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S5_E15. Can a Selfish Character Still Be Sympathetic? Here's How.

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 07/31/2025

Mental health, grief, and anxiety can make a person appear self-centered—but that doesn’t mean they’re the villain. In this episode, we talk about how to portray characters with emotional depth without losing the audience’s sympathy.

Season 5
S5_E15. Can a Selfish Character Still Be Sympathetic? Here's How.

S5_E14. Turning Your Book Into a Movie? The #1 Mistake to Avoid

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 07/24/2025

It’s one of the biggest questions authors ask. In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe shares her no-nonsense take: when it’s worth doing, when it’s not, and why your energy may be better spent elsewhere.

Season 5
S5_E14. Turning Your Book Into a Movie? The #1 Mistake to Avoid

S5_E13. Mastering Act Three: How to Craft a Final Showdown That Delivers

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 06/26/2025

Learn how to master Act Three & craft a powerful climax that brings your story full circle. In this episode of The Storyteller’s Mission discover how to build momentum, structure the final showdown, & deliver an ending your audience won’t forget.

Season 5
S5_E13. Mastering Act Three: How to Craft a Final Showdown That Delivers

S5_E12. Act Two vs Act Three: What's Really Happening at the Transition

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 06/19/2025

What actually happens at the turning point between Act Two and Act Three? Hint: it’s not always the “lowest emotional point.”

Season 5
S5_E12. Act Two vs Act Three: What's Really Happening at the Transition

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