Helping you become a better writer. Join Shawn Coyne, author of Story Grid and a top editor for 30+
This is the first episode that Tim gets noticeably frustrated. Shawn is trying to teach him how to a
This is an epic episode. Shawn and Tim talk through finding a marketable genre and how to build a bo
After a week of Tim floundering with his first draft, Shawn starts to rescue him from the pit of des
This was a haps episode for Tim. Shawn has now read the manuscript and gives his feedback and next s
Tim has finished his first draft and Shawn gives advice on what happens next and what questions Tim
Shawn and Tim discuss unconventional ways to become a better writer. Topics include chicken sexing,
How can you get more writing done? Is the "wall" even real or just in your head? To learn
Another wide ranging episode that eventually lands on an important question. Kurt Vonnegut said &quo
A wide ranging episode where Shawn and Tim discuss a new way to think about beginning hooks, the hig
It was at 8000 words in that Tim realized his writing was terrible. So how does he keep going? Shawn
What is your theme or controlling idea, and how does it help you tell a better story? Tim and Shawn
As Tim begins to plot and outline his story, he gets Shawn's input on exactly how to do it. This pro
How do great writers actually get their writing done? Shawn and Tim delve into this along with comba
Talking about Story Grid is one thing, putting it into practice is quite another. Tim struggles with
The Hero's Journey and how it works with Story Grid. The characters and scenarios. Also, how to lear
Tim writes another scene for Shawn to critique. Click here to download Tim's scene.
The question every author gets... "Where do you come up with story ideas?" Also, how to wr
Shawn explains how Story Grid can help you be a better non-fiction writer. Also, the editing process
How do you write an opener for your book that grabs people's attention and doesn't let go? Shawn sha
Learn the units of story telling -- beats, scenes, sequences, acts, etc -- and how they make you a b
