Off Grid - a freewriter's journey

by L.W. Hewitt

Do you fancy yourself a writer? Stuck in neutral and cannot get past the first page? Been there, done that.

Welcome to Off Grid - a podcast service for writers, would-be writers, and readers of historical and mystery/suspense fiction. It is entitled “Off Grid” for two reasons:

1.- the practice called “freewriting” is an alternative to the grid-based, outlined, and preplanned writing style we were all exposed to i ... 

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  • Season 1

  • Writer's Block

    Writer's Block

    S01 E14
    Feb 11, 2025
    03:54

    Do you get stuck in neutral? Can't get off a single line of readable narrative or dialogue? Well, it's called writers block and we all go through it. Take a listen - here are some ideas to break the logjam and get back on track.

  • A Better Writing Tool

    A Better Writing Tool

    S01 E13
    Jan 30, 2025
    04:59

    If you have tried to write your novel on a traditional word processor I know a good psychologist you should talk to. There is a better way. This episode is all about Scrivener by Literature and Latte. Take a listen, then try a free trial. Your writing process will thank you. Download the transcript for a link.

  • Be Your Toughest Editor

    Be Your Toughest Editor

    S01 E12
    Jan 29, 2025
    10:54

    Editing is more than proofreading. Whether you self-edit or use a professional it is crucial to spend time polishing your draft before putting it out for editing - give your editor the opportunity to do their best work - even if you self-edit. Here are some ideas.

  • The Power of Photographs

    The Power of Photographs

    S01 E11
    Jan 28, 2025
    04:46

    This pod cast is taken from Book 4 of The Juno Letters. It relies heavily on a rather long example so you may want to download the narrative and follow along. Photographs can be powerful plot agents for your books. Here is one example ...

  • Objects as Plot Vehicles - The Hotel Lancaster

    Objects as Plot Vehicles - The Hotel Lancaster

    S01 E10
    Jan 24, 2025
    03:59

    Here is another example from one of my books - The Hotel Lancaster. Tye podcast is about using objects you see in the world around you as plot vehicles. I suggest you download the narrative on this one and read along.