Episode 150: 7 Easy Ways To Add SUSPENSE To Your Story
Want to keep your readers on the edge of their seats? In this episode of The Kate and Abbie Show, we’re breaking down 7 easy ways to add suspense to your story and make it impossible to put down.From building tension through your character’s deepest fears to raising the stakes with a ticking clock, these powerful storytelling techniques will help you craft suspenseful, high-stakes fiction that keeps readers hooked. Whether you’re writing a novel, screenplay, or short story, these writing suspense tips will level up your storytelling game.If you want to master writing tension and conflict and create page-turning suspense, this episode is for you!
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Episode 149: How to Craft a Heartbreaking Villain's Backstory
Struggling to create a tragic villain backstory that tugs your reader's heartstrings? In this podcast, we'll show you how to write a villain with depth, exploring backstory techniques that make your antagonist unforgettable. Learn the secrets to writing a compelling villain by understanding villain motivation, how to make a villain relatable, and writing a tragic backstory that resonates. We’ll dive into creating a sympathetic villain, crafting a powerful villain origin story, and mastering antagonist character development. Whether you’re working on a villain redemption arc or wondering how to make villains more human, this podcast is packed with tips to help you build an unforgettable antagonist.JOIN THE MUSE CHALLENGE: https://www.patreon.com/c/kaemmons
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Episode 148: 10 Hacks to Write FASTER in Less Time
Are you ready to write faster than you ever have? Ready to charge into your writing projects with reckless creativity and write more words than you thought possible? In today's podcast, Kate and I will share our top 10 unique writing hacks for getting more words on the page FASTER (without rushing!) Grab a notebook and get ready to be inspired. Let's go!
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MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
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Episode 147: How to Write MORE Words FASTER in 2025
Whether you're embarking on a New Year's goal or you're getting ready to tackle a big writing project whose time has come, Abbie and I are here to share with you our secrets for writing the book of your dreams FAST. We believe that writing a book doesn't have to be a never-ending project or a pipe dream; in fact, it can be something that you finish within 1-3 months. It's time to STOP putting your writing dreams on hold... and dive in! Let's go!
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Episode 146: How to Build a WRITING HABIT with NaNoWriMo
Do you struggle to commit to creative time every day? Are you ready to build a writing habit that lasts long after NaNoWriMo ends? In today's podcast, we're sharing our best advice for creating a bulletproof writing habit that sticks. So if you've been struggling to show up for your book, this episode will give you the tools you need to make writing a daily habit. Grab a notebook and let's get started!
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