The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers Writing Tips: Craft, Structure, and Voice With Kristen Tate
19 snips
Jan 6, 2025 Kristen Tate, an editor and founder of The Blue Garret, shares her expertise on transforming ordinary manuscripts into captivating stories. She discusses essential writing techniques, such as character development and narrative structure, and emphasizes balancing planning with spontaneity. The conversation also addresses the evolving publishing landscape, the importance of sub-rights, and the impact of AI on authorship. Tate highlights the necessity of retaining creative rights and how editing software like ProWritingAid can enhance the writing process.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Opening Mistakes
- Focus on the protagonist's thoughts and feelings in openings, not physical details.
- Delay extensive backstory; start with the present action to hook readers.
Scenes and Chapters
- Treat scenes and chapters as containers of different sizes to convey different pacing.
- Use white space between chapters to emphasize themes and create anticipation.
Plotting Page Turners
- Page-turners manage tension like rollercoasters, balancing big moments with smaller, engaging experiences.
- High stakes and reader investment in characters are essential for page-turners.
