#178: How To Uncomplicate Your Plot
If I had to pick one thing that makes readers stop reading, it's the overcomplicated plot. Both novice and experienced writers fall into this trap. They include too many characters, too many events,...
20 Feb 202414min
#177: 3 Ways To Deeper, More Fascinating Characters
You want to bring more depth and complexity to your characters so that readers are interested and invested in what happens to them. But how do you do that? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 ways to crea...
13 Feb 202417min
#176: Beyond First and Third Person: 3 Tips For Writing Point Of View
There's a lot of confusion about the difference between who's telling the story (first or third person), and point of view. I'll see stories with no point of view, a watered down point of view, or...
6 Feb 202420min
#175: Charting Your Story's Major Plot Points
What are plot points? And why do you need them? In this episode, we’ll talk about 3 major plot points, the purpose of each, and where in your story to place them. In this episode, you'll learn: What ...
30 Jan 202418min
#174: 3 Essential Elements For Structuring Act One
Ever wonder how to write your First Act? In this episode, learn 3 core elements to structure - and nail- Act One of your story. From your set-up, to your inciting incident, to your first plot poi...
23 Jan 202419min
#173: How To Write A Captivating Opening Hook
How do you write an opening scene that hooks your reader? An opening so captivating, it compels readers to keep turning the page. A great opening does multiple things to lure readers in. In this ep...
16 Jan 202423min
#172: How To Stick To Your Writing This Year
New Year. Fresh start. Maybe you’ve resolved that 2024 is going to be the year you’re going to finish your novel or memoir once and for all. But what so often happens is 50 pages or 200 pages in, ...
9 Jan 202418min
Rewind: Writing Inspiration From The Masters
In this episode, we're going back to a beloved episode from 2022. Writing is solitary. And if you’re anything like me, you like to dip into some inspiration from time to time for a creative boost o...
2 Jan 202418min
