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Writing with Coach McCoach
by Katie McCoach
Book coach and editor Katie McCoach shares encouragement, words of wisdom, and honest truths to help you grow your writing career. Since 2012, Katie has been helping authors write their best stories, gain agent representation, land publishing deals, self-publish, win awards, and embrace the author that lives within them.
Episodes
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34: The Balancing Act of Being an Author & Marketer with Amber Roberts
Writing with Coach McCoach episode 34 brings contemporary romance author Amber Roberts onto the podcast to talk about her first two books, Text Appeal (out now) and Haunt Your Heart Out (coming October 2024), her latest work in progress, and her journey to publication. We had a lot of fun during...
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33: Sell More Books with Your Ideal Reader Avatar
In episode 33 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast, let's take a standard of the business world -- the Ideal Client Avatar -- and put it to work marketing your writing! Who is your ideal reader? How does identifying them in as much detail as possible... creating your Ideal Reader Avatar......
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32: Why Authors Need Comp Titles
Episode 32 of Writing with Coach McCoach tackles the subject of comp (comparison) titles, including why they're such a great tool for pitching your work to agents, publishers, reviewers, and your potential readers. Listen as I offer six tips (and a bonus tip!) on how to come up with great comp...
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03 Ask Coach: How Much Description is Too Much?
Part of the Ask Coach series; this bite-size episode is in response to a listener's question: "How much importance do you place on imagery in a suspense slash light horror genre? I have read many novels where the writer adds way too much unnecessary description. I know we must ground the reader...
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31: Tap Into Your Unique Genius as a Writer
Episode 31 of Writing with Coach McCoach explores how to tap into your unique genius as a writer: that thing that makes each one of us special and powerful in our own way. We'll talk about why it's so important for your development as an author and a person... and why it's so darn hard, too. But...
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02 Ask Coach: Writers, Watch Out for these Scams
Part of the Ask Coach series; this bite-size episode is in response to a listener's question: "I received an unsolicited email from someone who wants to turn my book into a movie. Is this legit?" Have a question you'd like Coach McCoach to answer on the show? Submit it here! PSSST. Enjoying the...
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30: When Fear Strikes: Sit With Me as I Work Through Mental Shit
"I should know better. I should do better. I should be better." These words have rotated through my brain for the last 34 years. I'm only just now beginning to see what this self-talk can do to a person. As a book coach, I help writers with their words and vision every day. As a mom, I help my…
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29: Actual Lessons I Gained From 2023 (ADHDers, listen up!)
2023 was the hardest year of my life. It was deeply mentally and emotionally heavy, and much of it was internalized. When the things we tell ourselves become lies that are hurting our present and future, we face a decision: how do we change this? Are we ready to? Is it even possible? That was…
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028: Stop Being Precious About Your Writing
Time for episode 028 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast: Stop being precious with your writing! A few recent experiences with my toddler showed me we really have no control over what happens with our writing once it's finished. Listen to this episode to learn why that's a good thing and…
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27: Writing Smarter, Not Harder: The Art of Leaving a Scene Unfinished
In this new episode in my motivation series, I offer some advice that might seem counter-intuitive: leave things undone. Today, I talk about the all or nothing mentality, and the trick to going into your writing project with the intention NOT to finish. To end the session in the middle of the…
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26: Our Favorite Excuses for Not Writing
Episode 026 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast: Our Favorite Excuses for NOT Writing. This episode kicks off the new series on motivation. What better place to start than to tackle all the things that kill our motivation? Let's talk about several of my (and maybe yours, too) favorite…
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25: Advice Overload: Turn Down the Volume and Amplify Your Inner Voice
After the latest series on the different kinds of feedback writers receive and how to navigate it, I thought it might be time to talk to you about that moment when you've maybe heard too much advice... that moment when you've absorbed about as much as you can take in, to the point where you…
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24: When Agents Give Feedback (Plus, What’s an R & R?)
