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...
by Nanci | Jul 31, 2023 | Craft, Podcast, Scene
To make your writing vivid, you want to bring concrete details into each scene. Each particular place you set your scene in – whether it’s a room, a yard, or an alley- will have objects. In this episode, we’re going to talk about including objects...
by Nanci | Jul 24, 2023 | Craft, Podcast, Scene
Setting is a vital, yet often underused element in story. Setting allows for the interaction between characters and their environment, and it weaves together a vivid world for your reader to drop into. In this episode, I’ll share four ways to bring...
