Finding Writing Ideas & Inspiration

In this episode, you'll learn about 7 different writing software options. Check out herdedwords.com for more information!

In this episode, you'll learn about 9+ methods for finding writing ideas and inspiration. Check out herdedwords.com for images and further examples!

In this episode, you'll learn about 11+ prestigious annual book awards for fiction writers, including recent winners. Check out herdedwords.com for even more winners!

In this episode, you'll learn about 4 easy to implement grammar tips, grammar apps, and editing. Check out herdedwords.com for more information!

In this episode, you'll learn how to set & achieve SMARTER goals. Including examples of common problem goals with step-by-step fixes. Check out herdedwords.com to get a SMARTER goal setting template.

Minor characters and extras will fill out the people in your story world. In this episode, learn about what they are and the roles they play. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

Subplots are an important part of any full-length novel. In this episode learn about what a subplot is, what subplots do, 3 types of subplots, and 3 common methods for adding them. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of subplots in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

Secondary characters are the lifeblood of any story. In this episode, learn about 6 important roles for secondary characters and how many you should have. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of secondary characters in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

Exposition is all about getting your reader comfortable in the story world. In this episode, learn about what exposition is, how much you should have, and get 5 tips to nail the exposition in your novel! Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of exposition from bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!

The skeptic will bring tension and conflict to a novel while being on the protagonists' side. In this episode learn about skeptic roles and why they're important. Check out herdedwords.com to see examples of skeptics in bestselling & award-winning modern fiction AND get writing prompts & exercises!