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How to Write Unforgettable Stories: Abbie Emmons on Storytelling Psychology, Internal Conflict & Great Characters
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Today on the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we are joined by author, story coach, and YouTuber Abbie Emmons, author of the new book “Make Your Story Matter.”
In this conversation, we discuss the psychology of storytelling, writing unforgettable characters, building internal conflict, creating compelling plots, romance tropes, first chapter mistakes, world-building, false beliefs, and what truly makes readers emotionally connect with a story.
Abbie breaks down why internal conflict matters more than plot alone, how to write layered protagonists and antagonists, the psychology behind storytelling, and the techniques writers can use to keep readers flipping pages late into the night.
We also discuss:
• The Enneagram and character psychology
• The Open Loop Method
• Three act story structure
• Writing layered romance characters
• First draft advice
• Writing process and routines
• Dual POV stories
• Why stories emotionally resonate with readers
Follow Abbie Emmons:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieEmmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeyourstorymatter/
Get “Make Your Story Matter”:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Make-Your-Story-Matter/Abbie-Emmons/9781637748909
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Timestamps:
1:03 - Writing Recklessly
3:29 - Switching to Nonfiction
5:01 - Psychology of Storytelling
6:42 - What Makes A Story Unforgettable?
8:03 - Build Internal Conflict in Characters
9:52 - Character Profile and Backstory
12:01 - The Enneagram for Character Inner Conflict
14:02 - Giving Your Characters Flaws
15:03 - Characters False Beliefs
16:23 - Avoiding Perfect Characters
17:21 - Writing Quality Antagonist
20:25 - Developing Plot
22:01 - Three Act Story Structure for Plot
25:12 - Balancing Character and Plot
27:01 - Character/Plot Mistakes
27:40 - Plot Driven Story Mistakes
28:42 - Writing Side Characters
29:25 - Writing Connected Stories
31:11 - World-Building
33:58 - First Chapter To Do’s
36:35 - First Chapter Mistakes
38:33 - How the Subconscious Mind Works During Stories
40:22 - The Open Loop Method
43:11 - Helping People Write Their Story
45:32 - Questions Authors Should Ask Themselves When Stuck
47:23 - Advice on the First Draft
49:02 - Writing Process and the Perfect Writing Day
50:12 - Favorite Romance Tropes
51:32 - Writing Layered Characters in Romance
53:21 - Writing Dual POV Stories
55:01 - What Should Be in a Writer’s Toolkit?
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