by Nanci | Feb 14, 2022 | Podcast
Stories are a series of scenes strung together like beads on a necklace. Scenes are the building blocks of your story. Each scene is a structured, self-contained unit of story time. So how do you create scenes that draw us in every time? That make it hard for us to...
by Nanci | Feb 7, 2022 | Podcast
How do you write a riveting first scene? How do you keep readers leaning in, eager to learn what might happen next. Your first scene is crucial. It’s what sets your story in motion. So you want to craft this scene with intention. In this episode, we’ll break...
by Nanci | Jan 26, 2022 | Podcast
There’s no one-size fits all way to write. Still, there’s no shortage of advice on how to do it. And some of the most common writing advice may be holding you back. It can derail you for months, maybe years. Advice about things like reaching a certain word count per...
by Nanci | Jan 25, 2022 | Podcast
Writing is solitary. And if you’re anything like me, you like to dip into some writing inspiration from time to time for a creative boost or deeper insight into the craft. So much of our progress comes from how we feel about our work. So today, I’m going...
by Nanci | Jan 18, 2022 | Podcast
Have you ever thought, Writing should be easier for me than this? I sure did. I didn’t know there was a craft to writing a novel. I thought talent and sheer passion would see me through. And then I became a professional competitive dancer and learned that...
by Nanci | Jan 10, 2022 | Podcast
How do you create a consistent writing routine when your life is crazy busy? How do you find time to write and fulfill never-ending demands? And where do you find the energy? Can writing even coexist with work and family? In this episode, we’re going to break...
