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00:47:43

Episode 59 Live Story Coaching

Evident Ink ·

2022/05/05

Curious about story coaching? Wondering if a quick call with Dawn or Nancy might actually give you what you need to write a better story, tighten your conflict, or build layers of tension into your plot? This episode is for you! Dawn and Nancy chat with two real authors who volunteered to do mini coaching sessions for the show! Meet Erin A. King and Aria Wyatt, two indie authors working in the romance genre, and listen as Dawn and Nancy help them work through plot problems on the fly!

00:43:25

Story Strategy, Episode 58: Building Story from...

Evident Ink ·

2022/03/14

Some writers build stories from a plot idea, while others begin with the characters first. Dawn and Nancy explore the merits of beginning with character and offer tips on how to build from there.

00:41:23

Story Strategy Episode 57: Writing Stories, Starting...

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2022/02/22

Maybe you've got a great idea but you're not quite sure how that idea turns into a full-fledged story. Or maybe you know part of your plot but aren't sure what's missing to get it all the way to a bestselling book. This episode is for you. Story coaches Dawn Alexander and Nancy Smay talk through the process of turning a kernel of an idea into a story.

00:37:10

Story Strategy Episode 56 - Story Structure

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2022/01/20

You've got an idea - but how do you actually begin writing a story? What are the options between plotting and just writing, and where do you find help when you need it? Join story coaches Dawn and Nancy for some tips on how to get started structuring your story.

00:39:09

Story Strategy Episode 55 - Where To Begin

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2022/01/10

Have you always wanted to write a book? Now is a great time to start! But even if you're certain about your idea, or that you want to write, it's not always easy to get going. Dawn and Nancy share tips and tricks to help you take the first step.

00:35:53

Story Strategy Episode 54: Finding Your Audience

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2021/11/19

Do you know who your reader is? Or are you writing books and sending them out into the world, hoping for the best? Learn tips and tricks for figuring out exactly who your audience is or will be as Dawn and Nancy from Evident Ink offer insights gleaned from NYT and USA Today bestselling clients.

00:45:17

Story Strategy Episode 53: Co-Writing with Marika Ray...

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2021/05/21

We'll chat with USA Today Bestselling Authors Marika Ray and Delancey Stewart about their latest co-writing project, the Digital Dating series. They'll offer some hard-learned lessons and advice for how other authors might set up a co-writing project.

01:00:33

Story Strategy Live Episode 52: Indie vs. Traditional...

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2021/05/14

This is a topic that gets considered a lot, and it's important to say that these are not two points on one line. Plenty of authors do both in some way, shape, or form, and we'll talk about that as well as about how to get started down each path.

00:49:29

Story Strategy Live - Episode 51: Writing Serialized...

Evident Ink ·

2021/05/07

Serialized fiction is not new, but Amazon's Vella platform is the newest entrant into a market that's been around for centuries. Other short fiction platforms like Wattpad and Radish have been a boon for some authors who've figured out how to capitalize on a totally different market. Learn more with Radish bestseller Tamara Lush!

01:00:04

Story Strategy: 50th Episode Party!

Evident Ink ·

2021/04/30

Join Nancy and Dawn as we celebrate fifty episodes of Story Strategy! We'll have games and giveaways, and we'll be talking about what's coming up in the next 50 shows! - bring a friend!

00:47:18

Story Strategy Live: Episode 49 - Twisted Tropes

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2021/04/23

Join Dawn and Nancy as we discuss the age-old tropes readers love and how to make them fresh and new!

00:38:50

Story Strategy Live: Injecting Humor

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2021/04/16

Just because you're not writing comedy doesn't mean your book shouldn't have light moments or even downright comic moments - after all, life is often funny, even in the midst of drama. Join us while Nancy and Dawn discuss using humor to build relatable characters and realistic stories and explore the difference between writing comedy and injecting humor.

00:43:48

Story Strategy Live: Episode 47 - World Building

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2021/04/09

You've heard this term used in reference to fantasy fiction, but it has applications through all genres. Dawn and Nancy talk about the value of building a believable world, whether it's a small town in the US or a planet in a distant galaxy!

00:38:25

Story Strategy Live: Episode 46 - Creating Character...

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2021/04/02

Join Dawn and Nancy as they chat with USA Today and NYT Bestseller Roni Loren about how to build characters with angsty backstories to help drive the story forward!

00:43:36

Story Strategy Live Episode 45: Writing Authentic...

Evident Ink ·

2021/03/12

Editors Dawn and Nancy explore the multi-faceted skill of writing authentic characters. We'll explore creating real emotion readers can feel and illustrate ways to connect readers to characters they won't forget.

00:35:08

Story Strategy Live: Episode 44 - Voices in Your Head

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2021/03/05

How do you ensure your characters have distinctive voices as you write your story? And how do you find your own voice as an author? Both are skills that must be developed as you grow into your craft. Dawn and Nancy explore the difference between character voice and author voice, and give some tips to help you develop both.

00:54:32

Story Strategy Live: Episode 43 -- Writing Sex...

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2021/02/26

If you're writing anything besides a sweet and clean romance, you're going to have to eventually write a sex scene. And even if your book is more of a fades-to-black kind of story, you'll still need to write the emotional and physical intimacy leading up to the door shutting. How do you write sex in a way that honors the characters but also reveals more about them? How do you write sex that doesn't read like an instruction manual? How do you make sure you're putting the sex scene in the places where

00:46:06

Story Strategy Live - Episode 42: Love Hurts - Using...

Evident Ink ·

2021/02/18

Writing a believable wound is critical to giving your character's internal conflict and motivation enough power to drive the story forward to the climax and dark moment. Dawn and Nancy talk about how to write a compelling wound, how much to reveal when, and how to use that to break your characters at the right time.

00:48:42

Story Strategy Live Episode 41: Real Love Stories to...

Evident Ink ·

2021/02/13

Looking for an idea for your romance novel? Look no further. Dawn, Nancy, and several best-selling romance authors share their real-life love stories and make book recommendations to get your wheels turning. You'll hear from Melanie Harlow, Claire Kingsley, and more! Don't miss this one!

00:52:40

Story Strategy Live Episode 40: Writing Romance -...

Evident Ink ·

2021/02/05

The romance genre is a world unto itself (that's why they call it Romancelandia!) Dawn and Nancy will give you a guided tour, honing in on the key elements of successful romance and identifying what makes this genre unique -- and different from the "love story" ...

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