#50: Save the Cat! The Ending Beats
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the beats that make up the end of a story, or the final section of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat! (STC!) beat sheet so that you can efficiently outline (or write) your novel. Here's a preview of what's included: [01:45] A recap of the last three episodes (episodes #47, #48, and #49)/ [03:15] The average novel is about 80k words, and this section (the end) is about 20k of them. If you write 1,500-word scenes, you're looking at about 14 scenes h...

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#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months

#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months

Curious about writing books in more than one genre? Angela Haas shares a behind-the-scenes look at writing science fiction and romantic comedy! In today’s episode, we’re going behind the scenes of Ang...

18 Mar 202537min

#184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual Timelines

#184. 3 Must-Know Tips For Writing A Novel With Dual Timelines

“I want to write a dual timeline novel, but I’m struggling to weave the storylines together. Help!” 👈 This is something I hear from writers all the time. And while it’s true that writing a story with...

11 Mar 202530min

#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 Mar 202532min

#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 Feb 202529min

#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 Feb 202553min

#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 Feb 202542min

#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 Feb 202542min

#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 ...

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