Helping Writers Become Authors

Latest Episodes:

S16:E7: How to Use Antagonists in Your Story: The Right Way and the Wrong Way Feb 26, 2024

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Learn how to use antagonists to create unforgettable plots. Strengthen narratives and build your characters' journey with this skill.

S16:E6: Writing 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Backstory Feb 19, 2024

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Use this essential guide to backstory to share the history of your characters and story world with your audience at just the right moments.

S16:E5: Burned Out on the Business of Writing? 6 Insights to Rediscover Joy and Passion in Your Work Feb 05, 2024

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Learn how to regain a sense of creative fulfillment in the business of writing and get tips for managing the pressures of marketing fiction.

S16:E4: 5 Reasons Marketing Is Hard for Writers Jan 29, 2024

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Five reasons marketing is hard for writers and how to flip your mindset to embrace marketing and business as tremendous opportunities.

S16:E3: Writing Multiple Plotlines: Everything You Need to Know Jan 22, 2024

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Writing multiple plotlines in your fiction doesn't have to be hard. Learn to navigate the intricacies while balancing the pros and cons.

S16:E2: Lessons From 2023: 5 Reflections on "Flat Arc" Periods Jan 08, 2024

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Turns out my personal experiences this year perfectly represent what I want to say about the importance of Flat Arcs in character development.

S16:E1: Top 10 Writing Posts of 2023 Jan 01, 2024

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Before we say goodbye to the old year, let's take a look at what were, according to your pageviews, my top 10 writing posts of 2023.

Ep. 647: My Top Books of 2023 Dec 18, 2023

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Check out some of my favorite books from 2023 in three categories: Fiction, Writing How-To, and General Non-Fiction.

Ep. 646: How to Market a Book: 6 Steps From a Full-Time Author Dec 11, 2023

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Knowing how to market a book starts with identifying your personal marketing ethos. After that, take these six steps to connect with readers.

Ep. 645: 14 Do's and Don'ts of Time Management for Writers (from a Recovering Over-Achiever) Nov 27, 2023

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Time management for writers starts with practical steps for aligning your daily schedule to your vision for your writing life.