Master Fiction Writing

Books #240

With 25+ years in theatre, media, and coaching, I’ve honed the art of storytelling. Now, I’m thrilled to share that expertise with you on “Master Fiction Writing.” Whether you’re crafting memorable characters or building gripping plots, each episode is backed by examples from literary pros. Recognised as a top book coach, my mission is to help your stories shine. Ready to master the craft? Subscribe today!

Writing Romance: Insights from Author Noël Stark
May 15, 2025 – 00:54:24
The Art of Tightening Your Narrative
Apr 23, 2025 – 00:19:52
The Art of Historical Fiction: Lessons from Shara Moon
Mar 26, 2025 – 00:38:34
Embracing Absurdity: The Power of Dumb Ideas
Mar 12, 2025 – 00:53:58
From Insurance to Filmmaking: A Journey of Storytelling Passion
Feb 19, 2025 – 00:52:59
Conquering the Final Stretch: Finishing Your Book
Feb 5, 2025 – 00:13:15
Why You Shouldn't Write a Book This Year (And That's Okay)
Jan 29, 2025 – 00:10:31
The Psychology Behind Creative Distractions
Dec 19, 2024 – 00:08:27
The Art of Character Development
Dec 11, 2024 – 00:26:43
Breaking Free from Beat Sheets with Jennie Nash
Nov 21, 2024 – 01:09:09
The Four Pillars to Author Success with Emma Dhesi
Oct 23, 2024 – 01:07:50
Navigating the Challenges of Using Multiple POVs in Your Story
Aug 20, 2024 – 00:16:29
How to Create a Realistic, Relatable Main Character for your Romance Novel
Jul 31, 2024 – 00:06:51
Strategies to Maintain Your Motivation to Write
Jul 17, 2024 – 00:08:12
Life Editing for Writers With Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
Jun 20, 2024 – 00:49:34
Amplifying Emotions: A Conversation with Becca Puglisi
May 15, 2024 – 00:57:24
Crafting the Perfect Paragraph: A Guide
May 8, 2024 – 00:11:49
Crafting the Perfect Sentence: A Guide
Apr 24, 2024 – 00:12:04
Misconceptions Writers Have (And How a Book Coach Can Help)
Apr 12, 2024 – 00:28:45
The Art of Character Backstory
Mar 13, 2024 – 00:34:01
Interview: Margaret McNellis, historical fiction writer.
Mar 6, 2024 – 01:11:36
Interview With Me: Emotional Resilience For Writers
Jan 31, 2024 – 00:43:47
Crafting Character Voices: Bringing Your Characters to Life
Jan 17, 2024 – 00:08:38
Embracing Progress: A Writer's Guide to a Productive New Year
Jan 2, 2024 – 00:12:57
Balancing Multiple Projects: Time Management for Writers
Dec 19, 2023 – 00:18:01
Crafting Character Voices: Show, Don't Tell
Nov 23, 2023 – 00:08:10
How to Create Sexual Tension
Nov 1, 2023 – 00:13:19
How to Create Romantic Tension
Sep 27, 2023 – 00:13:06
Unconventional Protagonists: Breathing Life into Unique Characters
Sep 13, 2023 – 00:21:47
The Art of Symbolism
Aug 30, 2023 – 00:19:19
Taking the Stage, Part Two: Edit Your Novel the Theatrical Way
Aug 15, 2023 – 00:22:47
Taking the Stage, Part One: Edit Your Novel the Theatrical Way
Aug 2, 2023 – 00:15:01
An Interview With Me: Writing, Theatre and All the Things
Jul 12, 2023 – 00:33:59
What Is Narrative Duality and How Can We Use It?
Jun 28, 2023 – 00:06:55
Why Do We Write Stories?
Jun 12, 2023 – 00:21:14
Do Characters Need to be Likeable?
May 23, 2023 – 00:10:04
70+ Character Development Questions You Need the Answers To
May 11, 2023 – 00:09:44
What Writers Can Learn From Stanislavski's Acting System
Apr 24, 2023 – 00:14:10
How to Write a Romantic Tragedy That Will Break Your Reader's Heart
Apr 13, 2023 – 00:12:54
7 Story Planning Methods That Don't Give a Stuff About Structure
Mar 22, 2023 – 00:22:20
Which Novel Structure Works Best? Three Acts? Four Acts? Five?
Mar 1, 2023 – 00:11:51
A Closer Look at the Horror Genre
Feb 20, 2023 – 00:18:22
An Overview of the Literary Genres
Jan 31, 2023 – 00:15:55
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome
Jan 17, 2023 – 00:14:03
Don't Miss These Crucial Steps Before Writing Your Novel
Jan 12, 2023 – 00:11:22
How to Create Amazing Story Ideas Using Morphological Analysis
Jan 3, 2023 – 00:09:31
7 Things To Do Now To Prepare For Next Year's Writing
Dec 22, 2022 – 00:13:24

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