Try stepping away from the computer this week and discover the ancient magic of writing by hand.
Tag: podcast
23: Don’t Use the Verb “To Be”
This week, try stretching your verbs and banning "to be" from your vocabulary.
22: Get to the Fireworks Factory
This week, make sure your story fulfills its promises and gets to the fireworks factory.
21: Find What’s Fragile
This week, explore what is fragile in your character's life.
20: Interview with Kirstin Allio
This week, I chat with novelist Kirstin Allio about using a musical technique to improve your revision.
19: Use the ABDCE Method
This week, try using a classic five-act structure to give your story some shape.
Book recommendation: Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam
18: Try a Roving Perspective
This week, I'm talking about switching up your point of view.
17: Self-Doubt Doesn’t Create Anything
This week, I'm offering some tough love to writers and talking about how self-doubt doesn't get things written.
16: Don’t Punch Down
This week, take some advice from comedians and don't punch down.
Book recommendation: CHEMISTRY, by Weike Wang.
15: Interview with Iva, Vocalist, Songwriter, and Composer
This week, I talk with Iva, a vocalist, songwriter, and composer. You can learn more about Iva's music at ivavoice.com.