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Braving (and conquering) the traditional publishing route w/ Maria Costanzo Palmer
48. Braving (and conquering) the traditional publishing route w/ Maria Costanzo Palmer
Learn how one author entered Dante’s inferno and took initiative to get her narrative nonfiction novel published via the traditional publishing route.
24. Finishing the first draft: Staying motivated
24. Finishing the first draft: Staying motivated
In this episode, Erin talks about staying motivated, because we all have those moments when we lose steam, even when writing a story we’re excited about.
Shaping a life around writing w/ Nancy McCabe
17. Shaping a life around writing w/ Nancy McCabe
Joining today’s conversation on shaping a life around writing is author Nancy McCabe, a single mother and accomplished professor who has published six (soon to be seven!) works.
Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers episode of the Parents Who Write podcast
63. Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers
Discover out how finding the right editor can help you avoid or blow through your confusion and doubt. You’ll also learn the major differences between development editors, inline editors, and proofreader.
Avoiding pitfalls when writing cross-genre w/ Kellie McIntyre
49. Avoiding pitfalls when writing cross-genre w/ Kellie McIntyre
If you’ve ever considered writing cross-genre, learn how one author successfully combined travel writing, memoir, and young adult into a single book.
Writer's block isn't the end
11 Practical Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Even if You Feel Hopeless
For two weeks my writing and I suffered from fear, doubt, and frustration. Then I identified several practical ways to overcome writer's block.
Becoming an author through journaling w/ Erin Leigh
53. Becoming an author through journaling w/ Erin Leigh
Ever wondered if journaling can lead to more than dear diary entries? Today, Erin Leigh shares how journaling not only strengthened her writing but also lead to her becoming an author.
Gain confidence with your writing w/ Angela & Rachel Trusty
11. Gain confidence with your writing w/ Angela & Rachel Trusty
Both of these ladies didn’t realize that confidence was the key to get them writing. Angel Trusty and her daughter, Rachel Trusty, are on the show today.
Navigating your Google and Word docs easily
25. Navigating your Google and Word docs easily
Did you know that you don’t have to sit down and write a story from beginning to end? Learn how to use built-in features in Google Docs and Word so you can navigate and outline chapters and scenes easily.
35. What is a chapter?
35. What is a chapter?
Do you keep toying with an idea for a novel, but you’re not even sure what constitutes a chapter? Learn not only why we use chapters but also what to include in them in this flash episode.
72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector Review
Learn what makes this fantasy book unique with its use of magic and sign language in The Witch Collector review. Gain tips on avoiding info dumps and introducing several characters too.
Crafting your writer's resolution
60. Crafting your writer’s resolution: 6 steps to writing success in the new year
This episode outlines 6 specific steps to help writers achieve substantial progress and overcome common obstacles like self-doubt or competing priorities. Start your writing New Year off on the right foot with achievable goals.