#161: Looking Back On The Past: A Guide To Writing Retrospective Narrators
When we write about what happened, we’re tempted to be bound by what actually occurred. But our memories are not recordings that can be verified. Memory is a construct of the imagination. It’s not rel...
10 Okt 202328min
#160: How To Build Captivating Character Relationships
The interpersonal dynamics between characters are an essential part of character and plot development. Drama involves people who interact with and influence others, and who ultimately change as a r...
3 Okt 202320min
#159: 5 Writing Exercises To Help You Master Dialogue
Dialogue is one of the trickiest elements to master. It’s not a complete rendering of the way humans really speak. It’s shaped, concise, sharp, and concentrated. It’s an approximation of real lif...
26 Sep 202333min
#158: A Different Approach To Writing First Drafts
How do you write first drafts? Do you outline first and then write the story following that outline? What if outlining just isn't your jam? In this episode, you'll learn a different approach to writ...
19 Sep 202328min
#157: 5 Ways To Earn Money Writing
There are many ways these days to earn money writing. And if you enjoy tinkering with words, these 5 will help you earn cash while giving you the time freedom to devote to your novel, memoir, or stor...
12 Sep 202323min
#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 202323min
#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
