SWRT 168 | Corona Check In

How are we all doing when it comes to the ever-evolving world situation? We chat about our productivity, whether or not we feel we should be speaking into these situations, and how we are handling our inputs versus outputs. In the end, we all agree to just keep writing!

SWRT 167 | In Media Res

What does in media res mean? And how do you use it appropriately to draw your reader into your story? What happens to the structure of your story if you choose to start in media res? And does it mean your inciting incident has to be off the page?

SWRT 166 | Time

When should you think about time as a writer? And what can you do with time? We talk about expanding, compression, jumping, and even framing your story with time. It all comes down to being aware and careful with how you use time in your story.

SWRT 165 | Writing Memoir with Mag Dimond part 2

SWRT 165 | Writing Memoir with Mag Dimond part 2

How does Mag view the Hero’s Journey in relation to our lives? Has she always been observant? Why does she explore the themes of love and death? And must they be viewed together in order to be understood? We wrap up talking about the spirituality of creativity.

SWRT 165 | Writing Memoir with Mag Dimond part 2

SWRT 164 | Writing Memoir with Mag Dimond part 1

What was Mag’s journey to becoming a memoir writer? And how did she land on such an interesting structure? Was it difficult to bare emotional wounds to an audience? And did she do any research?

SWRT 163 | Titles

Why are titles so important to think about? How do they help with genre targeting, or getting your reader to pick up your book? Should your title say something about your book? And how memorable do you want it to be? We dive into how to explore your title, and where to get started!

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