Please be gentle with yourself! Sometimes the stories that are in our hearts and minds are challenging to execute from a craft perspective. That's ok. Keep going. You've got this. #storynerd #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #fictionwriter #novelwriting

Is a predictable ending always a bad thing? The answer might surprise you! It's all in this week's #storynerd podcast. #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #fictionwriter #filmanalysis

Say it with me..."the middle build belongs to the villain!" This one bit of writing advice could save your novel. Learn more on the #storynerd podcast. #amwriting #writingpodcasts #podcastsforwriters #fictionwriter

How effective is the antagonist/villain of your story? What happens if he/she/it doesn't do the job of creating tension? It's all on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. #writingadvice #writingpodcasts #podcastsforwriters #amwriting

Ever thought about the phrase "acting out of character" and what it means? Because there's a HUGE difference between characters who are complex and those who are just acting weird. It's all inside this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast. #writingpodcasts #writingadvice #amwriting #novelwriting

We love a good espionage story and on this week's episode of the #storynerd podcast, we're doing a deep dive into SPY GAME with Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. #writingadvice #writingpodcasts #fictionwriter #podcastsforwriters

What happens when the protagonist out maneuvers the antagonist at every turn? The plot falls apart. We discuss all this and more in today's brand new episode of the #storynerd podcast. #writingpodcasts #amwriting #novelwriting #writingabook