[Listen Again] Ep. 8: Joel Brigham on Six Things Every Story Needs to Succeed

On this episode, which originally aired in October, 2023, I talk with Joel Brigham of Brigham Editorial on the craft of writing. Together we dive deep into six things every story needs to succeed and answer the following questions: What makes a great premise?What are stakes and when and how do you raise them?How do you craft interesting characters?What are the basic elements of a good plot? What is voice, and how do you develop it?What is a theme, and how do you write it into your story?...