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S5_E11. Short Film, Big Story: What You Must Keep—And What You Can Drop
Writing a short film? Wondering what to keep—and what to ditch? In this episode of Open Season, Zena breaks down what really matters in a 10-minute story. ...more
Season 5
June 12, 2025•1 min read
S5_E10. Are Your Story Beats Driving Change—or Dulling Impact?
Learn how to craft powerful story beats that create real change. In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe reveals how to move your story forward with scenes that matter—emotionally, structurally, and dramatica... ...more
Season 5
May 29, 2025•1 min read
S5_E09. How to Ditch Contrived Dialogue for Good
Does your dialogue sounds stiff, forced, or like it's written by AI? In this episode, we break down how to make your dialogue flow naturally, stay true to your characters, and keep your readers immers... ...more
Season 5
May 15, 2025•1 min read
S5_E08. Goal Diggers: Characters Who Actually Do Stuff
An abstract goal makes for a passive plot. Let’s fix that. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between passive characters and true goal diggers — and how to write the kind of protagoni... ...more
Season 5
May 08, 2025•1 min read
S5_E07: Unveiling Depths: The Secrets to Engaging Characters
Have you ever created a character that felt flat? Something just doesn’t click — and worse, your audience doesn’t care. Here we dig into why your characters might be missing that vital spark & how to ... ...more
Season 5
April 17, 2025•1 min read
S5_E06. Heroes vs Anti-Heroes: The Battle You Didn’t Know You Were Writing
Hero or Anti-Hero? Does the difference really matter? Why? And which one does your story need? ...more
Season 5
March 27, 2025•1 min read
S5_E05. The Real Inciting Incident: Why It’s More Than Just Big Events
The inciting incident. Using popular movies like Armageddon, Star Wars, and Jaws, we’ll show you how to identify the real turning point that transforms your protagonist’s journey. Learn how to pinpoin... ...more
Season 5
March 13, 2025•1 min read
S5_E04. Pressure of Perfection: When Your Story Won’t Speak (& Your Characters Don’t Either)
Join us as we explore common writing struggles & share insights on how to navigate through them. Tune in to hear how to keep your writing moving forward, even when the pressure is high & your characte... ...more
Season 5
February 27, 2025•1 min read
S5_E03. Plot Points and Character Arcs: How to Avoid Paralysis and Focus Your Story
Writers often feel “paralysis by analysis.” Learn how to break through that overwhelm and stay focused with key insights on organizing your story structure, making sure every choice serves the larger ... ...more
Season 5
February 13, 2025•1 min read
S5_E02. Mastering Character: A Back-to-Basics Approach for Writers at Any Level
Revisit the basics, and watch your characters—and your writing—transform! ...more
Season 5
January 23, 2025•1 min read
S5_E01. Offend to Enlighten: The Ethics of Writing
As writers, we often face the pressure to please our audience, avoid controversy, and "play it safe." But is this the most effective way to create meaningful, impactful stories? ...more
Season 5
January 09, 2025•1 min read
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