About this podcast
Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
Episodes
The newest 20 of 78 episodes
- Mid-Season Break Announcement · 5 min · Season 5 Episode 14Got something to say? Send us a text! In this special update, Matt and Christina share that Write Out Loud will be taking a short, mid-season pause to recalibrate and focus on…
- Exploring the Will-Not-Read List · 24 min · Season 5 Episode 13Got something to say? Send us a text! This week, Matt and Christina dive into the phenomenon of the "will not read" list. They explore why readers blackball certain authors…
- When the Journey Matters: Unraveling Predictable Endings · 19 min · Season 5 Episode 12Got something to say? Send us a text! Matt and Christina discuss whether spoilers and predictable endings ruin stories, arguing that mystery isn’t dead but often misunderstood…
- Romance on Ice: The Compelling Story of 'Heated Rivalry' · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 11Got something to say? Send us a text! Matt and Christina discuss Rachel Reid’s romance Heated Rivalry and its HBO adaptation, focusing on the rivals-to-lovers relationship…
- Authors and Artists Getting Political - Is it worth it? · 24 min · Season 5 Episode 10Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina return after a brief hiatus to tackle the complex question of whether writers should…
- The Art of Uncertainty: Crafting Stories for the Modern Audience · 24 min · Season 5 Episode 9Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud', Matt and Christina delve into the nuance of ambiguous endings in storytelling, inspired by the classic…
- Holiday Replay: Author Spotlight Ruby Dixon · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 8Got something to say? Send us a text! It's another Holiday Replay, and this time we're bringing back our episode with author Ruby Dixon! This episode originally aired back on…
- Holiday Replay: Author Spotlight on Kristen Ashley · 58 min · Season 5 Episode 7Got something to say? Send us a text! In this Holiday Replay episode of Write Out Loud, we revisit our unforgettable conversation with Kristen Ashley, a New York Times and USA…
- Crafting Unforgettable Characters · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 6Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' Matt and Christina explore what makes characters truly unforgettable. The hosts discuss the qualities…
- Storytelling Hot Takes · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 5Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt and Christina dive into the world of hot takes in storytelling and writing. They debate…
- Television Trends: Consuming Content in the Digital Age · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 4Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, Matt & Christina dive into the discussion of TV show release schedules, debating the merits of the…
- Spotlight On: Literary Agent Lissa Woodson · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 3Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' co-hosts Matt and Christina deep dive into the world of literary representation. They welcome acclaimed…
- Best-selling Author Suzanne Brockmann, Jules Cassidy, P.I., and Kickstarter · 34 min · Season 5 Episode 2Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina are joined by bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann. Suz talks about her career…
- Season 5 Kick Off! · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 1Got something to say? Send us a text! Kickoff to Season Five: What's To Come and Celebrating Milestones In the inaugural episode of Write Out Loud's fifth season, hosts Matt and…
- Season 4 Finale: From Imposter Syndrome to Bestseller Secrets · 12 min · Season 4 Episode 16Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina look back on the impactful moments from Season Four. From tackling imposter…
- 'The Last of Us' and the Art of Storytelling · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 15Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina delve into the unforgettable third episode of 'The Last of Us' titled 'A Long…
- Creativity and Controversy: Can we separate the art from the artist? · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 14Got something to say? Send us a text! Quick note: In case we don't make it clear enough, J.K. Rowling is a horrific person who has used her status and wealth to actively harm the…
- From Pages to Pixels: The Ownership Debate in Digital Books · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 13Got something to say? Send us a text! If you haven't rated and reviewed the show, please take a moment to do so! It really helps us so much, and it's the easiest way for you to…
- Villains We Love to Hate: Crafting Complex Characters · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 12Got something to say? Send us a text! Take a moment to share the podcast with someone you love, like, or just think about from time to time. Leave us a review, too, will you…
- Instant Replay - Author Spotlight: Scarlett Cole · 38 min · Season 4 Episode 11Got something to say? Send us a text! In this episode of 'Write Out Loud,' hosts Matt and Christina engage in a lively discussion interrupted by their excitement over the release…
