Ep 11: The Dreaded One-Third
Subscribe Here! One third of the way in, the first big hump. Don’t worry, it happens to everyone. Here’s why…and how to beat it.
Ep 10: Measuring Your Productivity
Subscribe Here! Word count doesn’t work for everyone. Here are some alternatives.
Ep 09: The Scale of Your Stakes
Subscribe Here! What is the story, from your character’s Point of View? And how do you make sure it’s interesting enough to keep you writing, and your reader reading?
Dark Justice Audio Promo
The Dark Justice storybundle (which you can find by clicking on the link, or the banner at the top of this page, or the image at the bottom of this post) is entering the home stretch, and we’re still trying to spread the word. If you have a podcast, a …
Ep 08: The Richness of Setting
Subscribe Here! Setting can make or break your novel. Here’s how it works, and how to use it.
Ep 07: The Fear of Cliché
Subscribe Here! As the structure of your story emerges, the fear of cliché will rise up. Beware its power to smash your story!
Ep 06: When Ideas Collide
Subscribe Here! Today we explore a little-known technique to jump your story out of those early-manuscript doldrums.
Ep 05: Building Your Team
Subscribe Here! Your hero will probably not go it alone–so don’t neglect his companions. Here’s how to make sure your core cast lifts your novel and makes your job easier.
Ep 04: Outlines and Creative Freedom
Subscribe Here! Today we talk about how to use outlines without stifling your creative freedom.
Ep03: Finding the Quiet Time
Subscribe Here! One of the big tricks to writing daily is figuring out how to find the time. Here’s how to figure out how much time you’ll need, and how to stay within that time budget.