Story Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft

Story Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft

Alida Winternheimer

Episodes 367
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (17)
Since May 2017
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www.StoryWorksPodcast.com for videos, show notes, and more.

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S9E346 SWRT 346 | Telling the Truth in Memoir with Kerry Kriseman

Apr 16, 2026 54m

In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by Kerry Kriseman to discuss Kerry's memoir, Accidental First Lady, which provides an unfiltered look at life as a…

S9E345 SWRT 345 | Journaling for Writers with Marcy Sproull

Apr 02, 2026 54m

In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn explore the transformative power of journaling with Marcy Sproull. Join us as Marcy shares her journey into journaling, its…

S9E344 SWRT 344 | Ask Alida: Scenes, Sequels, and Series

Mar 26, 2026 54m

In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, we present a double episode featuring lively discussions from our monthly Ask Alida Q&A session. Join us as we explore the intricacies of crafting…

S8E343 SWRT 343 | The Importance of Voice in Fiction with Trish MacEnulty

Mar 05, 2026 1h 6m

In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by Trish MacEnulty, an accomplished author known for her award-winning historical novels and mysteries. Together,…

S8E342 SWRT 342 | The Art of Performing Audiobooks with Wendy Wessel

Feb 19, 2026 1h 11m

In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Wendy Wessel, a talented voiceover artist based in Minneapolis, joined Alida Winternheimer at the Round Table. With a rich background in…

S8E341 SWRT 341 | Ask Alida: Crafting Emotional Resonance

Feb 05, 2026 35m

In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, we explore the profound significance of storytelling in human experience, discover why writing matters in a world increasingly influenced by…

S8E340 SWRT 340 | Writing Regional Fiction, bringing culture to life with Arlon Jay Staggs

Jan 22, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode of Story Works Round Table, Alida Winternheimer and Kathryn Arnold engage in a lively discussion with debut novelist Arlon Jay Staggs, who brings an insightful conversation about…

S8E339 SWRT 339 | Writing Your Rules: Speculative Fiction Plots and Characters with Mark J. Wilson

Jan 08, 2026 52m

In this episode of Story Works Round Table, Alida Winternheimer and Kathryn Arnold are thrilled to welcome author Mark J. Wilson, whose journey from biochemistry to writing novels is as fascinating…

S8E338 SWRT 338 | Ask Alida: The Craft of Subplots

Dec 18, 2025 36m

In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida answers questions all about subplots. This is a recording of our monthly Ask Alida live Q&A over on Substack! Make sure you join us…

S8E337 SWRT 337 | Writing Romantic Comedies with Lexi Haddock

Dec 04, 2025 52m

In this episode of Story Works Round Table, Alida Winternheimer and Kathryn Arnold welcome Lexi Haddock to dive into the enchanting world of romance writing. Lexi shares her journey from reading…

S8E336 SWRT 336 | Going Indie with Catherine Lyon

Nov 20, 2025 55m

In this episode, Alida Winternheimer sits down with Catherine Lyon to explore the world of independent publishing, or "going indie." They share their experiences navigating the challenges that come…

S8E335 SWRT 335 | Author's Chat: Anthology Collaboration

Nov 06, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, we delve into the art of anthology writing with authors Sarah Branson, Annie M. Ballard, and Christy Matheson. Join Alida and Kathryn as we discuss the…

S8E334 SWRT 334 | Author's Chat: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense

Oct 23, 2025 54m

In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, Kathryn takes the host position and Alida joins our Author Panel as we talk all things mystery, thriller, and suspense. Join us for an amazing…

S8E323 SWRT 333 | Exploring Women's History through Story with Jane Rubin

Oct 09, 2025 1h 1m

In this week's episode, Alida sits down with the inspiring Jane Rubin, who shares her remarkable journey from a healthcare executive to an accomplished author. Diagnosed with cancer, Jane turned to…

S8E332 SWRT 332 | Culture, Trauma, and Memory in Somia Sadiq's Gajarah

Sep 25, 2025 1h 5m

In this week's episode, Alida and Kathryn are honored to host Somia Sadiq, an award-winning entrepreneur and global peace negotiator, who shares her journey into the world of storytelling through her…

S8E331 SWRT 331 | Taking Up Space with Susan Swan

Sep 11, 2025 1h 22m

In this week's Story Works Round Table, Alida welcomes Susan Swan, an acclaimed novelist and professor emerita at York University, to join us and discuss her new memoir, Big Girls Don't Cry. As Susan…

S8E330 SWRT 330 | Writing Ancient Historical Mysteries with NL Holmes

Aug 28, 2025 56m

This week, Alida and Kathryn sit down with N.L. Holmes, an archaeologist turned novelist, who crafts mysteries set in ancient Egypt. Join us as we explore her unique journey, the challenges of…

S8E329 SWRT 329 | Staging Your Action Scenes with CC Robinson

Aug 14, 2025 50m

In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn have a lively discussion with award-winning author CC Robinson about the art of staging action scenes in writing. Drawing from her…

S8E328 SWRT 328 | Creating Writing Rituals & Celebrations with Elizabeth Barbour

Jul 31, 2025 51m

In this enlightening episode, Alida and Kathryn welcome Elizabeth Barber, a life and business coach, shamanic practitioner, and joyful ritualist, who shares her journey of transforming chaos into…

S8E327 SWRT 327 | Embracing The Heroine's Journey with Danielle Anderson

Jul 17, 2025 1h 7m

In this episode, Alida welcomes Danielle Anderson, a seasoned nonfiction book coach and editor, as we delve into the concept of the heroine's journey. Drawing from Maureen Murdoch's influential work,…

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