by Nanci | Nov 4, 2024 | Craft, Podcast
Predictability may keep us feeling safe and certain in real life. But it’s fatal in story. You never want the reader to see what’s coming next. You want to keep readers guessing. A great story is unpredictable. Once the reader can predict how the plot will...
by Nanci | Jul 15, 2024 | Craft, Plot, Podcast
by Nanci | Jul 8, 2024 | Craft, Podcast, Scene
Often what gets in the way of an otherwise great scene is a lack of compelling character goals. Without a goal in each scene, a story lacks two vital things: tension and momentum. In this episode, we’ll explore why you need a goal in every scene, and 3 types of...
by Nanci | Jun 24, 2024 | Craft, Podcast, Scene
Scenes set up the structural pace of your story. Some scenes are more action driven, so they move at a faster clip. Other scenes are more reflective and move slower. Some scenes have more intensity, some have less. Which is why you need different scene types in your...
by Nanci | Jun 18, 2024 | Craft, Podcast
Do you write your first scene over and over, trying to get it just right? But it just never feels like you’re nailing it? Many writers spend way too much time on their opening scene without considering how the beginning scene relates to the main...
