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.
Got a story knot? Grab a deck and start pulling threads. We’re exploring how tarot and oracle cards can help you break through writer’s block, develop characters, untangle plot problems, and find inspiration without knowing a single traditional card meaning. Plus, we put it to the test and accidentally invent a haunted diva doll.
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StoryStruck Instagram: storystruckpodcast (https://instagram.com/storystruckpodcast)
Neno's Instagram: nenoswritersrebellion (www.instagram.com/nenoswritersrebellion)
Rachel's Instagram: authorrachelclair (https://www.instagram.com/authorrachelclair)
Join the Story Spiral Book Club (https://fable.co/club/story-spiral-book-club-with-storystruck-pod-941452501649) on Fable
Get the FREE Intuitive Writing Mini Course and Workbook here: https://writersrebellion.com/intuitive-writing (https://writersrebellion.com/intuitive-writing)
Check out Rachel's fav writing software Scrivener (affiliate link)
If you have a suggestion for an episode, drop it in the comments below or email us at storystruckpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:storystruckpodcast@gmail.com).
Want to actually start and finish writing your book (or have someone do it for you)? Check out Neno's book coaching and ghostwriting services at https://www.writersrebellion.com (https://www.writersrebellion.com)
🎵 Music Credits: Special thanks to Michah Silverstein for our beautiful music. If interested in hiring his musical talents, he can be contacted at Micah@mechanimation.com (mailto:Micah@mechanimation.com)
2 Sept 2026
S3 Episode 4: The DNF Dilemma - When to Close the Book on a Story
When 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 abandoned without remorse, and the rare books we're VERY glad we didn't give up on.
Along the way, we get into audiobook narrators, reading with a writer brain, revisiting old favorites, whether you can love an author and still hate one of their books, and the surprisingly complicated question of whether you should review a book you didn't finish.
Also, apparently the way a book smells matters. We don't make the rules.
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Be sure to follow us...
StoryStruck Instagram: storystruckpodcast (https://instagram.com/storystruckpodcast)
Rachel's Instagram: authrorachelclair (https://www.instagram.com/authrorachelclair)
Neno's Instagram: nenoswritersrebellion (www.instagram.com/nenoswritersrebellion)
Join the Story Spiral Book Club (https://fable.co/club/story-spiral-book-club-with-storystruck-pod-941452501649) on Fable
Get the FREE Intuitive Writing Mini Course and Workbook here: https://writersrebellion.com/intuitive-writing (https://writersrebellion.com/intuitive-writing)
Check out Rachel's fav writing software Scrivener (affiliate link)
If you have a suggestion for an episode, drop it in the comments below or email us at storystruckpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:storystruckpodcast@gmail.com).
Want to actually start and finish writing your book (or have someone do it for you)? Check out Neno's book coaching and ghostwriting services at https://www.writersrebellion.com (https://www.writersrebellion.com)
🎵 Music Credits: Special thanks to Michah Silverstein for our beautiful music. If interested in hiring his musical talents, he can be contacted at Micah@mechanimation.com (mailto:Micah@mechanimation.com)
26 Aug 2026
S3 Episode 3: The Heroine’s Journey Story Spiral - Why Connection Changes Everything
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, story structure, connection vs. isolation, reader expectations, tropes, shadow daddies, and why the stories we tell might matter more than we think. Plus, naturally, a lot of Marvel.
Join the Story Spiral Book Club (https://fable.co/club/story-spiral-book-club-with-storystruck-pod-941452501649) on Fable and come spiral with us...
Get the Three Keys freebie (https://writersrebellion.com/three-keys) Neno mentioned
Ready to go from idea to ready to draft? Check out Neno's Fantastical Foundations Course (https://writersrebellion.com/fantastical-foundations)
💌 Don’t miss a thing: Subscribe and follow Storystruck wherever you listen so you never miss an episode!
Be sure to follow us...
StoryStruck Instagram: storystruckpodcast (https://instagram.com/storystruckpodcast)
Neno's Instagram: nenoswritersrebellion (www.instagram.com/nenoswritersrebellion)
Rachel's Instagram: authorrachelclair (https://www.instagram.com/authorrachelclair)
Join the Story Spiral Book Club (https://fable.co/club/story-spiral-book-club-with-storystruck-pod-941452501649) on Fable
Get the FREE Intuitive Writing Mini Course and Workbook here: https://writersrebellion.com/intuitive-writing (https://writersrebellion.com/intuitive-writing)
Check out Rachel's fav writing software Scrivener (affiliate link)
If you have a suggestion for an episode, drop it in the comments below or email us at storystruckpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:storystruckpodcast@gmail.com).
Want to actually start and finish writing your book (or have someone do it for you)? Check out Neno's book coaching and ghostwriting services at https://www.writersrebellion.com (https://www.writersrebellion.com)
🎵 Music Credits: Special thanks to Michah Silverstein for our beautiful music. If interested in hiring his musical talents, he can be contacted at Micah@mechanimation.com (mailto:Micah@mechanimation.com)
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