by Nanci | Dec 1, 2020 | Podcast
Your voice is your most fundamental creative asset. But how do you access it? How do you let it flourish on the page? On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore why your voice matters to you –and to your readers. I’ll also give you a writing prompt to...
by Nanci | Nov 24, 2020 | Podcast
You have captivating characters, a page-turning plot, gorgeous imagery. But as soon as your characters start speaking, does your story falls flat? Here’s the thing. You already know how to write crisp, compelling dialogue. On today’s episode of Writer...
by Nanci | Nov 17, 2020 | Podcast
What’s the number 1 mindset that separates great writers from the novice?A willingness to embrace uncertainty. And to not only embrace it but to create, cultivate and dance with it.Download as an MP3 by right clicking here and choosing “save as.” How avoiding...
by Nanci | Nov 11, 2020 | Podcast
How do we create characters readers believe in? How do we defy stereotypes, like the sinner versus the saint? Download as an MP3 by right clicking here and choosing “save as.” On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore:Plot-driven stories versus...
by Nanci | Nov 4, 2020 | Podcast
How do we craft an ending that lands with the reader? How do we avoid what author David Jauss calls “the literary equivalent of a faked orgasm?” On today’s episode of Writer Unleashed, we’ll explore 5 ways to avoid an ending that’s too...
by Nanci | Oct 28, 2020 | Podcast
I’m a big believer in writing groups. The camaraderie can be lifesaving. And getting feedback on our work is paramount.But sharing your writing is an intimate, vulnerable, brave act. And groups are a fragile ecosystem. Some catapult you. Others hold you back. Some...
