#7: Losing the Plot
A plot outline provides a blueprint. It’s safe, known territory. It would seem then that knowing where our story is going before we write should produce our best stories. But this is far from the truth. Today, we’re going to talk about why too much focus on plot can make your story dead on arrival. We’ll also talk about the difference between story and plot. Nope, they’re not the same thing. But you cannot have one without the other. Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a ...
29 Heinä 202024min
#6: Show and Tell
"Show, don't tell" is a common writing mantra. And while it's solid advice, it gives telling the short shrift. Sometimes it's better to show and sometimes it's better to tell. You can't do one or the other arbitrarily. In this episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore when to show and when to tell, and how to blend both showing and telling to their best-combined effect. Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you unc...
22 Heinä 202017min
#5: Five Ways Out of a Writing Funk
If you’re like me, there comes that moment when you loathe what you’ve written. You read what poured out on the page in a meteor shower of inspiration. And then everything that felt glittering and brilliant just yesterday now feels trite. Flat. Messy. Implausible. We read our favorite books and think, Jeez, I’ll never write like that. My work’s no good. I’m no good. This is our inner spoiler talking. And it’s inherent in any act of creation. In today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, I’m going t...
15 Heinä 202016min
#4: What's Your Story About?
What’s your story about? In other words, what's your plot? What happens? If you’re anything like me, you trip over this question. You find it hard to sum up your story in an elevator pitch. That’s because it's the wrong question to ask. In today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, I’ll give you 3 questions to help you get clear on, not only what your story is about, but why your story matters. Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide w...
8 Heinä 202014min
#3: Three Story Opening Techniques to Hook Readers
You only have a matter of seconds to hook your reader into your story. Start too soon or too late, give away too much or too little, and your reader moves onto another book or hops on Netflix. So, how do you craft a story opening that pulls readers in and keeps them wanting more? In today's episode, we'll explore 3 story opening techniques that captivate. Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the hea...
1 Heinä 202017min
#2: How to Keep Writing After Your Work's Been Criticized
How do you keep writing after your work's been criticized? In today's podcast, I'm going to share 5 mindset shifts to help you not only survive harsh feedback, but come back writing stronger than ever. Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentence premise you can build your entire book on, and the clarity and confidence to keep goin...
24 Kesä 202016min
#1: Why "Write What You Know" is Bad Advice
You've heard it before - "Write what you know." Sounds simple. But writing what you know is deceptively complex. And when you take it at face value, it can restrict your story. In this episode, we're going to challenge this advice. We'll explore what it really means to write what you know. And I'll give you 3 ways to transform details of your life into powerful fiction and memoir. Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help y...
13 Kesä 202016min
Welcome to Writer Unleashed
If you want to create stories that pull readers in, if you want to deepen your craft, get unblocked, and write with unstoppable momentum, Writer Unleashed is for you. Each week, we'll explore techniques, mindsets, and inspiration for creating stories that readers can't resist. I'm Nanci Panuccio, a writer, editor, writing coach, and creator of the online course and this podcast, Writer Unleashed. Subscribe and come on board! Connect with me here: nancipanuccio.com Facebook Twitter Ins...
10 Kesä 20202min
