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I've been hinting at my obsession with mirror moments. These are parallels that exist throughout a complete story, which highlight the shifts our main character makes and helps readers appreciate and embrace the massive growth that our hero takes on. In this podcast episode, I'm finally breaking down all of the mirrors that exist and how to use them to tell our incredible story.

Part 3 of our deep dive into the turning points of story structure, let's look at our critical turning points, the Inciting Incident and its mirror, the Refusal. This audio was originally recorded with slides. To watch this podcast, visit: theWritable's YouTube Channel The Story Coaching Facebook Group

We all know that main characters must be fully realized, but how much development work do we really need to do on these background characters? In today's segment, we'll go through my process for developing these characters, including how to know how much detail we really need, and the rapid way to build a supporting cast that fits the main story. Are you looking to connect with others on the writing journey and dive  deeper into the story writing process?  Check out the all new WriteNow 2.0! http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

Are you stuck in a writing slump? In today's episode I guide you through 12 Principles for Success in Writing. We've all been there--staring at the blank screen. Most of us have received unasked for criticism. And many of us have experienced the doldrums of having a creative career. So, what do we do when the weeks are rough? Here are some grounding principles we can use to help us get back on track and regain momentum. Are you looking to connect with others on the writing journey and dive  deeper into the story writing process?  Check out the all new WriteNow 2.0!  http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

As we continue our study of the 9 turning. points of Universal Story Structure, let's look at the Internal Turning Points: the. Moment of Self-Determination and the Unexpected Failure. Links: Learn complete story structure and write your novel today: Write Now View this episode with video and slides: theWritable YouTube Channel Watch similar episodes recorded live every Saturday: Story Coaching Facebook Group

Today we are talking about the importance in research in fiction writing. In this segment, I give you three key phases of research and walk you through how to incorporate them in your story. Want to dive further into the story writing process? Check out WriteNow 2.0! http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

How do you take something you admire or are inspired by and make it your own? Today we are discussing twisting tropes and how we can use these inspiring moments as jumping off points for creating our own moving fiction pieces. Want to dive further into the story writing process? Check out WriteNow 2.0! http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

Every great story is based around 9 turning points. Each of these moments shapes the story and the character in a specific way. Hit each of these points, and you will have a. story that readers can't put down. Miss them, and you may have a draft that just doesn't quite work. without any obvious. reason why. To start off our study of these 9 turning points, join me in this episode as we talk about the 3 Major Turning Points: the Key Event, the Midpoint, and the All Is Lost. Links: Learn complete story structure and write your novel today: Write Now View this episode with video and slides: theWritable YouTube Channel Watch similar episodes recorded live every Saturday: Story Coaching Facebook Group

In this segment, we are taking another listener's request to talk about dialogue. One of the greatest purposes of dialogue is to advance the plot. It is a fantastic way to balance all the narration and description of the story. Tune in to learn new ways to create compelling dialogue for your characters. Want to dive further into the story writing process? Check out WriteNow 2.0, launching soon! http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

Feeling stuck? Building a successful writing career is all about mindset. Join me as I discuss some of my favourite writing 'hacks' to keep you motivated and enjoying this thing that we love called writing.

In this episode of the podcast, we are discussing foreshadowing and how to track various elements throughout the story to create a believable and relatable climax for your reader. How do you take all the little subplots and reoccurring elements of your story and weave it through the storyline? Listen in with us and learn how back engineering can help you create more satisfying resolutions. Want to dive further into the story writing process? Check out WriteNow 2.0, launching soon! http://courses.thewritable.com/write-now-registration/

In this episode, I share with you how to navigate goal setting, two types of goals that are crucial to your writing, and understanding what you can control in your writing routine.   "So today, I really wanted to share some of my philosophy on goal-setting. What are the things in your control? What are the things not in your control? Looking at the mindset stuff. How you can actually mentally prep yourself to sit down and really get into the mindset of writing...the real work!" Listen in to learn more!   ------ Do you want to learn more about the writing process and start planning and plotting your own books? Check out my website for course offerings, writing resources, and upcoming workshops. We also have some FREE writing materials available for download, so be sure to check those out as well.  Happy Writing! -Charlotte