by Nanci | Nov 10, 2025 | Character, Craft, Plot, Podcast
What’s the difference between a character driven story and a plot driven story? And how do you know which one your story falls under? Every good story is driven by both character and plot. It’s just a matter of degree. So the question isn’t which...
by Nanci | Nov 18, 2024 | Character, Plot, Podcast
Cause and effect is one of the staples of a cohesive plot. Every cause leads to an effect. It’s often described as a chain reaction: one event leads to another and another. But when we think of cause and effect solely in what happens, we’re missing a big...
by Nanci | Jul 15, 2024 | Craft, Plot, Podcast
by Nanci | Feb 26, 2024 | Character, Craft, Plot, Podcast
You want your dialogue to sound natural, like real people talking. But despite your effort, the dialogue still sounds stilted, awkward, and dull. Writing dialogue requires practice. And there are some ways to think about dialogue to help you write it better. In...
by Nanci | Feb 19, 2024 | Character, Craft, Plot, Podcast
Lost in the mess of your draft? Can’t see the forest for the trees? In this episode, learn how to uncomplicate your plot with simple strategies that create more clarity, connection, and depth for you and your readers. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here...
