Writer Unleashed
Writer Unleashed
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291. 4 Writing Myths Slowing You Down
There's no shortage of writing advice out there. Outline everything before you start. Don't outline, you'll kill the magic. Follow a beat sheet. Trust your instincts instead. Structure will flatten your story. Structure will save it.No w...
290. Why Your Messy Middle Isn't the Problem
Is the middle of your story really the problem, or is something else going on?If you've ever stared at word forty thousand wondering how you lost your way, you're in the right place. In this episode, I'm sharing why the muddy, messy midd...
289. Why Your Story Feels So Much Harder Than It Should (4 Things I've Learned From Coaching Writers)
If you have a story worth telling and still feel completely lost, you're not behind, and you're not alone. After years of working with first-time novelists and memoir writers across every genre, I've noticed the writers who struggle the most ar...
288. Show, Don't Tell: What Writers Get Wrong
You’ve heard “show, don’t tell” a thousand times. But what does it actually mean to show effectively? And when is telling exactly what your story needs?In this episode, we’ll look at common ways writers get showing wrong, what strong sho...
287. Why Your Story Feels Overcrowded (And What to Cut)
Your story has several characters, multiple storylines, and probably some childhood flashbacks that keep sneaking in. And you can't quite answer the question every writer eventually has to face: what is your story about?If you've ...