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#200: Show vs. Tell, and How To Write Both
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08/27/24 • 18 min
How do you show, don't tell? What's the difference? Are you telling when you think you're showing? Or showing the wrong things? Is there ever a good time to tell?
Show, don't tell is one of the trickiest things to understand, let alone master.
You need both showing and telling. It's just a matter of when and how.
So in this episode, I'll show you the difference between showing and telling, and how to blend both. You'll learn to tell so skillfully, it will feel like showing.
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#203: The 2 Most Important Qualities To Evaluate in Your Story
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09/24/24 • 19 min
Getting results in our writing is great. But a result-oriented mindset can hinder creativity and authenticity.
In this episode, you'll learn how to evaluate your work based on 2 important qualities: presence and truth.
This is all about your emotional connection and belief in your story. It's a more transformational approach that values the ongoing journey, and the evolving relationship with your work.
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#207: 5 Questions To Nail Down Your Central Story Idea
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10/22/24 • 20 min
If I were to ask you what is your story’s central idea, could you sum it up in a few sentences?
A big challenge many writers face is keeping their story focused on one single driving point, let alone articulate it.
When there’s no central focal point, readers get lost, confused, frustrated and bored. They stop reading.
In today’s episode, I’ll give you 5 quick questions to help you get clear and focused on the central idea driving your story. The focal point from which all your story's events revolve.
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12/13/22 • 28 min
For many writers, first-person narration comes naturally. And for memoir writers, it's the only choice.
First-person has some advantages over third person.
But it comes with unique challenges.
In this episode, we'll cover the pros of first-person, 5 common challenges, and how to overcome them. So you can capture the full range available to you with first-person.
We'll cover how to:
- Create a strong, distinct character voice that sustains your story;
- Avoid the overuse of I; I saw, I heard, I smelled, I tasted, etc.
- Go beyond the limitations of your first-person perspective;
- Describe your first-person's appearance or home without being awkward, and;
- Get out of your character's head and into the world of the real.
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#106: How to Develop A Consistent Writing Practice
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09/06/22 • 28 min
Now that summer's officially over and we're on the cusp of Fall, what better time to rekindle or start a consistent writing practice?
Call it a habit, routine, or ritual, but it's all about creating an ongoing and thriving relationship with your writing. The value of consistent practice is cumulative. You create space in your life to deepen your craft, expand your skills, and navigate challenges.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
- Harness your peak times to create and schedule focused time to write;
- Start seeing opportunities instead of obstacles;
- Manage expectations and honor the progress you're making; and
- Find meaning and purpose in your writing practice so you can go the distance, even if you don't write every day.
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#102: Five Secrets About Your Antagonist You Should Know
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08/09/22 • 28 min
How do you write the bad guy?
The villain. The antagonist. The one who makes life difficult for your protagonist?
How do you make this person believable and fascinating? Not just a stock cartoon character nobody believes in or cares about?
One of the biggest pitfalls when writing villains -- aka, antagonists -- is over simplifying them.
But your most troublesome character is just as important to develop as your protagonist. So you've got to get to know him or her as intimately as you know your main character.
That means, you know your antagonist's deepest desires, fears, worldview, and motives.
You want to explore who this person is as a human being.
In this episode, we're exploring 5 secrets about your antagonist you should know.
So that you can bring more texture, complexity and humanity to him or her. And make even the most evil villain fascinating to your reader.
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Free Resource mentioned in this episode:
13 Questions to Deepen Your Character: Create Multi-Dimensional Characters Who Breathe On The Page and Defy Stereotype
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#98: Should You Hire An Editor?
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07/12/22 • 31 min
What does an editor do precisely? How do you choose an editor you can trust with your manuscript? How much do editors charge? And is hiring one worth the investment?
In this episode, I'm answering the most frequently asked questions I get about editors.
I'll demystify the editing process. So you can make an informed, prudent decision on whether to invest in an editor or not.
And you'll get an inside view on how to edit your own work.
We'll cover:
- The 3 phases of editing every book goes through.
- How much editors charge at each stage of the process.
- How to choose the best editor for you.
- How to offset editorial costs.
- When to hire an editor, and when to hold off.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 20: Four Ways Your Writing Group Is Holding You Back (and What To Look For In Your Next Writing Tribe)
- Fiverr
- Upwork
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#84: How to Keep Writing After Rejection
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04/05/22 • 20 min
Rejection never feels good. And it can throw our entire identity as a writer into doubt.
The question is...
How do you get your confidence back? So that you can get back to work?
In this episode, you'll learn 4 strategies to get back on track. So you can stop identifying with the rejection and become a more resilient and skilled writer.
We'll also cover why even good books are rejected by publishers, and why you, as an unknown debut author, has an advantage.
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12/22/21 • 30 min
How can you be more efficient with structuring your story? How do you balance structure while keeping the story fresh and surprising? In this episode we're going to talk about 5 essential storytelling techniques that will help you structure your story into a riveting experience for your readers. You'll also learn how to hook your reader in your opening sentences instantly using one simple word.
Also Listen to:
Episode 71: Captivating Characters
Episode 72: 3 Ways to Craft a Compelling Point of View
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#173: How To Write A Captivating Opening Hook
Writer Unleashed
01/16/24 • 23 min
How do you write an opening scene that hooks your reader? An opening so captivating, it compels readers to keep turning the page.
A great opening does multiple things to lure readers in.
In this episode, we'll focus on crafting an opening hook that keeps them reading.
We'll cover:
- A surefire technique for launching your story
- Provoking questions readers crave the answer to, and when to reveal the answers
- How to make an instant emotional connection between character and reader
- Using contradiction to create mystery and surprise
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FAQ
How many episodes does Writer Unleashed have?
Writer Unleashed currently has 223 episodes available.
What topics does Writer Unleashed cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Novels, Writing, How To, Podcasts, Memoir, Education, Short Stories and Creative Writing.
What is the most popular episode on Writer Unleashed?
The episode title '#119: Your 6-Step Story Outline' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Writer Unleashed?
The average episode length on Writer Unleashed is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Writer Unleashed released?
Episodes of Writer Unleashed are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Writer Unleashed?
The first episode of Writer Unleashed was released on Jun 10, 2020.
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