Podcast Episodes

“DON’T LEAVE ME HANGING!” Plot Lines Without a Definitive Ending

Episode 98

The Art of Ambiguity, When Open-Ended Becomes Infuriating, Abrupt Stops, Lack of Closure, Bait-and-Switch Endings.

Many readers expect some level of satisfaction from an ending. If the ambiguity feel…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

"I SAW THAT COMING!" When Predictable Plots Disappoint Readers

Episode 97

A great author knows how to strike a balance between familiarity and innovation. While specific storytelling structures are timeless, the best stories add new layers that keep them from feeling stale…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

'"SOLD!" How to Write Buyable Stories Your Readers Will Love

Episode 96

A buyable story isn’t just about making sales—it’s about crafting narratives that readers want to invest in, emotionally and financially. Write From Experience, Tap Into Universal Emotions, Details T…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

“YOU HAD ME AT HELLO!” How to Hook Your Readers From The Beginning Paragraphs

Episode 95

Remember, your beginning paragraphs aim to entice your readers to continue reading.  By using these strategies, Starting with a Bang, Posing Thought Provoking Questions, Painting Vivid Pictures, Offe…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

"SURPRISE, SURPRISE!" How to Introduce New Characters Without Confusing Readers

Episode 94

New characters should feel like they belong in the world you’ve built. By foreshadowing their presence, weaving them into the story’s fabric, and ensuring they have a meaningful connection to what’s …

Published on 6 months ago

'BE PATIENT WITH ME" The Beauty of Slow Burn Storylines

Episode 93

At their heart, slow-burn stories reflect real life. Most of our best experiences take time—building relationships, achieving our goals, or finding personal growth. These stories remind us that there…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

"AUTHOR BEHAVIOR" The Uniqueness of Writers

Episode 92

Today's Episode explores how The uniqueness of writers lies in their relentless pursuit of expression, deep connection to words, and unwavering commitment to storytelling. 

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

“A VIBRANT THING” How to Infuse Your Story With Life & Visual Potency

Episode 91

A vibrant story isn’t just read—it’s experienced. You transform your writing into something that leaps off the page using vivid imagery, sensory details, movement, emotion, and rhythm.

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

"HOLD ON, WAIT A MINUTE!" The Power of Teachable Moments

Episode 90

Today's episode discusses the concept of teachable moments, highlighting how reading books can lead to spontaneous wisdom in conversations. It emphasizes that our brains store and recall information …

Published on 7 months ago

"I AGREE TO DISAGREE" Writing and Reading Opinions

Episode 89

Encountering writing that challenges your views, and why agreeing to disagree is okay. You can honor the writer’s skill while holding onto your perspective—and that’s the beauty of writing and readin…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago