The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe
Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
Podcasting since 2020 • 243 episodes
The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe
Latest Episodes
How to Fight Self-Doubt as a Writer
Feeling like maybe you’re not meant to write, or questioning if writing is really your path? In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe dives into the reality of self-doubt for writers, offering insights on how to handle the emotional and prac...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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8:51
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How to Dodge the Subplot Trap
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Historical fiction writers often ask: “Can I just make stuff up?” In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe explains the balance between staying true to history and using creative license to craft compelling stories. She cove...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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4:09
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Historical Accuracy vs. Creative License—What Writers Must Know
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Historical fiction writers often ask: “Can I just make stuff up?” In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe explains the balance between staying true to history and using creative license to craft compelling stories. She cove...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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5:41
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Series Writing 101: How to End a Story the Right Way
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Ending a story doesn’t have to frustrate your audience. Zena Dell Lowe breaks down the right way to conclude a story in a series—how to resolve the main arc while teasing what’s next. Perfect for novelists, screenwr...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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9:46
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How to Avoid Preachy Writing (WITHOUT Losing Your Message)
Discover how to avoid preachy storytelling while keeping your message powerful. Zena Del Lowe shares tips for letting your characters discover truths naturally, engage audiences, and drive the plot — without lecturing.📌 Resources &...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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Fan Mail
Enjoying your Podcasts, Zena. So refreshing to find not just a Christian artist, but one with a presuppositional approach to their worldview. Your theme of “Worldviews in collision” resonates with my favorite author, Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen.
Royal Oak, Michigan