Podcast Episodes
Back to Search"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…
1 year, 3 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 persp…
1 year, 3 months 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…
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago