with The Amazing Onionheads, writing for MTV, to his spec sale, and screenplay assignments with television premieres and worldwide distribution of his fifteen films.
Mark's films have premiered on Lifetime Network, LMN, SyFy, Fox, HereTV, HBO Canada, Christmas 24, and NBC/Universal, The Movie Network, and have been distributed globally. His films have been recognized at festivals including a premiere and opening the Palm Springs Int. Film Festival, premieres at the Hawaii Int. Film Festival, St. Louis Int. Film Festival, The Rainbow Festival in Hawaii, Newport Beach Int. Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale Int. Festival, and nominated for the Starboy award at the Oulu Int. Children's Film Festival in Finland.
Mark’s long association with award winning Hollywood filmmakers dates back to his first produced screenplay and has since worked with Academy Award® winning producers, veteran directors, and has written films starring Academy Award® and Emmy® acting nominees and winners.
Website: https://fiveoclockblue.net/
Twitter: @scriptcat
Instagram: @marksanderson_scriptcat
Facebook: facebook.com
YouTube: YouTube.com
Mark's Book: A Screenwriter's Journey to Success: Tips, tricks and tactics to survive as a working screenwriter in Hollywood
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A frustrated creative writer-who-wasn’t-writing, Julie Duffy challenged herself to write a StoryADay in May 2010.
Since then thousands of writers have joined her each May (and lately in September too), to prove to themselves that they can make creativity a priority in their lives.
Now, she leads her community of writers at StoryADay, and is a sought-after guest speaker on topics related to creativity, productivity and community. She brings her native Scottish charm and humor to all her guest spots, whether at writers’ groups, conferences, blogs, webinars, or on live streams and podcasts.
You can find the Short Story Framework at https://stada.me/framework
Twitter: @storyadaymay
Facebook: facebook.com/storyaday
Instagram: @storyadaymay
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Jeremy Wechter is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, script consultant, and teacher. Jeremy wrote and directed the supernatural, cyber-thriller e-DEMON for which he won "Best Director" at the New York Horror Film Festival.
You can watch e-DEMON on Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, Amazon, Direct TV, Xfinity, Dish Network and more: http://www.eDemonResistanceNetwork.com
For Jeremy's script development philosophy and methods visit Script Weaver, my script consulting website: http://www.scriptweaver.weebly.com
In addition to writing and directing numerous short films and commercials, he also co-wrote and directed the Off-Broadway musical comedy Little House on the Ferry. Jeremy has directed several plays for various NYC theaters including Center Stage, Arts for All and The American Theatre of Actors.
Jeremy teaches screenwriting at Gotham Writers Workshop and acting at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. He is the founder of Directors Access Workshop where he teaches his ACCESS method for directing actors. Furthermore, he has written screenplay coverage for companies including Goldcrest Films, Killer Films, and Scriptapalooza script coverage service. Jeremy Wechter graduated from New York University (NYU), Tisch School of the Arts.
To learn more about the Kiingo Story University, workshops, and our writers’ group, find us at https://kiingo.com
A writer and editor, Katelynn Watkins is also a self-described word nerd who wears a lot of hats and boasts the mouth of a sailor. Currently based in Wilmington, NC, she spends most of her time with her nose against a computer screen. But when her fingers take a break from the keyboard she enjoys exploring new hangouts, people-watching, dancing, and yes, a good book. You can find out more about her side hustle, Watkins Editorial, at watkins-editorial.com, or say hi via Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
To learn more about the Kiingo Story University, workshops, and our writers’ group, find us at https://kiingo.com
Meg LaTorre is a writer of adult science fiction and fantasy, YouTuber, developmental book editor, writing coach, creator of the free query critique platform, Query Hack, Publishable co-host, and former literary agent.
On Meg’s YouTube channel, iWriterly, she geeks out on all things books—from the concept to the bookshelves (and everything in between). Spinning off the YouTube channel, she co-launched the monthly YouTube show, Publishable, where experts from across the publishing spectrums discuss which path might be best for your book—self, traditional, or hybrid publishing—and the ins and outs of the modern-day publishing industry.
Meg also launched Query Hack, a query critique platform where writers can submit their manuscript queries or Twitter pitches for free feedback. She has written for publications such as Writer’s Digest and Savvy Authors on topics related to writing and publishing, participated as an editor in Twitter contests, including Revise and Resub (RevPit) and Pitch to Publication, is a Resident Writing Coach at Writers Helping Writers, and can be found teaching online classes throughout the year.
Website: http://bit.ly/iWriterlyWebsite
YouTube: http://bit.ly/iWriterlyYouTube
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/iWriterlyNewsletter
Twitter: http://bit.ly/MegLaTorreTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/MegLaTorreInstagram
Facebook: http://bit.ly/MegLaTorreFacebook
Additional Links: https://linktr.ee/meg_latorre
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Shannan E. Johnson is a former executive of development and programming at the Syfy Channel. It was there that she honed her skill to guide writers from pitch to production on Alphas, Being Human, Haven, Sanctuary, and Warehouse 13. Now, through her development and script consulting company, The Professional Pen, Shannan helps emerging and professional writers overcome creative roadblocks, craft pitches, and get their writing production-ready. She also teaches Online Screenwriting Courses and hosts face-to-face writing workshops around the country. Shannan E. Johnson is a writer for your writer.
