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...
by Nanci | Mar 24, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
How do you write a believable child narrator? On one hand, they’re young and often the most vulnerable characters, especially in a world of adults. But writing from a child’s perspective is deceptively difficult. Writers often fall into traps making the...
by Nanci | Mar 17, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast
The unreliable narrator is one of the most fascinating storytelling techniques. Whether you’re writing in first-person or third, unreliable narrators keep your readers hooked into your story. The unreliable narrator compels readers to interpret the story,...
by Nanci | Jan 13, 2025 | Character, Podcast
What do you do when you’re stuck in a scene? Or you know your scenes aren’t working and you just don’t know why or how to move each scene forward? In this episode, we’ll go over 3 reasons your scenes aren’t working and what to do instead....
