I've read Shawn's book, and it's absolutely one of the best investments I ever made. Being able to see how a professional editor breaks down a story, and analyses what does and doesn't work is a real eye-opener. Thank you so much for sharing this interview, because The Story Grid is a resource that so many people could benefit from.
I am SO glad you decided to continue with the podcasts and videos Joanna! Honestly, they just keep getting better and better! I greatly enjoyed this interview with Shawn Coyne and learnt a lot. Definitely becoming a tribe member :) Although I love SPP and the guys, I appreciate your focused, on topic (!!) discussions. Thank you.
Excellent! Thank you, Joanna and Shawn! Another great interview for writers. Highly inspirational, jam-packed with tips. I'm off to buy Shawn's book....!
This is perhaps the single best, useful, and insightful writing advice I've come across. I've spent a lot of time looking for some sort of structure or lens through which to view story creation and this is finally something that really clicks with me. Thank you so much!
I love your videos. However I don't catch all the words, because of accents that are different to mine. This happens especially with technical.words, which are unfamiliar to me. Subtitles would be very useful.
Hi Joanna and Shawn, could you let me know where to find one of your resources that explains the obligatory scenes for Literary fiction? I have watched some story grid videos and have noticed that obligatory scenes are mentioned as necessary for each genre. I have seen this laid out for thrillers and romance but I remain stumped about what they would be for literary fiction along the lines of The English Patient and Atonement. I'd be very grateful if you could pass me to a resource for this. Thank you. (Joanna ,this is Chandi who you interviewed last year :-) )
@joanna Penn, can you give me a close look at that genre flower picture you have on your wall please. Would love to see it in more details. Love your videos.
The Story Grid is the single-most useful tool I have found in 30+ years as a book coach and editor. Highly recommended!
It is a great book!
I've read Shawn's book, and it's absolutely one of the best investments I ever made. Being able to see how a professional editor breaks down a story, and analyses what does and doesn't work is a real eye-opener. Thank you so much for sharing this interview, because The Story Grid is a resource that so many people could benefit from.
I am SO glad you decided to continue with the podcasts and videos Joanna! Honestly, they just keep getting better and better! I greatly enjoyed this interview with Shawn Coyne and learnt a lot. Definitely becoming a tribe member :) Although I love SPP and the guys, I appreciate your focused, on topic (!!) discussions. Thank you.
Excellent! Thank you, Joanna and Shawn! Another great interview for writers. Highly inspirational, jam-packed with tips. I'm off to buy Shawn's book....!
This is perhaps the single best, useful, and insightful writing advice I've come across. I've spent a lot of time looking for some sort of structure or lens through which to view story creation and this is finally something that really clicks with me. Thank you so much!
Definitely get The Story Grid book - it's super useful :)
I love your videos. However I don't catch all the words, because of accents that are different to mine. This happens especially with technical.words, which are unfamiliar to me. Subtitles would be very useful.
This is fantastic. Thank you both. I would love to hear you talk to Shawn again sometime.
Very interesting and very inspiring. Thank you, both.
Inevitable but surprising, great tip.
I don't want to write a book that resonates with Shawn. I want to write a book that resonates with many people.
Hi Joanna and Shawn, could you let me know where to find one of your resources that explains the obligatory scenes for Literary fiction? I have watched some story grid videos and have noticed that obligatory scenes are mentioned as necessary for each genre. I have seen this laid out for thrillers and romance but I remain stumped about what they would be for literary fiction along the lines of The English Patient and Atonement. I'd be very grateful if you could pass me to a resource for this. Thank you. (Joanna ,this is Chandi who you interviewed last year :-) )
Hi Chandi, best to go to Shawn's site and ask him :) storygrid.com/
@joanna Penn, can you give me a close look at that genre flower picture you have on your wall please. Would love to see it in more details. Love your videos.
www.storygrid.com/genre-review/