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How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
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64 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Episode 155 / You can hook readers with a few words or a concept when you use tropes. Romance and non-fiction author, Jennifer Hilt, shares tips on how to recognize tropes, how to bake them into your writing to make marketing easier, and how to twist tropes so they’re fresh for both readers and authors.Author website: www.jenniferhilt.com? ? Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode! https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supporthttps://wishidknownforwriters.com/survey (Closes 2/24/23)Show notes:Why it’s a good idea to consider marketing before you write the bookThinking beyond the basic genre expectations (i.e. “happily ever after in romance)The importance of guarding your timeWhat Jennifer would do if she were starting over todayWhy you don’t have to rush Tropes as building blocks for relationshipsIncorporating tropes with goals, motivations, and conflictTwisting tropesJennifer’s Kickstarter for The Trope Thesaurus Romance and her tips for authors thinking of doing a Kickstarter✨ Support Wish I’d Known ThenIf the podcast has helped you and provided value to you and you’d like to give back, become a supporter! (https://www.SaraRosett.com/support) We’ll give you a shoutout in a future episode. Learn more here: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support___________________________________More links: The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastJami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplanJami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans Support the show
Released:
Feb 21, 2023
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