Writer Unleashed is coming up on its 2-Year Anniversary.
So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 past episodes to boost your writing, no matter where you are in your writing journey.
Now, narrowing down the list to just five was not easy breezy. I poured everything I’ve got into creating each and every one of them for you. But I drilled down to the episodes that tackle some of the most common challenges that throw writers off their game, and I’m really excited to share them with you.
If you’ve been with me for a while, and have already listened to these in the past, listen again. Because as you know, practicing your craft over and over is how you truly master writing. There’s value packed into each of these episodes. So you can you dial in on everything from integrating character with plot, to crafting believable, riveting dialogue, to handling backstory.
If you’ve missed some of these episodes, you can listen to them now, or just the ones you’re drawn to right now to move your story forward.
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Episode at a glance:
[02:36] Episode 55: Is Your Story Plot Driven or Character Driven?
Writers sometimes get hung up on plot, often at the expense of deeply realized characters. So this episode is all about integrating plot with character. Because they’re inseparable.
[4:22] Episode 78: Five Elements of a Riveting First Scene
Capture your reader’s attention, rouse their curiosity and hunger to learn more. You don’t get a second chance.
[06:16] Episode 50: How Much Backstory Do You Really Need
Learn the distinction between the backstory you need to know as the author and the backstory your reader needs to know. You’ll also get three tips on how to integrate relevant backstory into the fabric of your story.
[08:34] Episode 52: The Number One Mistake Writers Make With Dialogue
In this episode, I break down three tips for writing more believable, more compelling dialogue that serves the story you’re telling.
[10:32] Episode 26: Writing About Someone You Know. Is Your Story Worth It?
In this episode, I share stories of how other writers have handled the delicate issue of either basing characters on real people or writing about them outright. And I give you some things to consider when writing about someone you know, and I leave you with a writing prompt at the end of the episode.