Helping Writers Become Authors

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Ep. 614: Genre Tips: How to Write Fantasy Feb 06, 2023

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Fantasy combines imagination and innovation with deep roots in archetype and myth. Here are five tips for how to write fantasy.

Ep. 613: 5 Tips for How to Return to Writing After a Long Break Jan 30, 2023

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Making a return to writing after a long time away can feel overwhelming or even bewildering. Here are five tips to set you up for success.

Your Story Isn't Working? Here Are 6 Problems to Troubleshoot Jan 23, 2023

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If you currently feel your story isn't working, double-check you've ticked these six important boxes in writing a cohesive story that works.

6 Lessons Learned From 4 Years of Writer's Block Jan 16, 2023

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Long-term writer's block can be scary and confusing. Here are six important lessons to help you through the experience.

Ep. 610: Looking Back on 2022: 5 Reflections on a Year of Healing Jan 02, 2023

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I share with you 5 gifts from a year of healing, in hopes you may also find them healing or inspiring in your own journey into the New Year.

Ep. 609: 15 of My Favorite Books in 2022 Dec 12, 2022

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Check out some of my favorite books from 2022 in three categories: Fiction, Writing How-To, and General Non-Fiction.

Ep. 608: What Are the Best Places to Write? 15 Tips to Create the Perfect Writing Space Dec 05, 2022

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Discover important ingredients, ideas, and tools to help you tell your stories even in situations that may not be the best places to write.

Ep. 607: 8 Tips for Dealing With Negative Reviews of Your Book Nov 07, 2022

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Examines why negative reviews of your book may be impacting you and how to re-center your perspective afterwards.

Ep. 606: Top 14 Tips and Tools for Creating Unique Character Voices Oct 31, 2022

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Creating unique character voices is one of the great challenges of writing fiction. Here are nine considerations and five tips for creating yours.

Ep. 605: 9 Negative Character Arcs in the Enneagram Oct 17, 2022

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Explores nine negative character arcs in the Enneagram personality theory, including the thematic Truths the characters are missing.