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(#26) Plot holes and how to avoid them
Plot holes are not inevitable and it's easy to avoid them with good plotting - you can make anything make sense in your story (barring going against laws of physics). But don't despair if you've…
(#25) Season writing tips for autumnal stories
Autumn is THE most aesthetic season to write about, but you do need more than vibes to write a story. In this episode, I help you truly SHOW this season in your writing, and I give you some…
(#24) Story ideas about historical figures
Have you ever thought of using a real historical figure as a character in your story? In this episode, we'll explore a few options for doing this and I give you some ideas for stories about…
(#23) Editing quick tips: Repetitive actions in your writing
This week's episode is another edition of editing quick tips: What to do when your characters are constantly looking, frowning, sighing or anything else completely repetitive, redundant, duplicative…
(#22) People have a lot of thoughts about AI and writing (they're bad)
When it comes to using generative AI to help you write, or even write completely for you, people on the internet have A LOT of thoughts. Unfortunately, many of those thoughts are based on…
(#21) How to surprise your readers with a PLOT TWIST
Does your character see dead people? In this episode, we're talking about what a plot twist actually is and how you can write one in three easy steps. I bet you didn't see THAT coming! Writing a…
(#20) Editing quick tips: When your characters DECIDE stuff
Our new Editing Quick Tips series is exactly what it sounds like: Quick, laser-focused tips that you'll need during the editing process. In this episode, we're focusing on when your characters…
(#19) Why your word count is ZERO
If you're a writer, you should be writing, but if your word count is still sitting at zero, one of these seven reasons might be the culprit. Don't worry, you can also find solutions in this episode,…
(#18) Fun and interesting ways to TITLE your novel
Your novel needs a title, but do you need it NOW? In this episode, you find out why a good novel title matters, when it matters, and how to find the right title inside your story. The stakes are just…
(#17) How to stop CRINGING at your writing
If you've ever said YIKES while reading your own writing or when thinking about sharing your stories with the world, this episode is for you. When you stop worrying so much about whether your writing…
(#16) Don't know how to PLOT your story? Do this!
Having a story idea is nice, but it's not a novel until you have a PLOT, too. In this episode, you find out what your story is actually about and how to come up with the events that your protagonist…
(#15) Why VAGUE writing tips suck and what to do instead
Not all "writing tips" are created equal - and neither is commentary on said writing tips. In this episode, I'm diving into Instagram comments about useless advice, but we also talk about weird…
What if you don't feel like writing
I get it, it's impossible to feel inspired and motivated to write all the time, and sometimes you have things going on that kill your creativity. If you can bother listening to this episode, you can…
What if you wrote flawed characters
Surely you know that your characters need flaws, but do you know why? And do you know how your protagonist's flaws and strengths need to be relevant to your specific story? Listen to this episode to…
What if I gave you writing inspiration
Don't know what to write? Stories lacking material? You can stop agonising over your empty brain, because in this episode, I'm giving you my best tips for finding intriguing new things to write…
What if you wrote from enemies to lovers
They began as enemies but now they're lovers. How did that happen? If "from enemies to lovers" is your favourite trope, too, you're going to want to listen to this episode. I will tell you what…
What if you have all vibes and no plot?
You know the exact vibe of your story but there's still a big problem: you don't know what your plot is. If you've ever suffered from "all vibes no plot", this episode walks you through a process of…
What if you were unique
Whether you want to stand out from the crowd or take advantage of familiar and beloved themes, there's a right way and a wrong way to do it. In this episode of What If You Wrote podcast, we talk…
What if you wrote a SAD story
Who doesn't love a good cry? In this episode, we talk about why people like to read stuff that makes them sad, and I tell you how you can make your readers sob. I'm going to ramble about The Time…
(Visualization) What if you could SEE your story?
This quick episode is your journey inside your story. We're going to visualize your protagonist and what happens to them, so close your eyes and step into the world you've created. Whether you want…
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