“YOUR BEST STORY” is a light and reflective conversational podcast created to encourage open discussion about editing in the Caribbean. It focuses Caribbean writers and editors across all genres and gives a casual yet detailed analysis of the editing practice. Every week we dive into a new story from around the world about what helps to build a strong story. Hear fresh takes on classic writing myths, patterns and habits and learn about common approaches to creating the perfect story, from the mug of a Caribbean literary nerd. Because writing is not formulaic, each discussion will reveal different and varied approaches to the same outcome - Your Best Story.
Strategic marketing and brand building experts Joel Nomdarkham and Geli-Anne Campbell join us for this episode to discuss the creative process utilised within the marketing world to pen brand identities. We also discuss the use of AI in the creative space and the effects it has on our intellectual and creative integrity. Support the show
“When writing creative non-fiction you often come up with duppy stories”. LA Wanliss speaks to two academic and writers of creative non-fiction, Opal Palmer Adisa and Maziki Thame. The Women are open and vulnerable as they discuss the presence of writer’s guilt and censorship when writing about family and close communities, and question the protection of their integrity in the work. Trigger Warning: Discussion of sexual assault. Support the show
14 Nov 2023
S02 E03: The Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Three writers, three different Caribbean experiences, three different stages in their careers, all winners of the regional prize Commonwealth Short Story Prize - Diana McCaulay, Roland Watson-Grant and Brian Heap discuss their major cares about writing and the Caribbean experience as well as writing techniques. By the end we go beyond the opportunities to build audiences, and to satisfy the desire for acclaim, we hear the heart of how to prepare for prizes and what to ...
1 Nov 2023
S02 E02: Building Characters
Our first conversation begins with defining integrity and how that influences character development. LA Wanliss speaks to Natasha Griffiths & Joshua Paul, both filmmakers and university lecturers, on the strategies they use and teach as they build their characters when writing screenplays. This episode is a masterclass on integrity, style, plot and character development with beautiful film, novels and life references. Support the show
24 Oct 2023
Season 2 Ep. 1: Welcome Back!
This is, Season 2 of Your Best Story! WELCOME BACK!!As we dive deeper into analysing the writing and editing process, this season we will be investigating integrity. What is the value of integrity in story building, and how do we apply integrity when thinking about character structure and plot? This season packs an exciting lineup of filmmakers, non-fiction writers, fiction writers and brand marketers. We're excited to chat with you. @yourbeststoryjaSupport the show
30 Jul 2022
Your Best Story Ep. 5: Wrap Up!
LA Wanliss brings season 1 to a close by reflecting on the lessons learnt from the three conversations. Support the show
24 Jul 2022
Annie Paul & Isis Semaj-Hall: Editing Novels & Long Prose
LA Wanliss speaks to Annie Paul, & Isis Semaj-Hall. These seasoned editors will talk about the process of selecting the BEST NARRATIVES and what that process looks like when working from unknown submissions and over the internet. How do they give feedback while selecting the BEST STORY for their publication?Support the show
15 Jul 2022
Kevin Jackson & Hanif James: Editing for Screen
LA Wanliss speaks to script editors Hanif James and Kevin Jackson on their process of editing Caribbean stories for screen. Script editing is an underused tool in the local Jamaican film industry; one which is vital for the development of films that do not simply replicate experiences, but also force us to engage with larger questions. Both Hanif and Kevin participated in the Feature Film Lab JA as a script editor and screenwriter respectively. Support the show
3 Jul 2022
Juleus Ghunta: Trauma Informed Editing
LA Wanliss speaks to Juleus Ghunta about the importance of care in the writer-editor relationship, especially within trauma informed editing. Support the show
1 Jul 2022
Juleus Ghunta: Trauma Informed Editing (Teaser)
LA Wanliss speaks to Juleus Ghunta about the importance of care in the writer-editor relationship, especially within trauma informed editing. The full episode will be available to you on Sunday July 03.Support the show
24 Jun 2022
Your Best Story Ep.1: Welcome
LA Wanliss introduces the audience to the first season of YOUR BEST STORY. We explore why the editing podcast is needed. Afterall, editing is a silent, yet vital career in the world of publishing. This season explores how the editor helps the writer get to their goal without breaking their dreams in the process. Listeners are implored to submit one story to be edited at the end of the season.Support the show
14 Jun 2022
Your Best Story Teaser
🔊🔊 Grab your earphones and a nice cup of tea as we introduce your next favourite podcast - "Your Best Story".📚 Created for all readers, writers, and lovers of good stories! Your Best Story is a chat about the process of writing and rewriting hosted by Lesley-Ann Wanliss. Each episode we discuss key editing processes for the creative, academic and business writers.💯 Our first episode is dropping very soon!Support the show
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