The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe
Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
Podcasting since 2020 • 231 episodes
The Storyteller’s Mission with Zena Dell Lowe
Latest Episodes
Mastering Act Three: How to Craft a Final Showdown That Delivers
You’ve built your story beat by beat. Your characters are in place. The stakes are high. But now you’ve hit the final stretch—Act Three—and suddenly, it’s not clear how to land the plane. This is where even seasoned writers stumble.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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Act Two vs Act Three: What's Really Happening at the Transition
Writers often get stuck at the transition between Act Two and Act Three—especially when the “all hope is lost” moment doesn’t quite fit their story. Is this moment supposed to be the character’s lowest emotional point? Is redemption supposed to...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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Short Film, Big Story: What You Must Keep—And What You Can Drop
Writing a short film script can feel like trying to squeeze a novel into a sticky note. Can you really fit a full character arc, plot structure, and emotional payoff into just 10 minutes of screen time?In this episode, Zena answers the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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10:45
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Are Your Story Beats Driving Change—or Dulling Impact?
You’ve got a great premise, compelling characters… but something’s off. Your story feels stuck, and you can’t figure out why. Chances are, your story beats aren’t pulling their weight.💡 In this episode:Zena Dell Lowe reveals how to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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10:05
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How to Ditch Contrived Dialogue for Good
Are your characters saying all the right things—but somehow it still feels off?Contrived dialogue is one of the fastest ways to pull your reader or viewer out of the story. Whether you're a novelist or a screenwriter, when your dialogue fee...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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Fan Mail
Enjoying your Podcasts, Zena. So refreshing to find not just a Christian artist, but one with a presuppositional approach to their worldview. Your theme of “Worldviews in collision” resonates with my favorite author, Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen.
Royal Oak, Michigan