by Nanci | May 26, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
Writing a book isn’t just a creative act, it’s a mental marathon. And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by the blank page, or spiraling after a tough writing day, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to...
by Nanci | May 19, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
You’ve got an exciting plot. Compelling characters. And the action is moving along at a crisp pace. But something still feels flat.Chances are, your character’s interior world isn’t fully making it onto the page. In this episode, we’re talking about the layer...
by Nanci | May 5, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
You’ve spent so much time building your world, raising the stakes, developing your characters. And now it’s time to craft the end of your story. That can feel overwhelming, because a strong ending doesn’t just wrap things up, it resonates....
by Nanci | Apr 28, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
One of the most important (and intimidating) decisions you’ll make as a writer is how to open your story. That opening moment sets the tone, establishes the world, and signals to your reader what kind of story they’re stepping into. There’s no single...
by Nanci | Apr 21, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
Dialogue might seem simple to write – after all, we all talk in real life. But too often it misfires. It turns into a plot recap or a substitute for real-time action. It merely conveys information. So what’s the secret to writing great dialogue? In this...
by Nanci | Apr 14, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
Writing your story setting requires more than just pretty language. Descriptive language sustains the world of your story. And does so much more than provide a physical setting. It anchors the reader in time and place while immersing them in a tactile sensory...
