Join hosts Matt and Tina as they discuss all things story, writing, finding your voice, and more! We'll explore writing and storytelling as a general topic, but we will also spend some time dissecting and talking about popular works like our first focus: "Heartstopper!"
Got something to say? Send us a text! In this special update, Matt and Christina share that Write Out Loud will be taking a short, mid-season pause to recalibrate and focus on personal challenges and commitments. The hosts emphasize their dedication to delivering high-quality storytelling content and their desire to be fully present for every conversation. They also include a rallying cry for creatives who find themselves in similar circumstances. Key Highlights The "Spring Break" Pause: Th...
2 Mar 2026
Exploring the Will-Not-Read List
Got something to say? Send us a text! This week, Matt and Christina dive into the phenomenon of the "will not read" list. They explore why readers blackball certain authors, noting that these refusals usually transcend simple critiques of writing style and fall into three distinct categories: Moral Objections: The duo discusses personal bans based on an author’s real-world actions. They both refuse to read J.K. Rowling due to her public anti-trans activism, and they examine how allegations ...
23 Feb 2026
When the Journey Matters: Unraveling Predictable Endings
Got something to say? Send us a text! Matt and Christina discuss whether spoilers and predictable endings ruin stories, arguing that mystery isn’t dead but often misunderstood. Using examples like Titanic, Pride and Prejudice, superhero and historical films, It Ends With Us, a 60 Minutes Holocaust survivor segment, John Wick, and the musical & Juliet, they emphasize that audiences stay invested because of character journey, growth, emotional impact, and the cost of getting to a known ou...
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7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100
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