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SWRT 328 | Creating Writing Rituals & Celebrations with Elizabeth Barbour

Jul 31, 2025

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 clarity through sacred celebrations. Elizabeth discusses her award-winning book, ‘Sacred Celebrations,’ and how rituals can be woven into our writing practices and everyday lives. Discover the significance of creating personal rituals and how they can help us navigate life’s milestones, both joyful and challenging. Join us as we explore the power of storytelling, the importance of witnessing, and the art of celebrating our achievements.

SWRT 327 | Embracing The Heroine’s Journey with Danielle Anderson

Jul 17, 2025

In this episode, Alida Winternheimer 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, Danielle shares her personal experiences and insights on the internal journey women often face, contrasting it with the traditional hero’s journey. Discover how understanding this narrative can empower women to embrace their unique stories and identities. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the depths of their own journey!

SWRT 237 | Idea to Draft

Jan 20, 2022

You’ve got a great idea for your story. Now what? We talk about that stage between the lightning bolt and draft. Writing workshops open now.

SWRT 236 | Co-authoring with Shari Medini & Karissa Tunis

Jan 13, 2022

We bring Shari Medini & Karissa Tunis back to the Round Table to talk about co-authoring their book, Parenting while Working from Home. If you’re teaming up on a book project, they’ve got lots of tips for you!

SWRT 235 | Writing, Parenting, & Working from Home

Jan 6, 2022

Shari Medini &Karissa Tunis talk writing, parenting, & working from home this week on the Story Works Round Table podcast. How can you support your creativity while juggling it all in your busy home & work life? This episode isn’t just for parents. Enjoy!

SWRT 234 | How to End Your Story

Dec 23, 2021

How do you end your story? This week we talk endings and end notes. Don’t forget those loose ends. Tie them up!

SWRT 233 | When Your Writing Sucks

Dec 16, 2021

Have you ever wondered if your writing sucks? We’re all plagued by doubt sometimes. And other times the work just doesn’t flow. Have you ever wondered if your writing sucks? We’re all plagued by doubt sometimes. And other times the work just doesn’t flow. This week on the Story Works Round Table, Alida, Robert, and Kathryn ask themselves what to do if your writing sucks?

SWRT 232 | Voice

Dec 9, 2021

This week on the Story Works Round Table, we talk voice, what it is and where it comes from, narrative v character voice, and way more! Get all our episodes, show notes, and more at www.storyworkspodcast.com

SWRT 231 | Backstory, Why Do We Need It?

Dec 2, 2021

This week on the Story Works Round Table, we talk backstory. When do you need it? How much should you include? And how can it go wrong?

SWRT 230 | A Study of “The Log Jam”

Nov 18, 2021

Alida & Kathryn discuss an excerpt of Barry Lopez’s moving short story “The Log Jam” on this week’s Round Table.

SWRT 229 | Narrative Storytellers

Nov 11, 2021

Alida and Kathryn dig into narrative storytellers on this week’s Story Works Round Table. Have you ever written a story with a storyteller as narrator? That’s a narrator that is not invisible, like the typical authorial narrator, and is not a character, like a first person narrator. But this narrator is full of personality and can be as opinionated as you like. A storyteller’s voice evokes a sense of being present, of hearing the story is essential to creating a storyteller experience for the reader.

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