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 | Sep 15, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast
Every story depends on how you introduce your protagonist. That first impression matters. If it falls flat or doesn’t provoke curiosity, your reader might not even make it to chapter two. In this episode, we’ll talk about the most common mistakes writers...
by Nanci | Jul 21, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast
We don’t just read stories to find out what happens. We read to witness who a character becomes. So how do you show that change? Not by stating it outright, or having another character comment on it, but through behavior, inner voice, and choices that reveal an...
by Nanci | May 26, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
Writing a book isn’t just a creative act, it’s a mental marathon. And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by the blank page, or spiraling after a tough writing day, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to...
by Nanci | May 19, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
You’ve got an exciting plot. Compelling characters. And the action is moving along at a crisp pace. But something still feels flat.Chances are, your character’s interior world isn’t fully making it onto the page. In this episode, we’re talking about the layer...
by Nanci | Mar 31, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
Retrospective narrators have the power to tell your story with both raw immediacy and hard earned wisdom. They have their toe dipped in both the present and the past. Which makes writing a strong retrospective voice tricky. This narrator doesn’t just recount...
