Get to the Heart of Your Story

The Story Letter

Finding the deeper themes in your stories can solve both the "too much" and "not enough" problems in storytelling. So let’s talk theme! Also, while I illustrate how to use “theme” as an editing tool, I'll share a magical coincidence I experienced a few years ago that fully justified my obsession with time travel.

 

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EPISODE CREDITS:

Written and hosted by Micaela Blei

Produced, edited and mixed by Laura Boach

Artwork designed by Stefan Davis w. Micaela Blei

Music: Duke of New York by Adrian D. Walther

 

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Website: micaelablei.com

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LinkedIn: Micaela Blei

2026-02-11 16 min

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