Writer Unleashed

First-person is a highly versatile point of view. And there's always an implied audience. In today's episode, we'll explore 3 varieties of first-person narration, with a focus on who the first-person ...

20 Dec 202216min

For many writers, first-person narration comes naturally. And for memoir writers, it's the only choice. First-person has some advantages over third person. But it comes with unique challenges. ...

13 Dec 202227min

In last week’s episode, we talked about 3 foundational elements to explore before you outline. And in this episode, we’re going to start building that outline. I’m going to walk you through six step...

6 Dec 202217min

When it comes to structuring your story, there's no one-size-fits-all. Some writers wing it all the way, others craft meticulous outlines before they write. Both can produce stunning results. But wha...

29 Nov 202217min

How do we take our characters from their sketchy beginnings and make them come alive? How do we make them convincing? All writers struggle to make characters believable. But much of what readers...

22 Nov 202215min

Great stories often start with a trigger. One persistent image, a childhood memory, a family story, or a phone conversation you overhear on the train ride to work. In this episode, we’ll explore st...

15 Nov 202215min

How do you bring a textured, multi-dimensional sense of place to your story? And why is it important? Well, just as plot isn't separate from character, neither is place. Place defines, reveals, an...

8 Nov 202219min

Among all the POVs, 3rd person is arguably the most confusing. Let's say you're writing in limited third from your main character's POV, and there are points in the story where other characters do t...

1 Nov 202225min