227: March 2026 Q&A
Welcome to our March 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include: using TV/movies for comp titles in your query letter 2:02 writing contests 4:43 what to do after finishing your first dra...
7 Huhti 28min
226: The Shy Girl Controversy & AI in Publishing
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31 Maalis 31min
225: Worldbuilding Advice I've Given Recently
I edit lots of fantasy novels, and I often give specific worldbuilding feedback to my clients. In this episode, I share five notes I've given to authors recently about improving the worldbuilding in t...
24 Maalis 20min
224: Impostor Syndrome When Editing Your Book
Impostor syndrome is very common when writing the first draft of your novel, but it can also strike when you're editing your draft. This episode shares some reframes of the editing process and how to ...
17 Maalis 20min
223: When Your Book is Too Long To Query
Word count matters in traditional publishing, so it's important to stay within a certain range when you're querying to try and find a literary agent. In this episode, I give you 5 tips for shortening ...
10 Maalis 21min
222: The 15 Minute Outline
If you want to have some kind of outline for your novel but don't want to overcomplicate it, this simplified outline could work for you. In this episode, I share how to create a 15 minute outline, whi...
3 Maalis 20min
221: February 2026 Q&A
Welcome to our Feb 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include: tips for growing a community on social media 2:17 where to end book one of a series 10:23 determining a book's genre - roma...
24 Helmi 22min
220: All About Writing Sprints
Writing sprints are the best way I make progress on my book and fit writing into my life, and I've had clients and writer friends say they've changed their writing life as well. Learn my tips for sett...
17 Helmi 20min
