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Debunking Harmful Writing Myths With Lisa Cron | Episode 36
Manage episode 499972888 series 3576980
đ Click here to grab your free ticket to the WorldShift: Speculative Fiction Writersâ Summit and hear Lisa Cronâs summit presentationâplus 30+ other craft-deep sessions from top speculative fiction coaches, authors, and industry pros.
Most of what youâve been taught about writing is wrong. At least, thatâs what bestselling author and story coach Lisa Cron (đ Wired for Story, Story Genius, Story or Die) believesâand sheâs here to prove it.
In this deep, no-fluff conversation, Lisa and I dismantle some of the most damaging writing myths that keep authors stuckâlike âbackstory should be used sparingly,â âdonât tell us what your characterâs thinking,â and âhold back information for a big reveal.â We dig into why these ârulesâ are not only misguided but can actually drain the emotional power from your story.
Youâll learn:
- Why emotionânot plotâis the true driver of story
- How to build a novel from the inside out (and why starting with plot is a trap)
- The truth about backstory (and why it belongs on every page)
- How to craft characters whose internal struggles keep readers hooked
- The one question you must answer before you write a single scene
If youâve ever felt confused, stuck, or frustrated by conflicting writing advice, this episode will give you clarity, permission, and a fresh, brain-science-backed approach to storytelling that works.
37 episodes
Manage episode 499972888 series 3576980
đ Click here to grab your free ticket to the WorldShift: Speculative Fiction Writersâ Summit and hear Lisa Cronâs summit presentationâplus 30+ other craft-deep sessions from top speculative fiction coaches, authors, and industry pros.
Most of what youâve been taught about writing is wrong. At least, thatâs what bestselling author and story coach Lisa Cron (đ Wired for Story, Story Genius, Story or Die) believesâand sheâs here to prove it.
In this deep, no-fluff conversation, Lisa and I dismantle some of the most damaging writing myths that keep authors stuckâlike âbackstory should be used sparingly,â âdonât tell us what your characterâs thinking,â and âhold back information for a big reveal.â We dig into why these ârulesâ are not only misguided but can actually drain the emotional power from your story.
Youâll learn:
- Why emotionânot plotâis the true driver of story
- How to build a novel from the inside out (and why starting with plot is a trap)
- The truth about backstory (and why it belongs on every page)
- How to craft characters whose internal struggles keep readers hooked
- The one question you must answer before you write a single scene
If youâve ever felt confused, stuck, or frustrated by conflicting writing advice, this episode will give you clarity, permission, and a fresh, brain-science-backed approach to storytelling that works.
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