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 | 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...
by Nanci | Nov 27, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
How do you turn good writing into great writing? With stories that engage, thrill, and surprise your reader. That create drama right on the sentence level. How do you keep readers hooked moment by moment? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 little known techniques to turn...
by Nanci | Sep 11, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
Can you earn money writing? How about a side hustle that allows you the time freedom along with the cash to devote to your novel, memoir or story collection? In this episode, I’m outlining 5 ways you can earn money writing. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking...
by Nanci | Aug 21, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
An image paints a picture for readers, giving them a sensory experience. Some images are just meant to be descriptive. But a central image can amplify your story’s meaning. A central image is loaded with more emotional weight. It’s woven into the fabric of...
