#76: Writing Inspiration From the Masters
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 or deeper insight into the craft. So much of our progress depends on ...
25 Jan 202218min
#75: What Professional Dancing Taught Me About Writing
Have you ever thought, Writing should be easier for me than this? I sure did. I didn't know there was a craft to writing a novel. I thought talent and sheer passion would see me through. And then I ...
18 Jan 202217min
#74: How to Keep A Consistent Writing Routine When You're Crazy Busy
How do you keep a consistent writing routine when you're life is hectic as all hell? How do you find time to write and fulfill life's never-ending hamster wheel of responsibilities? And where do yo...
11 Jan 202223min
#73: Beyond the First Draft: 5 Storytelling Techniques for Better Story Structure
How can you be more efficient with structuring your story? How do you balance structure while keeping the story fresh and surprising? In this episode we're going to talk about 5 essential storytelling...
22 Des 202131min
#72: Beyond the First Draft: 3 Ways to Craft a Compelling Point of View
Do you ever feel like you're tying yourself up in knots with all the different points of view your story has? POV is one of the most misunderstood and often poorly taught story elements. It's also on...
15 Des 202121min
#71: Beyond the First Draft: Captivating Characters
You have your first draft. Or maybe you're stalled in your current work in progress. Now what? How do you finish what you started? Today, you'll learn how to move forward with your work in progress, ...
8 Des 202123min
#70: Five Common Writing Traps and How to Avoid Them
There's a lot of writing advice floating around. But most of it shackles writers more than it helps, and sometimes leads to paint-by-number stories. In this episode, learn common traps when it comes ...
1 Des 202120min
#69: How to Create Plot Continuity With Character Thought
What does character thought have to do with plot? It's the connective tissue that brings continuity to your story, scene by scene. It helps fill in all those plot holes. And it keep your reader ground...
17 Nov 202115min
