#110: Is A Writing Course Really Worth it For Beginners?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on writing courses—including 5 things that make a fiction writing course worth your time and money. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:15] A good wr...
26 Sep 202312min
#109: 5 Common Scene Issues (And How to Fix Them)
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 of the most common “scene level” issues to look for when editing your draft. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:44] Issue #1: The scene isn’t properly structu...
20 Sep 202313min
#108: Why Your Capacity For Zero is Crucial As A Writer
In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite mindset tips—and it all has to do with your ability (and willingness) to start from scratch. I call it strengthening your capacity for zero. Here’s a...
14 Sep 202314min
#107: Email List Building Essentials For Authors
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get started with list building. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [1:45] Having an email list is one of the best ways to build relationships wit...
5 Sep 202315min
#105: First Chapter Analysis: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
In today’s episode, Abigail K. Perry and I take a deep dive into the first chapter of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Here’s a preview of what we talk about: [03:17] A very quick summary of the...
22 Aug 202327min
#104: 10 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 10 tips for writing stronger, more impactful dialogue in your novel. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [02:00] Tip #1: Make sure your dialogue serves a purpo...
15 Aug 202323min
#103: Morality Genre Conventions
In today’s episode, I’m covering the conventions of the morality genre using the movie A Man Called Otto as an example. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [05:09] The protagonist starts the story a...
8 Aug 202321min
