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Episode 18 • 5th December 2025 • Writing Lessons From... • Jenny Nice
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aka The Joy of Keeping it Simple

The episode looks at:

  • Why simple can be best.
  • Summing up your plot in one sentence.
  • The importance of good character development.

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For more on this topic, check out the following past episodes:

  • Episode 14: Starstruck (which I mention in this podcast)
  • Episode 2: Ozark (also mentioned!)
  • Episode 10: Barbie

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