#20: Four Ways Your Writing Group is Holding You Back (and What To Look For In Your Next Writing Tribe)

You think in chapters. You write in chapters. And that might be exactly why revision feels impossible. In this episode, I tackle one of the most universal misconceptions I see in first-time novelists ...

9 Kesä 17min

Most writers know their opening matters. But knowing it and nailing it are two different things. In this episode, I'm breaking down four real book openings to show you exactly what's working beneath t...

2 Kesä 14min

What do you do when writing starts feeling heavy and overwhelming? When it stops being fun? In this encore episode we'll look at what causes these feelings and how to make your writing joyful again. ...

26 Touko 24min

Your story feels stuck. You've reread the chapters, moved scenes around, added more conflict. But something still isn't working and you can't name what it is. There's a layer underneath every stuck st...

19 Touko 15min

When an antagonist feels like just another plot device, readers sense it - and disengage. In this episode, I'm sharing three must-have traits that change everything, and why getting this right might ...

12 Touko 15min

How do mothers balance writing with parenthood? Whether you're a mom of young children, or a single parent holding down a full time job and a full brood, carving out space to write can feel challengin...

5 Touko 27min

Have a story you're burning to tell but can't figure out where to begin? Think other writers have it easier? You're not stuck because you're not a real writer. You're stuck because you're waiting to f...

28 Huhti 16min

You started your book on fire. Now you sit down to write and feel blank. Or worse, you've started to feel disenchanted by your own story. If you've hit the mid-draft slump and started wondering whethe...

21 Huhti 16min