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Story Sorcery®

Story Sorcery®

著者： Sue Brown-Moore
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Story Sorcery® with Sue Brown-Moore is where romance writers learn how to stop second-guessing your storytelling instincts. You know that feeling when you've rewritten the same scene five times and it STILL feels wrong? 😤 You're not broken. 😰 Your instincts aren't wrong. 😭 And you're definitely not the only one stuck in revision hell. I've spent over a decade helping romance writers figure out the actual problem, not just slap a bandaid on it. Because there's a difference between "your pacing is off" and understanding WHY a scene isn't working. If you can't identify the root of the problem, you can't fix it. No matter how many times you rewrite. That's why every episode is a deep-dive exploration of ONE romantic fiction storytelling concept so you can understand what's actually happening in your own draft. No formulas. No generic "rules" (that don't even apply to your style). Just honest, editor-in-your-pocket insight from someone who reads romance for breakfast and helps romance authors live their Happily Ever After careers. Ready to finally trust what your storytelling instincts are telling you? Subscribe now, and let's get you out of revision hell. Want more support? Head to https://suebrownmoore.com (suebrownmoore.com) for workshops, free resources, and other ways we can work together.© 2026 Sue Brown-Moore Ltd アート 文学史・文学批評
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  • The Muddy Middle | 18

    The Muddy Middle | 18
    2026/08/15
    Your hero can sob and scream and lose everything, and that scene might be the weakest moment in your entire story. Because big emotion doesn't necessarily make a scene better. In episode 18, I'm sharing my pro tip for diagnosing a boring, lifeless middle section of a romance book manuscript.SPOILER WARNING: This episode reveals major moments in the book Hot Axe by May Archer. So if you hate spoilers and love reading May Archer, go buy Hot Axe first.EPISODE UPDATED ON 8/24/26 (If you listened before this date, know that I've updated some of the details about the example story, Hot Axe, that were incorrect in the initial version.)You'll learn:Why a big, flashy scene may not be the answer to a flagging midsectionHow your hero can make the same mistake over and over and still keep the story's energy flowing (there's one condition)What happens when you "James Bond" your romance plot, and why that's a mistake that can lead to critical story problemsThe pair of two ultra-important decision moments that can make or break your hero's journey (with an example from a published romance book)This 30-minute episode is for romance writers who are struggling with a laggy Act 2 in your maunscript and just can't seem to figure out what the heck is going wrong.By the end, you'll learn what specific scene element to look for to diagnose that messy middy and an insider trick to try on your own manuscript today.Resources from this episode:The Root Fear Factor Replay Vault: The workshop that walks you through how to find the ultra-important Root Fear that drives your hero’s journey → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/RFF-courseLiar, Liar, Plot on Fire: Take the workshop where I explain the 5 growth arc phases and demo an offset hero growth arc → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/liar-liarWorkshop: Cake, Not Chaos: The Moment To Moment Method (replay inside E2E) → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-expertsThe Fear Fingerprint exercise (module inside Enemies To Experts) → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-expertsThe Turning Point Plot Milestone: Read this free article on the two-step framework for setting up a story arc → https://podcast.suebrownmoore.com/plot-milestonesThe Root Fear (CCV): Read this free article on the hero trait that anchors your entire story → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/root-fearCommunity: Join Enemies To Experts → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-expertsAuthor Spotlight: May Archer: Visit May Archer’s website and check out her books → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/mayarcherMore Resources: Learn from Sue at your own pace → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/learnThe Root Fear Factor Replay VaultMay Archer (author website)Write Without Resistance: Book your group’s private workshop with SuePlot Milestones: The Opportunity & Turning PointLiar, Liar, Plot on Fire - Learn about my workshop course and the 5 questions to diagnose plot problems → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/liar-liarThe Root Fear explained (CCV) - Free article: The hero trait that anchors your entire story → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/root-fearEnemies To Experts™ - Learn more about the Enemies To Experts™ program with Sue Brown-Moore. Because falling in love with your manuscript starts with understanding it.Subscribe to the Story Sorcery® podcast with Sue Brown-Moore on your favorite podcast app to never miss an episode.
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    32 分
  • Feed Your Feeling Junkies | 17

    Feed Your Feeling Junkies | 17
    2026/07/31

    Romance readers know how the book ends before they open it. We're not here for the plot. We care about how that book makes us feel. In episode 17, I'm breaking down the sensations we're actually rereading for, and why your hero's backstory is your best tool for threading those feelings into your prose.

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about the childhood loss of a pet. Nothing is graphically depicted, but it is mentioned a few times as part of the example hero's backstory. So if this is a sensitive or triggering topic for you, please take care of yourself while listening.

    You'll learn:

    • Why romance readers reread a book, and it's not for the plot
    • Why a five-page character sheet full of facts (her birthday, her coffee order, the ex who wrecked her) still leaves your hero reading two-dimensional
    • How a few lines of physical detail can save you from a week of rewrites (with an example)
    • The Swap Test for telling the difference between a "plot" scene and a "story" scene (and why understanding that difference is so important)

    This 30-minute episode is for romance writers who keep rereading a big scene, feeling like something is missing, and can't put your finger on what.

    By the end, you'll know how to tell a plot scene from a story scene in your own manuscript, and you'll learn a simple backstory test can help you pinpoint the story "feeling" your readers are craving.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Workshop: Cake, Not Chaos: The Moment To Moment Method (replay inside E2E) → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-experts
    • The Backstory Bridge exercise (module inside Enemies To Experts) → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-experts
    • The Fear Fingerprint exercise (module inside Enemies To Experts) → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-experts
    • Community: Join Enemies To Experts → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-experts
    • More Resources: Learn from Sue at your own pace → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/learn

    • Enemies To Experts™ - Learn more about the Enemies To Experts™ program with Sue Brown-Moore. Because falling in love with your manuscript starts with understanding it.
    • More resources - Learn from Sue at your own pace at podcast.suebrownmoore.com/learn

    Subscribe to the Story Sorcery® podcast with Sue Brown-Moore on your favorite podcast app to never miss an episode.
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    31 分
  • Why They DNF in Chapter One | 16

    Why They DNF in Chapter One | 16
    2026/06/16

    You've heard that your first chapter has to hook the reader. But the hook isn't your trope setup or your meet cute. It's a glimpse of who your hero is underneath, and it shows up as a choice they make when the story is barely getting started. In episode 16, I'm breaking down what that glimpse looks like and how to test whether your early pages are giving readers enough reason to stick around.

    You'll learn:

    • The tiny choice your hero needs to make in their first scene that gives your reader a hint at what they're afraid of
    • How "too perfect" heroes in the early chapters become the cardboard characters readers complain about in reviews
    • The Bridgerton Season 3 scene that shows how powerful a tool body language can be (yes, even in text)
    • A three-question checklist you can use right now to test whether your first chapter is risking DNFs (Did Not Finish reviews) from your readers

    This 25-minute episode is for romance writers who are worried that your opening chapters aren't strong enough or that you're giving away too much about your hero too soon in the story (hint: you're probably not!).

    And at the end, I give you a simple checklist to test whether your hero's first scenes give readers a reason to keep turning pages.

    Resources from this episode:

    • Workshop: Cake, Not Chaos: The Moment To Moment Method (replay inside E2E) → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-experts
    • Live workshop: The 8-Scene Story Setup: Book your group’s private workshop with Sue today! → hi.suebrownmoore.com/8SSS
    • Community: Join Enemies to Experts → suebrownmoore.com/enemies-to-experts
    • More Resources: Learn from Sue at your own pace → podcast.suebrownmoore.com/learn
    • Brennan Lee Mulligan: Sit back and listen to Brennan Lee Mulligan—one of the greatest storytellers of our generation—talk about how an unpredictable life has shaped a phenomenally interesting and unstoppable career on this interview with Hank Green on the Study Hall YouTube channel: “How DnD Became a Career: Brennan Lee Mulligan’s College Journey” → https://podcast.suebrownmoore.com/meetbrennan

    • The 8-Scene Story Setup: Book your live group workshop with Sue
    • The Brennan Lee Mulligan interview - Sit back and listen to Brennan Lee Mulligan—one of the greatest storytellers of our generation—talk about how an unpredictable life has shaped a phenomenally interesting and unstoppable career on this interview with Hank Green on the Study Hall YouTube channel: “How DnD Became a Career: Brennan Lee Mulligan’s College Journey” (https://podcast.suebrownmoore.com/meetbrennan)
    • Enemies To Experts™ - Learn more about the Enemies To Experts™ program with Sue Brown-Moore. Because falling in love with your manuscript starts with understanding it.
    • More resources - Learn from Sue at your own pace at podcast.suebrownmoore.com/learn

    Subscribe to the Story Sorcery® podcast with Sue Brown-Moore on your favorite podcast app to never miss an episode.
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    26 分
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