#223. Permission to Start: How to Move Past ‘Not Ready Yet’ and Finish Your Novel
Discover why “I’m not ready yet” is a fear-driven mindset and learn how to take small, confident steps that move your novel forward. So many writers get trapped in the feeling that they need more time...
9 Dec 202514min
#222. 3 Mindset Shifts Every Writer Needs to Finish Their Novel
Discover the mindset shifts to break out of analysis paralysis, choose progress over perfection, and build your novel layer by layer until it's complete. Feeling stuck writing your novel? You're not a...
2 Dec 202523min
#221. 5 Line Editing Tips to Make Your Prose Shine
Discover five practical line editing strategies that sharpen your prose, strengthen emotional clarity, and make each sentence more purposeful on the page. Line editing can feel intimidating, especiall...
25 Nov 202525min
#220. How to Build an Author Platform (Even if You're an Introvert) with Shelby Leigh
Learn how to build a focused, authentic author platform to connect with readers early, grow your visibility, and create lasting momentum for your book launch. In this episode, I’m joined by Shelby Lei...
18 Nov 202532min
#219. How To Build Story Tension by Sharing More (Not Less) with Daniel David Wallace
Discover why clarity (not secrecy) is the key to keeping your readers engaged, curious, and emotionally invested in your story. Writers often think suspense means withholding information, but what if ...
11 Nov 202529min
#217. Save the Cat! Writes Horror: How to Write Truly Terrifying Stories With Jamie Nash
Ever wonder why some horror stories linger in your mind long after the lights go out? Jamie Nash reveals how structure (not jump scares or gore) creates true terror. In this episode, I’m joined by Jam...
28 Okt 202547min
#216. Story Structure: The 5 Scenes Every Story Needs (With Kristina Stanley)
Learn the five key plot points that turn struggling manuscripts into finished novels—and exactly where they need to appear in your story structure. Have you ever felt like your story just isn't clicki...
21 Okt 202546min
