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What If You’re Not the Kind of Writer You Thought You’d Be? — a podcast episode — What if I’m not the kind of writer I thought I’d be?Many writers start with a fixed idea of the kind of stories they’re supposed to write, but creative growth often reveals a diff…

WHEN CHARACTERS TAKE CONTROL:Writing and the Internal Family System — a podcast episode — Why do some characters take control of your story?Some characters seem to “take over” your story because they may represent parts of your own mind. According to Internal Family Systems (IFS) theo…

PLAN YOUR NOVEL WITH INDEX CARDS!borrowing a Screenwriter’s Tool — a podcast episode — How can I use index cards to plot a novel?The index card method helps novelists visualize and organize their story by dividing it into key turning points across a four-row layout, one row per …

BOREDOM AND CREATIVITY:A Writing Superpower — a podcast episode — Why is boredom important for writers?Boredom gives the brain space to reflect, wander, and make creative connections. Without constant distractions, writers can tap into deeper ideas and story insights that often remain…

WHY DO YOU WRITE?Finding Purpose Beneath the Pressure — a podcast episode — Should I keep writing even if I never get published?The most important reason to keep writing, even without the promise of publication, is to honor your passion and creative voice. Writing from a place of trut…

READING LIKE A WRITER:Unlocking the secrets of Great Writing — a podcast episode — What is reading like a writer?To read like a writer means looking past the story to study how it was built. After the first read for pleasure, you revisit the text to examine structure, pacing, dialogue…

SHOULD I USE AI TO WRITE MY NOVEL? — a podcast episode — Can AI help you write a novel?AI can assist with structuring ideas, tracking details, and refining prose, but it lacks true creativity, emotional depth, and narrative instincts. Writers should use AI as a tool for support rather…

WRITING RESISTANCE: How to Overcome the hidden Obstacles To Writing — a podcast episode — Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.Find out more about us here. Inside Creative Writing Email this Page Share on Bluesky …

Write Great Dialogue… Without Writing Dialogue? —a podcast episode — Helping writers craft authentic, immersive stories.Find out more about us here. Inside Creative Writing Email this Page Share on Bluesky Share on Li…