The 5 Ps: Prose: Writing Good Prose in Fiction

<p>Writing prose in fiction is all about using your unique voice. In this final bonus episode of <em>The Novelry on Writing</em>, authors Tara Conklin and Urban Waite dive into:</p><p>✍️ How to avoid overwriting</p><p>✍️ Tips for writing dialogue</p><p>✍️ Writing prompts to get you started</p><p>How are you telling your story? Submit your work to The Next Big Story prize, where you could win $100,000 for the best first three pages of a novel. T&amp;Cs apply—see website for details.</p><p>Perfect for fiction writers seeking to enhance their novel openings and craft a setting that captivates readers. Whether you’re a new writer or have a few books under your belt, these writing tips will help you craft more engaging story beginnings and make your first three pages stand out.</p><p>Thanks for tuning in, and happy writing! 🖋️</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>02:00 What is Prose?</p><p>04:18 How to Avoid Overwriting</p><p>05:18 Clichés</p><p>07:07 The Next Big Story Prize</p><p>07:38 Writing Dialogue in Prose</p><p>09:28 Concrete Tips for Writing Prose</p><p>11:26 Writing Prompts</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest Bios</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/team/tara-conklin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Tara Conklin</a> is the <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The House Girl</em> and <em>The Last Romantics</em>, selected by the <em>Today Show</em> Book Club, Barnes &amp; Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, and as a No.1 Indie Next Pick and Amazon Best Book of the Month. Her most recent novel is <em>Community Board</em>.</p><p><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/team/urban-waite" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Urban Waite</a>’s novels have been published in over 40 countries, translated into 12 languages, and optioned for film. Their accolades include Indie Next Picks, Amazon Editors’ Picks, nominations for the New Mexico/Arizona Book Award, and Kirkus Review Hit List selections. Urban’s debut novel, <em>The Terror of Living</em>, catapulted him to international acclaim, earning praise from literary giants Stephen King, Daniel Woodrell, and Michael Koryta.</p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Check out these blog posts for more insight on how to write a compelling story:</p><p><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/life-of-pi-good-writing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Life of Pi Author Explores the 5 Ps of Good Writing</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/the-next-big-story" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Could You Write The Next Big Story?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/blog/good-writing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Create a Clean Writing Style</a></p><p>🎧 Share this episode!</p><p>▶️ On YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/x3jXd7FRhSo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/x3jXd7FRhSo</a></p><p>🔔 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and YouTube channel for more writing tips, podcast episodes, and creative inspiration! Hit the bell icon to stay updated.</p><p><em>📖 Read the full episode transcript </em><a href="http://www.thenovelry.com/blog/the-5-ps-prose" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a><em>!</em></p><p>📚 Ready to take your writing to the next level? <em>For one-on-one help writing your novel, join us on a </em><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/which-course" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">creative writing course</a><em> at The Novelry today. Sign up for </em><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/which-course" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">courses</a><em>, </em><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/writer-coaching" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">coaching</a><em>, and a </em><a href="https://www.thenovelry.com/community" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">community</a><em> from the world’s top-rated writing school.</em></p><p>❓Have a question? Email