Writer Unleashed
Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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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
New Year. Fresh start. Maybe you’ve resolved that 2024 is going to be the year you’re going to finish your novel or memoir once and for all. But what so often happens is 50 pages or 200 pages in, the writing gets hard and overwhelming. Writers look at their pages and think it"s rubbish. So they abandon the whole proje
In this episode, we"re going back to a beloved episode from 2022. Writing is solitary. And if you’re anything like me, you like to dip into some inspiration from time to time for a creative boost or deeper insight into the craft. So much of our progress depends on how we feel about the work. So in this episode, I’m pu
In one of the most downloaded episodes of 2023, we"re tackling the one thing stopping writers from bringing their story to the finish line. Fear. Maybe you fear visibility, and the expectations and judgements you’ll open yourself up to. Then there"s fear of rejection. Even if you’re nowhere near ready to submit your
What is scene? What is summary? In this episode, learn the crucial difference between them. We"ll explore the common ways writers get scene and summary wrong. And you"ll get guidelines on how to balance both to enhance the pace of your story. Episode Web Page Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. Love what you
Looking for original gift ideas for writers? Want to add some to your own holiday wish list? In this episode, I’m sharing 10 gifts ideas perfect for writers. Whether you want to find one or two of these under your Christmas tree, or want to gift your favorite writing buddy, you’re sure to find something special in th