#26: Writing About Someone You Know - Is Your Story Worth It?
You can change a character's hair color, geography, age, or gender, but often what inhibits our voice is a concern that we'll offend someone we know. A parent. A sibling. A school mate. So, what d...
9 Des 202016min
#25: Why Your Voice Matters
Your voice is your most fundamental creative asset. But how do you access it? How do you let it flourish on the page? On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore why your voice matters to y...
2 Des 202016min
#24: You Already Know How To Write Dialogue
You have captivating characters, a page-turning plot, gorgeous imagery. But as soon as your characters start speaking, does your story falls flat? Here's the thing. You already know how to write cris...
25 Nov 202020min
#23: The Number 1 Mindset All Great Writers Share
What's the number 1 mindset that separates great writers from the novice? A willingness to embrace uncertainty. And to not only embrace it but to create, cultivate and dance with it. On today's ...
18 Nov 202017min
#22: Three Ways to Avoid Character Stereotype
How do we create characters readers believe in? How do we write beyond stereotype? On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore 3 ways to create multi-dimensional characters. We'll expl...
11 Nov 202012min
#21: How to Craft Your Ideal Story Ending
How do we craft an ending that lands with the reader? How do we avoid what author David Jauss calls "the literary equivalent of a faked orgasm?" On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore ...
4 Nov 202018min
#20: Four Ways Your Writing Group is Holding You Back (and What To Look For In Your Next Writing Tribe)
Is your writing group holding you back? Inhibiting for you? Confusing you? Making you doubt yourself? Or is it supporting you to grow? On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore 4 ways yo...
28 Okt 202013min
#19: Should I Outline Before I Write?
Or should I just wing it, flying blind? I get this question a LOT. And while there 's no one-size-fits all approach to the creative process, the outline first approach can stifle most writers and grid...
21 Okt 202013min
