#156: 4 Ways To Show Character Emotion
We want our readers to feel our character’s pain, their joy, and everything in between. But one of the quickest ways to sever the reader’s emotional connection is to be overly direct about how our cha...
5 Sep 202313min
#155: 5 Common Plot Problems And How To Fix Them
In this encore episode, we talk about common plot problems that plague first-time novelists, and how to solve or avoid them completely. You'll explore how to:Define the central problem driving your ...
29 Aug 202324min
#154: How A Central Image Can Amplify Your Story’s Meaning
An image paints a picture for readers, giving them a sensory experience. Some images are just meant to be descriptive. They're not insignificant. Nothing in story is. But they don't carry any parti...
22 Aug 202320min
#153: How Failure Can Lead To Your Best Writing
You've just received your 10th agent rejection. Or the story that's so vivid in you mind just isn't translating onto the page. Maybe you're stuck in the murky middle and can't see your way out of it....
15 Aug 202314min
#152: Should You Self Publish Or Go The Traditional Route?
Should you self publish? Or traditionally publish? In this episode, we'll weigh the pros and cons of both. So you can make an informed decision on which publishing path is right for you. We'll c...
8 Aug 202321min
#151: How Objects Create Stronger Storytelling
The mark of a great story is specificity. And to make your writing pop, you want to bring concrete details into the scene. In last week's episode, we talked about setting a scene in a particular place...
1 Aug 202322min
#150: How To Build Multi-Dimensional Story Settings
In story, setting is an essential yet often under-used element. Setting allows for the interaction between characters and their environment, weaving together a vivid world. In this episode, I’ll sh...
25 Jul 202324min
#149: 5 Essential Elements To Make A Scene
What undermines an otherwise compelling story? Poorly written scenes. So, how can you write more captivating, impactful and structured scenes? In this episode, you'll learn 5 essential elements t...
18 Jul 202329min
