Are you telling me you built a time machine…out of a DeLorean?! For the last episode of 2025, Anna and Veronica geek out over Back to the Future.

Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads! Come along with us to explore what makes Back to the Future so good–and what writers can learn from it.

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Happy holidays, and happy writing!

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Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica's curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock, at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

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This time of year tends to make us feel anxious about wrapping everything up and accomplishing our remaining goals. We don’t need to feel this way, though. Especially when it comes to writing.

In this episode, we invite you to experiment with your writing routine and explore different ways to get into the writing mood/mindset.

For all the tips and tricks from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF. No subscription or sign up is necessary.

Do you need support with your writing? Check out our coaching and editing services at https://veronicajorden.com/ and https://annaschechter.org/.

Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica's curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock, at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

Do you want to know what Anna's reading? Check out her instagram @annaotations (https://www.instagram.com/annaotations/).

Remember Flat Stanley? We sure do, but we don't want your characters to be like him! Veronica and Anna are back this week to discuss character dimension.

In this episode, we invite you to explore different ways to breathe life and dimension into your characters. We discuss some of our favorite techniques for character development and, of course, look at real world examples from literature.

For all the tips and tricks from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF. No subscription or sign up is necessary.

Do you need support with your writing? Check out our coaching and editing services at https://veronicajorden.com/ and https://annaschechter.org/.

Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica's curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock, at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

Do you want to know what Anna's reading? Check out her instagram @annaotations (https://www.instagram.com/annaotations/).

Welcome to the first episode of X-Write-Z hosted by writer-editors, Veronica and Anna! If you want to share in the joy of writing and hone your craft, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, we invite you to explore the significance of first lines in storytelling. We discuss how first lines set the tone for an entire narrative, just as first impressions between people set the tone for a relationship. From there, we delve into various techniques for crafting compelling opening lines with examples from literature.

For all the tips and tricks from this episode in one spot, check out and download this PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18YASWf34a1XOIMwrCBedEN0JHRjjBnu6/view?usp=drive_link. No subscription or sign up is necessary.

Do you need support with your writing? Check out our coaching and editing services at https://veronicajorden.com/ and https://annaschechter.org/. Feel free to contact us to learn more about how we help writers bring their stories to life.

Are you looking for your next excellent read or a bookish gift for yourself or someone else? Check out Veronica’s curated books and goodies shop, Fiction Flock at https://www.fictionflock.com/.

Do you want to know what Anna’s reading? Check out her instagram @annaotations (https://www.instagram.com/annaotations/).