#113: How To Write Exposition Without Boring Your Reader
How much exposition is too much? Should you begin your story with exposition? And how do you write exposition in a way that isn’t excessive, awkward, or dull? In today’s episode, we'll talk about how ...
25 Okt 202218min
112: 3 Tips For Writing Dynamic Dialogue
Dialogue between characters is one of those things writers struggle mightily with. You want the dialogue to sound like real life, but when you try to make it sound like a real conversation, it just so...
18 Okt 202222min
#111: How to Structure A Scene in 3 Acts
Each scene is your story in miniature, a story unto itself. And each follows the same 3 - Act structure. So, in this episode, you'll learn the story arc of a scene. We'll explore: ⇒ What informati...
11 Okt 202219min
#110: 3 Powerful Ways To Show Character Emotion
In story, you should always be building emotions. But it’s challenging to get big emotions like grief, love, fear, and anger on the page. Many writers exaggerate character emotion, turn to cliches, ...
4 Okt 202224min
#109: Your Top 5 Character Questions Answered
You asked, I answered. In this episode, I’m answering 5 questions I hear over and over about character development. Questions like: What makes a strong, memorable character?How do I give my charac...
27 Sep 202225min
#108: 3 Things Published Authors Do Differently
What separates published authors from aspiring authors? Do they have more talent? More time? Nope. They just approach writing with a different mental construct. In this episode, you'll learn 3 thin...
20 Sep 202220min
#107: How to Write A Short Story In 3 Easy Steps
What makes short stories different from novels? Aside from the obvious difference in length? And what can novelists learn from short stories? In this episode, I'm breaking down 3 structural elemen...
13 Sep 202224min
#106: How to Develop A Consistent Writing Practice
Now that summer's officially over and we're on the cusp of Fall, what better time to rekindle or start a consistent writing practice? Call it a habit, routine, or ritual, but it's all about creating...
6 Sep 202226min
