Liesel K. Hill, USA Today Best-Selling Author
6-Figure Storyteller: Write unputdownable novels; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious creativity, writing fiction, how to write a novel
Have you stalled out writing your story? Are you second-guessing every plot turn, or worried your story just isn’t landing emotionally? You’ve got the idea. The characters. Maybe even a few chapters. But you’re stuck. Or bored. Or lost. Most struggling fiction authors are trying to force their stories into shape from the outside in. But the stories that work—the ones readers can’t put down—are built from the inside out. Most authors out there don’t realize that the secret to truly hooking readers is in conveying powerful emotions, not in action or flowery descriptions. Welcome to Fiction Story...
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Jun 18, 2026
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297: 3 Things Every Fiction Author MUST Master for an Unputdownable Story 18.06.2026 14:43
Want to learn the step by step system for hooking your reader with every part of your story? Check out the Unputdownable Code cohort. Begins July 6th. Detail here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXWuKW_9ixKkiqPsUCB1t-uRDkDl_d7ndiaWramhUjgsoJbA/viewform?usp=header My full Emotional Storyteller's Intensive course and my full Emotional Editing Blueprint course, both of which sell for hun...
296: How I Build Characters That Feel Psychologically Real (3-Week Framework) 02.04.2026 21:42
Your characters have potential — but something underneath feels unstable. Character development in fiction is tricky. This episode describes my exact 3-week system for building psychologically real, emotionally alive characters. If you're deep into your manuscript and your characters still feel flat, uncertain, or like they're "missing something," you don't need more general writing advice — you n...
295: She Spent Years Stuck on Her Novel — Here's What Finally Unlocked It 26.03.2026 15:38
Have you been working on your novel for months — maybe years — and it still doesn't feel right? The truth is, without help, "how to write great characters" is something most authors take years to master. You're not alone. In this episode, I share Carrie's story. She's a published short story writer and former teacher who spent years stuck on her first novel draft. She knew the story had potential,...
294: 3 Mistakes That Are Secretly Flattening Your Fiction Characters 19.03.2026 20:36
Your characters all sound the same. Your protagonist feels reactive. You keep losing track of small details chapter to chapter. Sound familiar? These aren't talent problems — they're process problems. And process problems are fixable. In this episode, I break down 3 invisible mistakes that quietly flatten your fiction characters — and the intentional shifts that fix them. This video goes deeper th...
293: Why Your Protagonist Still Feels Flat (It's Not a Flaw Problem) 12.03.2026 22:20
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
292: The 3 Missing Pieces That Make Fictional Characters Feel Real 05.03.2026 17:47
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
291: My Full Process for Writing an Unputdownable Novel in 6 Months or Less 26.02.2026 18:25
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
290: Taking Years to Finish Your First Draft? Try This Step By Step Novel Process 24.02.2026 20:28
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
289: How I Finally Started Writing Novels EASILY After Years of Being Stuck 19.02.2026 13:16
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
288: Your Writer's Block Isn't About Creativity. It's About This 18.02.2026 18:46
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
287: The Real Reason Finishing Your Novel's First Draft Feels Impossible 04.02.2026 23:38
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
286: The 8 Elements Every Compelling Protagonist Has (Most Writers Miss #6 & #7) 08.01.2026 12:08
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
285: 5 Reasons Your Characters Feel Emotionally Flat on the Page 05.12.2025 15:42
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
284: The 3 REAL Causes of Writer's Block (They Aren't What You Think) 25.11.2025 26:49
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
283: What Questions Do I Ask When EXPANDING a Fiction Story? 30.10.2025 9:46
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
282: 4 Hidden Signs You Won't Finish Your Fiction First Draft Anytime Soon 09.10.2025 51:38
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
281: Are These Things Holding You Back From Writing Your Fiction Book? 02.10.2025 25:10
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
280: My Secret to Writing Emotional SciFi Stories 18.09.2025 18:00
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
279: The Fiction Author's SURVIVAL Guide to A.I. 10.09.2025 54:32
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
278: STRUGGLING with Your Story's Setting? Do THIS: 09.09.2025 23:55
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
277: What PROLOGUE Style Suits Your Genre Best? (Breakdown by Type and Genre) 04.09.2025 14:09
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
276: The TRUTH About Fiction Prologues (Agents Lied to You) 02.09.2025 12:31
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
275: Should You Write a Prologue? (The TRUTH Nobody Tells Writers and Other Coaching Questions) 28.08.2025 27:38
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
274: Fiction Book Series Sales FIZZLING? Watch THIS Before You Ditch It! 14.08.2025 29:39
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
273: Make Your Story World Awesome With These Tips! 12.08.2025 25:51
❓Want to take my signature program, THE EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE, which walks you through how to plan a deeply emotional story, step-by-step?❓ It and all my other signature programs are now available instantly when you join us inside the LEGENDARY FICTION FORGE. 👉The EMOTIONAL STORYTELLER'S INTENSIVE here is now yours in its entirety when you join the Legendary Fiction Forge. For just...
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