Writer Unleashed

If your novel or memoir juggles multiple storylines—different timelines, narrators, or settings—you might wonder how to keep it all cohesive. In this episode, I share three craft techniques to make your separate narratives feel like parts of the same living story. You’ll learn how to connect your threads through a shar

What"s the difference between a character-driven story and a plot-driven story? And how do you know which one you"re writing? In this episode, I explain what these terms actually mean, how to identify where your manuscript falls on the spectrum, and—most importantly—how to strengthen whichever element needs more suppor

Got a story idea but don"t know where to begin? You"re not alone. Many writers either freeze at "Chapter One" or spend months planning without ever drafting. In this episode, I walk you through the essential things you need to know before you write your first scene. So you can stop overthinking and start writing today.

Suspense isn"t just for thrillers—it"s what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you"ll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions required. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded wri

Writing a story with multiple POVs? In this episode, we’ll unpack how to keep your narrative focused, decide which characters need full arcs, and make sure every point-of-view earns its place in your story. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our pr

Memoir is true, fiction is made up - but how does that change your actual storytelling? In this episode, I break down the key differences between memoir and fiction: what you can and can"t do in memoir, how much creative license you have, and when to choose one form over the other. Plus: the surprising ways memoir and