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S5_E26. Think Your Character is Active? Think Again.

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 12/11/2025

Is your protagonist truly active? Discover how to make your characters drive the story and captivate your audience with expert insights from Zena Dell Lowe.

Season 5

S5_E26. Think Your Character is Active? Think Again.

S5_E25. How to Fight Self-Doubt as a Writer

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 12/04/2025

Feeling like you’re not good enough to write? Zena Dell Lowe explores self-doubt for writers and shares strategies to reclaim confidence and stay committed to the craft.

Season 5

S5_E25. How to Fight Self-Doubt as a Writer

S5_E24. How to Dodge the Subplot Trap

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 11/27/2025

Learn how to manage subplots without letting them overshadow your main story. Zena Dell Lowe shares practical strategies for multi-POV stories and complex series writing.

Season 5

S5_E23. Historical Accuracy vs. Creative License—What Writers Must Know - Copy

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 11/27/2025

Learn how to balance historical facts with creative storytelling. Zena Dell Lowe explains when to stick to history and when to take creative license in your writing.

Season 5