In this week's episode, we take a look at seven bad ways to open your novel and how to avoid their pitfalls.Af Jonathan Moeller

Look at all those writers out there and how they just crank book after book after book. They must have a bang-out process to help them do that. So what do you do if your muse decides to sleep in or even worse, not even show up to your planned meeting scheduled in this process? Good question. This is what we explore in this episode. What happens whe…

Angie Elita Newell chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about the challenges of writing about Canada's Indigenous history, Angie's modern-day colonialism experience, the significance of stories from various cultures and religious texts, and the power of shared experiences expressed through storytelling. As a trained historian, Angie…

Bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and my friend Jeff Goins, recently brought me along on a creative journey called Hey, Creator! and it was some of the most fun I’ve had as a podcast producer. I also learned a lot from Jeff. We’re back with another episode from the first season we did together titled “On Mixtapes, or Curation vs. Cre…

EPISODE SHOW NOTES The writing doesn’t end after the first draft! Before you send your manuscript to beta readers and editors, take some time to self-edit your work. This week, we discuss tips to self-editing to be productive and also make it fun. In this episode, we cover: Keeping a checklist and questions to answer Reading through your manuscript…

When parents map out the annual homeschooling budget, there’s a tendency to only focus on curriculum. In this episode, we encourage you to prioritize tools that really bring learning to life. Plus, we give you tips on how to get them on the cheap. We dive into specific suggestion after specific suggestion, mainly grouped into six buckets: Writing u…

In this episode, we're diving deep into how to categorize your writing goals for the day to boost your productivity and writing consistency. Discover the three essential categories every writer should use to streamline their tasks and maximize time management. These categories aren't just for writing—they can transform other areas of your life too.…

W tym miesiącu nasz podcast obchodzi 5. urodziny. Przez ten czas nagraliśmy ponad 60 odcinków, w których rozmawialiśmy o wielu rzeczach związanych z techniczną stroną tworzenia dokumentacji, ale nigdy o tym co się dzieje za kotarą, o naszych tajnikach i technikach. Dlatego z okazji jubileuszu, postanowiliśmy opowiedzieć Wam dlaczego w ogóle zaczęli…

How much backstory does your story need? And how much backstory does your reader need? In this reprise episode from the deep in the vault, learn what backstory is important for you to know as the author, and what backstory belongs on the page. In this episode, we'll cover: The two things you need to get clear on when it comes to backstory The impor…

Explore the world of ghostwriting with Radek Sali and ghostwriter Bernadette Schwerdt. They explore the collaborative effort behind writing Radek’s book, How to Build a Billion Dollar Business, discussing challenges, the process of ghostwriting, the importance of capturing emotional depth in storytelling, and the profound impact of building a purpo…

"The smotheringly neutral voice" Claire Carroll is here to talk about her new and debut collection of short stories THE UNRELIABLE NATURE WRITER. A truly candid insight into the workings of craft and being a writer from one of the most exciting and upcoming fiction writers today. THE UNRELIABLE NATURE WRITER is published by Scratch Books - more her…

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Sue Carpenter is a writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. Sue writes within a number of different genres, including YA, junior fiction, children’s fiction and she also dabbles in poetry. Sue has received a number of awards. These include: first place in the IWW Short Story competition in Sci-fi/fantasy with her story ‘Blood Protectors’; highly comm…

Have you ever read a book and thought the end wasn't particularly satisfying? Well, you're not alone! In this episode, Russ and Tim explore common Act III pitfalls, why they can make your final act fall flat, and how to avoid them.Af Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

Tom Farrell has worked as a golf course starter, a chemist and clerked at City Hall in Chicago while attending law school. He is the author of The Wager Series, a mystery-thriller series set in the world of sports betting, horse racing and poker. The series includes Wager Tough, WagerEasy, and Wager Smart. Wager Tough was selected by Kirkus Reviews…