by Nanci | Nov 3, 2025 | Craft, Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
You have an idea for a novel, but no idea how to actually start. Maybe you have a character in mind. Maybe it’s a premise that excites you. Maybe it’s just a vague what if scenario that keeps tugging at you. So you start to write, and there’s this...
by Nanci | Sep 22, 2025 | Inspiration, Podcast
If your novel or memoir keeps stalling out, it’s not about talent or discipline. Chances are, something else is getting in your way. This episode uncovers what it is, and how to move past it. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.” Episode at...
by Nanci | Sep 8, 2025 | Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
Your draft feels like a mess. The story that once felt exciting now feels scattered, confusing, maybe even impossible to finish. You’re wondering if you’ve lost the thread, or worse, if you should just give up. Don’t give up. Getting lost in the middle of a draft...
by Nanci | Sep 1, 2025 | Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
Most writers dream of quitting their jobs to write full time. But here’s the truth: many of the most successful authors wrote their breakthrough books while clocking in somewhere else. In this episode, we’re celebrating the long tradition of working writers including...
by Nanci | Aug 25, 2025 | Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
That brilliant story concept that had you up all night plotting? The one that felt so rich with possibility? If it’s now sitting abandoned in your drafts folder, you’re not alone. Most writers assume their idea was too small when the real problem is they...
by Nanci | Aug 18, 2025 | Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
If you’ve ever started a story with a rush of excitement only to abandon it halfway through, you’re not alone. Almost every writer faces this cycle of starting strong, fizzling out, and chasing the next shiny idea. In this episode, I’m breaking down why this...
