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How to be an Author — 102 episodes · page 1 of 2
Making the Leap: Deciding to Commit to Your Writing Career
Destructive criticism? How authors can use writing feedback for good
The writing mindset hack you might have been avoiding, and how to do it
The actual writing skills you need to succeed as an author: they're not what you think.
Screenplay vs novel: Which one should you write
Writing retreats: pros and cons, how to choose, and how to DIY
Tips from a writing coach: the protagonist to antagonist arc
The author mindset mistakes that can hurt your writing career- and how to fix them
Common writing mistakes you might be making, and how to fix them
Writer FAQ's: your most frequently asked writing questions answered
The biggest predictor of writing success: prioritizing your writing. Here's how to do it.
MAKING time to write: Time hacking tips for authors
How critical reading can make you a better writer and author
"What got you here won't get you there" What Taylor Swift's career can teach you about writing success.
From brawls to battles: expert tips for writing knockout fight scenes in your novel
How and when to apply the "show, don't tell" rule to your writing, and when to skip it
Don't disappoint your reader-writing coach talks fiction genre conventions
Crafting Compelling Dialogue: A Conversation That Will Improve Your Book
What kind of writer do you want to be? Why it matters, and how to decide
The secret obstacle to your writing success
What's in a (fictional) name? How to name your book's characters
How to be an Author Season 3 Ep 18 Secrets of prolific writers
Friend, foil, or fan favorite? Writing an effective sidekick into your novel
Writing a book, or typing a book? The brain science authors need to know
Have you heard this common writing advice? Maybe you should ignore it!
The "Write" Choice: Rewrite, Rebrand, Rethink, or Quit?
Writing subplots, balancing author life, and side gigs for writers
The REAL odds of success for writers and how to get luck on your side
Plot twist! How to write one, and how to survive one as an author
Start at the End? Writing the Perfect Ending and Reverse Engineering Your Writing Career
Painting with Words: The Art of Descriptive Writing AND Crafting the Perfect Synopsis
NaNoWriMo Masterclass: an insider's guide to the writing challenge of the year
How to be an author Season 3 Ep 7 Hooking the reader
A writer's guide to solitude
Writing and promoting a book is hard. Here's how to simplify it.
Finding and using your unique writer's voice and building an author brand
The inciting incident: How to motivate your book's character... and yourself!
Writing compelling dialogue - Attending a writing conference - Word of mouth book marketing
Writing Success Secret: The Power of Vulnerability
These writing and publishing professionals could transform your book!
What is your job as an author, really?
Storytelling in Motion: creating an effective book trailer for your novel
Writing a book? Here's how & why to keep the process, plot, and promotion simple
Reignite Your Book's Success: The Art and the Science of Relaunching a Novel
Self-publishing your book: a step-by-step guide for writers
These sneaky writing mistakes can sink your book- here's how to fix them
Write better & faster with this controversial writing hack
Authors: Are you letting these lies sabotage your writing career?
Writing by the Numbers? Metrics That Matter for Author Success
Hook Reader From Page 1: Tips for Writing a Brilliant First Chapter
The Writer's Secret Weapon: Harnessing Conflict, Tension, and Emotion
How a failed retail store launched my writing career
Have too many book ideas? Here's how to pick the right one- and commit!
Taking the 'ick' out of book marketing: creative strategies for authors
The creative machine: how ChatGPT the next chapter for fiction writers
Anxiety How to be an author podcast
The simple secrets to writing complex characters in your novel
The productivity hacks that will take you from aspiring writer to successful author
Fandoms How to be an author podcast season 2 ep 6
Obsession: The key to writing a book your reader will be OBSESSED with
Authors: here's how to start up or start over as a writer, to hit your writing goals
Authors, transform your writing career and your novel with these two hacks
Writing books in the era of cancel culture
using a Pen Name How to be an Author Season 2 Ep 2
How to start writing again after a break
How to write a book in 6 months- From idea to published
How to be an Author Ep 36 Fighting overwhelm and making time for writing
First impressions matter: choosing a great book title
How to write suspense into your book- even if it's not a thriller
Inciting incident: the engine that moves your novel's plot
Finding your author voice and writing style
Storytelling essentials you NEED to know as an author
Writing a great antagonist for ANY book
How to write a bestseller
Critique or criticism? Don't get destroyed by beta reader feedback
Writer life skills: overcoming and learning from RESISTANCE
How to make money as an author
The toxic mindsets authors hold that impact writing success
Why setting is so crucial in your novel
The characters and character archetypes your novel needs.
How long does it REALLY take to write a book?
Painful but necessary for all writers: the author platform
Self-help books are huge: here's how to write one.
How to spot and avoid the publishing scams that prey on writers
How much does it REALLY cost to publish a book?
Book too long? Too Short? Novel word count does matter!
Writers: try these novel dialogue hacks and improve your book
What's right for your book? Self publishing or traditional?
Main Character Energy and your Writing
Why defining your book's ideal reader avatar is so crucial
Authors: your friends and family are not your reader
Writing a book: Where do you start?
It's a genre: Why you need to know your novel's genre
Craft a story that sells: the story spine
Top things writers shouldn't worry about
What are literary agents looking for in a book?
Novel in trouble? Try Save the Cat!
Outlining is your secret novel writing weapon- but what if you hate outlines?
From idea to story: How to go from premise to plot
What to do before you write that book: mindset and motivation