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Writer Unleashed

Nanci Panuccio
Character Development
Storytelling
Writing Craft
Writing
Writing Techniques
Feedback
Fiction Writing
Backstory
Protagonist
Creative Process
Writing Goals
Environment
Focus
Productivity
Time Management
Self-Care
Literary Examples
Story Structure
Creative Writing
Narrative Structure

Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.

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Writing dialog can feel deceptively simple. After all, it's just people talking, right? But in far too many stories, characters are recapping the plot or revealing too much of what they're thinking or feeling. The dialogue is pure exposition, doing t... more

Writing your story setting requires more than just pretty language, and does so much more than provide the physical setting. It anchors the reader in time and place while immersing them in a tactile sensory experience in every scene. 

In this episod... more

Revising a first draft can feel overwhelming.

Where do you start? What do you cut? How do you keep your original vision alive How do you take all the moving parts and refine it into a more coherent, effective whole? 

In this episode, I’ll guide you... more

Retrospective narrators have the power to tell your story with both raw immediacy and hard earned wisdom. This narrator doesn’t just recall the past – he or she reinterprets it.

What makes it tricky is that you’re not just telling the story of what ... more

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Nancy Panuccio
Writer, editor, and writing coach with expertise in narrative techniques and character development, providing insights and practical advice for aspiring writers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Helpful, actionable, and bite sized

    This podcast is one of my favorite ones as an aspiring author working on my first novel. Nanci gets straight to the point while still sharing so many tips and valuable advice. I also appreciate that it is not a two hour commitment to listen to an episode. Thanks for all you do, Nanci! We are better writers because of it. Now I need to go edit my telling versus showing and condense like crazy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz
    United States7 months ago
  • Unsupportive

    What happened to this podcast? It has turned into a ‘don’t do this, don’t do that’ list of ‘rules’ which doesn’t help any writer.

    While there are systems which help the progression of a story in whatever format, Joseph Campbell said:”Nobody knows anything”.

    The approach to some difficulties that a writer might encounter are dealt in a rigid, prescriptive way that has little place in the world of authors. There are writers and directors which have revolutionised any writing rules. The content o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Driasprivate
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • I love this podcast!

    I learn so much from NP’s guidance for writers. Never reductive or formulaic, her insights are helping me create the work I want to put out there in the world. Each episode is the perfect length for me - long enough for her to impart the essential information, elaborate on it and provide examples. I enjoy going back through her early podcasts to help me through particular craft problems I want to resolve, and I’m eager to listen to each week’s release.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stasiabossa
    United Statesa year ago
  • A real help

    Loved the tips on retrospective narration - you answered my worries about ‘why write this, this way?’ And the other key questions. Many thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessj1981
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best writing/craft podcast out there!

    I have published two books and found myself at a point in my journey as a writer where I needed to bring up my dialogue game! I was lucky to find Writer Unleashed! Nanci Panuccio is such an amazing and concise teacher. I came for dialogue tips and stayed for everything she has to say on every aspect of being a writer and the craft of writing. I was so inspired - that I have had three sessions with Nanci as a writing coach. She has helped me express the changes and maturation in my writing. She h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. K in LA
    United Statesa year ago

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Many express gratitude for the support and inspiration provided throughout the episodes.
Overall, the podcast is regarded as a valuable resource for both aspiring and published writers.
Listeners appreciate the concise and actionable tips for improving their writing craft.
Some find the guidance patronizing and wish for a more flexible, less rule-based approach to writing.

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#224: Then vs. Now: The Key To Writing A Strong Retrospective Voice
Q: What are two ways to handle the two voices of your retrospective narrator?
Number one, use dual timelines. Number two, integrate both voices where the wiser voice is superimposed onto the younger voice.
#224: Then vs. Now: The Key To Writing A Strong Retrospective Voice
Q: How do you bring both voices into the story?
You can use dual timelines or integrate both voices by alternating between the innocent voice and the wiser voice of experience.

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Focused on providing actionable advice for fiction and memoir writers, the content frequently covers critical story techniques and writing craft strategies. Episodes encapsulate insights on crafting narratives, developing characters, and overcoming typical writing challenges such as procrastination and self-doubt. The host shares practical tips along with examples from literature, highlighting methods to enhance writing skills and engage readers effectively. This podcast distinguishes itself by emphasizing not just the technical aspects of writing, but also the mental and emotional journeys writers experience, making it a valuable resource for aspiring authors seeking guidance and motivation.

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