Herded Words

In this episode, you'll learn about 7 different writing software options.

In this episode, you'll learn about 9+ methods for finding writing ideas and inspiration.

In this episode, you'll learn about 11+ prestigious annual book awards for fiction writers, including recent winners.

In this episode, you'll learn about 4 easy to implement grammar tips, grammar apps, and editing.

In this episode, you'll learn how to set & achieve SMARTER goals. Including examples of common problem goals with step-by-step fixes.

Minor characters and extras will fill out the people in your story world. In this episode, learn about what they are and the roles they play.

Subplots are an important part of any full-length novel. In this episode learn about what a subplot is, what subplots do, 3 types of subplots, and 3 common methods for adding them.

Secondary characters are the lifeblood of any story. In this episode, learn about 6 important roles for secondary characters and how many you should have.

Exposition is all about getting your reader comfortable in the story world. In this episode, learn about what exposition is, how much you should have, and get 5 tips to nail the exposition in your novel!

The skeptic will bring tension and conflict to a novel while being on the protagonists' side. In this episode learn about skeptic roles and why they're important.

The resolution is the final ending of the story. In this episode learn about how to write a resolution and if you should wrap everything up or leave readers wondering.

The hook is the very beginning of a novel and it's crucial! In this episode learn about how the four elements of a great hook and three common ways to write a hook.

The mentor character will help guide your main character through the plot. In this episode learn about mentor qualities and roles.

A sidekick character is essential to almost every novel. In this episode, learn about what a sidekick is, 4 qualities they should have, and 7 roles they can play in your story!

The rising action is the longest period of your novel. It happens between the inciting incident and the climax. In this episode, learn about the 4 roles of the rising action.

There are many types of love that should be represented in a novel. In this episode learn about 3 types of love, 5 qualities of a love interest, and love stereotypes.

The falling action of your story occurs right after the climax. In this episode, learn about the 4 elements of the falling action and find out if you can skip it.

Character relationships are often the driving force of any novel. In this episode, learn about the 8 types of relationships and get tips to write excellent character relationships in your novel!

The climax of a story is its biggest moment. In this episode, learn about 4 elements that make an epic climax.

A bad antagonist can ruin an otherwise great novel. In this episode, learn about the 4 different antagonists & get 5 tips to write an exceptional antagonist!

The Inciting Incident is when a novel goes from setup to stuff happening.  In this episode, learn about the 4 elements of a great inciting incident.

There are numerous genres out there.  In this episode, learn about what makes genre important, the drawbacks of ignoring genre, choosing multiple genres, and the Top 10 genres (with word counts and examples).

Novels have many different character types. In this episode, learn about the 6 developed character types that almost every novel has!

The first chapter might be the most important chapter of your novel. In this episode learn about the five elements that almost all first chapters contain.

"__ said," action, description, and no dialogue tag should make up the majority of your dialogue tags. In this episode, learn what dialogue tags are and how to use them in your novel.

Your main character will be one of the most important things in your novel. In this episode, learn about the 3 main qualities that nearly every memorable main character has.

Plot is the sequence of events of a novel caused by earlier events. In this episode, learn what plot is, what subplots are, and the 5 elements of plot structure.

There are three common points of view used in literature: first, third limited, and omniscient.  In this episode, learn about the pros and cons, and see examples of each POV.

Should you choose past or present tense for your novel? Find out the pros and cons of each with examples.