by Nanci | Oct 6, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
You know you need to structure your story. You’re not one of those writers who thinks you can just wing it and hope for the best. You understand that readers expect certain things from a story, that there are patterns that work and patterns that don’t. But...
by Nanci | Sep 29, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
If you’ve ever hit that point in your draft where the words feel heavy, the story starts to wander, and your momentum disappears—you’ve landed in the messy middle. Every writer faces it. The difference is, some know how to push through. In today’s episode, I’m...
by Nanci | Sep 22, 2025 | Inspiration, Podcast
If your novel or memoir keeps stalling out, it’s not about talent or discipline. Chances are, something else is getting in your way. This episode uncovers what it is, and how to move past it. Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “save as.” Episode at...
by Nanci | Sep 15, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast
Every story depends on how you introduce your protagonist. That first impression matters. If it falls flat or doesn’t provoke curiosity, your reader might not even make it to chapter two. In this episode, we’ll talk about the most common mistakes writers...
by Nanci | Sep 8, 2025 | Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
Your draft feels like a mess. The story that once felt exciting now feels scattered, confusing, maybe even impossible to finish. You’re wondering if you’ve lost the thread, or worse, if you should just give up. Don’t give up. Getting lost in the middle of a draft...
by Nanci | Sep 1, 2025 | Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
Most writers dream of quitting their jobs to write full time. But here’s the truth: many of the most successful authors wrote their breakthrough books while clocking in somewhere else. In this episode, we’re celebrating the long tradition of working writers including...
