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Back to Search#244 How to Create Characters Readers Will Love (5 Essential Elements)
Episode 244
Readers don't fall in love with likable characters. They fall in love with characters who want something specific, stand to lose something personal, …
8 hours ago
#243. What to Expect When Working with a Line Editor (With Two Birds Author Services)
What does line editing actually involve, and is your manuscript ready for it? Here's everything you need to know.
Line editing is a stage in the revis…
1 week ago
#242. 5 Revision Mistakes That Keep Writers Stuck in Editing Hell
Episode 242
You finished your first draft. And for a minute, it felt amazing. But then you open your manuscript to revise, and suddenly everything feels unclear.…
2 weeks ago
#241. Do You Really Need to Hire a Book Editor Before You Query?
Episode 241
Discover why the answer to hiring a book editor before querying isn’t a simple yes or no—and how to make the right call for your manuscript.
If you've…
3 weeks ago
#240. 10 Writing Mistakes That Make Readers Put Down Your Novel
Episode 240
Are you revising the same chapters over and over, but nothing you change is actually fixing the problem?
Most writers go straight to the prose when th…
4 weeks ago
#239. Student Spotlight: How J.J. Henley Finished Her First Draft in 8 Months (With Two Kids and In 15 Minutes at a Time)
Episode 239
She wrote her first novel in 15-minute increments—in drive-through lines, at the dance studio, at swim lessons—while raising two kids and walking thr…
1 month ago
#238. How to Market Your Book in a Way That Actually Feels Good (With Beth Barany)
Episode 238
Learn how to market your book in a way that aligns with your values, builds genuine reader connections, and feels sustainable instead of draining.
Boo…
1 month, 1 week ago
#237. 3 Signs Your Novel Doesn't Need a Prologue (& What To Do Instead)
Episode 237
You wrote a prologue for your novel. But now you're wondering if you really need it. Here are three honest signs your story might actually be stronge…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
#236. The Truth About AI and Creative Writing with Ana Del Valle
Episode 236
Is AI here to replace novelists, steal ideas, or ruin copyright forever? Let’s separate fear from facts.
AI and creative writing are among the most de…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
#235. Scene Structure Made Easy: The 5 Essential Elements Every Scene Needs
Episode 235
Learn the 5 key elements every scene needs to move your story forward and keep readers turning pages.
Scene structure doesn't have to be complicated. …
2 months ago