by Nanci | Sep 12, 2022 | Character, Podcast
What makes short stories different from novels? Aside from length? And what can novelists learn from the short story form? n this episode, I’m breaking down 3 structural elements of short stories, along with an example of how it’s done. If you’re...
by Nanci | Sep 5, 2022 | Character, Podcast
Now that we’re on the cusp of Fall, what better time to rekindle or start a consistent writing practice? Call it a habit, routine, or ritual, but it’s all about creating an ongoing relationship with your writing. The value of consistent practice is...
by Nanci | Aug 29, 2022 | Character, Podcast
What do you do when the fun of writing wears off? When your own infatuation with your story wanes, and you start to feel frustrated, confused, and maybe even in despair? Is that an indication you should quit? Because you don’t have what it takes to be a real...
by Nanci | Aug 7, 2022 | Character, Podcast
How do you write the bad guy? The villain. The antagonist. The one who makes life difficult for your protagonist? How do you make this person believable and fascinating? Not just a cartoon character? One of the biggest pitfalls when writing antagonists is over...
by Nanci | Jan 19, 2021 | Character, Podcast
How do we avoid writing the stock villain? The raven haired femme fatale. The domestic terrorist. The killer. The abuser. How do we move beyond the cliche to create a bad guy that surprises us? That goes against the status quo? On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed,...
