Herded Words

In this episode, you'll learn about 7 different writing software options. Check out herdedwords.com for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

In this episode, you'll learn about 9+ methods for finding writing ideas and inspiration. Check out herdedwords.com for images and further examples! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

In this episode, you'll learn about 11+ prestigious annual book awards for fiction writers, including recent winners. Check out herdedwords.com for even more winners! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

In this episode, you'll learn about 4 easy to implement grammar tips, grammar apps, and editing. Check out herdedwords.com for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

In this episode, you'll learn how to set & achieve SMARTER goals. Including examples of common problem goals with step-by-step fixes. Check out herdedwords.com to get a SMARTER goal setting template. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Minor characters and extras will fill out the people in your story world. In this episode, learn about what they are and the roles they play. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Subplots are an important part of any full-length novel. In this episode learn about what a subplot is, what subplots do, 3 types of subplots, and 3 common methods for adding them. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of subplots in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Secondary characters are the lifeblood of any story. In this episode, learn about 6 important roles for secondary characters and how many you should have. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Exposition is all about getting your reader comfortable in the story world. In this episode, learn about what exposition is, how much you should have, and get 5 tips to nail the exposition in your novel! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of exposition from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The skeptic will bring tension and conflict to a novel while being on the protagonists' side. In this episode learn about skeptic roles and why they're important. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of skeptics in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The resolution is the final ending of the story. In this episode learn about how to write a resolution and if you should wrap everything up or leave readers wondering. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of subplots in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The hook is the very beginning of a novel and it's crucial! In this episode learn about how the four elements of a great hook and three common ways to write a hook. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of hooks in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The mentor character will help guide your main character through the plot. In this episode learn about mentor qualities and roles. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of mentors in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

A sidekick character is essential to almost every novel. In this episode, learn about what a sidekick is, 4 qualities they should have, and 7 roles they can play in your story! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of sidekicks in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The rising action is the longest period of your novel. It happens between the inciting incident and the climax. In this episode, learn about the 4 roles of the rising action. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of rising action in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

There are many types of love that should be represented in a novel. In this episode learn about 3 types of love, 5 qualities of a love interest, and love stereotypes. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of love interests in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The falling action of your story occurs right after the climax. In this episode, learn about the 4 elements of the falling action and find out if you can skip it. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of falling action in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Character relationships are often the driving force of any novel. In this episode, learn about the 8 types of relationships and get tips to write excellent character relationships in your novel! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of character relationships from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The climax of a story is its biggest moment. In this episode, learn about 4 elements that make an epic climax. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of the climax from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

A bad antagonist can ruin an otherwise great novel. In this episode, learn about the 4 different antagonists & get 5 tips to write an exceptional antagonist! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of antagonists from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The Inciting Incident is when a novel goes from setup to stuff happening. In this episode, learn about the 4 elements of a great inciting incident. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of the inciting incident from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

There are numerous genres out there. In this episode, learn about what makes genre important, the drawbacks of ignoring genre, choosing multiple genres, and the Top 10 genres (with word counts and examples). Check out herdedwords.com for links to the listed examples. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Novels have many different character types. In this episode, learn about the 6 developed character types that almost every novel has! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of character types from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

The first chapter might be the most important chapter of your novel. In this episode learn about the five elements that almost all first chapters contain. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of first chapters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

"__ said," action, description, and no dialogue tag should make up the majority of your dialogue tags. In this episode, learn what dialogue tags are and how to use them in your novel. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of dialogue tags in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Your main character will be one of the most important things in your novel. In this episode, learn about the 3 main qualities that nearly every memorable main character has. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of memorable main characters from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Plot is the sequence of events of a novel caused by earlier events. In this episode, learn what plot is, what subplots are, and the 5 elements of plot structure. Check out herdedwords.com to see plot examples from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

There are three common points of view used in literature: first, third limited, and omniscient. In this episode, learn about the pros and cons, and see examples of each POV. Check out herdedwords.com to see detailed examples of point of view from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message

Should you choose past or present tense for your novel? Find out the pros and cons of each with examples. Check out herdedwords.com to get writing prompts & exercises! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herdedwords/message