Writer Rants Gary Medina

Exposition is the vegetables of storytelling. It's good for you but so much upfront feels like a chore. This episode is going to tell you how to prepare exposition in mentally delicious ways. We'll explore seeding, a potential episode in the future, and baking exposition to the very elements you're most excited to write about. Check it out if you want to strengthen your handling of exposition!

Using the smash book by Jennie Nash, we get a quick introduction to the field of book coaching. Just as personal as it is technical, some points and questions will be brought up to see if it's right for you. A priority will be if certain writers are the right fit for you. A few personal anectdotes and quotable moments aplenty await you in this episode!

What keeps readers coming back to your story? I believe it has to do with the dynamic between different characters and how they reflect real life. We'll discuss where it can come from and how to implement it in your narrative. Do you think your writing could benefit from this?

In the premiere episode, Gary talks about book marketing for people outside of the margins of the mainstream. There's a frank discussion on authenticity, value, and consistency that can help small time writers connect with their audience.