Kristina Stanley on Fictionary, Writing Better Books & Building a Creative Life
Creative, Actually Season 2, Episode 9
In this special Season Two finale of Creative, Actually, we’re joined by Kristina Stanley, a bestselling, award-winning author of fiction and writing craft books, and the CEO and co-founder of Fictionary, to explore her journey from a career in high tech to traditional publishing and creating a global community of writers and editors.
We talk about how writing her own novel inspired Kristina to develop Fictionary, how its 38 story elements help authors strengthen their manuscripts, and what she’s learned about writing, editing, publishing, and building a business along the way.
We also explore the role of AI in writing, the importance of creating a supportive writing community founded on kindness, and Kristina’s other passion: training guide dog puppies.
Whether you’re writing your first novel, preparing a manuscript for publication, or wondering how to turn your story idea into a book, you’ll find lots of inspiration in this episode!
About Kristina Stanley
Kristina Stanley is the CEO and co-founder of Fictionary, alongside her husband Matthew. Fictionary is a story editing platform and writing school designed to help authors understand what’s really happening inside their novels.
Kristina is a bestselling author of fiction and writing craft books. Her Stone Mountain Mystery series has been recognized by major crime writing organizations in Canada and the UK, and her short fiction has appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.
She’s also a fiction editor, teacher, and passionate guide dog puppy trainer.
Links
Fictionary writing and editing school and community
‘Secrets To’ Series of writing and editing craft books co-authored by Kristina Stanley
Stone Mountain Mystery Series Book 1 - Descent by Kristina Stanley
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