Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#96: 5 Worldbuilding Tips for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writers
Episode 96
In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 worldbuilding tips for science fiction and fantasy writers, with examples from popular novels. Here's a preview…
2 years, 10 months ago
#95: How to Start Writing Your Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Episode 95
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top five tips to help you get started with your science fiction or fantasy novel. Here’s a preview of what’s inclu…
2 years, 10 months ago
#94: How to Reveal Your Character’s Inner Life on the Page
Episode 94
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about writing interiority—aka how to reveal your character’s inner life on the page. Here’s a preview of what…
2 years, 10 months ago
#93: First Chapter Analysis: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Episode 93
In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of Legendborn by Tracey Deonn. Join me and fellow developmental editor, Abigail P…
2 years, 10 months ago
#92: The 5 Functions of Dialogue in Your Story
Episode 92
In today’s episode, we’re going to look at the five functions of dialogue in your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[03:50] Function #1: Di…
2 years, 10 months ago
#91: Student Spotlight: How She Went From First Draft to Landing Her Dream Agent with Jamie Varon
Episode 91
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jamie Varon to talk through her incredibly inspiring story of how she went from writing the first draft of …
2 years, 11 months ago
#90: How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your Story
Episode 90
In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to choose the best point of view and tense for your story. Here’s a preview of what’s included:…
3 years ago
#89: Student Spotlight: How She Used Short Stories to Hone Her Craft (and Publish Her Debut Novel) with Pauline Yates
Episode 89
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Pauline Yates to talk through how she used short stories to hone her craft and publish her debut novel. Her…
3 years, 1 month ago
#88: Perfectionism vs. Procrastination: What's REALLY Going On?
Episode 88
In today’s episode, I’m talking about how perfectionism is really just another form of procrastination. I also share some words of wisdom to help you…
3 years, 1 month ago
#87: First Chapter Analysis: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
Episode 87
In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the first chapter of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Join me and fellow developme…
3 years, 1 month ago