
Steven Pressfield: 21 Proven Methods for Writing Great Stories | How I Write
From How I Write by David Perell
March 4, 2026 · 1h 11m
About this episode
David Perell interviews Steven Pressfield about the principles of storytelling and what makes stories great.
This episode is presented by Mercury, the banking platform that makes this show possible. I can’t imagine trying to run my business without them. Learn more at https://mercury.com Steven Pressfield is a master in the art of storytelling. He spent decades studying what great stories have in common. So that's what we're going to talk about: the principles of storytelling and character building. I want to know the things that transcend genre and culture, and speak to the heart of the human condition. I want X-ray vision into what makes stories great. I want to know what makes you get to the end of the story and just say "wow". That's what this conversation is all about. About the host Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. Follow me Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel Spotify…
People in this episode
Host: David Perell
Guest: Steven Pressfield
Topics covered
- storytelling
- character building
- writing techniques
- human condition
- narrative structure
Keywords
- writing
- stories
- storytelling methods
- character development
- narrative
Sponsors
Mercury
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