by Nanci | Jan 29, 2024 | Craft, Podcast
What are plot points? And where do you place them? In this episode, we’ll talk about 3 major plot points, the purpose of each, and where in your story to place them. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.” Episode at a glance: [02:93]...
by Nanci | Jan 22, 2024 | Craft, Podcast
What do you include in Act 1 of your story? In this episode, learn 3 core structuring elements essential for nailing your First Act. We’ll cover your setup, inciting incident, and first plot point. You’ll also learn where to place your inciting incident...
by Nanci | Jan 15, 2024 | Craft, Podcast
How do you write an opening that instantly hooks your reader? An opening so captivating, it compels readers to keep reading. A hook is the first thing that draws the readers into your story. In this episode, we’ll focus crafting a story opening that makes...
by Nanci | Jan 8, 2024 | Inspiration, Podcast
Maybe you’ve resolved that 2024 is going to be your year – the year you’re going to start fresh, and finish your novel or memoir once and for all. But what so often happens 50 pages or 200 pages in, is the writing gets hard and overwhelming. Writers look at...
by Nanci | Dec 18, 2023 | Craft, Podcast, Scene
What is scene? What is summary? In this episode, learn the difference between scene and summary, the benefits of each, and how to write both. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.” Episode at a glance: [02:02] There are common ways...
