Writer Unleashed

Stuck in a writing slump? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about those hard, heavy moments when the words won’t come, your story feels stalled, and self-doubt creeps in. Slumps are a normal part of the creative cycle, but they can feel lonely and defeating when you’re deep in one. Today, I’m sharing gen

You’ve built your character"s world and raised the stakes. But how do you end your story in a way that feels true and unforgettable? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 4 biggest mistakes writers make with endings, plus 5 different ways to close your story.  You’ll also get practical tips for revising an ending that

Among the most important (and intimidating) decisions you"ll make as a writer is how to begin your story. That opening moment sets the tone, establishes the world, and signals to your readers what kind of story they"re stepping into.  There isn"t one right way to open your story. It"s all play and experimentation. The

Writing dialog can feel deceptively simple. After all, it"s just people talking, right? But in far too many stories, characters are recapping the plot or revealing too much of what they"re thinking or feeling. The dialogue is pure exposition, doing too much of the story"s heavy lifting.   Great dialogue works on multip

Writing your story setting requires more than just pretty language, and does so much more than provide the physical setting. It anchors the reader in time and place while immersing them in a tactile sensory experience in every scene.  In this episode, I"m going to give you 4 essential techniques for writing your story

Revising a first draft can feel overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you cut? How do you keep your original vision alive How do you take all the moving parts and refine it into a more coherent, effective whole?  In this episode, I’ll guide you through the three key phases of revision—and give you practical tips to