Episode 024 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast features the seventh installment of the “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series! We're continuing our look at the different kinds of feedback. This time, it's all about the feedback a writer can expect to receive from an agent. If...
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23: Stop Giving Crummy Advice: How to Be a Damn Good Critique Partner
In episode 023 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast: it's the sixth installment of the “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series: Stop Giving Crummy Advice: How to Be a Damn Good Critique Partner We've talked about the different kinds of feedback and how to appreciate and get the most...
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22: Everything You Need to Know About Editors and Types of Feedback To Expect
Welcome to the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast episode 022! In this installment of my “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series: WTF is the difference between a book coach, developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader? Each one is a professional dedicated to bringing your work to...
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21: The Lowdown on Beta Readers, Critique Partners, and Sensitivity Readers
Welcome to the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast episode 021! In this installment of the new “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series: WTF is the difference between beta readers, critique partners, and sensitivity readers? Each is a valuable collaborator as you work through the early...
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01 Ask Coach: How Do I Find Beta Readers In My Genre?
Part of the Ask Coach series; this bite-size episode is in response to a listener's question: "What are the best ways to find beta readers in your genre?" Have a question you'd like Coach McCoach to answer on the show? Submit it here! PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if…
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20: The Art of Filtering & Applying Feedback: What's a Writer to Do?
Welcome to another episode of Writing with Coach McCoach! As part of our new “WTF is a writer supposed to know about…” series, we're diving into the world of feedback and constructive criticism. Join me in episode 20 as we dive into the art of filtering and sorting the feedback you receive so you...
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19: Navigating Feedback: 10 Rules for Not Losing Your Sh*t
Welcome to another episode of Writing with Coach McCoach! As part of our new “WTF is a writer supposed to know about…” series, we're diving into the world of feedback and constructive criticism. As writers, we all face receiving feedback—some we ask for and some we don't—at some point in our...
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18: WTF is Constructive Criticism? Navigating Feedback as a Writer
Welcome to another episode of Writing with Coach McCoach! As part of our new “WTF is a writer supposed to know about…” series, we're diving into the world of feedback and constructive criticism. As writers, we all face receiving feedback—some we ask for and some we don't—at some point in our...
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17: Being a Creative in Different Modalities with Author Scott K. Haskin
Enjoy this interview with author, musician, and podcaster Scott K. Haskin as part of our Author Interview Series. Scott K. Haskin is the author of the recently released The Universal Court Trilogy, as well as What Happened in Vegas (coffee table book), and Becoming an Indie Film Composer. Scott…
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16: Actionable Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome for Writers
In this episode, Coach McCoach gives you actionable tips to work into your life right now to clear away that self-doubt and imposter syndrome. This episode is a follow up to episode 15: How to Deal When Imposter Syndrome Hits. PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could...
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15: How to Deal When Imposter Syndrome Hits
Imposter Syndrome will get the best of writers, and it can be debilitating. I'm here to let you in on a secret: I've been feeling this hard lately. I'm opening up about how it's showing up for me, and how I've started to work through it. This episode will not only help you feel like someone gets…
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14: Perseverance to Publish with Author Cheryl Wanner
In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing author Cheryl Wanner as part of our Author Interview Series. Cheryl Wanner is the debut author of a YA Contemporary Romance novel SEE ME AS I AM, which released on May 16th, 2023 by Immortal Works Press. Cheryl Wanner is a YA author who loves...
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13: Nail Your Character Arcs in 4 Easy Steps
The key to an amazing story is the character journey. As a book coach, I've worked with authors to develop their character arcs over and over. I believe the GMFS Framework is the key to writing the most rewarding character arcs possible. Goal + Motive + Flaw + Stakes = Epic Characters In this...
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12: The Power of Community with Author J.H. Laing
Today I have the honor of interviewing author J.H. Laing as part of our Author Interview Series for the podcast. J. H. (Jill) Laing is the author of the Tethered Souls Series and Book 2 Unraveled just released on March 22, 2023. J. H. Laing is an avid daydreamer and lover of people. She melds her...
