Writing Techniques for Better Dialogue
This episode provides writing tips for better dialogue, an update on the Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster merger, thoughts about gatekeeping in publishing, and more.More Writing TipsSarge | Belov...
8 Nov 202217min
7 Tips for Creating a Setting
Learn what it really means to win NaNoWriMo. Plus, we discuss 7 tips for creating your novel's setting.More Writing TipsIn conversation: May-lee Chai & Belinda Huijuan Tang (Zoom event)A Map for the M...
1 Nov 202211min
These 7 Components Will Set the Perfect Pace for Your Story
This Halloween episode breaks down the components of the scene and sequel structure to ensure that every scene you write is essential and moves the story and plot along at the right pace.More Writing ...
25 Okt 202212min
8 Common Novel Endings
Authors often wonder how to end a novel. We'll review the 8 most common ways to end a story.More Writing TipsBullet journals for writers - Bright Bird PressBelinda Kroll | Cozy Victorian fantasy & fic...
18 Okt 202212min
Tips for Writing Your Book's Climax
In this episode, we talk about writing your novel's climax, becoming an award-winning podcast three times over, and the latest publishing news.More Writing TipsDee Alvis, Tattoo VO - Voice TalentJune ...
11 Okt 202214min
Hemingway, NaNoWrimo, and Writing Act 3
We begin our discussion of Act 3 of a three-act book, and I share my professional opinion of NaNoWriMo. I also share a rare recording from Ernest Hemingway, which offers his opinion on writer organiza...
4 Okt 202213min
4 Reasons Authors Mess Up the End of Act 2
This episode is filled with good news, including a big win for authors, a new program for debut authors, and a new feature on Spotify. We also review four reasons you might be getting in your own way ...
27 Sep 202212min
Tips for Writing Act 2 of a Novel
We grapple with the second checkpoint in Act 2 of a three-act novel: the Struggle. Plus, I tell you about giveaways and events taking place during Banned Books Week.More Writing TipsRead an Excerpt - ...
20 Sep 202213min
