The heart of your story is in the hero's growth as a person. Learn how to start plotting the RIGHT story from your very first draft by digging deep into WHAT is holding your protagonist back and WHY they choose to become their best self. Sue's techniques break down storytelling in simple, intuitive ways that traditional writing methods often muddy. Stop wasting time spinning your creative wheels and start writing stories readers will remember... WITHOUT having to rewrite the story a million times.
π§ MUST-LISTEN podcast: The truth about BookTok (& π how it can steal your writing joy)
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Hi Reader! Stories matter most when they resonate deep in a reader's heart. Right after recording my recent guest spot on The Author Next Door podcast with Angela Haas and Cassie Newell, my heart felt so full. π₯° For a whole hour, we dove into what makes writing romance such a special career niche. π₯ We got real about trends in the romance-writing industry, then went deep on what transforms typical snooze-worthy characters into unique, compelling, everyday people that readers connect with. π€ This conversation goes way beyond surface-level advice about tropes and templates.
Angela, Cassie & I talked shop on how to craft heroes whose emotional journeys feel authentic and relatable. And you can listen (and watch!) right now. π Here's what makes this episode worth your time today: π It's not about recycled character stereotypes. (It's about your secret sauce.) β The mistake most writers make with enemies-to-lovers AND third-act breakups (+ smarter ways to raise emotional stakes) β¨ How to stay true to YOUR creative vision (while BookTok's hate-culture tries to steal your joy π ) π£ A shameless plug for my free Character Arc Worksheet and an exclusive peek inside my private coaching group, the Story Sorceryβ’ Society. π€© Here's where you can watch &/or listen: π π Youtube (podcast with video) π» π Transistor (audio-only version) π§ β π₯° Listening to this episode is like sitting down for tea with your fellow romance writers. π΅ We invite you to come on in π and have a listen! Whether you're drafting something new, revising, or simply craving real talk about character craft, this episode has something special to lift your day (and your manuscript).
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Sue Brown-Moore
The heart of your story is in the hero's growth as a person. Learn how to start plotting the RIGHT story from your very first draft by digging deep into WHAT is holding your protagonist back and WHY they choose to become their best self. Sue's techniques break down storytelling in simple, intuitive ways that traditional writing methods often muddy. Stop wasting time spinning your creative wheels and start writing stories readers will remember... WITHOUT having to rewrite the story a million times.
Hi Reader! Yesterday afternoon, I was sitting in my office (upstairs) and hear a crash (downstairs). I look around. The cat is here. β My partner is in his office. β π° What caused that crash?! When I walk downstairs, the first thing I notice is the smell. β¨οΈ (Sugar, strong.) And the carpet is drenched. π¦ (But not from any source that makes sense.) After about 5 minutes of investigation, I realize that this π is the culprit... π Naughty Loki! The cork had exploded from the bottle, and the...
Hi Reader! I spent a lot of years doing 1:1 work with authors, first as a developmental editor and now as a story coach. 𧩠And there's one conversation that I seem to have over and over. It usually starts with: π€ "Sue, something feels... off with my story. But I cant figure out what." The plot makes sense. The scenes flow. The characters are interesting. But somehow, the emotional impact isn't landing quite the way you want. And here's what I've discovered: When a story isn't connecting with...
Hi Reader! At 2pm Mountain Time today, tune in and watch my interview at the Write Your Own Way summit for free. Click here π to get your free ticket and join me in the live chat at 2pm! (π Check your time zone here.) Click that βοΈ to register for your free ticket to the summit so you can see my interview! π€ Can't make it live? You can watch the replay for 24 hours! Just register for your free ticket and log in before 2pm MT tomorrow (2/4). πΈ The Moment to Moment Method: How to write stronger...