#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out)

#137: 5 Tips For Writing Better Fiction (Even If You're Just Starting Out)

“Focus your pre-writing and drafting and revising efforts on the present moment of your story.” - Daniel David Wallace I asked five of my peers to share one of their favorite writing tips, and boy, did they deliver! Tune in to hear 5 editors and coaches talk about their favorite tip and why it’s so helpful. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [01:40] Tip #1: Fully embrace scene structure in your storytelling process because the narrative will flow seamlessly from beginning to end. [06:12]...

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#10: How to Create Memorable Characters Using Hooks

#10: How to Create Memorable Characters Using Hooks

In today's episode, I'm going to show you how to create unique and memorable characters using "hooks." Here's a preview of what's included: [01:15] What are character hooks? How do they help readers?...

12 Maj 202017min

#9: Value Shifts: The Quickest Way to Determine if a Scene Works

#9: Value Shifts: The Quickest Way to Determine if a Scene Works

In today's episode, we're going to talk about value shifts. Specifically, how understanding the concept of value shifts can help you write an edit a story that works. Here's a preview: [01:10] What a...

5 Maj 202014min

#8: 7 Secrets to Success That Every Writer Should Know

#8: 7 Secrets to Success That Every Writer Should Know

In today's episode, I share the 7 secrets to success that every writer should know. These 7 secrets will help you accomplish your goals, become a better writer, and live a writing life you love. Here'...

21 Apr 202018min

#7: 5 Questions to Help You Write Better Characters

#7: 5 Questions to Help You Write Better Characters

In this episode, I'll walk you through five questions that will help you write compelling characters. I highly recommend using these questions to flesh out both your protagonist AND your antagonist, b...

14 Apr 202016min

#6: 3 Reasons You Should Write in Scenes vs. Chapters

#6: 3 Reasons You Should Write in Scenes vs. Chapters

In today's episode, I'm going to give you three reasons why you should write your draft in scenes instead of chapters. Here's a preview of what we'll cover: [01:20] The difference between scenes and ...

7 Apr 202012min

#5: 3 Ways to Figure Out the Theme of Your Story

#5: 3 Ways to Figure Out the Theme of Your Story

In today's episode, I'll walk you through three different ways to figure out the theme of your story. Here's a preview of what we'll cover: [00:50] What is a story's theme? And why do you need one?[01...

31 Mars 202014min

Bonus: Ask Savannah (Listener Q&A)

Bonus: Ask Savannah (Listener Q&A)

In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm going to answer some questions from you guys! Here's a quick overview of what we talk about in this episode: [01:30] Joe Larkin asks, "Do you have a genera...

24 Mars 202016min

#4: How to Identify Your Story's Ideal Reader

#4: How to Identify Your Story's Ideal Reader

In this episode, we're going to talk about your story's ideal reader -- or the one person who is going to love your book just as much as you do. Here's a quick overview of what we talk about in this e...

24 Mars 202018min

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