Memoir is true, fiction is made up - but how does that change your actual storytelling? In this episode, I break down the key differences between memoir and fiction: what you can and can't do in memoir, how much creative license you have, and when to choose one form over the other. Plus: the surprising ways memoir and fiction use the exact same narrative techniques.

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If you’ve been wrestling with story structure, this episode will help you see it differently. Learn what’s really keeping you stuck and how to finally bring your draft to the finish line.

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Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentence premise you can build your entire book on, and the clarity and confidence to keep going.

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If you’ve ever hit that point in your draft where the words feel heavy, the story starts to wander, and your momentum disappears—you’ve landed in the messy middle.

Every writer faces it. The difference is, some know how to push through.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why the middle of a draft feels so hard—and how to revive your story so you can actually finish it.

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If your novel or memoir keeps stalling out, it’s not about talent or discipline. Chances are, something else is getting in your way. This episode uncovers what it is—and how to move past it.

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Your protagonist’s first appearance can make or break your story. That opening impression tells your reader whether they should lean in, or move on.

Too often, writers get stuck in backstory, mundane routines, or quirky details that don’t really matter yet. The result? A flat introduction that fails to spark curiosity or connection.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Why your protagonist’s introduction carries so much weight.
• The 4 most common mistakes writers make in opening scenes.
• 3 strategies to ensure your main character’s first appearance is memorable, relatable, and compelling.

By the end, you’ll know how to craft an introduction that makes readers care, and keeps them turning pages.

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Every writer hits that moment mid-draft where the story feels too big, too messy, too unclear. But getting lost in the middle of a draft doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re deep in the work.

And the good news? There’s a way through.

In this episode, I’ll help you zoom out, find the heart of your story again, and get back on track. So you can turn that overwhelming pile of pages into a novel or memoir that actually works.

If you’re overwhelmed by the volume of your story material and tempted to give up, this conversation will help you find clarity, focus, and the confidence to keep going.

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Most writers dream of quitting their jobs to write full-time. But here’s the twist: many of the greatest authors did their best work while juggling day jobs.

In this episode, we’ll dive into the stories of famous writers who turned paychecks into pages, and how you can, too.

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Most story ideas that excite you at 2 AM seem paper-thin by Thursday afternoon. Here's the truth: your idea probably isn't too small, you just haven't learned how to dig deeper. While other writers chase the next shiny concept, successful authors know how to mine the gold that's already there.

In this episode, discover the specific questions that reveal whether your story has legs, plus the proven techniques for expanding any concept into a full narrative that writes itself. Stop second-guessing your ideas and start building stories with real staying power.

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