#176: Beyond First and Third Person: 3 Tips For Writing Point Of View
There's a lot of confusion about the difference between who's telling the story (first or third person), and point of view. I'll see stories with no point of view, a watered down point of view, or...
6 Feb 202420min
#175: Charting Your Story's Major Plot Points
What are plot points? And why do you need them? In this episode, we’ll talk about 3 major plot points, the purpose of each, and where in your story to place them. In this episode, you'll learn: What ...
30 Jan 202419min
#174: 3 Essential Elements For Structuring Act One
Ever wonder how to write your First Act? In this episode, learn 3 core elements to structure - and nail- Act One of your story. From your set-up, to your inciting incident, to your first plot poi...
23 Jan 202419min
#173: How To Write A Captivating Opening Hook
How do you write an opening scene that hooks your reader? An opening so captivating, it compels readers to keep turning the page. A great opening does multiple things to lure readers in. In this ep...
16 Jan 202423min
#172: How To Stick To Your Writing This Year
New Year. Fresh start. Maybe you’ve resolved that 2024 is going to be the year you’re going to finish your novel or memoir once and for all. But what so often happens is 50 pages or 200 pages in, ...
9 Jan 202418min
Rewind: Writing Inspiration From The Masters
In this episode, we're going back to a beloved episode from 2022. Writing is solitary. And if you’re anything like me, you like to dip into some inspiration from time to time for a creative boost o...
2 Jan 202418min
Rewind: 3 Mindset Shifts To Make Your Writing Dream A Reality
In one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023, we're tackling the one thing stopping writers from bringing their story to the finish line. Fear. Maybe you fear visibility, and the expectations and ...
26 Des 202320min
#171: Scene and Summary: A Guide To Writing Both
What is scene? What is summary? In this episode, learn the crucial difference between them. We'll explore the common ways writers get scene and summary wrong. And you'll get guidelines on how to ...
19 Des 202320min
