by Nanci | Mar 16, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
If you’ve ever hit a rough patch in your draft and found yourself reaching for another craft book, another podcast, another writing group session, this episode is for you. The reason most writers don’t finish their books isn’t lack of talent or...
by Nanci | Mar 9, 2026 | Mindset, Podcast
Most writers assume the struggle is just part of the deal. That if writing feels hard, they must be doing something wrong, or not working hard enough, or not talented enough. What if none of that is true? In this episode, I explore why so many writers, especially the...
by Nanci | Mar 2, 2026 | Craft, Podcast
You need backstory to help readers understand your character’s motivations and choices. But the moment you pause your story to explain what happened years ago, readers start skimming. In this episode, you’ll learn three specific strategies for writing...
by Nanci | Feb 16, 2026 | Craft, Podcast
You’ve been told your pacing drags. That the story feels unfocused. That it’s too long. But when you look at your manuscript, everything seems important. Every scene had a purpose when you wrote it. How do you know what to cut and what to keep? Most...
by Nanci | Feb 9, 2026 | Craft, Podcast
Many writers think romantic tension comes from obstacles keeping compatible people apart. A jealous ex. A misunderstanding. A job in another city. But that’s not what makes readers ache for two people to get together. The love stories that work are doing...
