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...
by Nanci | Apr 10, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
One of the most important decisions you’re going to make about your story is its point of view. It’s also one of the more complex story structures to master. So, in this episode, I’m going to give you a different angle on point of view that you probably haven’t heard...
by Nanci | Apr 3, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
A common challenge many writers face is gaining clarity on the story they’re writing, and then conveying it to readers in a way that compels them to keep reading. With many stories, there are often too many story-lines that don’t feel integrated. And too many...
by Nanci | Mar 27, 2023 | Craft, Podcast
Does your story need a prologue? Will it hurt your story? Should you remove or rewrite the one you’ve already written? And how do you write a great prologue that gives just enough information so we can absorb the rest of your story? Some writers resist prologues....
