The Story Room
Books, Film, TV & Great Storytelling
Hosted by Cortney Quinn · New episodes daily
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Cartography of the Unseen: Mapping Cities Born from Your Deepest Dreams | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn invites listeners to explore the profound intersection of cartography and psychology through the art of mapping imaginary cities born from dreams. This is not a whimsical exercise in…
The Art of Survival: Sculpting Concrete in a Shelter for Displaced Artists | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the profound intersection of art and survival through the lens of displaced artists sculpting concrete in temporary shelters. This narrative dives deep into how heavy…
The Midnight Co-Writer: Finding Magic in Time Zone Chaos | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the transformative power of cross-time-zone collaboration for writers, filmmakers, and creative storytellers. If you have ever felt isolated by a blinking cursor at 3 a.m…
Whispers in the Stacks: Writing Spy Novels in Libraries That No Longer Exist | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the evocative and haunting setting of writing spy novels in libraries that no longer exist. This discussion is tailored for writers, creative non-fiction authors, and fans of…
Scenting the Classics: How to Smell Your Favorite Book Scenes | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the profound connection between scent and storytelling in a creative experiment titled 'Scenting the Classics.' This guide is designed for book lovers, literary enthusiasts…
Thrift Store Threads & Clay: The Quiet Magic of Paper Mache Dolls | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the profound emotional and creative journey of making paper mache dolls from thrift store finds. This narrative delves into the concept of 'creative alchemy,' where discarded…
Why I Film Moss Growing on Concrete (And You Should Too) | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the profound artistic and philosophical implications of filming moss growing on urban concrete. This unique blend of nature documentary, time-lapse photography tutorial, and…
The Secret Math in Your Hands: Magic Tricks That Reveal Pi | The Story Room
In this episode of The Story Room, host Cortney Quinn explores the intersection of magic tricks and mathematics, revealing how pi hides within a standard deck of playing cards. This episode is designed for curious minds, storytellers, math…