Podcast Episodes
Back to Search'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 p…
10 months, 2 weeks 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 commi…
10 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 deta…
11 months 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 emphas…
11 months, 1 week 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 persp…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
"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…
11 months, 3 weeks 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…
11 months, 4 weeks 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 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 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 ago