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Helping Writers Become Authors

Jul 6, 2026

Why do we need heroic stories? More than entertainment, the best stories shape our imaginations, awaken courage, and remind us who we can become when life asks something difficult of us.

In this episode, I share a recent experience that affirmed the way I think about heroic fiction. After unexpectedly falling in love...


Jun 15, 2026

When we talk about mythic fiction, it’s easy to assume mythic stories are created through familiar ingredients: archetypes, symbolism, old myths, epic structure.

But I don't think that's where mythic storytelling begins.

In this post/podcast, I explore seven practices and mindsets that help writers reconnect with what...


Jun 1, 2026

What makes a story feel truly mythic?

Many writers assume mythic fiction comes from borrowing archetypes, retelling old myths, or layering symbolic imagery into a story. While there is immense value in studying mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and archetypal storytelling traditions, something important has been lost in...


May 18, 2026

For most of human history, stories were not primarily viewed as commercial products to be sold. Story functioned first as myth, meaning-making, entertainment, cultural memory, and a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us. But in today’s marketplace-driven culture, storytelling exists almost...


May 4, 2026

Many writers are struggling with burnout in today’s creative landscape—but the cause isn’t always personal habits.

In this episode, I explore why writer burnout sometimes has less to do with storytelling itself and more to do with the conditions surrounding modern creative work. From constant output and visibility...