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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_E21. How to Avoid Preachy Writing (WITHOUT Losing Your Message)

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 11/06/2025

Avoid preachy writing without losing your message. Learn Zena Dell Lowe’s techniques to keep your story engaging, authentic, and impactful.

Season 5

S5_E21. How to Avoid Preachy Writing (WITHOUT Losing Your Message)

S5_E20. Unlikable Characters? Here’s How to Make Your Audience Care

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 10/30/2025

Make unlikable characters sympathetic or intriguing to keep your audience hooked. Essential tips for writers and storytellers.

Season 5

S5_E20. Unlikable Characters? Here’s How to Make Your Audience Care

S5_E16. Show, Don’t Tell: Give the Clues, Not the Police Report

By: Zena Dell Lowe Published on: 08/07/2025

Discover what “Show, Don’t Tell” really means — and how to do it right. In this episode, Zena Dell Lowe shares a practical metaphor that will change the way you write scenes and exposition.

Season 5