Sep 9, 202650 minS3
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Storystruck
Hosted by writer Rachel Clair and · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Hosted by writer Rachel Clair and intuitive writing coach Neno Littlewood, StoryStruck is a space for candid conversations about being a writer. We dive into the magical bits, the messy parts, and the moments that make you question your sanity while emotionally spiraling over fictional characters at 2 a.m.We talk about storytelling, creativity, publishing, artistic identity, and the emotional reality of being a writer. Some episodes are thoughtful. Some are chaotic. And our search histories and voice notes definitely have us on a watch list somewhere.At its heart, StoryStruck is about connection, the stories that shape us, and the characters who refuse to leave our heads. No gatekeeping. No pretending we have everything figured out. Just real chats between two writers who genuinely love stories and the people who tell them.Oh, and there will absolutely be cat cameos.New episodes weekly.
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What is Storystruck about?
Hosted by writer Rachel Clair and intuitive writing coach Neno Littlewood, StoryStruck is a space for candid conversations about being a writer. We dive into the magical bits, the messy parts, and the moments that make you question your sanity while emotionally spiraling over fictional characters at 2 a.m.
What has Storystruck covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S3 Episode 5: Story Knots, Tarot Cards & Beating Writer's Block" (9 September 2026, 50 minutes), "S3 Episode 4: The DNF Dilemma - When to Close the Book on a Story" (2 September 2026, 62 minutes), and "S3 Episode 3: The Heroine’s Journey Story Spiral - Why Connection Changes Everything" (26 August 2026, 68 minutes).
How often does Storystruck publish?
Storystruck publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 53 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Storystruck?
Booking probability for Storystruck is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Storystruck requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Storystruck's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Storystruck?
The strongest fits for Storystruck are Artists, Writers & Performers. Storystruck has an arts audience.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 2, 20261h 2mS3When do you admit a book just isn't working for you... and when is it worth pushing through? We're talking about our very different relationships with DNFing, the books we've rage-read our way through, the ones we...
- Aug 26, 20261h 8mS3
What if the biggest difference between a hero and a heroine isn’t gender, but how they win? For our first Story Spiral of Season 3, we’re diving into The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger, exploring character arcs...
Aug 19, 202649 minS3You loved book one. You immediately grabbed book two. And then… what happened?! We’re talking about the series that made us ask that exact question, from disappearing protagonists and questionable POV changes to wonky...
- Jul 15, 20261h 5mS2
Season two is officially in the books, and somewhere along the way we accidentally figured out what StoryStruck was always supposed to be. In this episode, we revisit our favorite episodes, chat about our own writing...
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Jun 10, 202652 minS2A casual conversation about romance, spice levels, yearning, fictional crushes, and how two writers somehow ended up talking about this for hours over voice memos. In this episode, we dive into everything from cozy...
- Jun 10, 202652 minS2
<p>A casual conversation about romance, spice levels, yearning, fictional crushes, and how two writers somehow ended up talking about this for hours over voice memos.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into everything from...
Episode #20
S2 Episode 20: AI Creativity Trap in Writing
Jun 4, 202639 minS2<p>AI is everywhere right now, and writers seem to be stuck somewhere between excitement, curiosity, and existential dread.</p><p>In this episode, we're sharing our personal experiences with AI, how we've experimented...
May 27, 202646 minS2<p>Why are we so drawn to dark stories anyway?</p><p>In this episode, Rachel and Neno wander into the shadowy woods of storytelling to talk about writing dark scenes, dark moments, morally gray characters, gothic...
May 20, 202649 minS2<p>Ever stare at your plot and think, technically things are happening... but it's missing something?</p><p>In this episode, Rachel and Nino dive into emotional outlines and why starting with your character’s...
- May 13, 202649 minS2
<p>What actually makes a character feel real? </p><p>In this episode, Rachel and Nino break down 7 different ways to bring characters alive on the page for readers. Great character writing isn’t about avoiding telling...
- May 6, 202643 minS2
<p>Whether you’re just starting or stuck somewhere in the process, this is the kind of conversation that makes writing a book feel possible again.</p><p>In this episode, Rachel and Nino sit down with author Mike...
- Apr 29, 202647 minS2
<p>In this episode, we break down how backstory actually works. You don’t need a 50-page character biography. What you do need is to understand the moments that shaped your character into who they are at the start of...
- Apr 22, 202657 minS2
<p>In this episode, Nino walks through how specific birth chart placements can influence your writing process—where you naturally thrive, where you get stuck, and why certain habits (hello, “just one more course”) feel...
- Apr 15, 202636 minS2
<p>What if your best ideas aren’t something you force… but something you allow?</p><p>In this episode, we dive into intuitive writing is, how it works, and why it might be the missing piece in your writing process...
- Apr 8, 202644 minS2
<p>Let’s talk about feedback… because not all feedback is helpful.</p><p>In this episode, Rachel and Nino break down how to get the right kind of feedback at the right stage of your writing process. From writing buddies...
- Apr 1, 202656 minS2
<p>Anytime Rachel asks Nino a question and gets an answer involving moon phases or astrology, the advice is weirdly, scarily accurate. So naturally, we decided to do a whole episode on it.</p><p>Nino (self-proclaimed...
- Mar 25, 202644 minS2
<p>$500 to be in an anthology. A publisher asking for money upfront. A book club who wants a fee. Sound fishy? That's because it is.</p><p>In this episode, Rachel and Nino break down the scammy, sleazy, and straight-up...
- Mar 18, 202633 minS2
<p>Remember being read to as a kid? That cozy feeling of someone bringing a story to life with their voice? That magic didn't disappear; it just evolved into audiobooks.</p><p>In this episode, we're sitting down with...
- Mar 11, 20261h 33mS2
<p>Welcome to the first ever Story Spiral where Rachel and Nino go down the rabbit hole on a book, dissecting the craft, characters, and everything in between.</p><p>First up: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, the...
Recent guests
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Michael Burke
Author of Born to Die, Running to Live and a leading Positive Intelligence Coach at Live Bold Coaching, Michigan Association of Problem Gambling
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Daniel David Wallace
Escape the Plot Forest Summit
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Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
author and writing instructor
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Troy Lambert
Education Lead, Pros Talking Prose
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