{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c267bc58b414df94d0a5fd7/69972d31e1d877311911bad2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Courage to Face What Your Story Is Really About with Spade Robinson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5c267bc58b414df94d0a5fd7/1771805410328-9d485ae3-8eba-4329-8551-4621d60b957f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<blockquote>“There is no version of storytelling that does not become therapy.” — Spade Robinson</blockquote><p><br></p><p>What if the difference between an average story and a great one has less to do with talent or skill and more to do with self-awareness? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, screenwriter and story consultant Spade Robinson breaks down why structure isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s the foundation that allows it to thrive. </p><p><br></p><p>We explore how unforgiveness shows up on the page, why most writers avoid the emotional core of their work, and how discipline in story design eliminates writer’s block.</p><p><br></p><p>Spade also shares hard-earned insights from Sundance and the development world about the changing industry, why writers must think of themselves as studios, and how short-form storytelling and brand partnerships may shape the next era of film. </p><p><br></p><p>If you care about story craft, emotional truth, and building a sustainable creative career, this conversation will challenge you in all the right ways.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you will learn to:</p><ul><li><strong>Strengthen your stories</strong> by confronting the internal human question driving them</li><li><strong>Use structure as a creative advantage</strong> rather than a limitation</li><li><strong>Eliminate writer’s block </strong>by building a strong outline before drafting</li><li><strong>Understand art and commerce</strong> must work together in today’s industry</li><li><strong>Position yourself </strong>as a creator-studio in an attention-driven economy</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Spade Robinson on:</strong></p><p>Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/spaderobinson</p><p>LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/spade-robinson-5588a231/</p><p>Website → https://www.atlantafilmproject.com/</p><p><br></p><p>And for more storytelling tips and tricks:</p><p>Visit → <a href=\"https://rainbennett.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://rainbennett.com</a> or <a href=\"https://thestorytellinglabpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thestorytellinglabpodcast.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Or, follow along at...</p><p>TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefstorytellingofficer</p><p>Twitter → https://twitter.com/rainbennett</p><p>Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/rainbennett</p><p>Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thestorytellinglab</p><p>YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@RainBennett</p>","author_name":"Rain Bennett"}