by Nanci | May 29, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
Now that it’s officially summertime here in the Catskills, and life is slowing down at least for a bit. And since Writer Unleashed is approaching it’s 3rd Birthday, this is usually the time I do a little retrospective on past episodes. I’ve curated...
by Nanci | May 22, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
Description can bring layers of atmosphere and authenticity that drops the reader fully inside the world of your story. But sometimes writers assume that the only way to create a world for the reader to inhabit is to include loads of detail. But too much description...
by Nanci | May 15, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
What is scene? What is summary? And when do you use one or the other? In this episode, I’ll define the difference between scene and summary. We’ll talk about the purpose of each, and when to write in scene, versus when to write in summary. Download as an...
by Nanci | May 1, 2023 | Craft, Editing, Podcast
Whatever stage of the writing process you’re in, whether you have a finished first draft, or a work in progress… you may be thinking of hiring an editor. But what does an editor actually do? And at what stage do you hire one? Is it best to get an editor at the...
by Nanci | Apr 24, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
What is an inciting incident and why do you need one? In this episode, learn what an inciting incident is, and two types that set your story in motion. We’ll also talk about where to place it, and how to craft your inciting incident to hook your reader. Download...
by Nanci | Apr 17, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
Present tense? Or past tense? How do you decide? What are the pros and cons of writing in present tense? And when is past tense a better option? In today’s episode, I’m going to explore the pros and cons of present tense. We’ll talk about some techniques that are much...
