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...
All content for Stories That Change Us is the property of Kat Lewis, Laurel Thomas, Micah Leydorf, Melissa Grace and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
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 2: Building a Historical World with Heart: Craft Lessons from Outlander
Stories That Change Us
40 minutes
2 years ago
Episode 2: Building a Historical World with Heart: Craft Lessons from Outlander
Join us as we travel to the broody Scottish Highlands and uncover the secrets of character building and historical accuracy of the first installment of the wildly popular series, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Moderated By: Micah Leydorf Question: what is a story that has changed your life? https://instagram.com/storiesthat_changeus?igshid=eTlibmFxdXZmbXV5&utm_source=qr
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...
