“Ask Jane” Shorts
One-to-three minute videos on critical writing questions that give you the answers you need quickly and let you get back to writing!
How can I convert my character’s deepest fears into characteristics or traits?
Ever wondered how to turn your character's deepest fears into compelling traits that resonate with your audience? Well, you're in the right place! In today's...
How can I show my character’s deepest desires without overtly talking about them?
In this week's video, I share my best techniques to subtly portray your characters' deepest desires. Learn how to distinguish desires expressed from those...
How Can I Effectively Edit My Manuscript Before Submission to an Editor?
In my latest video, I share my top 3 self-editing tips to whip your manuscript into shape before sending it to a professional editor. I explain how to spot...
How often should I use a character’s name in my writing?
In this video, we explore when to use character names versus pronouns to avoid confusion. Use names at the start of chapters, with new characters, and when...
POV Essentials #5 – When is it appropriate to use third person objective point of view?
Today's video dives into a less frequented corner of narrative perspective: the third-person objective. This is the fly-on-the-wall point of view, capturing...
POV Essentials #4 – How do I use third person limited point of view well?
Ever wondered how you could reflect your character's deepest thoughts, their inner monologue, while staying grounded in their perspective? Third person...
POV Essentials #3 – When should I use third person omniscient point of view?
Let's tackle the question of when to use a third-person omniscient point of view. As I explain, this perspective that gives a "God's eye view" into multiple...
POV Essentials #2 – When should I use first person point of view?
Dive into the intricacies of the first-person point of view with me. We explore the intimacy and immediacy that first-person brings, allowing your readers to...
POV Essentials #1 – What are my point of view options? How do I choose one?
Join me as I delve into the range of narrative perspectives available to you when writing your stories. Together, we'll unravel the intimacy of first person,...
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