by Turning to Story
Writing is tough, and the publishing industry is tougher. Authors Lyssa Mia Smith and Anna Mercier have come together to present their most effective defense against the woes of the industry: craft. Join us for weekly in-depth looks at specific craft topics explored through a lens of searching for joy.
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March 5, 2025
<p>As writers, it's our job to create engaging, dynamic, and precious characters... and then torture them until they complete their character arc! Readers will turn the page just to watch a character fight back against a bully or realize their stubbornness and pride is keeping them from the love of their life. This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith discuss how putting characters in a vacuum in which they are devoid of the thing they really need can create addictive stories.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://turningtostory.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Turning to Story Substack </a>for extra info!</p>
February 19, 2025
<p>We said magic systems deserved their own episode, so we delivered! How do you create a magic system that tantalizes your readers, maxes out vibes, and develops a gut-wrenching theme? Authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith go into detail about how you can make your witches, mages, and space wizards do work for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Remember to check out the <a href="https://turningtostory.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Turning to Story Substack </a>for shownotes.</p><p>Also, pre-order Lyssa's book, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gilded-in-vengeance-lyssa-mia-smith/1146931855" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">GILDED IN VENGEANCE</a>, now!</p>
February 12, 2025
<p>You know we love tropes on Turning to Story. Cuddling for warmth. Touch-starved. Enemies to lovers. Butwhyare those tropes so darn good? This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith analyze T. Taylor's7 Figure Fictionto uncover the truth about tropes.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the<a href="https://turningtostory.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Turning to Story Substack</a> for show notes!</p><p>Pre-order<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gilded-in-vengeance-lyssa-mia-smith/1146931855?ean=9780063239623" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Lyssa's YA fantasy romance, GILDED IN VENGEANCE</a>, now!</p><p>Check out<a href="https://7figurefiction.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor</a></p>
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