Are you ever trying to write, but you keep getting distracted by Instagram or needing to find the perfect playlist for your scene? Or maybe you’re just finding it hard to focus one day. I think we’re all been there! I certainly have, especially during NaNoWriMo. It’s almost like my brain knows I need to…
Though the ends of scenes and chapters may line up, how can you play with the structure of your novel to keep readers turning the page? Hannah and Leah discuss the difference between scenes and chapters and how you can use this knowledge to your advantage. You can also find more information about scenes and…
It’s that time of year again–it’s almost November! As we head into October and pre-NaNoWriMo season, you might be thinking about joining in on this year’s writing fun. (Or, if you’re reading this in spring or summer, you might be thinking about Camp NaNo!) NaNoWriMo can be fun, but it can also be a little…
Simply put, your writing voice is your writing style and what makes your work unique to you. But how do you find your voice, and once you do, how do you refine it? Be sure to follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you enjoy the show, please…
One helpful way to organize your characters in your notes/plot is by level. The three common ‘levels’ of characters are primary, secondary, and tertiary characters. These aren’t titles you’ll prescribe to them in your story, but it can make your plotting and story development a little smoother behind-the-scenes. Three Levels of Characters Before we dig…
Hannah and Leah discuss how you can balance multiple writing projects at once. Life and inspiration sometimes mean balancing a few different ideas and manuscripts at once. If you want or need to tackle them at the same time, how do you achieve that balance? Be sure to follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or…
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