Writer Unleashed
Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
Podcasting since 2020 • 244 episodes
Writer Unleashed
Latest Episodes
#234: 5 Big First Chapter Mistakes (and How To Avoid Them)
In this episode, we’re zeroing in on one of the most important (and most rewritten) parts of your novel: the first chapter.A strong first chapter doesn’t need to be long or dramatic, but it does need to hook the reader, ground t...
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Season 6
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23:04
# 233: 3 Essential Elements That Make A Scene
You’ve written pages. Maybe even chapters. But your scenes still aren’t landing the way you imagined. The pacing drags. The tension fizzles. And you’re not sure why.In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 essential elements that ...
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Season 6
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22:02
#232: Mental Fitness For Writers
Writing a book isn’t just a creative act—it’s a mental marathon. And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by the blank page, or spiraling after a tough writing day, you’re not alone.In this episode, we’re diving...
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Season 6
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18:00
#231: 5 Ways to Bring Your Character’s Interior World Onto the Page
You've got an exciting plot. Compelling characters. And the action is moving along at a crisp pace. But something still feels flat. Chances are, your character’s inner world isn’t fully making it onto the page.In this episode, we’...
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Season 6
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29:27
# 230: Getting Out Of a Writing Slump (Without Forcing It)
Stuck in a writing slump? You’re not alone.In this episode, we’re talking about those hard, heavy moments when the words won’t come, your story feels stalled, and self-doubt creeps in. Slumps are a normal part of the creative cycle, but ...
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Season 6
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21:15