Writer Unleashed

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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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 t...

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 ...

Do you have a folder full of half-finished drafts? You’re not alone. Almost every writer has started a story with excitement, only to abandon it when the magic fades.

In this episode, I’ll share why this happens, the mindset shifts that help you stay the course, and four practical strategies to keep you moving forward even when the middle gets messy.

You’ll learn how to stop chasing new ideas, stay connected to the story you’ve alrea...

Every writer wrestles with doubt from time to time. But if you don’t know how to handle it, that doubt can stall your story for months or even years. In this episode, I’m dismantling three of the most common myths that keep writers stuck and replacing them with truths you can lean on. So you can keep showing up for your story with a sense of wonder and unshakeable confidence. 

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Backstory often gets blamed for slowing a story down. Writers are told to cut it, sprinkle it lightly, or avoid it altogether.

But here’s the truth: the wrong backstory, delivered the wrong way, at the wrong time is the problem.

Used with intention, backstory can reveal the wounds and desires that drive your character, raise the stakes, and transform an ordinary scene into one that lingers with readers.

In this episode, I’ll share:

Your opening line is your reader’s first invitation into your story, so it has to do more than just start the book. It has to hook.  In this episode, I'm sharing 3 powerful strategies to craft a first sentence that grabs your readers' attention and keeps them wanting more.  

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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...

We don’t just read stories to find out what happens. We read to witness who a character becomes.

So how do you show that change? Not by stating it outright, or having another character comment on it, but through behavior, inner voice, and choices that reveal an internal shift.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what character transformation looks like on the page, and 4 powerful ways to show it.

Whether your character evolves in sub...

When dialogue works, it feels alive. It's charged with tension. It reveals character, drives the plot, and leaves space for the reader to lean in and feel what’s left unsaid. But when it doesn’t? It falls flat, feels forced, or gets skimmed over entirely.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three essential tips to help you write dialogue that feels authentic, but curated. Natural, but emotionally charged. We’ll look at what to c...

You’ve finally shared your pages with someone. Maybe it was a critique partner, a writing group, an editor, or beta reader. You were nervous, but hopeful, maybe even excited, and then the feedback came. And now you’re spiraling.

Maybe they pointed out something you thought you’d nailed, or they didn’t understand your main character, or they told you something that deep down you already feared might be true.  And now the voice in you...

There’s a lot of writing advice out there, but not all of it serves you. In this episode, we’re unpacking 3 common writing myths that might be slowing you down or making you second-guess your story. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your permission to let go of the “rules” and reconnect with the story you need to tell.

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Writing your first novel can feel like dumping 1000 puzzle pieces onto the floor without the picture on the box to guide you. You've got characters, scenes, maybe even a few moments you love, but you have no clear sense of what it all adds up to.

If you're staring at your messy draft thinking, What even is this? - don't worry.  You're not alone, and you're not even as lost as you think.

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Struggling to get past chapter one, even with a solid outline and a great idea? In this episode, we unpack why starting your novel feels so hard, what’s really behind the block, and how to take the first imperfect steps forward. 

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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...

In this episode, we’re zeroing in on one of the most important (and most rewritten) parts of your novel: the first chapter.

A strong first chapter doesn’t need to be long or dramatic, but it does need to hook the reader, ground them in the world of the story, and raise a question they’re eager to follow.

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on your opening pages, rewriting again and again, wondering if it’s working, this episode will ...

You’ve written pages. Maybe even chapters. But your scenes still aren’t landing the way you imagined. The pacing drags. The tension fizzles. And you’re not sure why.

In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 essential elements that make a scene work. So your story doesn’t just move forward, but pulls the reader in and keeps them hooked moment by moment.

If your scenes feel a little off, or you’re not sure they’re doing enough, this is...

Writing a book isn’t just a creative act—it’s a mental marathon. And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by the blank page, or spiraling after a tough writing day, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to build mental fitness as a writer. You’ll learn why talent isn’t enough—and how developing emotional resilience, self-trust, focus, and flexibility can keep you moving f...

You've got an exciting plot. Compelling characters. And the action is moving along at a crisp pace. But something still feels flat. Chances are, your character’s inner world isn’t fully making it onto the page.

In this episode, we’re talking about the layer that gives your story emotional weight and resonance—character interiority.

You’ll learn:

✔️ What interiority is (and what it’s not)
 ✔️ Why readers crave it
 ✔️ And 5...

Stuck in a writing slump? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re talking about those hard, heavy moments when the words won’t come, your story feels stalled, and self-doubt creeps in. Slumps are a normal part of the creative cycle, but they can feel lonely and defeating when you’re deep in one.

Today, I’m sharing gentle, practical ways to find your way back without forcing it or beating yourself up.

You’ll learn:

 → Why slumps happen...

You’ve built your character's world and raised the stakes. But how do you end your story in a way that feels true and unforgettable?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 4 biggest mistakes writers make with endings, plus 5 different ways to close your story. 

You’ll also get practical tips for revising an ending that’s falling flat, and learn how the right ending can transform your entire story.

If you’re stuck or second-guessi...

Among the most important (and intimidating) decisions you'll make as a writer is how to begin your story. That opening moment sets the tone, establishes the world, and signals to your readers what kind of story they're stepping into. 

There isn't one right way to open your story. It's all play and experimentation. The key to a powerful ending is choosing one that's aligned with the story you're telling ...