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Story Chat Digest: "A Slight Delay" by Philip Cumberland alwayswrite.blog/2025/03/18/s...
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Story Chat Digest: “A Slight Delay” by Philip Cumberland
Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It is a unique and proven online program encouraging interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers group, part beta readers, and part…
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March 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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📚Story Chat Digest Launch & Author Interview Schedule – March–May 2026 alwayswrite.blog/2026/03/04/%...
#Authors #StoryChat #Writing
📚Story Chat Digest Launch & Author Interview Schedule – March–May 2026
Full launch and author interview schedule for Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet, featuring contributor appearances and celebration events.
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March 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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Writing on the Edge: Nigel Byng on Story, Culture, and Character alwayswrite.blog/2026/05/01/w...
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Writing on the Edge: Nigel Byng on Story, Culture, and Character
Step into a lively conversation with Story Chat contributor Nigel Byng, whose story All About Sophia blends humor, social commentary, and unforgettable character voice. From his Caribbean roots to …
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May 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Hiya, Barbie!⁣
Hi, Writers!
You want to go for a ride?
Sure, Writers.
Jump in!

New #StoryChat episode is live! @jenichappelle.bsky.social and I discuss: *Barbie* and antagonists!

#AmWriting #WritingCommunity
Episode 44: Barbie
Listen to this episode from Story Chat Radio on Spotify. In this episode, the editors discuss the storytelling elements in the 2023 live-action movie Barbie with a focus on antagonistic forces.
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October 4, 2023 at 6:14 PM
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Story Chat Digest: "Going Home" by Esther Chilton alwayswrite.blog/2025/05/06/s...
#ShortStory #Storychat
Story Chat Digest: “Going Home” by Esther Chilton
Going Home by Esther Chilton It’s happening again. I can’t bear it. I can’t take anymore. I lie here in the corner of my darkened room. I push my small body to the wall, wanting to become invisible…
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May 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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What do you do when struggling to write a blog post or piece of fiction?

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The Writing Slump That Led to ‘The Most Beautiful Woman in the World’
What do you do when struggling to write a blog post or piece of fiction? I turn to writing prompts or photos, but a vivid memory from the 1980s of a stylish young woman in a London department store has also recently helped me. That decades-old image has now become a haunting new tale featured on Marsha Ingrao’s Story Chat Digest. Have you seen the most beautiful woman in the world recently?
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September 14, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Discussing The Lie after watching the movie Free Guy on #StoryChat episode 35!

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

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Solid dark blue background. On the bottom center there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. On the bottom right and left corners, there are orange bullhorns. The text says, “Create conflict between characters with their inner lies. Characters’ lies can unintentionally conflict with each other, and when that happens it is truly great. On episode ‘35’ of Story Chat Radio.”
November 22, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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Has anyone seen the most beautiful woman in the world recently? I have, and she comes with a shocking story.

Story Chat Digest: "If You Happen to See the Most Beautiful Woman in the World" by Hugh W. Roberts alwayswrite.blog/2026/09/08/s...

#writingcommunity #writing #StoryChat
Story Chat Digest: “If You Happen to See the Most Beautiful Woman in the World” by Hugh W. Roberts
He couldn’t take his eyes off her. The most beautiful woman in the world moved through the crowds as if she didn’t belong to them—and perhaps she didn’t. What begins as admiration slowly shifts int…
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September 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Story Chat Digest: "Invisible" by Esther Chilton alwayswrite.blog/2026/01/27/s...
#StoryChat #ShortStory #MentalHealth
Story Chat Digest: “Invisible” by Esther Chilton
I should hate Amir. Hate him for what he has done. Yet the moment he became visible, everything I thought I knew about fear, guilt, and compassion fractured. This is a story about an encounter that…
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February 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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He’s Had 30 Jobs… Meet Doug Jacquier | The Story Behind "Bear Air" alwayswrite.blog/2026/03/20/d...
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He’s Had 30 Jobs… Meet Doug Jacquier | The Story Behind “Bear Air”
In this Story Chat Digest author interview, Doug Jacquier discusses the inspiration behind his short stories and poems, including Bear Air, a humorous take on the future of international travel. Di…
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March 22, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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Discussing Conflict after watching Nimona on #StoryChat episode 42!