Shannan's website:
www.awriterforyourwriter.com
Shannan's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theprofessionalpen/
Shannan's Online Screenwriting Course:
http://bit.ly/ScreenwritingCourse
To learn more about the Kiingo Story University, workshops, and our writers’ group, find us at https://kiingo.com
H.R. D'Costa's site, Scribe Meets World
http://scribemeetsworld.com/
H.R. D'Costa is the author of:
Story Stakes: Your #1 Writing Skills Strategy to Produce a Page-Turner that Transforms Readers into Raving Fans of Your Screenplay or Novel
Inciting Incident: How to Begin Your Screenplay or Novel and Captivate Audiences Right Away (While Accomplishing Your Long-Term Plotting Goals)
Midpoint Magic: How to Swing Your Screenplay or Novel in a New Direction and Say Good-Bye to Sagging Story Middles That Put Audiences to Sleep
Trough of Hell: How to Wrap Up the Middle of Your Story with Maximum Impact
Story Climax: Story Climax: How to Avoid Disappointed Audiences and Craft a Screenplay or Novel Climax That Thrills and Delights
Sizzling Story Outlines: How to Outline Your Screenplay or Novel, Always Know “What Happens Next,” and Finish Your Rough Draft Without Freaking Out
Solid Story Compass: How to Be Your Own Developmental Editor or Script Consultant, Stop Second-Guessing Your Storytelling Decisions, and Prevent Inconsistencies from Incurring Reader Wrath
Sparkling Story Drafts: How to Outline Your Way Toward Cleaner Rough Drafts, Reduce Your Revision Time, and Get a First-Rate Screenplay or Novel onto the Marketplace—Faster
To learn more about the Kiingo Story University, workshops, and our writers’ group, find us at https://kiingo.com
Dr. Indick's University Profile
https://www.wpunj.edu/cohss/departments/psychology/faculty/indick/Indick.html
Dr. Indick is the author of:
Psychology for Screenwriters
Movies and the Mind: Theories of the Great Psychoanalysts Applied to Film
Psycho Thrillers: Cinematic Explorations of the Mysteries of the Mind
The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen
Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature: A Psychological Study
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You can learn more about Jordan Rosenfeld and her books at:
http://jordanrosenfeld.net
Jordan is the author of:
Make a Scene: Writing a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
Writing the Intimate Character: Create Unique, Compelling Characters Through Mastery of Point of View
A Writer's Guide To Persistence: How to Create a Lasting and Productive Writing Practice
Writing Deep Scenes: Plotting Your Story Through Action, Emotion, and Theme
Forged in Grace
Women in Red
Night Oracle
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If you're interested in learning more writing and storytelling techniques, sign up for one of our free online workshops at https://kiingo.com.
You can learn more about Janice Hardy and her books at:
http://www.janicehardy.com
Also be sure to check out Fiction University:
http://blog.janicehardy.com
Janice Hardy is the author of:
Understanding Show, Don't Tell: And Really Getting It
Plotting Your Novel: Ideas and Structure
The Shifter (The Healing Wars: Book 1)
The Healing Wars: Book II: Blue Fire
The Healing Wars: Book III: Darkfall
To learn more about the Kiingo Story Lab, webinars, and our writers’ group, find us at https://kiingo.com
You can find Angel and his story consulting company here:
Website: https://asesornarrativo.com/ (Spanish)
Twitter: @Karanus016 (English)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelrbAsesorNarrativo (Spanish)
CAAPA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrupoCaapa1/ (Spanish)
To learn more about the Kiingo Story Lab and writer’s group, find us at https://kiingo.com
You can learn more about Pamela’s consulting company MYTHWORKS, her books, and find more information on her website at http://www.pamelajayesmith.net/
Pamela Jaye Smith is the author of:
The Power of the Dark Side: Creating Great Villains, Dangerous Situations, Dramatic Conflict
Show Me the Love! All Kinds of Love for All Kinds of Stories
Inner Drives: How to Write and Create Characters Using the Eight Classic Centers of Motivation
Beyond the Hero's Journey — Other Powerful Mythic Themes
To learn more about the Kiingo Story Lab and writer’s group, find us at https://kiingo.com
Are you looking for a writer’s group to help you take your storytelling and writing to the next level? Join us at the Kiingo Story Lab. We're a creative studio of passionate writers who meet regularly online to help each other finish our books and screenplays. Join us to get access to guest speakers, inspiration, motivation, accountability, creative brainstorming, and tools to combat writer’s block. Join us today to find out what getting serious about writing looks like.
Learn more and sign up at https://kiingo.com.