Send us a Text Message.Episode 178 / Do you want to improve the dialogue in your novels? Author and dialogue coach Jeff Elkins shares tips on differentiating character voices and tips for using (or not!) dialogue tags. We also touch on the “rules” of writing versus reader expectations. Author website: https://jeffelkinswriter.com/https://dialoguedoctor.com/

Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down

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Send us a Text Message.Episode 220 /  KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style.

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Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over

Send us a Text Message.Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. Julia joins us to talk about A Story A Day in May, a creative writing challenge, as well as  the benefits of flash fiction for honing writing skills and provi...

Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction

Send us a Text Message.Episode 217 /  Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres.

Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres

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Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down

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