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Podcast: 6-Figure Storyteller: Write unputdownable novels; fiction writing, storytelling, how to write a book, writing tips, subconscious creativity, writing fiction, how to write a novel
Episode: 295: She Spent Years Stuck on Her Novel — Here's What Finally Unlocked It
Description: Have you been working on your novel for months — maybe years — and it still doesn't feel right? The truth is, without help, "how to write great characters" is something most authors take years to master.
You're not alone. In this episode, I share Carrie's story. She's a published short story writer and former teacher who spent years stuck on her first novel draft. She knew the story had potential, but something essential was missing — and every attempt to fix it seemed to make things worse.
Building stronger characters and dive into emotional storytelling were both things...