279. 4 Secrets to Irresistible Story Openings
Most writers know their opening matters. But knowing it and nailing it are two different things. In this episode, I'm breaking down four real book openings to show you exactly what's working beneath t...
2 Kesä 14min
Encore: 3 Ways to Make Writing Fun Again
What do you do when writing starts feeling heavy and overwhelming? When it stops being fun? In this encore episode we'll look at what causes these feelings and how to make your writing joyful again. ...
26 Touko 24min
278. Why Your Story Is Stuck (And What's Really Missing)
Your story feels stuck. You've reread the chapters, moved scenes around, added more conflict. But something still isn't working and you can't name what it is. There's a layer underneath every stuck st...
19 Touko 16min
277. 3 Must-Have Traits of A Believable Antagonist
When an antagonist feels like just another plot device, readers sense it - and disengage. In this episode, I'm sharing three must-have traits that change everything, and why getting this right might ...
12 Touko 16min
Encore: Mothers Who Write: Finding the Time, Energy, and Support
How do mothers balance writing with parenthood? Whether you're a mom of young children, or a single parent holding down a full time job and a full brood, carving out space to write can feel challengin...
5 Touko 27min
276. Why You Can't Start Your Book (And How to Get Unstuck)
Have a story you're burning to tell but can't figure out where to begin? Think other writers have it easier? You're not stuck because you're not a real writer. You're stuck because you're waiting to f...
28 Huhti 17min
275. The Mid-Draft Slump: How to Believe in Your Book Again
You started your book on fire. Now you sit down to write and feel blank. Or worse, you've started to feel disenchanted by your own story. If you've hit the mid-draft slump and started wondering whethe...
21 Huhti 17min
274. 3 Mistakes I See In Almost Every First Draft
If your first draft feels like it's wandering — like you're generating pages but not quite writing a story — this episode is for you. After coaching and editing hundreds of first-time novelists and me...
14 Huhti 17min
