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The Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerFiction Writing: Creating Tension with Character RelationshipsTense relationships make suspenseful stories. When the main characters are stuck together AND in conflict, the most suspenseful plots emerge. In this podcast, I'll discuss how these character relationships work and how to create them in your stories.Learn how toOptimize characters for conflictUse different scripts to create conflict between charactersUse the principles of the crucible to add tensionCreate exciting relationships in your B-, C-, and D-stories, or subplotsSubscribe to my newsletter for weekly tips, tricks, and inspiration: http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-07-2126 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerCharacter Psychology & How to Use Character in Nonfiction: Character Development pt. 2Knowing your characters is crucial when you're writing a story—in fiction and in narrative nonfiction. So, what do you need to know about your characters? In this podcast, we'll discover how to use psychology and human behavior to engage your readers with real and relatable characters.Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free coaching call with me: http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-07-0222 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerCharacter Development 1: What a Character Is and How to Create OneWhat is a character exactly? And how does understanding that help you create an authentic character for your story?In this podcast, I share my insights on:What a character isWhat readers want from a character What a character needs to come alive in your readers' brainsThis is part 1 of a double episode on character development. In part 2, we'll be discussing character psychology and character discovery in nonfiction.Subscribe to my newsletter and get a free one-hour coaching call with me: http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-06-1621 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerHow to Use Conflict in Your Scenes and Engage Readers Through the Middle Part of Your Book — Writing Fiction and Nonfiction PodcastConflict is the most important ingredient for storytelling. And writers who know how to use it won't have trouble getting their readers through the middle part of their books.In this podcast, I show you how conflict in narrative works and how to use it. And I'll share a few classic examples from literature, film, and theater. Would you like a free writing coaching call? Go to http://www.yourbeststory.net and subscribe to my newsletter!2025-06-0224 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerHow to End Chapters Without Losing Engagement — Nonfiction Writing Podcast #5One problem all writers face: their readers have other things to do than reading. Chapter endings are the perfect places to close a book and start doing "something useful." How do you make sure your reader will pick up your book again at the first available opportunity?Make sure your reader is hungry for more.In this podcast, I show you how to use the 5W1H method to create engaging chapter endings, and I share many examples from published works.Would you like to have a free...2025-05-2031 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerWhen Are You Done Writing? My strategy to figure it out. — Nonfiction Writing Podcast #4When is your book or article ready for publication? In this podcast, I'll give you a strategy to figure it out.For weekly tips and inspiration, and a free coaching call, subscribe to my email list:http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-05-0623 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerCoaching and Editing: Costs and Differences: A Conversation with a Writing Student — Part 2Also in this podcast: Writing about controversial topics and finding the right attitude and tone. And, for those who care, a little bit about my vision.Would you like a free coaching session with me?Go to http://www.yourbeststory.net (Use the pop-up or scroll down to the form.)2025-04-2921 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerHow to Write a Nonfiction Book, Answering Student Questions: A Conversation with a Writing Student — Part 1What do the masters say about short sentences?How do you avoid boring prose?Can you be informal without losing credibility?How many pages should a nonfiction book be?How can you use 5W1H to create tension?What's the editor's role in the writing process?In this podcast, I discuss these and many more questions with a coaching student. Would you like a free coaching session, too? Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter to schedule one: http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-04-1432 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerPoint of View, Stance, and Distance: Finding the Sweet Spots in Narrative Nonfiction Writing — Nonfiction Writing Podcast #3POV, stance, and distance are just as important in narrative nonfiction as in fiction. Botch this, and your reader will pick up another book.In this podcast, I share some of the best advice I have on setting these three extremely important parameters in scenic nonfiction writing.Join my email list, and get a free coaching session with me: www.yourbeststory.net 2025-03-3131 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerMemoir Writing During Retirement: Why is it so beneficial? A Conversation with Vona Johnson from Courageous RetirementFor a free coaching call with me and weekly writing inspiration, join my email list: http://www.yourbeststory.net In this podcast, I talk with Vona Johnson from Courageous Retirement about how to write the story of your life—and the benefits of doing so, from brain health to leaving a legacy. I also share a few strategies on how to unlock the stories inside of you.2025-03-2432 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerOrganizing Your Material: How an Idea Track Helps Structure Your Nonfiction Book — Nonfiction Writing Podcast #2Do you want a free coaching call with me?Join my email list on http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-03-1728 minCourageous Retirement: Answer God\'s Call to MORE!Courageous Retirement: Answer God's Call to MORE!23. Discover the Power of Your Story: Interview with Niels Kwakernaak on Writing and LegacyDocumenting your experiences can help you process life and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. In this episode of Courageous Retirement, you will learn how to take your personal stories to the next level so you can leave a profound impact by writing them. Host Vona Johnson welcomes special guest Niels Kwakernaak to explore the significance of sharing personal stories. They discuss how Niels provides practical tips on writing and storytelling, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits and potential for deeper self-understanding through writing. They also demonstrate the value of aligning one's storytelling with personal faith and authenticity. 