#192. 5 Big-Picture First Draft Mistakes (& How To Fix Them)
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, you finished your first draft! …But now what? If y...
6 Touko 202521min
#191. Fiction Genres Made Easy: Understanding the 5 Dimensions of Genre
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 yourself staring at a blinking cursor, excited about your...
29 Huhti 202528min
#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your First Draft
Congratulations! You've finished writing your first draft—an achievement that puts you ahead of countless aspiring writers who never make it past the dreaming stage. But now you're staring at your ma...
22 Huhti 202530min
#189. Student Spotlight: From First Draft to Published Novel at 72 With Cheryl Arko
Discover how a 72-year-old data scientist overcame perfectionism to publish her debut science fiction novel after decades of dreaming about it. Are you stuck with half-finished manuscripts or endlessl...
15 Huhti 202552min
#188. 5 Mindset Hacks to Help You Finish Your First Draft
Five book coaches reveal their most powerful mindset hacks to help you crush self-doubt, overcome perfectionism, and finally finish your first draft—even if you've been stuck for months. Picture this:...
8 Huhti 202537min
#187. How To Write An Unforgettable Plot Twist In Your Novel With Samantha Skal
Master the art of the jaw-dropping plot twist and transform your readers from passive page-turners into gasping, can't-put-it-down fans. Ever gasped out loud while reading a thriller? That moment when...
1 Huhti 202548min
#186. First Draft Roadmap: 10 Steps to Writing A Novel For Beginners
Writing your first novel is a journey unlike any other—equal parts exhilarating, frustrating, magical, and challenging. But here's what you need to know right now: it's completely doable with the righ...
25 Maalis 202537min
#185. Student Spotlight: How Angela Haas Published TWO Books In 6 Months
Curious about writing books in more than one genre? Angela Haas shares a behind-the-scenes look at writing science fiction and romantic comedy! In today’s episode, we’re going behind the scenes of Ang...
18 Maalis 202539min
