by Nanci | Sep 15, 2020 | Podcast
Happiness may be great in real life. But it’s fatal in story.Few things numb readers more than a character surrounded by birdsong and puppies, who isn’t risking something deeply important. There’s no payoff when everything works out all hunky-dory. Or when the outcome...
by Nanci | Sep 12, 2020 | Podcast
We want our readers to feel our character’s pain, their joy, and everything in between. But one of the quickest ways to sever the reader’s emotional connection is to be overly direct about how our character feels. On this episode of Writer Unleashed,...
by Nanci | Sep 4, 2020 | Podcast
A flashback moves readers back in time. It interrupts the flow of the story to catch up on what happened before page 1. But when writers overuse flashbacks, readers grow impatient. They lose interest in, or even forget, what’s happening in the “now” of the story. Yes,...
by Nanci | Aug 26, 2020 | Podcast
Time is finite. It’s not a renewable resource. We have so much crammed into our day – our jobs, our kids, our spouses, our homes. And even if we do find pockets of time to write, we’re flat out stonkered by the time we get to our keyboard. Because, here’s the...
by Nanci | Aug 19, 2020 | Podcast
You hear it all the time – Find your voice! Publishers say they’re looking for “fresh new voices.” But what does writer’s voice mean, exactly? In today’s episode, we’ll explore what writer’s voice is. We’ll look at...
by Nanci | Aug 12, 2020 | Podcast
Why is it so damn hard to keep a writing routine? In today’s episode, of Writer Unleashed, I’ll give you 3 strategies backed by science to break through your barriers so you can start and keep a consistent, thriving writing practice. Download as an MP3 by right...
