This is K.M. Wyland and you are listening to the five hundredth 16th episode of the Helping Writers

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So I know it's kind of like the job of a writing instructor to tell you to keep writing man whatever happens and I know I've said this several times throughout the year but I just feel led to say it again.

This has been an insane year, insane.

So if you're having a hard time getting your head in the game

for whatever reason, you're not alone.

If you are zipping along with your writing,

that is amazing.

And if not, as far as I'm concerned,

the bare fact that you are showing up today

to listen to a podcast like this about writing for whatever reason

is a testament to your commitment and discipline during this intense year.

So thanks for many reasons for showing up to listen today. And now I hope you

enjoy this week's episode five tips for honing your story instincts.

How strong are your story instincts?

This abstract and sometimes elusive concept rests at the very bottom of the writer's toolkit.

Your story instincts determine how successful your storytelling is, and whether you are able to

offer readers the all-important it factor. Your story instincts are the

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