by Nanci | Dec 22, 2020 | Podcast
How do we create atmosphere in story in a way that evokes mood and simultaneously reveals the inner life of your character? Well, you already know how to do this. On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll talk about what you instinctively know about creating mood...
by Nanci | Dec 15, 2020 | Podcast
You’ve spent months, maybe years writing your story. So you finally get the courage to send it out into the world – to an agent, a literary magazine, a publisher, or your writer’s group. And then you get a form rejection letter (the worst kind), or feedback from...
by Nanci | Dec 8, 2020 | Podcast
You can change a character’s hair color, geography, age, or gender, but often what inhibits our voice is a concern that we’ll offend someone we know. A parent. A sibling. A school mate. In memoir, we’re outing someone completely. So what do we do? We...
by Nanci | Dec 1, 2020 | Podcast
Your voice is your most fundamental creative asset. But how do you access it? How do you let it flourish on the page? On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore why your voice matters to you –and to your readers. I’ll also give you a writing prompt to...
by Nanci | Nov 24, 2020 | Podcast
You have captivating characters, a page-turning plot, gorgeous imagery. But as soon as your characters start speaking, does your story falls flat? Here’s the thing. You already know how to write crisp, compelling dialogue. On today’s episode of Writer...
by Nanci | Nov 17, 2020 | Podcast
What’s the number 1 mindset that separates great writers from the novice?A willingness to embrace uncertainty. And to not only embrace it but to create, cultivate and dance with it.Download as an MP3 by right clicking here and choosing “save as.” How avoiding...
