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Writer Unleashed

Nanci Panuccio

264 episodes

21 hours ago

Suspense isn't just for thrillers—it's what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you'll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions required. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentence premise you can buil...

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Suspense isn't just for thrillers—it's what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you'll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions required. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentence premise you can buil...

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#254: 3 Ways To Create Page-Turning Suspense in Any Genre

Suspense isn't just for thrillers—it's what makes readers unable to put down any story, from memoir to fantasy to romance. In this episode, you'll learn three proven techniques to create page-turning tension in any genre. No car chases or explosions required. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentence premise you can buil...

1 week ago

20 minutes

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#253: Whose Story Is It? Making Sense of Multiple POVs

Writing a story with multiple POVs? In this episode, we’ll unpack how to keep your narrative focused, decide which characters need full arcs, and make sure every point-of-view earns its place in your story. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

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#252: Memoir vs. Fiction: The Key Differences (and Surprising Similarities)

Memoir is true, fiction is made up - but how does that change your actual storytelling? In this episode, I break down the key differences between memoir and fiction: what you can and can't do in memoir, how much creative license you have, and when to choose one form over the other. Plus: the surprising ways memoir and fiction use the exact same narrative techniques. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer U...

3 weeks ago

20 minutes

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#251: Why Story Structure Has You Stuck (and How to Fix It)

If you’ve been wrestling with story structure, this episode will help you see it differently. Learn what’s really keeping you stuck and how to finally bring your draft to the finish line. Episode Web Page 📚 Get the step-by-step framework to structure your story from start to finish—without the overwhelm, second-guessing, or endless rewriting. → 3ActStory.me Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community ...

4 weeks ago

19 minutes

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#250: The Messy Middle: Why Drafts Lose Steam (and How to Revive Yours)

If you’ve ever hit that point in your draft where the words feel heavy, the story starts to wander, and your momentum disappears—you’ve landed in the messy middle. Every writer faces it. The difference is, some know how to push through. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why the middle of a draft feels so hard—and how to revive your story so you can actually finish it. Episode Web Page If you've got 60 minutes, I've got a simple 3-part framework to bring focus and direction to your s...

1 month ago

23 minutes

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#249: 5 Reasons You're Still Not Finished With Your Novel

If your novel or memoir keeps stalling out, it’s not about talent or discipline. Chances are, something else is getting in your way. This episode uncovers what it is—and how to move past it. Episode Web Page If you've got 60 minutes, I've got a simple 3-part framework to bring focus and direction to your story without starting over and without a rigid outline. It’s FREE, but spots are limited. Save your seat by clicking here: https://mylivemasterclass.com/ Want to join a community of ...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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#248: First Impressions Matter: Introducing Your Protagonist the Right Way

Your protagonist’s first appearance can make or break your story. That opening impression tells your reader whether they should lean in, or move on. Too often, writers get stuck in backstory, mundane routines, or quirky details that don’t really matter yet. The result? A flat introduction that fails to spark curiosity or connection. In this episode, we’ll cover: Why your protagonist’s introduction carries so much weight.The 4 most common mistakes writers make in opening scenes.3 strategies to...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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#247: When You're Lost In The Mess Of Your Draft: How To Get Back On Track

Every writer hits that moment mid-draft where the story feels too big, too messy, too unclear. But getting lost in the middle of a draft doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re deep in the work. And the good news? There’s a way through. In this episode, I’ll help you zoom out, find the heart of your story again, and get back on track. So you can turn that overwhelming pile of pages into a novel or memoir that actually works. If you’re overwhelmed by the volume of your story material...

1 month ago

15 minutes

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#246: The 9-to-5 Novelist: Why Your Day Job Might Be Your Secret Weapon

Most writers dream of quitting their jobs to write full-time. But here’s the twist: many of the greatest authors did their best work while juggling day jobs. In this episode, we’ll dive into the stories of famous writers who turned paychecks into pages, and how you can, too. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will help you uncover the heart of your idea in just three simple steps. You’ll walk away with a one-sentenc...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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#245: When Great Story Ideas Fizzle Out (and How to Prevent It)

Most story ideas that excite you at 2 AM seem paper-thin by Thursday afternoon. Here's the truth: your idea probably isn't too small, you just haven't learned how to dig deeper. While other writers chase the next shiny concept, successful authors know how to mine the gold that's already there. In this episode, discover the specific questions that reveal whether your story has legs, plus the proven techniques for expanding any concept into a full narrative that writes itself. Stop second-guess...

