Chuck Palahniuk’s Controversial Writing Advice: Ditching Thought Verbs
In this episode, we take a look at writing advice from Chuck Palahniuk. Can his approach to storytelling help you craft more immersive scenes, or is it too restrictive for your taste?More Writing Tips...
14 Jan 20257min
Forget Notebooks: 5 Meaningful Gifts Writers Actually Need (Encore)
Looking for the perfect gift for the writer in your life? Forget notebooks and pens—this episode reveals five priceless gifts that every writer needs. Best of all, they’re completely free! Whether you...
20 Dec 20245min
9 Actionable Writing Tips from Bestselling Authors
Publishing slows down significantly at the end of each year. So, don’t fret if your query letters remain unanswered this month. Today, we’re exploring 9 practical, actionable writing tips approved by ...
6 Dec 202410min
Second Draft Survival Guide: 8 Essential Steps for a Better Draft
Your first draft is done! Now what? In this episode of Writing Break, we break down eight essential steps for revising your manuscript, regardless of genre. Whether you're on your second or sixth draf...
22 Nov 202412min
First Draft Survival Guide: Writing Tips to Get the Words Flowing
There is a lot of writing advice out there, but remember that not every piece of writing advice is first-draft writing advice. This episode of Writing Break is all about writing your first draft. Lear...
8 Nov 20245min
The Power of Saying No: How to Prioritize Your Writing
National Novel Writing Month begins next week, which is why today’s episode is a pep talk of sorts. In this episode of Writing Break, we discuss how turning down distractions can help you prioritize y...
25 Okt 20245min
7 Literary Conflicts Explained (Clip Show #11)
This season we’ve been covering seven types of literary conflicts, and I thought it might be useful for you to have a bonus episode that has all seven conflicts back to back.Let’s settle in at the Wri...
11 Okt 202427min
Character vs Destiny
Today we are wrapping up our seven-part series on literary conflicts with the final boss: Character vs Destiny.More Writing TipsFree Style Sheet TemplatesMusic licensed from Storyblocks
4 Okt 20246min
