You don’t need more facts.
You don’t need more time.
You need one powerful shift that changes how you write your scenes — and today, I’m going to show you what it is.
Category: Scene Writing
Nurturing Your Craft: How to Propel Your Stories ForwardNurturing Your Craft: How to Propel Your Stories Forward
In this week’s Storylines, we focus on the craft decisions that strengthen your scenes and propel your narrative forward. A simple approach to making steady, meaningful progress.
Why Scene Matters More Than StoryWhy Scene Matters More Than Story
Stop trying to write your whole story at once. Story isn’t something you tell from beginning to end — it’s built one scene at a time. In this episode, we’ll explore why learning to write one strong scene is the key to everything that follows.
When Too Much Description is Really Too MuchWhen Too Much Description is Really Too Much
Ever find your prose bogged down by page‑after‑page of lush detail? In today’s Storyline, we’ll explore exactly when ‘more’ becomes ‘too much’ and share simple strategies to keep your writing vivid—and your story moving.
How to Write a Scene From Memory and ResearchHow to Write a Scene From Memory and Research
Got an ancestry story or a memory that lives in fragments? Maybe a scent, a photo, a phrase? Today, I’ll show you how to take that spark and build it into a full creative nonfiction scene—mixing memory and research to tell stories that last.
Why birth to death tales don’t work- and how to fix them!Why birth to death tales don’t work- and how to fix them!
Struggling to turn your ancestor’s life story into an engaging narrative? In this video, we’ll explore why ‘birth-to-death’ summaries fall flat and how focusing on key scene moments can bring their story to life. Let’s dive in!”
How to Share Family Stories during the HolidaysHow to Share Family Stories during the Holidays
In just 15 minutes a day over 5 days you could write a small family story scene that could be shared in some interesting ways over the holiday season. Watch to learn how than click here to download your free resource to help you.
Learn How To Add Depth to Story with Your Ancestor’s AgeLearn How To Add Depth to Story with Your Ancestor’s Age
Today’s discussion is all about how age influences character development in our writing. It’s more than just a number; it’s a dynamic element that can shape your ancestors’ perspectives, decisions, and interactions.
How to Really Understand Showing and TellingHow to Really Understand Showing and Telling
Show, Don’t Tell you’ve heard it from me, perhaps other writing teachers, in books and on blogs across the internet. But what does it really mean? In today’s Storylines, we look at the difference between showing and telling, along with where to use it in your stories. We’ll also tell you all about the upcoming Show & Tell Summit and how it is going to answer all your questions.