EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 5 MIN
Literary Sins: Not Enough “GMC”
from The Novel Writing Podcast · host Colleen Mitchell
If your story feels weak, you may have a problem with your characters' goals, motivation, and conflict.Digging deeper into "GMC" will help strengthen the plot because GMC is what drives a story forward.Learn more about GMC in The Trope Thesaurus, by Jennifer Hilt.Send us Fan MailWhat to do next…Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate LinkRead Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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If your story feels weak, you may have a problem with your characters' goals, motivation, and conflict. Digging deeper into "GMC" will help strengthen the plot because GMC is what drives a story forward. Learn more about GMC in The Trope Thesaurus, by Jennifer Hilt. Send us Fan Mail What to do next… Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (kee...
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