Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#20: 5 Strategies for Getting Unstuck While Writing
Episode 20
In today's episode, I'm sharing my five favorite strategies for getting unstuck while writing. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:30] If you nee…
5 years, 8 months ago
#19: Thriller Genre Conventions
Episode 19
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the conventions of the thriller genre. I'm also going to show you how these conventions show up in …
5 years, 8 months ago
#18: 5 Mistakes Writers Make in Their Opening Pages
Episode 18
In today's episode, I'm going to talk about the five most common mistakes I see writers make in their opening pages. Here's a preview of what's inclu…
5 years, 9 months ago
#17: The 6 Scenes Every Horror Novel Needs
Episode 17
In today's episode, we're going to talk about the key scenes that every horror novel needs to have in order to work and to satisfy fans of the genre.…
5 years, 9 months ago
#16: Conventions vs. Tropes: What's the Difference?
Episode 16
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the difference between genre conventions and tropes. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:28] Ge…
5 years, 9 months ago
#15: How to Figure Out the Shape of Your Story
Episode 15
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through how to figure out the big-picture shape of your story. Here's a preview of what's included:
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5 years, 9 months ago
#14: How to Handle Character Backstory in Your Novel
Episode 14
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through my top three tips for weaving your character's backstory into your novel in a way that engages the …
5 years, 10 months ago
#13: 5 Things That Kill Narrative Drive (and How to Fix it)
Episode 13
In today's episode, I'm continuing last week's discussion on narrative drive or that "thing" that hooks a reader's interest and pulls them through th…
5 years, 10 months ago
#12: 3 Ways to Create Narrative Drive in Your Story
Episode 12
In today's episode, I'm exploring narrative drive or that "thing" that hooks a reader's interest and pulls them through the story. Here's a preview o…
5 years, 10 months ago
#11: 10 Tips for Writing Better Love Triangles
Episode 11
In today's episode, I'm sharing my top 10 tips for writing better, more compelling love triangles. Here's a preview of what's included:
[01:30] A love…
5 years, 11 months ago