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Storyteller's Society Sneak Peek: This Creative Silos method can make you way more efficient in your writing practice.

Creativity coach Cindy Cisneros reveals why traditional productivity advice fails creative writers, her game-changing "Silos" method that stops the destructive cycle of switching between writing and querying, and the "cross-modality" technique that breaks through even the most stubborn creative blocks.

What You'll Learn:

• The "Creative Silos" strategy that lets you batch writing and other tasks for maximum flow
• Why waiting for natural motivation beats forcing daily word counts every time
• The real reason creative people need "incubation time" and how to use it strategically

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Your opening page has 30 seconds to hook an agent or it's as good as a rejection.

Literary agent Amy Nielsen reveals the cliché openings that kill manuscripts, the scene structure 90% of authors get wrong, and her "General-Specific-Personal" formula that eliminates info-dumping while building irresistible voice.

What You'll Learn:

- How to avoid cliché openings that scream "amateur"

- A literary agent's simple test to tell if your opening is actually a scene

- The inciting incident strategy that finds your perfect entry point

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In this interview, I talk to author Eloise Corvo about her debut novel OFF THE BEATEN PATH. Eloise reveals her practical three-part framework for crafting effective red herrings, which is a vital skill for any thriller, mystery, suspense, or crime fiction writer.

You’ll discover essential writing tips for balancing misdirection with reader satisfaction and gain insider insights into publishing options beyond traditional routes.

Whether you're drafting your first mystery or refining your tenth thriller, Eloise's practical advice on how to write compelling suspense will transform your approach to planting clues and creating satisfying twists.

This episode packed with actionable writing techniques is perfect for mystery authors looking to elevate their craft and engage readers from page one to the final reveal.

What Listeners Will Learn

• The Three-Element Formula for Red Herrings
• Mystery Structure and Pacing
• Publishing Journey Insights

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