All Episodes

Episode 73: REPOST: Examining Different Points of View

Episode 72: 9 Essential Elements Your Novel Needs to Succeed

Episode 71: Show, Don't Tell: What Does That Actually Mean?

Episode 70: Headaches and Sneezes: Using Minor Illnesses for Character Development

Episode 69: Character Through Habit: Using Daily Routines for Character Development

Episode 68: The Power of Reading Aloud: How to Edit Your Book by Ear

Episode 67: Finding Your Tribe: Where to Connect with Other Authors

Episode 66: Plotter vs. Pantser: Which Writing Method is Right for You?

Episode 65: Author Email Marketing: How to Build Your Newsletter List

Episode 64: Mastering Narrative Tension: Ways to Add Conflict to Your Story

Episode 63: Character Sheets for Writers: The Pros, the Cons, and When to Use Them

Episode 62: 9 Essential Book Writing Tips Every Author Needs

Episode 61: Mastering Dialogue: Tips to Make Your Characters Sound Real

Episode 60: The Revision Roadmap: Strengthening Your Story One Draft at a Time

Episode 59: Planning Ahead: Things Self-Publishers Should Consider Long Before Hitting That Publish Button

Episode 58: Mastering the Hero’s Journey: A Writer’s Guide to Epic Storytelling

Episode 57: Ways to Market Your Book (Even If You’re Not Published Yet)

Episode 56: Beyond the Forecast: Weaving Weather Subtly to Shape Your Story

Episode 55: Choosing the Right Point of View: Pros and Cons Every Writer Should Know

Episode 54: Self or Traditional? How to Decide the Best Publishing Route for Your Book

Episode 53: Building Your Author Platform Before You Publish

Episode 52: How to Start Writing a Book: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming an Author

Episode 51: Mastering Backstory: How to Weave the Past Into Your Story Seamlessly

Episode 50: Must-Know Resources for Writers of All Levels

Episode 49: 9 Writing Contests Open to Writers of All Levels

Episode 48: Are Writers Conferences Worth It? Breaking Down the Real Value

Episode 47: 6 Essential Habits Every Writer Should Adopt for Long-Term Success

Episode 46: Unlocking Creativity: How “What If” Questions Transform Your Writing

Episode 45: The Ultimate Reading List for Authors

Episode 44: Social Media for Authors: Smart Marketing Strategies & Powerful Alternatives

Episode 43: Why Character Arcs Matter: The Secret to Powerful Storytelling

Episode 42: How to Write Unique Dialogue: Make Every Character Sound Different

Episode 41: 4 Key Things to Keep in Mind While Writing Your Book

Episode 40: Hidden Depths: Using Hobbies for Powerful Character Development

Episode 39: Setting Realistic Writing Goals That Actually Work

Episode 38: Beyond Appearance: Using Physical Traits to Deepen Character Development

Episode 37: Dialogue vs. Narration: Finding the Perfect Balance in Your Story

Episode 36: Using Subplots to Add Depth and Meaning to Your Novel

Episode 35: Writing Great Villains: How to Create Memorable Antagonists Readers Love to Hate

Episode 34: Using Cold & Flu Moments for Character Development

Episode 33: Level Up Your Characters: How Vacations Boost Character Development

Episode 32: Getting the Most from Your Beta Readers: How to Collect Truly Effective Feedback

Episode 31: Breaking Through Writer’s Block: My Novel November Survival Guide

Episode 30: Why Storyboarding Makes Writing Easier

Episode 29: Tips Every Writer Needs to Complete Their First Draft

Episode 28: Ready, Set, Write! Making the Most of Novel November

Episode 27: Top Resources Every Author Needs: Tools to Write, Publish & Promote Your Book

Episode 26: Book Signing Essentials: What Every Author Should Bring to Shine at Their First Event

Episode 25: Bringing Your Setting to Life

Episode 24: Why Time and Setting Matter

Episode 23: Writing Stronger Characters Through Food – How Food Reveals Personality & Backstory

Episode 22: How to Get a Book Cover That Makes Your Book Stand Out

Episode 21: Characters and Tech: How Your Characters Use Technology Can Help with Character Development.

Episode 20: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Published My First Book

Episode 19 : Why Writer's Conferences are Worth the Money

Episode 18: How to Begin Paragraphs: Wording Matters

Episode 17: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing in 2025: Which is Best? Pros and Cons

Episode 16: How to help an author without spending any money :)

Episode 15: Five Ways to Learn the Craft of Writing

Episode 14: First Page Do's and Don'ts

Episode 13: Does grammar really matter anymore?

Episode 12: Which Tense to Use When Writing a Book?

Episode 11: Shhh, I'm reading. Why Reading is So Important for a Writer

Episode 10: Do you see what I see? Utilizing the Senses in Your Writing

Episode 9: What do you want to share? Why newsletters are important for authors.

Episode 8: Why are they like that? How to (and not to) add backstory to your story.

Episode 7: How’s the weather out there? Using Weather to Enhance Your Story

Episode 6: Can we talk? Tips for Writing Dialogue

Episode 5: Hey, world, it's me. Connecting with other authors (even if you're an introvert)

Episode 4: I'm so stuck! Tips to Overcome Writer's Block

Episode 3: Who's Telling this Story? Examining Different Points of View (POV)

Episode 2: How am I gonna finish writing this book? Setting Realistic Writing Goals

Episode 1: I have an idea for a book. Where Do I Begin?

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