“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!
What’s the difference between a theme and a moral concept?
In this video, I address a subtle but important question many writers grapple with: What’s the real difference between a story’s theme and its moral concept?...
How do I take a familiar theme and make it feel original?
In this video, we tackle a common writing challenge: how can you take a familiar theme, like “honesty is the best policy,” and make it feel fresh and...
Can I use setting to enhance the theme of my stories?
In this video, I discuss how you can use setting, an often undervalued component of writing, to enhance your story’s theme. We’ll explore why defining your...
How do I decide which of my story ideas are the best?
Do you struggle to decide which of your many writing ideas to pursue? In this video, I share my powerful NIA model for evaluating story concepts and...
Can my story have two main characters with separate plots?
In this video, I explore whether a story can successfully feature two main characters with separate plots. I delve into reasons you might have protagonists,...
Is it okay to write my story out of order?
In this video, I explore whether you should write your story linearly from start to finish, or whether it's okay to embrace spontaneous bursts of inspiration...
How can you resolve plot problems you discover while writing?
In this video, I dive into a challenge all writers face at one point in their writing career or another: tackling plot problems that arise midway through...
How do you know if a literary agent is right for you?
In this video, I tackle a crucial question for anyone seeking traditional publication and share practical advice to help you navigate the process of finding...
How do I find a literary agent?
In this video, I tackle one of the most common questions aspiring authors face: "How do I find a literary agent?" I share three possible avenues to finding...
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