by Nanci | Sep 25, 2023 | Plot, Podcast
In simple terms, dialogue is when two or more characters talk to one another. It’s a compressed way to advance your story. And an economical way to define characters and their relationships to one another. But dialogue is one of the trickiest elements to master....
by Nanci | Sep 18, 2023 | Plot, Podcast
How do you write first drafts? Do you outline first and then write the story following that outline? What if outlining just isn’t your thing? In this episode, you’ll learn a different approach to writing first drafts. And it doesn’t require starting...
by Nanci | Aug 29, 2023 | Plot, Podcast
by Nanci | Jul 25, 2022 | Plot, Podcast
Ever feel like no matter how much time you spend on your plot, your story’s just not coming together? Or when you go to break down those plot beats, all you find are a lot of holes? And now you’re overthinking everything, wondering how your characters and scenes work...