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Back to Search"I'M NOT PASSIVE YOU ARE" The Importance of Present instead of Passive in Writing
Episode 88
Writing is a conversation with your reader; no one wants to listen to someone who sounds passive or disengaged. By embracing the active voice, you ta…
1 year, 1 month ago
"YOU'RE IN MY SPACE"
Episode 87
How To Prevent “Head Hopping” When Writing Dialogue
Remember: “YOU’RE IN MY SPACE” is not just a guideline for writing—it’s a reminder to respect the…
1 year, 1 month ago
"IMPRESS-ABLE" How Authors Influence Other Authors
Episode 86
Being “IMPRESS-ABLE” is not a sign of weakness or lack of originality but of a writer’s ability to learn and grow from others. Every story written is…
1 year, 1 month ago
"SAY LESS" How Not to Lose Your Readers by Using Unnecessary Words
Episode 85
By saying less, you say more. Your words carry weight, your ideas shine through, and your readers stay engaged from start to finish.
1 year, 1 month ago
“WHAT THE#%.?!!’”
Episode 84
Creating a Manuscript with Style and Structure: Mastering punctuation and the building blocks of language—adjectives, verbs, nouns, and interjections…
1 year, 2 months ago
"IT'S GIVING...."
Episode 83
When someone says, “It’s giving…” about a story, they recognize its ability to entertain, engage, and evoke emotions. A compelling story doesn’t just…
1 year, 2 months ago
"CHECKMATE" The Checklist for a Completed Book Manuscript
Episode 82
Completing a book manuscript is no small feat, but with CHECKMATE, you have a clear checklist to guide you every step of the way. Take your time, emb…
1 year, 2 months ago
"TWISTED" Writing Plot Twists
Episode 81
TWISTED: A Framework for Writing Perfect Plot Twists
Crafting a perfect plot twist is challenging, but using the TWISTED framework ensures your twist…
1 year, 3 months ago
"IMPERSONAL IMPERSONATIONS"
Episode 80
While AI narration has certainly come far, it still falls into “impersonal impersonations” that can’t yet rival the nuanced emotional connection offe…
1 year, 3 months ago
“PERSPECTIVE/OBJECTIVE” How to Write Authentic Female and Male Points of View in Fiction
Episode 79
Writing from different gender perspectives is about finding the balance between authenticity and individuality. Authors can write male and female per…
1 year, 3 months ago