How to tell a story

Update: 2025-10-22

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Episode Summary: Storytelling is a huge part of the human experience. But how do you tell a good story? There are elements of craft to consider for sure, but for many authors, creativity comes from a place deep within themselves and looks different from writer to writer. In this episode, host Samantha Laine Perfas talks with literary critic James Wood, award-winning novelist Lauren Groff, short story writer Nick White, and playwright Sam Marks about their writing process.

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How to tell a story

James Wood, Lauren Groff, Sam Marks, Nick White, Samantha Laine Perfas

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How to tell a story

James Wood, Lauren Groff, Sam Marks, Nick White, Samantha Laine Perfas

How to tell a story