What we get wrong about creativity—and the truth that will make your writing and editing so much more effective.

Do you know how great stories work?

Scratch that. Let’s start with an easier question. Do you know how your stories work?

Not all writers do. Even published authors often struggle to articulate how they created the books their readers love. They rely on intuition, following gut feelings to shape their stories.

But while your intuition can guide you to create a commercially successful novel . . .

. . . I believe there’s a better way. An easier way. A less confusing and chaotic, more reliable and repeatable way.

And that’s what this episode is all about.

In it, you’ll learn:

• What we get wrong about our own creativity
• The truth about writing and art that exceptionally successful writers (probably) don’t want you to know
• What I find most amazing about traditional publishing (seriously, I think this is bonkers)
• And more!

Your intuition is a powerful storytelling tool. But it’s not your only tool.

And in this episode, I’ll show you why that’s such wonderful news.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Ep. 36: Your Story Has Deep Meaning. Do You Know What It Is?
• Ep. 42: The 6 Essential Elements of Every Novel, Act, and Scene

P.S. What do you get when an editor and a nuclear physicist walk into a swing dance? Powerful truths about jazz music and storytelling, it turns out. Check out the episode to see what I mean.

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