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Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
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78 episodes
since July 21, 2023
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In this special update, Matt and Christina share that Write Out Loud will be taking a short, mid-season pause to recalibrate and focus on personal challenges and commitments. The hosts emphasize their dedication to delivering high-quality storytelling content…
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This week, Matt and Christina dive into the phenomenon of the "will not read" list. They explore why readers blackball certain authors, noting that these refusals usually transcend simple critiques of writing style and fall into three distinct categ…
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Matt and Christina discuss whether spoilers and predictable endings ruin stories, arguing that mystery isn’t dead but often misunderstood. Using examples like Titanic, Pride and Prejudice, superhero and historical films, It Ends With Us, a 60 Minutes Holocaus…
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Matt and Christina discuss Rachel Reid’s romance Heated Rivalry and its HBO adaptation, focusing on the rivals-to-lovers relationship between Ilya and Shane, the slow-burn tension, and the mix of tenderness, humor, and emotional devastation. They talk about h…
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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina return after a brief hiatus to tackle the complex question of whether writers should be vocal about their personal political beliefs or let their work speak for itself. They discuss the implica…
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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud', Matt and Christina delve into the nuance of ambiguous endings in storytelling, inspired by the classic short story 'The Lady or the Tiger' by Frank R. Stockton. They discuss how modern TV shows like &ap…
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It's another Holiday Replay, and this time we're bringing back our episode with author Ruby Dixon! This episode originally aired back on October 14, 2024, so you'll hear some mentions of a book releasing going live "tomorrow." That,…
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In this Holiday Replay episode of Write Out Loud, we revisit our unforgettable conversation with Kristen Ashley, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author whose career has helped redefine modern romance publishing.
With more than 90 novels published, …
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In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina explore what makes characters truly unforgettable. The hosts discuss the qualities that endear characters to readers, including depth, motivation, and impactful choices. Through examples like A…
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In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt and Christina dive into the world of hot takes in storytelling and writing. They debate controversial opinions and craft advice such as the use of prologues, the role of adverbs, plot versus character importance, and th…
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