Interview

Episode 271 – Story Nerd Podcast with Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill

Mark interviews Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill of the Story Nerd Podcast. The Story Nerd Podcast demystifies story theory so writers spend less time studying and more time writing. Literary editors and writers, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, analyze a film a week as an example of a storytelling principle. Prior to the main segment,… Continue reading Episode 271 – Story Nerd Podcast with Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill

Interview

Episode 213 – Putting Story Theory Into Practice With Valerie Francis

Mark has a conversation with Canadian author Valerie Francis, a literary editor, podcaster, story nerd, and the bestselling author of the steamy romance, Masquerade (think Bridgerton for the 21st century). Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update, recent comments, thanks Patrons and offers a few words about this episode's sponsor regarding their… Continue reading Episode 213 – Putting Story Theory Into Practice With Valerie Francis

Interview

Episode 104 – Living the Writing & Editing Life with Valerie Francis

Mark interviews writer, editor and podcaster Valerie Francis about her perspectives on writing, being a StoryGrid Editor, and how creativity and storytelling have always been a part of her life.