The Architecture of Story

A podcast for writers, from writersThe Architecture of Story is here to be your digital binder to hold resources that teach you how to structure your novel. Hosted by author and editor, Meg Rosenthal, this platform invites authors to collaborate and discuss different structures of novels and techniques other writers can implement as well to write their own dream story.

The Architecture of Story is a education podcast hosted by Meg Rosenthal, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Meg Rosenthal hosts The Architecture of Story, a education show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  Interiority is a Real Word

  Sep 21, 202644 minS2

  In this episode of Architecture of Story, Meg Rosenthal and Alyssa K. Burns explore the concept of interiority in novel writing, discussing how to access and utilize a character's inner thoughts and feelings to deepen storytelling and create emotional closeness with readers. Let's get going! Shoutouts mentioned in this episode: Taryn Christeen (IG @ taryn.christeen ) Renee Monroe (IG @ authorreneemonroe) Jennifer Rios (IG @ byjenniferrios) Brianna Swan (IG @ briannaswan) Margs and Manuscripts (IG @ margsandmanuscripts) Morgan Rooney (IG @ authormorganrooney) Alissa DeRogatis (IG @ alissaderogatis) Virginia Woolf (No IG available) Connect with Meg: https://megrosenthal.com IG @megrosenthalauthor TikTok @megrosenthal.author Connect with Alyssa: https://www.alyssakburns.com IG: @alyssakburns TikTok: @alyssakburns

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  Episode #6

  Alpha, Beta, Dev, and other terms that aren't sororities

  Sep 14, 202647 minS2

  In this episode of Architecture of Story, cohosts Meg Rosenthal and Alyssa K. Burns break down the editorial steps that a manuscript go through in its drafting and editing phases. They also discuss the importance of BETA readers including how to find them, what their job is, and how to properly acknowledge them. Let’s get going! Shoutouts mentioned in this episode: Kassie Mak (IG @kassiemakauthor) Sam Maldo Leila Ann (IG @leilaannwrites) Lexi Bowe (IG @lexiboweauthor) Alissa DeRogatis (IG @alissaderogatis) Nikki Hutchings/Renee Monroe (IG @authorreneemonroe) Connect with Meg: https://megrosenthal.com IG @megrosenthalauthor TikTok @megrosenthal.author Connect with Alyssa: https://www.alyssakburns.com IG: @alyssakburns TikTok: @alyssakburns

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  Episode #5

  Banter or Burns It

  Sep 7, 202643 minS2

  In this episode of Architecture of Story, cohosts Meg Rosenthal and Alyssa K. Burns dive into a topic that resonates deeply with both writers and readers: dialogue. They discuss effective ways to craft dialogue that not only moves the plot forward but also keeps readers engaged. Let’s get going! Shoutouts mentioned in this episode: Carolyn Elaine (IG @carolynelainewrites) Haley Graham (IG @authorhaleygraham) Jennifer Lynn (IG @sincerelyjenh) Dialogue Tags: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbTlh-SGvAY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== They're Made Out of Meat: https://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/TheyMade.shtml Connect with Meg: https://megrosenthal.com IG @megrosenthalauthor TikTok @megrosenthal.author Connect with Alyssa: https://www.alyssakburns.com IG: @alyssakburns TikTok: @alyssakburns

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  Episode #4

  WTF is a POV & ARC?

  Aug 31, 202652 minS2

  In this episode, cohosts Meg Rosenthal and Alyssa K. Burns break down the different types of points of view (POV) used in commercial fiction as well as why you should promote advanced reader copies of your book (ARCs). They also talk about not giving away your social security number to strangers on an elevator. Let’s get going! Shoutouts mentioned in this episode: Mary Reyes (IG: @lifeofmaryreyes) Alyssa Clark (IG: @alyssawritesthings) Jennifer Lynn (IG: @sincerelyjenh) Jennifer Rios (IG: @byjenniferrios) Holly Hayes (IG: @hollyhayesauthor) Nikki Hutchings (IG: @nikkirhutchings) Sierra Zinke (IG: @drsierra.kindleskettlebells) Cassidy Ann (IG: @cassidyannauthor) Meg Doody (IG: @megdoodywrites) Beyond the Books PR (IG:@ beyondthebookspr ) Connect with Meg: https://megrosenthal.com IG @megrosenthalauthor TikTok @megrosenthal.author Connect with Alyssa: https://www.alyssakburns.com IG: @alyssakburns TikTok: @alyssakburns

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  Episode #3

  Write Drunk, Edit Sober ft. Cait Waynelovich from Margs & Manuscripts

  Aug 24, 202640 minS2

  In this episode, cohosts Meg Rosenthal and Alyssa K. Burns team up with Cait Waynelovich from the hit podcast, Margs & Manuscripts to talk about the nuance within the phrase Write Drunk, Edit Sober... HOT TAKE! We don't do that. While there is a time and a place for a drink and the CONFIDENCE that comes from that (raise a Margs glass, or pitcher), this episode talks about the ways to convey emotions within your prose as well as the importance of that confidence in what you are sharing to the World Wide Web. Let’s get going! Shoutouts mentioned in this episode: Joseph Cucci (IG: @ joey_cucci ) Amy Evans (IG: @ amy_c_evans ) Cait Waynelovich (IG: @ caitwwrites) Margs & Manuscripts (IG: @ margsandmanuscripts) Kat Mackenzie (IG: @ katmackenziewrites) Katie Jung (IG:@ katiejungwrites) Holly Hayes (IG:@ hollyhayesauthor) Connect with Meg: https://megrosenthal.com IG @megrosenthalauthor TikTok @megrosenthal.author Connect with Alyssa: https://www.alyssakburns.com IG: @alyssakburns TikTok: @alyssakburns

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