Struggling to turn that vague spark into a full story? Unsure how to build a hook, fix pacing, craft cinematic scenes, or write from a POV you haven’t lived?
You’re not alone — and in this solo episode, Alex (with Chris away on a creative quest) dives into the questions that every emerging and aspiring writer wrestles with.

In this bite-sized craft session, Alex breaks down:

• How to turn a vague idea into a full story

• What makes a hook irresistible

• How to create scenes that feel cinematic

• Ways to improve pacing in any genre

• When your story is actually ready to share

• How to write outside your own lived experience

• The most common beginner mistakes

• What “powerful storytelling” really means

This is an honest, practical, compassionate conversation grounded in real writer struggles and decades of experience.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or creatively overwhelmed, this one’s for you.

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