#197: Character Depth: 4 Hidden Elements Most Writers Miss
How do you flesh out your characters? How do you go deeper? Just as we can't know a person in one glance, we can't know the people in our stories fully in our early drafts. We come to know our charac...
30 Jul 202433min
#196: Your Complete Guide To Finding And Working With Beta Readers
Writing a book is not a solo endeavor. Writers rely on beta readers to help them fine-tune their manuscript and ensure its success with agents, editors, and ultimately, their ideal audience. But wher...
23 Jul 202420min
#195: How To Write A Great Plot Twist
Plot twists are one of the most effective and exciting ways to bring intrigue and suspense to your story, and make it unforgettable. But when not executed or timed right, a plot twist can backfire. ...
16 Jul 202417min
#194: Scene Goals: Why You Need Them, How To Write Them
Often what gets in the way of an otherwise great scene is a lack of compelling character goals. Without a goal in each scene, a story lacks two vital things: tension and momentum. In this episode, we’...
9 Jul 202418min
Reprise: 3 Powerful Writing Exercises When You Don't Know What To Write
What do you do when you want to write, but don't think you have anything to say? Or you do have something to say, but don't know how to say it? In this episode from the 2023 vault, you'll learn 3 p...
2 Jul 202419min
193: 5 Must-Have Scenes To Include In Your Story
Scenes set up the structural pace of your story. Some scenes are more action driven, so they move at a faster clip. Other scenes are more reflective, and move slower. Some scenes have more intensity, ...
25 Jun 202433min
#192: How To Write Your First And Final Scenes
Do you write your first scene over and over, trying to get it just right? But you never feel like you're nailing it? Many writers spend way too much time on their opening scene without considering its...
18 Jun 202428min
#191: Getting Feedback On Your Writing: A Survival Guide
Ever receive feedback on your writing that crushed you to the core? In this episode, learn 5 ways to make sure you not only survive, but get the most constructive feedback on your story, with more g...
11 Jun 202421min
