Kat Lewis, Laurel Thomas, Micah Leydorf, Melissa Grace
14 episodes
1 month ago
Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a gothic horror classic; it’s a masterclass in mood, suspense, and novel structure. In this episode, we analyze Dracula, exploring how Stoker uses lush imagery, slow-burning tension, and themes of sexuality, superstition, and science to craft a bestselling story that still resonates today. Discover what modern writers can learn from this enduring masterpiece—and how to apply those lessons to your own fiction. Mod...
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Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a gothic horror classic; it’s a masterclass in mood, suspense, and novel structure. In this episode, we analyze Dracula, exploring how Stoker uses lush imagery, slow-burning tension, and themes of sexuality, superstition, and science to craft a bestselling story that still resonates today. Discover what modern writers can learn from this enduring masterpiece—and how to apply those lessons to your own fiction. Mod...
Episode 10: The Godfather: Mastering Mood, Mystery, and Market Power
Stories That Change Us
37 minutes
10 months ago
Episode 10: The Godfather: Mastering Mood, Mystery, and Market Power
Provocative, gory, and oddly breathtaking are just a few ways to describe Mario Puzo's critically acclaimed crime novel, The Godfather. Intimate in his portrayal of family love, horrifying in the graphic description of violence and urban warfare... let's unpack the masterful way Puzo builds a world wrought with love that binds, loyalty that cripples, and conflict that kills to tell the story of a New York mafia family. Moderated By: Laurel Thomas Question: what is a story that has changed ...
Stories That Change Us
Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a gothic horror classic; it’s a masterclass in mood, suspense, and novel structure. In this episode, we analyze Dracula, exploring how Stoker uses lush imagery, slow-burning tension, and themes of sexuality, superstition, and science to craft a bestselling story that still resonates today. Discover what modern writers can learn from this enduring masterpiece—and how to apply those lessons to your own fiction. Mod...
