by Nanci | Apr 11, 2022 | Podcast
Between careers, kids, and everything else life throws our way, sometimes we have to step back from our writing. Sometimes for months. Sometimes for years. So, how do you get back into your writing after you’ve stepped away for an extended period of time? In today’s...
by Nanci | Apr 4, 2022 | Podcast
Rejection never feels good. And it can throw our entire identity as a writer into doubt. The question is… How do you get your confidence back? So that you can get back to work? Today we’re going to cover why books get rejected by publishers, that have nothing to do...
by Nanci | Mar 28, 2022 | Podcast
Your story opening is your only chance to hook your reader. So you want to start strong. It doesn’t matter if the middle of your story is brilliant. Or your second chapter is fantastic. Or if your story starts picking up speed 7 pages in. Readers won’t wait for that....
by Nanci | Mar 21, 2022 | Podcast
What makes a piece of writing feel false? What makes it feel true? In this episode, we’re going to explore how to write fiction that feels true. That feels real and believable to the reader. And we’re going to do it by borrowing some techniques from acting...
by Nanci | Mar 14, 2022 | Podcast
Details are the lifeblood of your story. And writing is all about the selection of those details. But how do you decide which details matter? How do you avoid dumping too much onto your reader? Well, selecting details is easier than you think. Because you already know...
by Nanci | Mar 7, 2022 | Podcast
What makes your story a page turner? What makes it so irresistible readers devour every page? In today’s episode, we’ll break down 4 tips to writing a page turner. Techniques that go beyond and beneath common structures like the Hero’s Journey, Save...
