Ep 21: The Final Third
Subscribe Here! As you head into the final third of your book, the whole nature of your story shifts. Here are a few thoughts to help navigate the shift
Ep 20: Research
Subscribe Here! Research is amazing–research is vital! But it’s more than just fact-checking. Here’s how to make the most of your research time.
Ep 19: The Voices In Your Head
Subscribe Here! There are voices you’ve absorbed from reading, and there are voices you’ve absorbed from living. Both will get in the way of your writing if you don’t figure out how to shut them up. Here are some techniques for doing just that.
Ep 18: How Do You Do This Everyday?
Subscribe Here! It’s one thing to do a one-month NaNoWriMo. It’s another thing to write day-in, day-out, for years on end. People ask me “How do you do this every day?” You might be wondering the same thing about your own writing. Here’s the answer.
Ep 17: Pleasing Yourself
Subscribe Here! Who are you writing this for? Who are you trying to impress? If you want to free your creative voice, you need to start from the inside, and work outwards. Here’s why it’s important, why it’s difficult, and some tips on how.
Ep 16: The BIG Middle
Subscribe Here! You’re almost halfway through, and that means your novel’s about to really cut loose. This one’s all about what Jim Butcher calls The Big Middle!
Ep 15: Bracketing The Problem
Subscribe Here! Brackets can save your flow when you’re in it, but using them the wrong way can cut you off from some amazing opportunities. Here’s how to tell the difference between what you should fix later, and what you should take time off to research ASAP.
Ep 14: Cycling
Subscribe Here! Dreading the revisions at the end of your novel? Wondering how to keep your complicated plot from going off the rails, even when you’re working without an outline? This technique can solve both problems for you, and unlock other creative possibilities besides.
Ep 13: Care and Feeding of Your Forearms
Subscribe Here! Believe it or not, writing can actually take a serious toll on your body, and the damage you do can lead to disability, surgery, or premature death. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls and keep yourself healthy and writing into extreme old age.
Ep 12: Structuring Your Writing Time
Subscribe Here! Some people write in marathons. Others write in many sprints. Choose the wrong one, and you’re in for a lot of frustration. Here’s how to find out which technique is right for you!