Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#115: Student Spotlight: How Anne Mortensen Went From Inspiration to Publication (& Indie Published Her Novels)
Episode 115
“I tried to ignore it, but when inspiration strikes, sometimes the inspiration keeps striking, and it just didn't want to go.” - Anne Mortensen
In tod…
2 years, 5 months ago
#114: 3 Common Dialogue Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)
Episode 114
“Dialogue is a form of action. We can utilize what's happening around the dialogue to assist what's being said.” - Savannah Gilbo
Today, I'm thrilled …
2 years, 5 months ago
#113: First Chapter Analysis: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Episode 113
“I feel that emotional connection, the emotional struggles here are going to be a big gameplay in how the story is executed.” - Abigail K. Perry
Magic…
2 years, 5 months ago
#112: 5 Questions Your Reader Shouldn't Have To Ask
Episode 112
You need to get readers asking questions to hook them into your story, but you don’t want them asking the wrong questions or being so confused that t…
2 years, 6 months ago
111B. [48 Hour Bonus] 5 Secrets To Help You Start & Finish Your Novel
Episode 111
This episode is a recording of a LIVE masterclass I just did, and I wanted to give you an exclusive audio peek into what it was all about. Enjoy thi…
2 years, 6 months ago
#111: Student Spotlight: From Messy First Draft to Publishing His Debut Novel With Edward J. Cembal
Episode 111
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Edward J. Cembal to talk through what it was like to write, edit, and publish his debut novel, The Monsters…
2 years, 6 months ago
#110: Is A Writing Course Really Worth it For Beginners?
Episode 110
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on writing courses—including 5 things that make a fiction writing course worth your time and money. Here’…
2 years, 6 months ago
#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)
Episode 109
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 of the most common “scene level” issues to look for when editing your draft. Here’s a preview of what’s included: …
2 years, 7 months ago
#108: Why Your Capacity For Zero is Crucial As A Writer
Episode 108
In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite mindset tips—and it all has to do with your ability (and willingness) to start from scratch. I cal…
2 years, 7 months ago
#107: Email List Building Essentials For Authors
Episode 107
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get started with list building. Here’s a preview of what’s included:
[1:45] Having an email list i…
2 years, 7 months ago