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#WritingCommunity #EditingTips
Solid white background. On the bottom left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text reads: “If you think of your world and the antagonistic forces as a character, then you can see how they interplay with your main characters throughout the story. Having a strong external conflict gives your story a forward momentum…On episode ‘42’ of Story Chat Radio.”
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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Story Chat Digest: March - #Poetry Day #3 alwayswrite.blog/2025/03/25/s...
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Story Chat Digest: March – Poetry Day #3
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just as we do the short stories. Any type of poem is acceptable as long as it doesn’t contain profanit…
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March 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Story Chat Digest: "Re-envisioning The Garden of Eden" by Marsha Ingrao alwayswrite.blog/2025/04/08/s...
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Story Chat Digest: “Re-envisioning The Garden of Eden” by Marsha Ingrao
Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It is a unique and proven online program encouraging interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers group, part beta readers, and part…
alwayswrite.blog
April 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Story Chat Digest: "I’VE GOT YOU" by Jan Sikes alwayswrite.blog/2026/04/07/s...
#StoryChat #Fiction #authors
Story Chat Digest: “I’VE GOT YOU” by Jan Sikes
“I don’t want to die.” The words hang between us, fragile and heavy. “You’re not going to die, my love. I won’t allow it.” Oh, how I want to believe him—to believe that love alone has the power to …
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April 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Story Chat Digest: Countdown by Grant P. Ferguson alwayswrite.blog/2025/05/20/s...
#Fiction #StoryChat #Sci-Fi
Story Chat Digest: Countdown by Grant P. Ferguson
Countdown by Grant P. Ferguson Before I tell you my secret, let me ask you a few questions. Do you really want to know when you’re going to die? If you knew, how would your life change? And here’s …
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May 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Story Chat Digest: "Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover" by Amanda Forestwood alwayswrite.blog/2026/05/19/s...
#StoryChat #Authors #FlashFiction
Story Chat Digest: “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” by Amanda Forestwood
What guy sits so close to a group of middle-aged lycra-clad bottoms writhing up and down through upward dog, forward folds and cobra poses? It was creepy. Was he some kind of pervert? Or was I para…
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May 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Did you miss any of these blog posts?

Here is your opportunity to catch up on Hugh's Views and News blog posts published in January 2025.

#SocialMedia #SocialMediaTips #Blogging #Books #NewYear #Resolutions #StoryChat #Authors
Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – January 2025
Did you miss any of these blog posts? Here is your opportunity to catch up on Hugh's Views and News blog posts published in January 2025.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Discussing urgency on the latest #StoryChat episode!

Listen wherever you listen to podcasts or link in bio!

#EditingTips #AuthorServices
Solid white background. Coffee mug and coffee mug stain on the top right corner. Bottom left corner has the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text says, “Caring about the characters creates a sense of urgency because we don’t want them to lose. The need for them to succeed creates an internal sense of urgency. You basically create a connection to your character and through that connection make the reader feel that anxiety and urgency. On Episode ‘46’ of Story Chat Radio”
November 29, 2024 at 7:26 PM
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Discussing conflict on episode 42 of #StoryChat

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#WritingCommunity #EditingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #WritingPodcast #StoryChatRadio #Podcast
Solid dark blue background. On the bottom center there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. On the bottom right and left corners, there are orange bullhorns. The text says, “Without internal conflict the external conflict has no meaning or power and without external conflict the internal conflict can’t be overcome.”
February 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Discussing The Lie after watching the movie Free Guy on #StoryChat episode 35!

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#WritingCommunity #EditingTips
Solid dark blue background. On the bottom center there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. On the bottom right and left corners, there are orange bullhorns. The text says, “Create conflict between characters with their inner lies. Characters’ lies can unintentionally conflict with each other, and when that happens it is truly great. On episode ‘35’ of Story Chat Radio.”
August 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Discussing Goal, Motivation, and Conflict on episode 34 of #StoryChat 

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#WritingPodcast #StoryChatRadio #Podcast
Solid white background. On the bottom left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text reads, “Goal, Motivation, and Conflict: Not only does the motivation explain why a character wants a goal, it also creates the heartache that we feel as the characters struggle to achieve their goals. On episode ‘34’ of Story Chat Radio”
May 17, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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Discussing romance beats after watching Bros on #StoryChat episode 37!

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#StoryChatRadio #Podcast
Solid white background. On the bottom left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text reads: “Romance structure, or romance beats, are very unique to the genre. They are honestly a perfect formula for making the romantic journey compelling. But most importantly, they make the relationship feel earned.”
April 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Discussing urgency on the latest #StoryChat episode! 

Listen wherever you listen to podcasts or link in bio!

#WritingABook #WritersLife #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #WritingPodcast #StoryChatRadio #Podcas
Solid white background. Coffee mug and coffee mug stain on the top right corner. Bottom left corner has the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text says, “Caring about the characters creates a sense of urgency because we don’t want them to lose. The need for them to succeed creates an internal sense of urgency. You basically create a connection to your character and through that connection make the reader feel that anxiety and urgency. On Episode ‘46’ of Story Chat Radio”
February 23, 2024 at 9:04 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Discussing Goal, Motivation, and Conflict on episode 34 of #StoryChat

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#WritingCommunity #EditingTips #AuthorServices
Solid white background. On the bottom left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. Two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text reads, “Goal, Motivation, and Conflict: Not only does the motivation explain why a character wants a goal, it also creates the heartache that we feel as the characters struggle to achieve their goals. On episode ‘34’ of Story Chat Radio”
October 4, 2024 at 5:04 PM
fromcarly.bsky.social
Discussing Conflict after watching Amelie on #StoryChat episode 43!

Listen now wherever you listen to your podcasts (or at the link in bio).

#WritingCommunity #EditingTips
On the top left there is the company logo for book light editorial, an open book with a lightbulb in the center. On the bottom center of the image are two cartoon women in old-fashioned director outfits and berets sitting in director chairs while holding books and red pens in their hands. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair and glasses. The woman on the right has brown hair with green tips. Text says,” The key really is voice. Make sure that whoever your omniscient narrator is, be it the author (you), a no-name character, a god, some sort of all-seeing entity, etc. that they have a distinct voice. They need a personality and voice that is not any of your characters. On Episode ‘43’ of Story Chat Radio”
November 8, 2024 at 8:21 PM