by Nanci | Sep 26, 2022 | Character, Podcast
Character is the heartbeat of your story. It’s what drives your plot, and helps shape story structure. But how do you create characters who come alive on the page? How do you make them believable and captivating? These are questions I hear over and over from my...
by Nanci | Sep 19, 2022 | Character, Podcast
What do published authors do differently? Do they have something aspiring don’t? More talent? More time? More money? Nope. They just approach their writing differently. In this episode, learn 3 things published authors do differently, so you can apply these...
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...
