Episodes

  • Mirroring in Story Structure
    Jun 28 2022

    I've been hinting at my obsession with mirror moments. These are parallels that exist throughout a complete story, which highlight the shifts our main character makes and helps readers appreciate and embrace the massive growth that our hero takes on.
    In this podcast episode, I'm finally breaking down all of the mirrors that exist and how to use them to tell our incredible story.

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    23 mins
  • Creating a compelling story with turning points (Part 3)
    Jun 21 2022

    Part 3 of our deep dive into the turning points of story structure, let's look at our critical turning points, the Inciting Incident and its mirror, the Refusal.

    This audio was originally recorded with slides. To watch this podcast, visit:
    theWritable's YouTube Channel
    The Story Coaching Facebook Group

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    24 mins
  • Building Secondary Characters
    Jun 15 2022

    We all know that main characters must be fully realized, but how much development work do we really need to do on these background characters?

    In today's segment, we'll go through my process for developing these characters, including how to know how much detail we really need, and the rapid way to build a supporting cast that fits the main story.

    Are you looking to connect with others on the writing journey and dive  deeper into the story writing process? 

    Check out the all new WriteNow 2.0!

    http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

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    27 mins
  • 12 Principles for Success in Writing
    Jun 8 2022

    Are you stuck in a writing slump? In today's episode I guide you through 12 Principles for Success in Writing. We've all been there--staring at the blank screen. Most of us have received unasked for criticism. And many of us have experienced the doldrums of having a creative career. So, what do we do when the weeks are rough? Here are some grounding principles we can use to help us get back on track and regain momentum.

    Are you looking to connect with others on the writing journey and dive  deeper into the story writing process? 

    Check out the all new WriteNow 2.0! 

    http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

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    31 mins
  • Creating A Compelling Story with Turning Points (Part 2)
    Jun 4 2022

    As we continue our study of the 9 turning. points of Universal Story Structure, let's look at the Internal Turning Points: the. Moment of Self-Determination and the Unexpected Failure.

    Links:
    Learn complete story structure and write your novel today: Write Now
    View this episode with video and slides: theWritable YouTube Channel
    Watch similar episodes recorded live every Saturday: Story Coaching Facebook Group

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    31 mins
  • The Role of Research in Fiction Writing
    Jun 1 2022

    Today we are talking about the importance in research in fiction writing. In this segment, I give you three key phases of research and walk you through how to incorporate them in your story.

    Want to dive further into the story writing process? Check out WriteNow 2.0!

    http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/


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    18 mins
  • Twisting Tropes: Turning Common Things Upside Down in a Meaningful Way
    May 25 2022

    How do you take something you admire or are inspired by and make it your own? Today we are discussing twisting tropes and how we can use these inspiring moments as jumping off points for creating our own moving fiction pieces.

    Want to dive further into the story writing process? Check out WriteNow 2.0!

    http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

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    21 mins
  • Creating A Compelling Story with Turning Points (Part 1)
    May 21 2022

    Every great story is based around 9 turning points. Each of these moments shapes the story and the character in a specific way. Hit each of these points, and you will have a. story that readers can't put down. Miss them, and you may have a draft that just doesn't quite work. without any obvious. reason why.

    To start off our study of these 9 turning points, join me in this episode as we talk about the 3 Major Turning Points: the Key Event, the Midpoint, and the All Is Lost.


    Links:
    Learn complete story structure and write your novel today: Write Now
    View this episode with video and slides: theWritable YouTube Channel
    Watch similar episodes recorded live every Saturday: Story Coaching Facebook Group

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    29 mins