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Many writers struggle to let their true voice shine when they’re inundated with conflicting advice from beta readers and editors. In this episode, the OBA story team sits down with Dani Drake, an author and a creative writing college professor, to help her navigate her way through editing her bold, authentic, cozy fantasy manuscript. Sit with us and learn:
When and how to write with dual-POV (multiple protagonists) while keeping your readers immersed and avoiding head-hopping
How to gender-bend specific character archetypes to make them feel fresh
How to write flawed, unlikeable protagonists that your readers will still love
How to blend cozy fantasy vibes with real-life grit to make the story resonate stronger
How to make your dialogue sound more natural and realistic
How to navigate the all-important yet ambiguous problem of pacing at the sentence level and the story structure level
Come explore the creative, fantastical, mysterious town of Peculiar through the eyes of a fierce, flawed pair of sisters taking on supernatural powers, running an antique shop, and trying to find their identities through it all.
Tune in to unlock the secrets of compelling, authentic writing and learn how to bring your unique voice forward with confidence. Your story deserves to be as genuine and powerful as Dani’s, and this episode is your next step toward that goal.
If what we do here at One Brilliant Arc resonates with you, please consider buying our team a coffee so we can continue helping creatives tell their stories!
Huge thanks to Dani for sharing her story with us for this episode! You can follow her writing journey on her TikTok page.
OBA’s story team offers real help for real stories in real time, and we can do the same for your story! Want us to be your partners along the storytelling journey? Check out our services for both beginner and advanced writers:
