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
The Hardest Part of a Book
Today I will guide you gently into Act 2 of your novel, and you will talk me down from yet another literary soapbox. And that is why we work well together.More Writing TipsSUMMER ISLAND comic, Steve C...
13 Sep 202211min
Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #3)
Ten week's worth of brainstorming, plotting, character development, and other writing tips from a professional book editor.More Writing TipsFree Style Sheet TemplatesMusic licensed from Storyblocks:“M...
6 Sep 202234min
12 Plot Frames That Can Support Your Novel
To wrap up our discussion of Act 1 of your book, I am answering listener questions, and you asked some good ones. Also, learn about paid internship opportunities at HarperCollins.More Writing TipsWrz...
30 Aug 202210min
The Art of Writing Backstory
We are continuing our journey through the three-act structure today. I hope you wrote a killer hook last week. This week we’re looking at Backstory and your Act 1 Trigger. The US Department of Justice...
23 Aug 202215min
Write Your Opening Hook
As promised, we will begin our discussion of Act 1 of your story today. We’re also talking about what you have in common with Stephen King, the antitrust lawsuit against Penguin Random House, and the ...
16 Aug 202218min
4 Dramatic Elements to Create Your Story's Structure
America's Editor provides a step-by-step guide to help you solidify your story's structure. We also find out what books are trending and what books are not being printed.More Writing TipsWe All Loved ...
9 Aug 202217min
