245: The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr

245: The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr

From Bookworm by Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson

March 27, 2026 · 1h 29m

About this episode

Mike and Cory explore the science of storytelling with guest Will Storr, focusing on how our brains respond to unexpected changes in narratives.

This episode of Bookworm is sponsored by: Vitally : Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Today's author (and acclaimed storytelling teacher) promises to teach us how our brains create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change. Join Mike & Cory as they embark on a journey to master the science of storytelling. LifeTheme Cohort Bookworm 244: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier The Science of Storytelling by Matthew Storr Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks The Science of Scaling by D r. Benjamin Hardy & Blake Erickson 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Influence by Robert Cialdini The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Ghost Town Living by Brent Underwood Red Rising by Pierce Brown WALL-E The West Wing Phineas and Ferb Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Mike's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cory's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Schmitz, Cory Hixson

Guest: Will Storr

Topics covered

  • storytelling
  • cognitive science
  • unexpected change
  • narrative techniques
  • creative writing

Keywords

  • storytelling
  • Will Storr
  • cognitive science
  • narrative
  • unexpected change
  • creative writing
  • Bookworm

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Coaching Habit, The Science of Storytelling, Storyworthy, The Science of Scaling, 48 Laws of Power, Influence, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Ghost Town Living, Red Rising

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