Story Deep Dive

Episode 59: Ensemble Cast, Character Depth, and Emotional Stakes in Before I Let Go

…a breakdown of how supporting characters and shared history carry emotional tension and strengthen your story.

Feb 15 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

1:09:13

Episode 58: Healing, Grief, and Second Chances in Before I Let Go

…a craft-focused look at how internal stakes, emotional momentum, and intentional structure can carry a story even without a traditional villain.

Feb 8

1:18:13

Episode 57: Second-Chance Romance, Deep Character Work, and Realistic Stakes in Before I Let Go

…a masterclass in rebuilding tension after the ending, designing emotionally layered characters, and creating stakes that feel real, earned, and…

Feb 1 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

1:01:10

January 2026

Episode 56: Core Story, Ensemble Cast, and Transformation in Mistborn

…a deep dive into how clear story promises, purposeful supporting characters, and layered arcs create novels readers trust—and can’t stop reading.

Jan 25 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

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1:04:48

Episode 55: Characters, Wounds, and Transformation in Mistborn

…a breakdown of how character wounds shape choices and create earned transformation across a story or series.

Jan 18 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

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1:08:07

Episode 54: What Mistborn Teaches Writers About Structure, Stakes, and Series Power

…a writer-focused exploration of how structure and stakes work together to create payoff, clarity, and long-term reader trust across any genre.

Jan 11 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

1:13:06

Episode 53: How to Build an Addictive Trilogy: Plot and Promise in Mistborn

…a breakdown of how to deliver a complete story while planting threads that make readers immediately want the next book.

Jan 4 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

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1:06:26

December 2025

Episode 52: A Year of Story Deep Dive Podcast

…a season-long exploration of how wide reading sharpens your instincts, strengthens your structure, and transforms the way you build characters and…

Dec 28, 2025 • Dana Pittman and Rachel Arsenault

31:46

Episode 51: A Year of Characters, Chemistry, and Compelling Casts on Story Deep Dive

…a deep dive into the character craft behind unforgettable heroes, complex antiheroes, and cast dynamics that elevate every genre—and help you create…

Dec 21, 2025 • Dana Pittman and Rachel Arsenault

30:46

Episode 50: A Year of Plots, Pacing, and Page-Turners on Story Deep Dive

…a guided tour through the plot moments that shaped our year, revealing how to build momentum, layer conflict, and design narratives that hook readers…

Dec 14, 2025 • Story Deep Dive, Dana Pittman, and Rachel Arsenault

31:57

Episode 49: A Year of Story, Structure, and Shenanigans on Story Deep Dive

…a look back at the insights, surprises, and craft lessons that will help you write sharper stories, deepen your understanding of genre, and grow as a…

Dec 7, 2025 • Dana Pittman, Story Deep Dive, and Rachel Arsenault

38:08

November 2025

Episode 48: Craft, Comps, and Market Clarity with Story Deep Dive

...a deep look at how to read with purpose, choose the right comps, and position your story to thrive in any genre.

Nov 30, 2025 • Story Deep Dive, Rachel Arsenault, and Dana Pittman

1:09:21