2 months ago

11 minutes

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#244: 4 Strategies to Finally Finish the Story You Start

Do you have a folder full of half-finished drafts? You’re not alone. Almost every writer has started a story with excitement, only to abandon it when the magic fades. In this episode, I’ll share why this happens, the mindset shifts that help you stay the course, and four practical strategies to keep you moving forward even when the middle gets messy. You’ll learn how to stop chasing new ideas, stay connected to the story you’ve already begun, and use writing not just to finish, but to deepen ...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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#243: What If I’m Not Good Enough? A Pep Talk for New Writers

Every writer wrestles with doubt from time to time. But if you don’t know how to handle it, that doubt can stall your story for months or even years. In this episode, I’m dismantling three of the most common myths that keep writers stuck and replacing them with truths you can lean on. So you can keep showing up for your story with a sense of wonder and unshakeable confidence. Episode Web Page Not sure if your idea has what it takes to become a powerful story? This free quick guide will ...

2 months ago

14 minutes

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#242: Writing Backstory: 3 Game-Changing Tips

Backstory often gets blamed for slowing a story down. Writers are told to cut it, sprinkle it lightly, or avoid it altogether. But here’s the truth: the wrong backstory, delivered the wrong way, at the wrong time is the problem. Used with intention, backstory can reveal the wounds and desires that drive your character, raise the stakes, and transform an ordinary scene into one that lingers with readers. In this episode, I’ll share: 3 powerful ways to use backstory so it deepens, rather than d...

3 months ago

10 minutes

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#241: 3 Ways To Write A Hook-Worthy First Sentence

Your opening line is your reader’s first invitation into your story, so it has to do more than just start the book. It has to hook. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 powerful strategies to craft a first sentence that grabs your readers' attention and keeps them wanting more. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

3 months ago

15 minutes

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#240: 4 Powerful Ways To Show Character Change

We don’t just read stories to find out what happens. We read to witness who a character becomes. So how do you show that change? Not by stating it outright, or having another character comment on it, but through behavior, inner voice, and choices that reveal an internal shift. In this episode, we’re breaking down what character transformation looks like on the page, and 4 powerful ways to show it. Whether your character evolves in subtle or seismic ways, this episode will help you track and s...

3 months ago

19 minutes

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#239: 3 Quick Tips For Writing Stronger Dialogue

When dialogue works, it feels alive. It's charged with tension. It reveals character, drives the plot, and leaves space for the reader to lean in and feel what’s left unsaid. But when it doesn’t? It falls flat, feels forced, or gets skimmed over entirely. In this episode, I’m breaking down three essential tips to help you write dialogue that feels authentic, but curated. Natural, but emotionally charged. We’ll look at what to cut, how to shape each exchange, and how to infuse even simple mome...

3 months ago

18 minutes

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#238: What To Do When Feedback Shakes Your Confidence

You’ve finally shared your pages with someone. Maybe it was a critique partner, a writing group, an editor, or beta reader. You were nervous, but hopeful, maybe even excited, and then the feedback came. And now you’re spiraling. Maybe they pointed out something you thought you’d nailed, or they didn’t understand your main character, or they told you something that deep down you already feared might be true. And now the voice in your head is getting louder. Am I even a good writer? Do I ...

3 months ago

13 minutes

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#237: 3 Writing Myths That Might Be Holding You Back

There’s a lot of writing advice out there, but not all of it serves you. In this episode, we’re unpacking 3 common writing myths that might be slowing you down or making you second-guess your story. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your permission to let go of the “rules” and reconnect with the story you need to tell. Episode Web Page Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's tota...

4 months ago

16 minutes

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#236: From Chaos To Clarity: How To Make Sense Of Your Messy Draft

Writing your first novel can feel like dumping 1000 puzzle pieces onto the floor without the picture on the box to guide you. You've got characters, scenes, maybe even a few moments you love, but you have no clear sense of what it all adds up to. If you're staring at your messy draft thinking, What even is this? - don't worry. You're not alone, and you're not even as lost as you think. In today's episode, we'll explore how to step back, sift through what you've already written, and begi...

4 months ago

19 minutes

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#235: Why You’re Stuck At Chapter One (And How to Finally Move Forward)

Struggling to get past chapter one, even with a solid outline and a great idea? In this episode, we unpack why starting your novel feels so hard, what’s really behind the block, and how to take the first imperfect steps forward. Episode Web Page https://nancipanuccio.com/guide/ Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.

4 months ago

18 minutes