#149. 5 Questions To Write Better Antagonists
Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader. Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write drafts that fall apart in the middle. Anyone who read...
2 Heinä 202427min
#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor
“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE...
25 Kesä 202446min
#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)
Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects ...
18 Kesä 202432min
#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your mindset. To help you do just that, I’m sharing a co...
11 Kesä 202438min
#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory
Crafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. There are endless options when it comes to which det...
4 Kesä 202420min
#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)
Have you ever heard someone say that the only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is that the published author never gave up? I wholeheartedly believe this, and my guest to...
28 Touko 202445min
#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac
“Human beings want to hear the stories of other human beings. And that's exactly what podcasts do.” - Michelle Glogovac You have a finished book, now what? Learn how to pitch yourself to podcasts (an...
21 Touko 202441min
#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get Requests
“I recommend working on your query letter as soon as you feel good enough about the overall shape of your story.” - Savannah Gilbo Agents and editors must sort through hundreds of query letters to fi...
14 Touko 202421min
