Writing Roots

Writing is not a solitary experience. Though you may be alone while you are actually writing, having a community around you of other writers is essential for the process. A community of writers means ...

15 Jan 202411min

You might think it strange to hear this advice from a podcast based solely on the idea of giving advice to authors, but this idea to take all advice with a grain of salt is embedded into how we operat...

11 Jan 202411min

One of the most common reasons we see for why people don’t finish their books is because they try to edit as they go. While everyone has their own process, trying to edit before the book is done often...

8 Jan 202411min

The world needs your story. More than anything, we want you to keep pursuing your writing goals, whatever that might be. There are several things along the way that contribute to writers giving up the...

5 Jan 202411min

Welcome to 2024! It’s a new year and many people across the world are setting those resolutions and goals. Among those goals to clean up, get fit, or learn a new skill is often a resolution to write a...

1 Jan 202411min

To end the year with a touch of levity, we decided to collect some of our best bloopers from 2023 and compile them for our final bonus episode of the year. Enjoy a break with us and find out how silly...

30 Des 202318min

If you find yourself writing only dialogue – or vice versa – it’s not always a bad thing. First of all, you’re writing! That alone is an accomplishment. Keep going and trust yourself to fix it later. ...

28 Des 202311min

A major part of querying and even marketing is finding the right comp titles for your book. It’s a tricky business, though, to find ones that both fit your book and show your knowledge of the current ...

25 Des 202312min