Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#216. Story Structure: The 5 Scenes Every Story Needs (With Kristina Stanley)
Episode 216
Learn the five key plot points that turn struggling manuscripts into finished novels—and exactly where they need to appear in your story structure.
Ha…
6 months ago
#215. How to Write a Prologue Readers Won’t Skip (& When to Start at Chapter One Instead)
Episode 215
Should you include a prologue or skip it? Here's how to make the right choice for your novel.
Prologues are one of the most debated topics in fiction.…
6 months, 1 week ago
#214. Subverting the Mainstream Lens: Writing Stories That Stay True to Your People (With Tiffany Grimes)
Episode 214
Learn how to write authentic, diverse characters without over-explaining or fearing criticism.
Writing diverse characters can feel intimidating. You w…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
#213. 5 Expert Tips To Edit Your Messy First Draft Without The Overwhelm
Episode 213
Five book coaches reveal the editing secrets that turn messy first drafts into ready-to-publish manuscripts.
Finishing a first draft is an incredible …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
#212. 5 Ways Writers Can Use AI to Help With Book Marketing
Episode 212
You’ve poured your heart into writing your book, but now you’re staring down the next challenge: how do you actually get it into readers’ hands?
Mark…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
#211. How to Write Romantasy Power Couples Readers Obsess Over With Jenna Moreci
Episode 211
Want to write a Romantasy that readers obsess over? Here’s how to deliver the tropes, intimacy, and magic readers crave.
Romantasy is everywhere right…
7 months ago
#210. 5 Tips For Writing A Multiple POV Novel Without Confusing Your Readers
Episode 210
Discover the five essential strategies for mastering multiple-POV novels without confusing your readers.
Have you ever wondered if you could write a m…
7 months, 1 week ago
#209. How to Revise Your Novel Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind) With Alice Sudlow
Episode 209
Discover the counterintuitive first draft editing approach that transforms messy manuscripts into page-turning novels readers love.
Most fiction write…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
#208. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 6)
Episode 208
Real writers share how they broke free from endless rewrites and abandoned drafts to finally finish their novels in just 90 days—using the exact fram…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
#207. What Agents & Readers Want: How to Write a Story That Works
Episode 207
Have you ever sat down to write a novel and thought, “Where do I even begin?” Or maybe you’ve started writing, but something feels... off. The story …
8 months ago