The Write Turn

Great loss, great reward, or getting new magical powers--there's many ways for a character to reach a point of no return. Join Jordan as she breaks down change in storytelling and how you can push your characters deeper into story than ever before. Freytag's Pyramid: https://writers.com/freytags-pyramid Ballad of a Broken Songbird --Read for FREE on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/11...

"Archetypes are physical manifestations of the human condition. There is no escaping these aspects of life, and so there is little escaping them when writing our stories." Jordan is back with an all-new episode about structural roles in writing, archetypes, and their place in storytelling! Ballad of a Broken Songbird --Read for FREE on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/112541/ballad-of...

Join Jordan and author T. M. Blanchet as they discuss navigating the publishing industry, celebrate the release of the long-awaited conclusion to the Neath trilogy, Herrick's Key (out now!), and so much more! T. M. Blanchet's website: https://www.tmblanchet.com/ The Neath Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Herricks-End-T-M-Blanchet/dp/1946501476/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Wa...

"Flaws are nothing more than finding yourself in a situation where your personal strengths are no longer suited to the task at hand" Come along with Jordan as she talks characters, their flaws, and how to render believable characters on the page! Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd lik...

Are you interested in what publishing with an Indie Press looks like? Curious what happens after signing? Or simply want to hear from a fellow author? Tune in to listen to fantasy author Beth Overmyer talk about writing, her experience with independent publisher Flame Tree Press, and so much more! Beth's website: https://bethovermyer.com/ The Goblets Immortal Trilogy: https://www.flametreepublishi...

So many writers hear the advice "Just Push Through!" when writing, or even sometimes the more aggressive "Get the work done, no excuses". Join Jordan as she breaks down this advice and talks about why giving up is (sometimes) a good thing. Resources as discussed in this episode: Freedom With Writing: a free newsletter that contains links to contests, grants, fellowships, and so much more. A great...

We've talked a lot about editing, but have you ever wondered how stories go from first draft to final draft? Join Jordan as she walks through the revision process for one of her own stories, discussing how to stay on theme, pacing and so much more! Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd l...

Authors might be the ones writing the story, but where would they be without their readers? Beta readers help find plot holes, flesh out ideas, and so much more. Join Jordan as she discusses reader etiquette as well as how to get the most out of critical feedback. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmai...

Many writers have heard the advice to "write what they know", but how many know what that really means? Join Jordan as she breaks down the age-old advice and gives it a new, more encouraging spin. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her publish...

It's here! Host of the amazing Speculative Sandbox podcast, Vickie Lan, and I sit down to talk writing methods, experience within the industry, and so much more. Join us for a glimpse into this amazing author's journey, her process when it comes to writing, and her strategies for navigating the tricky world of traditional publishing. A huge thanks to Vickie for stopping by! Want to submit your sto...

The last parts of speech episode! This time, we dive into adverbs, and their tricky yet effective uses in creative writing. Tune in Friday, Sept 8 for an incredible interview with Vickie Lan, host of Speculative Sandbox. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan,...

Join Jordan for episode 3 out of 4 in the parts of speech workshop as she discusses adjectives, their uses, and how to make the most of them on the page. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi...

Thank you for tuning back in after the long hiatus! We are back with the parts of speech workshop, picking back up with verbs. Join Jordan as she discusses verbs and their place in craft, including such topics as characterization and tense! Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to k...

This week, we're going back to basics! Join Jordan as she discusses nouns and their place in craft, including such topics as specificity and sentence weight! Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say...

Remakes and adaptations seem to be all around us these days! Join Jordan as she talks the ethics and marketability of remaking works, as well as how to go about crafting an original story from ready-made pieces. 100 works in the public domain: https://www.shortform.com/best-books/genre/best-public-domain-books-of-all-time "Medb" in Night Picnic Press: https://www.nightpicnic.net/vol-5-issue-1 Want...

Every writer dreads revision, at least a little. Join Jordan as she breaks down strategies for revision that align with your type of writing, as well as craft elements to look for to really make those drafts pop! Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can...

We've talked first sentences, now we're here to talk last ones! Join Jordan as she breaks down different types of endings, as well as ways to nail that last line of your story. Short stories mentioned in the episode: “The Red Thread” by Sofia Samatar: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-red-thread/ “Give Her Honey When You Hear Her Scream” by Maria Dahvana Headley https://www.lightspeed...

Outlines are a hot topic. Many writers feel strongly about them, whether they swear by the practice or hate it entirely. Join Jordan as she breaks down different types of outlines and finds ones useful to every type of writer. EDITING NOTE: I said that Molly Gloss's book was titled JUMPING FROM HORSES. It's not. She has two wonderful Western novels, FALLING FROM HORSES and THE JUMP-OFF CREEK. Plea...

It's not very often that we discuss backstory as a craft element, but it's just as important as the narrative itself! Join Jordan as she discusses how backstory influences character, different techniques for weaving in backstory, and best times to leave it out. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.c...

We've all had the temptation: should you or should you not kill off that character? Join Jordan as she discusses the pros and cons of offing characters and gives her tips and tricks for how to do it in a significant way. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan,...

All writers struggle with description. How much is too much? Not enough? How do we make the audience see exactly what we need them to? Join Jordan as she breaks down how to nail those descriptions so they do more than just describe. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up w...

All stories revolve around conflict. Join Jordan as she breaks down the major types of conflict and goes through their different strengths, challenges, and ways to weave multiple conflicts together. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her publi...

Every writer has heard the advice "Show, don't tell.". But how accurate is it? Joran breaks down the difference between showing and telling, and talks through valid times to do both. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join...

How do writers go from idea to story? How do they finish a story once they've started? Join Jordan as she breaks down the different types of story starters, how to finally get going on that novel, and gives tips to help writers whether they're on their first book or their forty-fifth. Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Em...

Every good story has an element of mystery, something you just need to keep turning pages to find out. Join Jordan as she discusses how to cultivate mystery with prose, including examples and exercises for you to try! Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at writ3turn@gmail.com If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you...