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 • 228 episodes
The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe
Latest Episodes
Are Your Story Beats Driving Change—or Dulling Impact?
You’ve got a great premise, compelling characters… but something’s off. Your story feels stuck, and you can’t figure out why. Chances are, your story beats aren’t pulling their weight.💡 In this episode:Zena Dell Lowe reveals how to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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How to Ditch Contrived Dialogue for Good
Are your characters saying all the right things—but somehow it still feels off?Contrived dialogue is one of the fastest ways to pull your reader or viewer out of the story. Whether you're a novelist or a screenwriter, when your dialogue fee...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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Goal Diggers: Characters Who Actually Do Stuff
Ever feel like your story should be working — but something’s just... off? Chances are, your characters are missing the one thing that drives truly compelling fiction: a clear, active goal.In this episode, we dig into why so man...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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19:45
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Unveiling Depths: The Secrets to Engaging Characters
Click to listen – your characters (and audience) will thank you.Have you ever created a character that felt… flat? No matter how detailed the backstory or how polished the prose, something just doesn’t click — and worse, your audience d...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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30:25
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Heroes vs Anti-Heroes: The Battle You Didn’t Know You Were Writing
Ever wondered if your character is truly a hero or just a morally questionable anti-hero? The lines are blurrier than you think, and it's time to get clear on the difference.In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the world of heroes and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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22:34
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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