2025-03-1331 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerObstacles to Impactful Nonfiction Writing — Nonfiction Writing Podcast #1Join my email list and get a free coaching call with me:http://www.yourbeststory.net2025-03-1030 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerSix Steps to a Nonfiction Book: A Talk with Christian Story Lab Founder Payton MinzenmayerThe manuscripts that landed on my editor's desk had similar problems. In this webinar, I lay out the road map I created to help writers overcome these common issues.To book a free coaching call or join my email list, check my website: www.yourbeststory.net2025-02-2756 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerA Great Reading Experience: Continuity – Fixing Bumps and Potholes in Your ProseGet your free coaching call: https://www.yourbeststory.netEpisode 11 is about continuity. Continuity issues are among the most common among novice writers—and the most time-consuming to edit. With these tricks, you can save your editor a lot of work . . . and yourself a lot of money.2025-02-1710 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerOvercoming Imposter Syndrome + Announcement for Christian Nonfiction WritersHow do you overcome imposter syndrome as a writer? The answer is surprisingly simple — listen to this audio blog. :D To become part of Your Best Story Academy, go to YourBestStory.net and click "Academy" in the menu. Or copy-paste this link: https://your-best-story-academy.mn.co/share/4_KZgil04iRWaXpe?utm_source=manual2024-11-0407 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerEdit Your Own Writing: A Talk with Philip Charter, The English Writing CoachThe better your manuscript, the less expensive professional editing! If you edit your writing well, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on editing. In this webinar, Philip Charter and I discuss my FIRE Framework for self-editing. We give some practical advice on how you can improve your manuscript, when it is time to hire an editor, and what the editing world looks like. 2024-09-2558 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Most Important Writing Tip Ever: Knowing What to SayWhen editing, I always find errors in structure, continuity, and proportion — and those take a lot of time to fix. But those errors are preventable. That's why *knowing what to say* is the most important writing tip ever. Could you use some help finishing your book? I offer coaching and editing sessions to help you show your authority by publishing your book. Schedule a discovery call or send me a message on www.yourbeststory.net2024-09-0609 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerWrite Nonfiction for Impact: The FIRE Framework for Writing with AuthorityHow can your writing stand out among all the noise? You need to write better than everybody else. The FIRE Framework gives you a strategy for writing with maximum impact. Could you use help with your nonfiction book? Schedule a discovery call on www . YourBestStory . net 2024-07-1912 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerAtomic Habits for Writers: Successfully Implementing Writing TipsImplementing new writing hacks is hard. But with the Atomic Habits framework, it becomes much easier. In this audio blog, I show you how it's done. Link to James Clear's Atomic Habits book: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Link to my free PDF with the 7 most effective writing hacks: https://yourbeststory.net/free-pdf-writing-with-authority/2024-06-0910 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerSell More Books with a Brand Story: How to Get More Eyeballs on Your BookNobody is going to care about your book if your message isn't clear. This audio blog gives you a framework for selling your book with clear words. Here's the text version of this blog: Authors Are Companies: Sell Your Books Using a Brand Story - Your Best Story Do you want to improve your writing in 3 minutes? Get my free PDF, "Seven Keys to Writing with Authority": Free PDF: "Seven Keys to Writing with Authority" - Your Best Story 2024-05-2613 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerWhat Nonfiction Editors Do: A Guide to the Editing WorldThere are many kinds of editing, and it can be confusing to make sense of the differences. This audio blog explains what each kind of editing can do for you. Book a free discovery call on my website to learn how I can help you write with confidence and authority www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course 2024-05-0911 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerHow to Write Without Stress: 3 Rules for Reducing Stress While Writing NonfictionAre you tensing up when writing about personal stories or beliefs? Here are a few tricks to help you relax when putting words to paper. If you're interested in working with me, book a discovery call on my website: www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course 2024-05-0309 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerNo Idea Track, No Story: Writing Nonfiction with a Clear FocusIf your story is hard to follow, your idea track is the most likely culprit—in narrative as well as expositional writing. In this episode, we talk about constructing a logical idea track and why scenes should always be idea driven. If you're interested in working with me, book a discovery call on my website: www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course 2024-04-2408 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and Power5 Myths about Editors: And How to Find a Good OneMost writers know they need an editor, but many fear what editing might do to their books. Let this audio blog put your worries to rest. We are here to help you. You just need to know how to select the best editor for you. If you're interested in working with me, book a discovery call on my website: www.yourbeststory.net Check out my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course 2024-04-2111 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerGrowing Your Author's Voice: Write Nonfiction with Authority and ConfidenceWith a few simple tricks, you can instantly sound more authoritative and confident when writing. In this audio blog, I'll show you how. Looking for a nonfiction editor? Check my website, www.yourbeststory.net, and book a free discovery call. Take my free "Change the World Writing" course: https://yourbeststory.net/subscribe-for-your-free-writing-course/ 2024-04-2114 minThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerThe Deliberate Scribe – Writing Fiction & Nonfiction with Authenticity, Confidence, and PowerSuspense in Nonfiction: Building Your Book with Architectural SuspenseIt is possible to create the same kind of suspense in nonfiction as in fiction. But you need to know how to organize your material in such a way that your reader keeps wanting to know more. This audio blog explains how.2024-04-1711 min