by Nanci | Dec 1, 2025 | Podcast
Feeling like your work-in-progress is spiraling out of control? You’re not alone. This episode tackles that overwhelming moment when your story feels too big, too messy, and too complicated to wrangle. Learn why overwhelm hits at predictable points (spoiler:...
by Nanci | Nov 24, 2025 | Podcast
You finally finished your first draft. Now you’re supposed to read the whole thing… and suddenly that feels scarier than writing it. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to approach your first read-through so you don’t spiral into overthinking or start...
by Nanci | Nov 17, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
If your novel or memoir juggles multiple storylines—different timelines, narrators, or settings—you might wonder how to keep it all cohesive. In this episode, I share three craft techniques to make your separate narratives feel like parts of the same living story. ...
by Nanci | Nov 10, 2025 | Character, Craft, Plot, Podcast
What’s the difference between a character driven story and a plot driven story? And how do you know which one your story falls under? Every good story is driven by both character and plot. It’s just a matter of degree. So the question isn’t which...
by Nanci | Nov 3, 2025 | Craft, Inspiration, Mindset, Podcast
You have an idea for a novel, but no idea how to actually start. Maybe you have a character in mind. Maybe it’s a premise that excites you. Maybe it’s just a vague what if scenario that keeps tugging at you. So you start to write, and there’s this...
by Nanci | Oct 27, 2025 | Craft, Podcast
Suspense isn’t just for thrillers—it’s what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you’ll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions...
