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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.

18. Simplifying “show, don’t tell”

In this quick episode, you will learn exactly what "show, don't tell" means, when to use them, and how to transition between the two.

50K Words in 30 Days: How to Write a Novel in a Month

Writing a novel in a month is achievable with careful planning and dedication. By exploring your story beforehand, setting daily word count goals, and using effective writing strategies like daydreaming and sprint sessions, you can overcome challenges and complete your first draft.

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.

58. Crafting continuity: A writer’s guide to style sheets

Learn how to maintain consistency when writing a story or book series using style sheets and style tags for easy document navigation.

40. Reading like a writer & what that means

Learn how reading like a writer helps strengthen your writing, which books you should apply this approach to, and how to actually read like a writer.

68. Prioritizing your passion: Writing while parenting

Feeling burnt out juggling family and writing? This episode explores practical strategies for prioritizing your writing dreams alongside the chaos of family life. Listen in as Erin and Michelle share their experiences and tips for overcoming overwhelm and finding time for creativity.

07. Writing for the sake of mental health w/ Esme Iris

After years of silence, she finally resumed writing for the sake of mental health. Esme Iris, a homeschooling mom of five, is on the show today.

23. Finishing the first draft: Character development

Have you ever written something you love, that you’re feeling excited about, but you find yourself unable to get past a certain scene or finish the first draft?

52. Turning a blog post into a book w/ Hilary Kinney

Tune in to find out if a seed of an idea can become a whole book, what would that process might look like, and how to verify if you have enough content.

47. Shifting the needle from dreaming to writing

The clips highlight some reoccurring themes among my guests that shift the needle from dreaming about writing to taking action.

38. Writing about family and difficult memories

Do you have personal moments of your life that you want to write about, but you're not sure how to approach writing about family? Tune in to learn tips for navigating these issues.