Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori

Send us a textEpisode 2: Four Must-Haves at the Top of Every Scene in Your BookIn this episode of "Show Don't Tell Writing," Suzy Vadori delves into the critical elements that need to be at the top of every scene to keep your readers hooked. Learn why some books fail to engage and discover the simple checklist that ensures your scenes are compelling and grounded. Suzy breaks down the psychological phenomenon known as the doorway effect and its impact on your writing, offering practical advice to make your story irresistible from the first paragraph.Main Topics of This Episode Include:Introduction to the four must-haves at the top of every scene to engage readers.Explanation of the doorway effect and its relevance to writing.The importance of grounding readers in each scene to prevent them from feeling lost and disengaged.Key Points and Checklist:Whose Head Are They In?Establish the point of view (POV) quickly Use inner thoughts, reactions, actions, or dialogue to clarify POV.Who Is in the Scene?Clarify who is present in the scene right from the beginning. Avoid surprises later in the scene that confuse the reader.Where Are Your Characters in Time?Ground the reader in the specific time relative to the previous scene.Ensure smooth transitions in the timeline to keep the reader oriented.What’s Around Your Characters?Provide specific details about the setting within the first two paragraphs. Use interaction with the setting to avoid info dumping and keep the narrative moving.Practical Advice:Avoid assuming readers remember details from previous scenes.Consistently apply the grounding technique to maintain reader engagement.Balance providing essential information quickly without making it feel mechanical.To help Suzy to be able to continue providing feedback and resources like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening. It really does help! Also, visit https://www.suzyvadori.com/newsletter to hop on my weekly inspired writing newsletter list to stay inspired and be the first to know about upcoming events and writing courses in the Inspired Writing Community.Remember, the book you’re writing is going to open doors you haven't even thought of yet, and I can't wait to help you make it the absolute best to can be. If you're feeling called to write that book, keep going and I'll be right here cheering you on.  See you again next week! Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight

Send us a textEpisode 1: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Writer?Welcome to the very first episode of "Show Don't Tell Writing" with your host, Suzy Vadori! In this episode, Suzy dives into the one key quality that guarantees a writer's success—and it's not talent. Debunking Hollywood myths about overnight successes, she emphasizes the importance of learning and practicing the craft of writing. Whether you're just starting your writing journey or looking to improve, this episode is packed with insights to help you transform your storytelling. Join Suzy as she shares her own experiences and offers practical advice to help you write stories that captivate and engage readers.Main Topics of This Episode Include:The one quality that ensures a writer's success: being open to learningDebunking the myth of innate talent and overnight success in writingComparing the process of becoming a writer to learning other professionsTo help Suzy to be able to continue providing feedback and resources like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening. It really does help! Also, visit https://www.suzyvadori.com/newsletter to hop on my weekly inspired writing newsletter list to stay inspired and be the first to know about upcoming events and writing courses in the Inspired Writing Community.Remember, the book you’re writing is going to open doors you haven't even thought of yet, and I can't wait to help you make it the absolute best to can be. If you're feeling called to write that book, keep going and I'll be right here cheering you on.  See you again next week!Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight

Send us a textIf writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast.I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonfiction books, sharing step-by-step actions each week you can take immediately to get closer each week to your wildest writing dreams, whether you’re writing your first book, or your tenth, all while making the process inspiring and fun. If you want your book to get published, read, loved, and shared with readers all over the world, I’ll address the questions that are sooo hard to find answers for. Is your writing good enough to be published in today’s market? What are the unwritten rules that can make agents, publishers, and readers give your book 5-star reviews? Do you have what it takes to make it as a writer? Hint: You definitely do, but nobody is born knowing how to write a terrific book, so join us to give yourself an advantage over all the other books out there by adding to your writing skills, and getting the straight goods on the industry. In this weekly show, I’ll bring you writing techniques, best practices, motivation, inspirational stories from real live authors out there making it in the world, and actionable advice that can help you turn that book you’re writing into the bestseller you know deep down that it can be. I’ll even share the tangible, step-by-step writing advice that I used to escape her daily grind of being a corporate executive to make a living doing all things writing,and living my best creative life. I’ll be interviewing top writing experts and authors who give you the straight goods on what it takes to make it as a writer. Knowing these writing truths has given me the opportunity to work with thousands of writers over the past decade who have seen their writing dreams come true, and doors open for them that they hadn’t even thought of when they started their journey.If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels on your book’s draft and get serious about making your writing the best it can be, don't miss an episode – subscribe or follow today, and visit my website at www.suzyvadori.com for more writing resources and updates.Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight