171: Making Your Book Shorter
If your book is just too long, or if you suspect it's weighed down by unnecessary sentences or scenes, this episode is for you. Learn tips and tricks to cut the length of your book. ------ - Click her...
11 Mar 202529min
170: Self-Care for Creatives
Self-care goes beyond bubble baths and candles and massages. It's a crucial practice for creatives to help us create our best work. The Creating Strong Characters Workshop is happening March 6 at 1pm...
4 Mar 202528min
169: February 2025 Q&A
Welcome to the February Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: if characters should always be wildly distinctive 2:16 getting into book editing as a new college grad 6:18 updates on my book 13:26 Th...
25 Feb 202519min
168: The Querying FAQ Episode
If you want to get traditionally published, you'll need a literary agent first. This episode contains answers to my most commonly asked questions about querying, the process of trying to find an agent...
18 Feb 202525min
167: How Do You Choose a Point of View for Your Novel?
If you've ever felt confused or unsure about what point of view your novel should be in, this episode is for you! And for more information on point of view plus everything you need to know to write an...
11 Feb 202526min
166: All About the Midpoint: Mindset Edition
We did an episode back in November about the structure and strategy of the midpoint of your novel. And in this episode, we're discussing the mindset piece of the halfway mark of your novel. ------ - C...
4 Feb 202522min
165: January Q&A
Welcome to the January Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: choosing point of view for your novel 2:39 traditional publishing + marketing budgets 8:14 what to do when you know your character but n...
28 Jan 202523min
164: Creating an Effective Love Triangle
Whether you're writing a romance novel or some other genre with a romantic subplot, love triangles can be a great way to add tension, force your characters to grow, etc. ------ - Click here for ways ...
21 Jan 202522min
