by Nanci | Jun 6, 2022 | Podcast
Sometimes writers will introduce a big cast of characters in the first few pages, or the first chapter. But it’s not clear who the main protagonist is. This is often the result of believing that a story is about what happens. So you’re hyper focused on...
by Nanci | May 30, 2022 | Podcast
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...
by Nanci | May 23, 2022 | Podcast
What does it take to make serious breakthroughs in your writing? How do you master the art of writing in less time? You reach a level of mastery when you reach a state of flow consistently. Here’s the thing. Flow isn’t something you just flow in and out...
by Nanci | May 16, 2022 | Podcast
Still stumped about what it means to show, don’t tell? That’s because it’s never fully explained. So writers tell too little, or too much, or just show poorly. In many cases, they’re not showing at all. In this episode, you’ll learn what...
by Nanci | May 9, 2022 | Podcast
Plotters plot and pantsers wander. One approach isn’t better than the other. They’re just different impulses. But both are equally futile. Pantsers can wander aimlessly ad infinitum, and plotters often focus only on plot at the outset. Which is why they...
by Nanci | May 2, 2022 | Podcast
Many writers have fixed ideas about the best ways to write and finish a story. But these ideas don’t work for every writer. In many instances, they don’t even work for the writers who swear by them. So in this episode, I’m going to challenge 3 common writing...
