Writer Unleashed

Jan 27 2025 229 ep. 20 mins 37

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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.

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#219: Write More, Write Better: 3 Tips For Maximizing Your Time And Energy

Jan 27 2025 13 mins

Ever wish you could expand time and give more energy to your writing? In this episode, you'll learn about two types of time - one that restricts time and one that expands time. We'll also talk about how to manage common distractions, and what it really takes to stay motivated for the long game. Episode WebsiteNot sure where to begin writing? Need a way in to your story? Or a way th

#218: When And How To Write Multiple Points Of View

Jan 20 2025 14 mins

When is it a good idea to write from multiple points of view, rather than one point of view? And how do you do it? In this episode, I'll cover 4 reasons to use multiple points of view, how to write them, and common pitfalls to avoid. Episode Website Not sure where to begin writing? Need a way in to your story? Or a way through? Click here to download your FREE 9 Story Starters. Wan

#217: 3 Reasons Your Scenes Aren't Working And What To Do Instead

Jan 13 2025 16 mins

What do you do when you're stuck in a scene, or you know the scene isn't working, and you just don't know why or how to move the scene forward? In this episode, we'll go over three reasons your scenes are stalling and what to do instead. Episode WebsiteNot sure where to begin writing? Need a way in to your story? Or a way through? Click here to download your FREE 9 Story Starters.

#216: How To Write With More Ease And Expansion This Year

Jan 06 2025 12 mins

Now that we're in a brand new year, it's a good time to reflect on what worked in the past year, what didn't work, and most importantly, what we can do differently to move the needle forward in 2025. Time is a precious resource, so we don't want to squander it spinning in the wrong direction again and again only to keep getting stuck. So in this episode, I'm going to share 3 ways t

Replay: How To Recharge Your Motivation To Write

Dec 30 2024 21 mins

You’ve lost motivation and may even have stopped writing altogether. So how do you get your mojo back so you can bring your work in progress to the finish line?In this throwback episode, we'll explore 5 reasons our motivation fizzles out and how to turn it around.We'll talk about: the power of having a safe, judgement-free community what social scientists have discovered about wh

Replay: The 3 Most Important Things To Evaluate In Your Story

Dec 23 2024 18 mins

Getting results in our writing is great. But a result-oriented mindset can hinder creativity and authenticity. In this throwback episode, you'll learn how to evaluate your work based on 2 important qualities: presence and truth. This is all about your emotional connection and belief in your story. It's a more transformational approach that values the ongoing journey, and the evolvi

#215: 3 Character Foundations To Help Structure Your Story

Dec 16 2024 14 mins

The most common struggle writers have when writing a novel is structure. Both plotters and pantsers get overwhelmed with the sheer volume of material and ideas they have about their story. Invariably, the story becomes unwieldy and falls apart. When a story breaks down, it's because the underlying foundation isn't strong enough to hold the story up. So in this episode, I'm going to

#214: Why Your Story Matters

Dec 09 2024 18 mins

Why do we read stories? And why do we write them? We'll uncover the irresistible pull stories have on us, and why your story matters to those who read it. But in order for your story to matter to readers, it must matter to you first. So in this episode, you'll learn that why you write is far more important than what you write. Episode Website Not sure where to begin writing? Need a

#213: How To Show The Passage of Time In Your Novel

Dec 02 2024 25 mins

Keeping your story grounded in time balances the pace of your story and helps readers navigate your character’s journey. But how do you show the passage of time in your novel without jarring, or worse, boring your reader? In this episode, you’ll get clear on the passage of time in your story so you can seamlessly guide the reader as your characters move through time and space.

#212: 5 Great Gifts For Writers

Nov 25 2024 16 mins

Well, it's officially gift giving season, and your family and friends might be asking, “What do you want for Christmas?” Maybe you have a writer in your life and you want to get something special, and you’re wondering, What would support her? What would help her develop her craft? Maybe you want to buy a gift for yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 great gift ideas for