by Nanci | Aug 22, 2022 | Podcast
Now that Writer Unleashed has surpassed 100 episodes, I decided to do a little retrospective on past episodes. So I curated 5 of the most downloaded episodes since Writer Unleashed launched in 2020. These episodes cover everything from plot to character development,...
by Nanci | Aug 15, 2022 | Podcast
Ever wonder what elements make autobiography different from memoir? Or memoir different from personal narrative? In this episode, I’m giving you an overview of 5 different types of creative nonfiction to show you how these forms differ, and what they have in common....
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 | Aug 1, 2022 | Podcast
Want to bring your story closer to published, but can’t afford to hire an editor? In this episode, you’ll learn a four-step strategy to self edit your story. You’ll learn how to edit for coherence and continuity. And you’ll get answers to...
by Nanci | Jul 25, 2022 | Plot, Podcast
Ever feel like no matter how much time you spend on your plot, your story’s just not coming together? Or when you go to break down those plot beats, all you find are a lot of holes? And now you’re overthinking everything, wondering how your characters and scenes work...
by Nanci | Jul 18, 2022 | Podcast
If I asked you what your story was about, could you sum it up in a few sentences and tell me all I need to know to want more? Maybe you have too many ideas swimming around your head, and your story is running away from you. Either way, you have a hazy, rambling idea...
