How do you inject conflict and surprise in your opening sentence?
What’s the difference between plot and story, and how do you integrate both?
What’s the first thing to explore before you outline?
What does it mean to show vs. tell? And what should you show?
How much backstory does your reader really need to know?
And, how can you connect emotionally with your main character so that the reader can do the same?
In this episode, I’m remixing excerpts from 6 Writer Unleashed episodes. You’ll get big writing takeaway ideas from each.
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Quick Links to Episodes:
Episode 73: Beyond The First Draft: 5 Storytelling Techniques For Better Structure
Episode 87: Four Writing Myths Holding You Back
Episode 90: Four Ways to Master Show, Don’t Tell
Episode 50: How Much Backstory Does Your Reader Really Need To Know?
Episode 89: What Plotters and Pansters Both Get Wrong About Story
Episode 109: Your Top 5 Character Questions Answered
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