The Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and Power

Tense relationships make suspenseful stories. When the main characters are stuck together AND in conflict, the most suspenseful plots emerge. In this podcast, I'll discuss how these character relationships work and how to create them in your stories. Learn how to Optimize characters for conflict Use different scripts to create conflict between characters Use the principles of the crucible to a...

Knowing your characters is crucial when you're writing a story—in fiction and in narrative nonfiction. So, what do you need to know about your characters? In this podcast, we'll discover how to use psychology and human behavior to engage your readers with real and relatable characters. Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free coaching call with me: http://www.yourbeststory.net

What is a character exactly? And how does understanding that help you create an authentic character for your story? In this podcast, I share my insights on: What a character is What readers want from a character What a character needs to come alive in your readers' brains This is part 1 of a double episode on character development. In part 2, we'll be discussing character psychology and character...

Conflict is the most important ingredient for storytelling. And writers who know how to use it won't have trouble getting their readers through the middle part of their books. In this podcast, I show you how conflict in narrative works and how to use it. And I'll share a few classic examples from literature, film, and theater. Would you like a free writing coaching call? Go to http://www.yourbests...

One problem all writers face: their readers have other things to do than reading. Chapter endings are the perfect places to close a book and start doing "something useful." How do you make sure your reader will pick up your book again at the first available opportunity? Make sure your reader is hungry for more. In this podcast, I show you how to use the 5W1H method to create engaging chapter endin...

When is your book or article ready for publication? In this podcast, I'll give you a strategy to figure it out. For weekly tips and inspiration, and a free coaching call, subscribe to my email list: http://www.yourbeststory.net

Also in this podcast: Writing about controversial topics and finding the right attitude and tone. And, for those who care, a little bit about my vision. Would you like a free coaching session with me? Go to http://www.yourbeststory.net (Use the pop-up or scroll down to the form.)

What do the masters say about short sentences? How do you avoid boring prose? Can you be informal without losing credibility? How many pages should a nonfiction book be? How can you use 5W1H to create tension? What's the editor's role in the writing process? In this podcast, I discuss these and many more questions with a coaching student. Would you like a free coaching session, too? Subscribe to m...

POV, stance, and distance are just as important in narrative nonfiction as in fiction. Botch this, and your reader will pick up another book. In this podcast, I share some of the best advice I have on setting these three extremely important parameters in scenic nonfiction writing. Join my email list, and get a free coaching session with me: www.yourbeststory.net

For a free coaching call with me and weekly writing inspiration, join my email list: http://www.yourbeststory.net In this podcast, I talk with Vona Johnson from Courageous Retirement about how to write the story of your life—and the benefits of doing so, from brain health to leaving a legacy. I also share a few strategies on how to unlock the stories inside of you.

Do you want a free coaching call with me? Join my email list on http://www.yourbeststory.net

Join my email list and get a free coaching call with me: http://www.yourbeststory.net

The manuscripts that landed on my editor's desk had similar problems. In this webinar, I lay out the road map I created to help writers overcome these common issues. To book a free coaching call or join my email list, check my website: www.yourbeststory.net

Get your free coaching call: https://www.yourbeststory.net Episode 11 is about continuity. Continuity issues are among the most common among novice writers—and the most time-consuming to edit. With these tricks, you can save your editor a lot of work . . . and yourself a lot of money.

How do you overcome imposter syndrome as a writer? The answer is surprisingly simple — listen to this audio blog. :D To become part of Your Best Story Academy, go to YourBestStory.net and click "Academy" in the menu. Or copy-paste this link: https://your-best-story-academy.mn.co/share/4_KZgil04iRWaXpe?utm_source=manual

The better your manuscript, the less expensive professional editing! If you edit your writing well, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on editing. In this webinar, Philip Charter and I discuss my FIRE Framework for self-editing. We give some practical advice on how you can improve your manuscript, when it is time to hire an editor, and what the editing world looks like.

When editing, I always find errors in structure, continuity, and proportion — and those take a lot of time to fix. But those errors are preventable. That's why *knowing what to say* is the most important writing tip ever. Could you use some help finishing your book? I offer coaching and editing sessions to help you show your authority by publishing your book. Schedule a discovery call or send...

How can your writing stand out among all the noise? You need to write better than everybody else. The FIRE Framework gives you a strategy for writing with maximum impact. Could you use help with your nonfiction book? Schedule a discovery call on www . YourBestStory . net

Implementing new writing hacks is hard. But with the Atomic Habits framework, it becomes much easier. In this audio blog, I show you how it's done. Link to James Clear's Atomic Habits book: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Link to my free PDF with the 7 most effective writing hacks: https://yourbeststory.net/free-pdf-writing-with-authority/

Nobody is going to care about your book if your message isn't clear. This audio blog gives you a framework for selling your book with clear words. Here's the text version of this blog: Authors Are Companies: Sell Your Books Using a Brand Story - Your Best Story Do you want to improve your writing in 3 minutes? Get my free PDF, "Seven Keys to Writing with Authority": Free PDF: &qu...

There are many kinds of editing, and it can be confusing to make sense of the differences. This audio blog explains what each kind of editing can do for you. Book a free discovery call on my website to learn how I can help you write with confidence and authority www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-wr...

Are you tensing up when writing about personal stories or beliefs? Here are a few tricks to help you relax when putting words to paper. If you're interested in working with me, book a discovery call on my website: www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course

If your story is hard to follow, your idea track is the most likely culprit—in narrative as well as expositional writing. In this episode, we talk about constructing a logical idea track and why scenes should always be idea driven. If you're interested in working with me, book a discovery call on my website: www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: h...

Most writers know they need an editor, but many fear what editing might do to their books. Let this audio blog put your worries to rest. We are here to help you. You just need to know how to select the best editor for you. If you're interested in working with me, book a discovery call on my website: www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yo...

With a few simple tricks, you can instantly sound more authoritative and confident when writing. In this audio blog, I'll show you how. Looking for a nonfiction editor? Check my website, www.yourbeststory.net, and book a free discovery call. Take my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course/