by Nanci | Jan 16, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
How do you take an idea from its nebulous beginnings and turn it into a story? You may have a feeling about what you want to write, but you don’t know where to start. Or, you’ve already started writing something, but you can’t keep it going. In this...
by Nanci | Jan 9, 2023 | Inspiration, Podcast
Tis the season of New Year’s Resolutions. But how do you create writing goals that don’t fizzle out in a couple of months? How do you make writing goals stick? It takes more than desire. It takes changes in thought. Changes in belief. In today’s...
by Nanci | Dec 19, 2022 | Craft, Podcast
First-person is a highly versatile point of view. And there’s always an implied audience. In today’s episode, we’ll explore 3 varieties of first-person narration, with a focus on who the first-person character is addressing. Download as an MP3 by...
by Nanci | Dec 12, 2022 | Craft, Podcast
For many, writing in first person comes naturally. And for memoir writers, it’s the only choice. First person has some advantages over third person. But it comes with its own challenges. In this episode, we’ll cover the advantages of first person, and 5...
by Nanci | Dec 5, 2022 | Craft, Podcast
Outlining is one of those requirements we either love or hate. But the best outlines aren’t rigid, or even painstaking. The most effective outlines are breathable. They’re a guide to help you track your story, your cast of characters, and what happens. An...
by Nanci | Nov 28, 2022 | Craft, Podcast
When it comes to structuring your story, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Some writers wing it all the way, others craft meticulous outlines before they write. Both can produce stunning results. But what’s often missing in the I’ll just wing it...
