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Back to Search"PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT" The Fear of Failure
Episode 120
Practical Ways to Face the Fear of Failure as a Writer:
Redefine Success, Treat Writing as Practice, Separate Self-Worth from Output, Seek Community,…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
"CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?" Book Envy How To Deal
Episode 119
Shift the perspective, Celebrate differences, Practice gratitude, Cheer for others, Listen, Like, and Share.
8 months ago
“Are You Trying to Confuse Me?” The Power of Misdirection in Suspense and Thrillers
Episode 118
What Is Misdirection in Storytelling?
Suspense Thrives on Uncertainty.
Misdirection Creates Stronger Plot Twists.
The Brilliance of Misdirection.
8 months, 1 week ago
“LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR” Embracing Author Partnerships
Episode 117
Breaking the Myth of Isolation, The Power of Shared Growth, Creativity Thrives in Collaboration, Building Lasting Friendships.
8 months, 2 weeks ago
“WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE SO COMPLICATED?”
Episode 116
Language is meant to be a bridge, not a barrier. When authors pack their writing with jargon, overly academic terms, or long-winded phrases, they ris…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
“NEED I SAY MORE?” Stand-Alone vs. Book Series: (The Secret Power of a Singular Story)
Episode 114
The Beauty of a Stand-Alone, The Hidden Superpower of Expandability, Or the Best of Both Worlds.
9 months, 1 week ago
"I'VE NEVER LIKED YOU!" Why Some Characters Are Unlikable (But Don't Ruin the Story)
Episode 113
The Purpose of Unlikable Characters: How they make the world feel real by adding depth, conflict, and purpose.
9 months, 2 weeks ago
"STEP RIGHT UP!" Why Authors Need Platforms
Episode 112
Author Platforms promote Visibility, Presence, and Influence.
9 months, 2 weeks ago
“Giving Them Something to Talk About”
Episode 111
Why Book Reviews Are Essential for Authors:
Social Proof in Action
Amplified Visibility
Word of Mouth, Digitized
Valuable Feedback for Authors
9 months, 3 weeks ago