In this episode, you'll learn about 7 different writing software options. Check out herdedwords.com for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

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Writing Software Comparison (and Reviews)

In this episode, you'll learn about 9+ methods for finding writing ideas and inspiration. Check out herdedwords.com for images and further examples! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Finding Writing Ideas & Inspiration

In this episode, you'll learn about 11+ prestigious annual book awards for fiction writers, including recent winners. Check out herdedwords.com for even more winners! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

11+ Prestigious Annual Book Awards

In this episode, you'll learn about 4 easy to implement grammar tips, grammar apps, and editing. Check out herdedwords.com for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Guide to Grammar for Fiction Writers

In this episode, you'll learn how to set & achieve SMARTER goals. Including examples of common problem goals with step-by-step fixes. Check out herdedwords.com to get a SMARTER goal setting template. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Setting Writing Goals

Minor characters and extras will fill out the people in your story world. In this episode, learn about what they are and the roles they play. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

A Guide to Minor Characters and Extras

Subplots are an important part of any full-length novel. In this episode learn about what a subplot is, what subplots do, 3 types of subplots, and 3 common methods for adding them. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of subplots in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

How to Add Subplots to a Novel

Secondary characters are the lifeblood of any story. In this episode, learn about 6 important roles for secondary characters and how many you should have. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Secondary Characters in Fiction {6 Roles}

Exposition is all about getting your reader comfortable in the story world. In this episode, learn about what exposition is, how much you should have, and get 5 tips to nail the exposition in your novel! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of exposition from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Exposition in Plot

The skeptic will bring tension and conflict to a novel while being on the protagonists' side. In this episode learn about skeptic roles and why they're important. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of skeptics in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

How to Write a Skeptic Character

The resolution is the final ending of the story. In this episode learn about how to write a resolution and if you should wrap everything up or leave readers wondering. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of subplots in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Writing the Resolution of a Story

The hook is the very beginning of a novel and it's crucial! In this episode learn about how the four elements of a great hook and three common ways to write a hook. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of hooks in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

How to Write a Hook

The mentor character will help guide your main character through the plot. In this episode learn about mentor qualities and roles. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of mentors in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

How to Write a Mentor Character

A sidekick character is essential to almost every novel. In this episode, learn about what a sidekick is, 4 qualities they should have, and 7 roles they can play in your story! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of sidekicks in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

How to Write a Sidekick [4 Qualities + 7 Roles]

The rising action is the longest period of your novel. It happens between the inciting incident and the climax. In this episode, learn about the 4 roles of the rising action. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of rising action in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

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