The Story Geeks

WRITING FOR EMOTIONAL IMPACT by Karl Iglesias - Chapter 3, Part 1 How to Write Story Concepts--Like Jurassic Park!--That Sell... On today's episode: Mike Roe: screenwriter and journalist at LAist Malissa White: author of the comic books SOUNDBOX and NIGHTMARE and host of the Comic Creators Club podcast Will Marlowe: screenwriter, film school faculty member, and host of the Mechadragon podcast ...and Jay Sherer: author of the time travel novel, TIMESLINGERS We dig deeper into Karl Iglesias's book, WRITING FOR EMOTIONAL IMPACT. Using Karl's thoughts as a jumping off point, we discuss the techniques writers use to elicit emotions, and the importance of emotion in storytelling. This week, it's all about emotionally-driven, compelling "concepts" that audiences crave.   Want to join The Story Geeks Club? Check out all the benefits and rewards available to The Story Geeks Club members! The Story Geeks Club members make this show possible!   ---------------------------------------------------------------