Helping Writers Become Authors

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 524: The Midpoint as the Swivel Point of Your Story's Linked Structure Oct 26, 2020

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How can you keep your pacing tight and the story interesting over the long haul of the Second Act? The simplest answer: Mind the Midpoint.

Ep. 523: The Link Between Your Story's Pinch Points Oct 12, 2020

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Learn to identify and leverage several important story structure similarities between your story's Pinch Points.

Ep. 522: The Link Between Your Story's First Plot Point and Third Plot Point Oct 05, 2020

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Deepen your understanding of story structure by examining the parallel functions of the First Plot Point and the Third Plot Point.

Ep. 521: The Link Between Your Story's Hook and Resolution Sep 28, 2020

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You can think of the link between your story's Hook and Resolution in four different ways. Ask these questions to help in brainstorming.

Ep. 520: The Crucial Link Between Your Story's Inciting Event and Climactic Moment Sep 14, 2020

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Structurally speaking, the Inciting Event initiates the story's conflict, while the Climactic Moment fully resolves it.

Episode #519: 15 Steps to Self-Publish Your Book Sep 07, 2020

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Once you've decided in favor of the indie route, what are the actual steps to self-publish your book? Use this actionable list.

Episode #518: 7 Considerations for Your Antagonist's Motivations (Which Will Save You SOOO Much Trouble) Aug 31, 2020

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Your antagonist's motivations can make or break your story. If they are weak, unconvincing, or complicated, your story suffers in key areas.

Ep. 517: Afraid to Let Anyone Read Your Writing? 5 Steps to Move Past Fears Aug 24, 2020

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Once you understand why you are afraid to let anyone read your writing, you can come up with a successful plan to mitigate the fears.

Ep. 516: 5 Exercises for Honing Your Story Instincts Aug 17, 2020

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Your story instincts and your ability to tap into them clearly will define how much "talent" you may have as a writer.

Ep. 515: Critique: 4 Ways to Write Sequel Scenes That Grip Readers Aug 10, 2020

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Learning how to write sequel scenes is a specialized technique that will allow you to grip readers' attention on every page.