Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)
Ever wonder why 97% of aspiring authors never finish their books? The answer might surprise you.
If you've been dreaming about writing a novel but fin…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
#199. Struggling With Flat Characters? These 5 Books Will Transform Your Writing
Episode 199
Master character development with these five must-read books that transform static characters from boring to brilliant.
You've created characters with…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
#198. Book Reviews: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Reader Feedback (With Emily Golden & Rachel May)
Episode 198
Learn how to handle book reviews without letting them crush your confidence or derail your writing dreams.
Receiving your first book review can be bot…
10 months ago
#197. How to Write a Novel That Hooks Readers Through Curiosity (Not Confusion)
Episode 197
Master the art of creating irresistible, page-turning curiosity without confusing or frustrating your readers.
Have you ever written what you thought …
10 months, 1 week ago
#196. The Pros and Cons of Writing A Novel With Multiple Points of View
Episode 196
Discover the pros and cons of writing a novel from multiple POVs—including how to avoid the #1 mistake that kills multi-POV novels.
Are multiple point…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
#195. How Deliberate Practice Can Improve Your Fiction Writing (With Tim Grahl)
Episode 195
Master the fundamental building block of fiction writing with this one exercise that's helped writers break through years of stalled progress in just…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
#194. Self-Publishing Your Novel: A 10 Step Guide for First-Time Authors
Episode 194
Congratulations! You've finished writing your novel, and you've set your sights on self-publishing. But now you're staring at your manuscript, wonder…
11 months ago
#193. How Dictation Can Help You Write Faster With Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer
Episode 193
Learn how dictation is your secret weapon for capturing story ideas, supporting overall health, and writing up to 3,000 words per hour.
Are you curiou…
11 months, 1 week ago
#192. 5 Big-Picture First Draft Mistakes (& How To Fix Them)
Episode 192
Discover the five most common big-picture mistakes writers make in their first drafts—and learn exactly what you can do to fix them.
Congratulations, …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre
Episode 191
Discover the five ways to talk about your story’s genre so you can write, edit, and publish your novel with clarity and confidence.
Ever found yoursel…
11 months, 3 weeks ago