Your Next Draft
Where fiction writers do the hard work of refining unputdownable novels.
I LOVE every minute of the revision process. Editing is the creative crucible where we discover the story you truly want to tell—and it can present some of the most challenging moments on your writing journey.
So if you’ve written a draft—or three—but are still searching for your story’s untapped potential, this is the podcast for you.
Together, let’s dig into the difficult and delightful work of editing your next draft.
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What You’ll Hear on the Podcast
- How to self-edit your novel like a pro
- Tips and strategies for story arcs, character development, and more
- What to expect from working with a professional editor
- Real editing conversations where a writer and I edit their scenes together
- Expert interviews with special guest authors and editors on how they edit best-selling books
- And more!
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What Genre REALLY Measures (And Why Every Genre You Try Feels Wrong)
If you’ve tried every content genre and none of them fit your story, if genre feels like a standardized mold your story simply doesn’t fit, try this approach instead.
Where the Turning Point Goes (And How to Know If Yours Is in the Right Place)
Where is the turning point? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is more complicated than you might expect. If your pacing feels off, check your turning point against these two guidelines.
Turning Point: How to Find and Write the Moment That Changes Everything
The turning point is the moment that changes everything. Get it right, and the climax is inevitable. Get it wrong, and everything falls apart. Here’s the simple framework that makes the turning point work.
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