
If you want to know what irony is and how to use it, this episode is story gold. ‘I’m not a feminist,’ is Megyn Kelly’s catchcry in Bombshell, but she calls out misogyny (eventually) and is the breadwinner for her family. Yep! This has mined the irony to maximum value. However, just because I find story gold, doesn't mean Valerie has been as lucky. What happens when the middle build of a story is meant to be driven by the antagonist and the antagonist does his job off-screen? Join us this week to find out. -M. Watch us on YouTube (and subscribe)! The Hook Formula: the works-every-time method for describing your book in a way that captivates readers and makes them beg for more. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca. For your FREE First 10 Pages Checklist, visit valeriefrancis.ca/checklist To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website. To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here.
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