#28: Red Herrings: How to Mislead and Surprise Readers

#28: Red Herrings: How to Mislead and Surprise Readers

In today's episode, we’re going to talk about how to mislead and surprise your readers using red herrings. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:20] A red herring is anything that distracts readers and/or your characters from an important truth. Red herrings can also lead readers and/or your character to mistakenly expect one particular outcome over another. [02:00] Red herrings are a type of foreshadowing. The term "foreshadowing:" encompasses all the different ways that an author can gi...

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#183. From Screenwriter to Award-Winning Memoirist: Michael Jamin's Indie Publishing Journey

#183. From Screenwriter to Award-Winning Memoirist: Michael Jamin's Indie Publishing Journey

Curious about what it’s like to make the switch from writing for TV to writing books? Or maybe you want to learn writing tips from a screenwriter with decades of experience? Either way, you’re going t...

4 Maalis 202534min

#182. Writing Romantasy: How to Balance Fantasy Elements and Romance in Your Novel

#182. Writing Romantasy: How to Balance Fantasy Elements and Romance in Your Novel

Calling all Romantasy (and Fantasy) authors! Tune in to learn how to write a Romantasy novel that perfectly blends fantasy elements with romance. Whether you're drafting your first Romantasy novel or ...

25 Helmi 202531min

#181. First Chapter Analysis: House Of Earth And Blood by Sarah J. Maas

#181. First Chapter Analysis: House Of Earth And Blood by Sarah J. Maas

Romantasy and Fantasy authors! Tune in to learn how the opening pages of House of Earth and Blood hooks readers and pulls them into the rest of the story. Join me and Abigail K. Perry for a deep dive ...

18 Helmi 202555min

#180. Student Spotlight: How Her Debut Novel Became An Amazon Bestseller With Margaret Mantor

#180. Student Spotlight: How Her Debut Novel Became An Amazon Bestseller With Margaret Mantor

Discover how a debut author turned her first novel into an Amazon #1 bestseller using strategic marketing tactics instead of relying on social media. Meet Margaret Mantor, a science-fantasy romance au...

11 Helmi 202544min

#179. Writing When You Have A Chronic Illness With Sandra Postma

#179. Writing When You Have A Chronic Illness With Sandra Postma

Chronic illness teaches you about pain, loss, and resilience. Find out why this can make you a better storyteller. Writing a novel can feel impossible when managing a chronic illness. Symptoms, brain ...

4 Helmi 202544min

#178. First Chapter Analysis: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

#178. First Chapter Analysis: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Romance, historical fiction & fantasy writers—tune in to learn how the opening pages of Outlander hook readers into the story. In this listener-voted episode, I team up with developmental editor and ...

28 Tammi 20251h 2min

#177. 3 Things You Need To Write Your Novel In 2025

#177. 3 Things You Need To Write Your Novel In 2025

Got writer's block and convinced it's because you lack talent? Think again! And I have the solution that'll change the way you approach your writing… If you're struggling to finish your novel, I want ...

21 Tammi 202520min

#176. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 5)

#176. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 5)

See how Notes to Novel™ helped these five writers go from a blank page to a story that works (without the overwhelm). With Notes to Novel™ (season 6) right around the corner, I'm bringing you somethin...

14 Tammi 202534min

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