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Archive

Let's Talk Stories

1:49:24

Let's Talk "Newsies": Art that Starts Revolutions

On creative rebellion, social justice, and how stories give the "little guy's" voices their power

Apr 6 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jared Moses, Ceylan Gunduz, and Charles Rodriguez

Let's Talk "Nonnas": Immigrants, Food, and Matriarchs Hold Culture Together

And how you can write stories that nourish our souls

Mar 9 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz, and Jared Moses

1:27:41

Let's Talk "All Dogs Go To Heaven": Death, Trauma, and Kids' Movies

How to write kids' stories that help us unpack the pain we carry as adults

Feb 9 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jared Moses, and Ceylan Gunduz

1:11:51

Let's Talk "The Princess Bride": Honoring Rob Reiner's Legacy

True love, heroism, timeless stories, and how to write them

Jan 5 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Charles Rodriguez, Ceylan Gunduz, and Jared Moses

1:33:31

Let's Talk "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": Fantasy That Matters

Exploring truths about childhood, forgiveness, and magic that fantasy teaches us when real life cannot

Dec 15, 2025 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Charles Rodriguez, Ceylan Gunduz, and Jared Moses

1:40:25

Let's Fix Stories!

1:09:56

S2E5 -"Forsaken Heirs"

How to write portal fantasies that transport your soul

Mar 23 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz, and Charles Rodriguez

Let's Share Stories!

44:27

Writing As a Witness for Survivors

An Indie Author Spotlight with Larada Horner-Miller

Apr 7 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Jessica Ann, and Larada Horner-Miller

Live sessions

33:53

Empowering Creatives to Make a Difference: Introducing “Intrepid” by Scott Perry

A recording from One Brilliant Arc (OBA)'s live video

Mar 26 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Scott Perry

45:39

Marginalized Leaders Need To Learn Storytelling

A live conversation with Margaret Williams, MS, ACC

Mar 18 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Margaret Williams, MS, ACC

57:01

How To Build a Successful Author Business Without Losing Your Sanity OR Joy!

Creative freedom, marketing, and authenticity with Russell Nohelty

Mar 6 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Russell Nohelty

41:04

The Real Secret to Marketing Your Book Successfully

A live conversation with marketing expert Scott Perry and editor/story coach Ceylan Gunduz

Feb 13 • One Brilliant Arc (OBA) and Scott Perry

Story Archive

Junkyard Dogs: A Child of Chaos

And the Crown Scout Creed (Pt. 2)

Aug 4, 2025 • Kc MCclary and One Brilliant Arc (OBA)

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