by Nanci | Oct 20, 2025 | Craft, Podcast, Point of View
Not every POV character in your novel needs full character development. But how do you decide which ones do? In this episode, you’ll learn which POV characters need complete arcs and which don’t. Perfect for writers working on ensemble novels, dual POV...
by Nanci | May 26, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
Writing a book isn’t just a creative act, it’s a mental marathon. And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by the blank page, or spiraling after a tough writing day, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to...
by Nanci | May 19, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
You’ve got an exciting plot. Compelling characters. And the action is moving along at a crisp pace. But something still feels flat.Chances are, your character’s interior world isn’t fully making it onto the page. In this episode, we’re talking about the layer...
by Nanci | Mar 31, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
Retrospective narrators have the power to tell your story with both raw immediacy and hard earned wisdom. They have their toe dipped in both the present and the past. Which makes writing a strong retrospective voice tricky. This narrator doesn’t just recount...
by Nanci | Mar 24, 2025 | Character, Craft, Podcast, Point of View
How do you write a believable child narrator? On one hand, they’re young and often the most vulnerable characters, especially in a world of adults. But writing from a child’s perspective is deceptively difficult. Writers often fall into traps making the...