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11: Life as a Book Coach
On Life as a Book Coach In this episode, Coach McCoach is interviewed by a friend and author, Scott K. Haskin of the Haskin Cast Podcast. Scott asks the hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and insightful questions of a book coach and editor. With his perspective as a writer himself, he asks the…
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10: 3 Things a Toddler Can Teach Us About Pursuing Our Dreams
Toddlers give us a glimpse into a way of living that we've ignored for our entire adult lives. If you want to be steadfast in pursuing your dreams, writer, I encourage you to take these three tools from a toddler. Follow these steps, and you'll only meet success. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every...
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09: 5 Methods to Unearth Your Why
In today's episode, book coach Katie talks about unearthing your WHY. Why do you write? As writers, we constantly hear that knowing WHY you want something, what makes you jump out of bed every day, is the key to success. It's the ticket to pursuing your dreams with steadfast determination. But…
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08: Facing Failure in Writing and Business
It was early January. The sun was out. Or maybe it was raining? It was brisk, but not too much in Southern California. I had just begun the year with a new mantra and zest for life. And then it all dropped out from under me. I hit a business failure. A big, floppity flop. Oof. It was not fun, my...
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Season 2 Coming March 15th!
What's to come in Season 2 of Writing with Coach McCoach? We have some exciting things in store for Season 2! The season will officially drop on March 15th and new episodes will go live every Wednesday. In Season 2 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast you can expect to hear: Writing and...
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07: When Perfectionism Tries to Derail Your Dreams
If you've ever held yourself back from writing your book or sharing yourself with the world because of perfectionism... or just because of the constant fear you, or what you have to say, is not "good enough," then this episode is for you. In this episode, Katie gets very real about her struggle...
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06: What Holiday Commercials Can Teach You About Storytelling
There are nuggets of wisdom everywhere, you just need to be open to them. Today's storytelling tip is all about commercials. Every commercial tries to convince a person to buy the product quickly, but the best commercials are the ones that evoke emotion, tell you a story, and convince the person...
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05: You Want to Write a Book But Have No Formal Training
This episode is for the person who has a story within them but is too intimidated to write it. I can't tell you how often people reveal to me that they've always wanted to write a book. The thing is, most of them never will. Is it fear? Intimidation? Do they think they need to be good at writing...
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04: The Case For and Against the Advice to "Write Every Day"
CW: Some curse words are used in this episode. Every writer has at least once heard the age-old advice to "write every day." It's one of those Rules of writing with a capital R. But how practical is this advice? Does it account for life? Mental health? Disabilities? Or even the fact that all…
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03: 10 Things to Know After Writing Your First Book
You wrote your first book: yay!! But what's next? Where do you go from here? In this episode of Writing with Coach McCoach, Katie leads you through ten things you'll need to know, do, or ask yourself after writing your first book. What do you want to do with this? Who are you doing it for? Your…
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02: Authors, Comparison Will Ruin Your Career
We all know comparison is bad, and yet, writers are notorious for comparing themselves to other writers and published, successful authors. In this episode, Katie lays on the truth: comparison is based in lies. You will literally never be in sync with someone else's writing experience, so…
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01: Why I'll Never Tell You to Give Up
Book coach Katie McCoach tells you why she never wants another writer to ask her again if they should throw their book in the trash. In this episode, Katie discusses the common things that stand in your way as a writer and mindset shifts to change your outlook. How would you show up differently…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Book coach and editor Katie McCoach shares encouragement, words of wisdom, and honest truths to help you grow your writing career. Since 2012, Katie has been helping authors write their best stories, gain agent representation, land publishing deals, self-publish, win awards, and embrace the author that lives within them.
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Book coach and editor Katie McCoach shares encouragement, words of wisdom, and honest truths to help you grow your writing career. Since 2012, Katie has been helping authors write their best stories, gain agent representation, land publishing deals, self-publish, win awards, and embrace the author...
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