Podcast Episodes

"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 emotional and narrative boundaries that keep read…

Published on 5 days, 20 hours 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, in some way, a product of past influences—proof …

Published on 1 week, 5 days 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.

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days 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 and how they will elevate your manuscript from a …

Published on 1 month 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 meet expectations—it exceeds them, leaving audien…

Published on 1 month, 1 week 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, embrace feedback, and celebrate every milestone. Your…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks 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 twists are impactful, surprising, and satisfying. By te…

Published on 2 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 offered by human narration. The industry will undoubte…

Published on 2 months, 1 week 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 perspectives that resonate deeply with readers by foc…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

“THE FIX” Why Reading is the Perfect Guilty Pleasure for Writers & Readers

Episode 78

Reading is often viewed as a self-indulgent pastime, but it’s a treasure trove of growth, creativity, and inspiration. It’s time to cast aside any lingering guilt and fully embrace reading as the per…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago