by Nanci | Jan 12, 2026 | Craft, Podcast
Have a pile of notes and can’t quite see the story? Or maybe you’ve written 200 pages of a rough draft that’s sprawling out of control. You know there’s something there, you just can’t get your arms around it. In this episode, I’ll...
by Nanci | Jan 5, 2026 | Craft, Podcast
You’ve revised your opening five times. Cut hundreds of words. Tightened every sentence. But readers still lose interest before they finish Chapter One. The problem isn’t your writing—it’s pacing. Discover the 3 biggest pacing mistakes that kill your...
by Nanci | Nov 17, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
If your novel or memoir juggles multiple storylines—different timelines, narrators, or settings—you might wonder how to keep it all cohesive. In this episode, I share three craft techniques to make your separate narratives feel like parts of the same living story. ...
by Nanci | Nov 10, 2025 | Character, Craft, Plot, Podcast
What’s the difference between a character driven story and a plot driven story? And how do you know which one your story falls under? Every good story is driven by both character and plot. It’s just a matter of degree. So the question isn’t which...
by Nanci | Nov 3, 2025 | Craft, Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
You have an idea for a novel, but no idea how to actually start. Maybe you have a character in mind. Maybe it’s a premise that excites you. Maybe it’s just a vague what if scenario that keeps tugging at you. So you start to write, and there’s this...
by Nanci | Oct 27, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
Suspense isn’t just for thrillers—it’s what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you’ll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions...
