{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/dd9bf09f-c85c-5b84-8fc6-ac7c8574cacc/6627d75a58f3fb001239a15d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Steve Almond, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b786f01695623d36e9514d/1713887000176-dc46c335cfa69ba5734d3494aa48823e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Zibby is joined by author Steve Almond to discuss his wonderfully wise, irreverent, and inspiring new book for writers, TRUTH IS THE ARROW, MERCY IS THE BOW. Steve touches on the technical aspects of storytelling (like plot and character development) and then delves into the roots of storytelling, inspiration, and the importance of confronting inner demons, vulnerabilities, and societal expectations in the writing process. He also shares anecdotes and advice for those experiencing writer’s block, self-doubt, rejection, vulnerability, and, ultimately, creative breakthroughs.</p><p><br></p><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3Uw6rNY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/3Uw6rNY</a></p><p><br></p><p>Share, rate, &amp; review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@zibbyowens</a>!</p>","author_name":"Zibby Owens"}