Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#225. Student Spotlight: From Zero Drafts to Dream Agent While Raising 4 Kids With Madi Unruh
Episode 225
Learn how a busy parent finished a novel by following a clear roadmap that made it possible to pause, return, and keep moving forward.
Between raising…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Bonus: From Overwhelmed to Outlining: How 3 Writers Finally Started Their Novels
What if the reason you haven't started writing your novel has nothing to do with how much you know?
“I’m not ready yet” is one of the most common thin…
4 months ago
#224. The Truth About Writing Faster: It's Not What You Think
Episode 224
Unlock the clarity you need to write smoothly, avoid constant restarts, and finish a stronger first draft in less time.
If you've ever tried to draft …
4 months ago
#223. Permission to Start: How to Move Past ‘Not Ready Yet’ and Finish Your Novel
Episode 223
Discover why “I’m not ready yet” is a fear-driven mindset and learn how to take small, confident steps that move your novel forward.
So many writers g…
4 months, 1 week ago
#222. 3 Mindset Shifts Every Writer Needs to Finish Their Novel
Episode 222
Discover the mindset shifts to break out of analysis paralysis, choose progress over perfection, and build your novel layer by layer until it's compl…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#221. 5 Line Editing Tips to Make Your Prose Shine
Episode 221
Discover five practical line editing strategies that sharpen your prose, strengthen emotional clarity, and make each sentence more purposeful on the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#220. How to Build an Author Platform (Even if You're an Introvert) with Shelby Leigh
Episode 220
Learn how to build a focused, authentic author platform to connect with readers early, grow your visibility, and create lasting momentum for your boo…
5 months ago
#219. How To Build Story Tension by Sharing More (Not Less) with Daniel David Wallace
Episode 219
Discover why clarity (not secrecy) is the key to keeping your readers engaged, curious, and emotionally invested in your story.
Writers often think su…
5 months, 1 week ago
#218. How to Find & Work With Beta Readers to Improve Your Manuscript
Episode 218
Learn how to work with beta readers in a grounded, calm way so feedback feels useful, not overwhelming.
You're nearing the finish line of your first d…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#217. Save the Cat! Writes Horror: How to Write Truly Terrifying Stories With Jamie Nash
Episode 217
Ever wonder why some horror stories linger in your mind long after the lights go out? Jamie Nash reveals how structure (not jump scares or gore) crea…
5 months, 3 weeks ago