Writer Unleashed Nanci Panuccio

Do you write your first scene over and over, trying to get it just right? But you never feel like you're nailing it?Many writers spend way too much time on their opening scene without considering its role in the main character's entire arc of change. There's a relationship between your first scenes and last scenes.To take the reader on the journey along with your character, you want to craft your opening and ending scenes with each other in mind.In this episode, we'll look at the r...

Ever receive feedback on your writing that crushed you to the core? In this episode, learn 5 ways to make sure you not only survive, but get the most constructive feedback on your story, with more generative results. You'll learn how to take a more active role in the feedback process, so you can leave with a more energized, excited vision for your story. Episode Web PageHave a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Send me a Text Message. Want to join a community of l...

How do you create tension in your story that makes it impossible for readers to put it down?By placing your characters in some kind of danger, even if it's subtle. Danger can be as harrowing as a plane crash, or as nuanced as unrequited love. In this episode, we'll explore two types of danger to raise tension, and make your story unputdownable.Episode Web PageHave a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Send me a Text Message. Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Ne...

How much backstory does your story need? And how much backstory does your reader need?In this reprise episode from the deep in the vault, learn what backstory is important for you to know as the author, and what backstory belongs on the page.In this episode, we'll cover:The two things you need to get clear on when it comes to backstoryThe importance of crafting backstory that adapts to your story The actor's technique to developing character through backstoryHow to decide what backstory ...

Often writers create antagonists who do bad, immoral, sometimes evil things. They might be abusive or neglectful parents. An enemy. Or an otherworldly foe. But when you're writing about your most trouble-rousing characters, you don't want to portray the givens. You want to surprise us. You want to create an antagonist who's unforgettable. The stock villain gives the reader a stock reaction. And that's exactly what we want to avoid. That's why in this episode, I'm sharing 5 w...

How do you make writing a priority when other commitments compete? When you have a full time career and family? We all know writing a book is a colossal commitment. And it's so easy to get off track, especially when so much is competing for our time and attention.In this episode, I’ll walk you through strategies to maximize your time, energy, and focus. So you can write without stress and overwhelm. You'll learn to:Re-frame your relationship to time and find a lot more ...