How to be an Author
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Making the Leap: Deciding to Commit to Your Writing Career
30 mins; July 22, 2024
Destructive criticism? How authors can use writing feedback for good
30 mins; July 15, 2024
The writing mindset hack you might have been avoiding, and how to do it
24 mins; July 08, 2024
The actual writing skills you need to succeed as an author: they're not what you think.
33 mins; July 01, 2024
Screenplay vs novel: Which one should you write
21 mins; June 24, 2024
Writing retreats: pros and cons, how to choose, and how to DIY
30 mins; May 20, 2024
Tips from a writing coach: the protagonist to antagonist arc
17 mins; May 13, 2024
The author mindset mistakes that can hurt your writing career- and how to fix them
32 mins; May 06, 2024
Common writing mistakes you might be making, and how to fix them
26 mins; April 29, 2024
Writer FAQ's: your most frequently asked writing questions answered
19 mins; April 22, 2024
The biggest predictor of writing success: prioritizing your writing. Here's how to do it.
35 mins; April 15, 2024
MAKING time to write: Time hacking tips for authors
19 mins; April 08, 2024
How critical reading can make you a better writer and author
19 mins; April 01, 2024
"What got you here won't get you there" What Taylor Swift's career can teach you about writing success.
18 mins; March 25, 2024
From brawls to battles: expert tips for writing knockout fight scenes in your novel
29 mins; March 18, 2024
How and when to apply the "show, don't tell" rule to your writing, and when to skip it
25 mins; March 11, 2024
Don't disappoint your reader-writing coach talks fiction genre conventions
28 mins; March 04, 2024
Crafting Compelling Dialogue: A Conversation That Will Improve Your Book
27 mins; February 26, 2024
What kind of writer do you want to be? Why it matters, and how to decide
27 mins; February 19, 2024
The secret obstacle to your writing success
23 mins; February 12, 2024
What's in a (fictional) name? How to name your book's characters
30 mins; February 05, 2024
How to be an Author Season 3 Ep 18 Secrets of prolific writers
48 mins; January 29, 2024
Friend, foil, or fan favorite? Writing an effective sidekick into your novel
39 mins; January 22, 2024
Writing a book, or typing a book? The brain science authors need to know
28 mins; January 15, 2024
Have you heard this common writing advice? Maybe you should ignore it!
29 mins; January 08, 2024
The "Write" Choice: Rewrite, Rebrand, Rethink, or Quit?
39 mins; December 11, 2023
Writing subplots, balancing author life, and side gigs for writers
38 mins; December 04, 2023
The REAL odds of success for writers and how to get luck on your side
32 mins; November 27, 2023
Plot twist! How to write one, and how to survive one as an author
50 mins; November 20, 2023
Start at the End? Writing the Perfect Ending and Reverse Engineering Your Writing Career
40 mins; November 13, 2023
Painting with Words: The Art of Descriptive Writing AND Crafting the Perfect Synopsis
39 mins; November 06, 2023
NaNoWriMo Masterclass: an insider's guide to the writing challenge of the year
42 mins; October 30, 2023
How to be an author Season 3 Ep 7 Hooking the reader
40 mins; October 23, 2023
A writer's guide to solitude
46 mins; October 16, 2023
Writing and promoting a book is hard. Here's how to simplify it.
35 mins; October 09, 2023
Finding and using your unique writer's voice and building an author brand
35 mins; October 02, 2023
The inciting incident: How to motivate your book's character... and yourself!
44 mins; September 25, 2023
Writing compelling dialogue - Attending a writing conference - Word of mouth book marketing
38 mins; September 20, 2023
Writing Success Secret: The Power of Vulnerability
32 mins; September 20, 2023
These writing and publishing professionals could transform your book!
35 mins; July 10, 2023
What is your job as an author, really?
27 mins; July 05, 2023
Storytelling in Motion: creating an effective book trailer for your novel
35 mins; June 26, 2023
Writing a book? Here's how & why to keep the process, plot, and promotion simple
34 mins; June 19, 2023
Reignite Your Book's Success: The Art and the Science of Relaunching a Novel
36 mins; June 12, 2023
Self-publishing your book: a step-by-step guide for writers
33 mins; June 05, 2023
These sneaky writing mistakes can sink your book- here's how to fix them
26 mins; May 29, 2023
Write better & faster with this controversial writing hack
25 mins; May 22, 2023
Authors: Are you letting these lies sabotage your writing career?
57 mins; May 16, 2023
Writing by the Numbers? Metrics That Matter for Author Success
27 mins; May 08, 2023
Hook Reader From Page 1: Tips for Writing a Brilliant First Chapter
35 mins; May 01, 2023
The Writer's Secret Weapon: Harnessing Conflict, Tension, and Emotion
41 mins; April 24, 2023
How a failed retail store launched my writing career
48 mins; April 17, 2023
Have too many book ideas? Here's how to pick the right one- and commit!
28 mins; April 10, 2023
Taking the 'ick' out of book marketing: creative strategies for authors
34 mins; April 03, 2023
The creative machine: how ChatGPT the next chapter for fiction writers
26 mins; March 27, 2023
Anxiety How to be an author podcast
47 mins; March 20, 2023
The simple secrets to writing complex characters in your novel
47 mins; March 13, 2023
The productivity hacks that will take you from aspiring writer to successful author
26 mins; March 06, 2023
Fandoms How to be an author podcast season 2 ep 6
26 mins; February 27, 2023
Obsession: The key to writing a book your reader will be OBSESSED with
21 mins; February 20, 2023
Authors: here's how to start up or start over as a writer, to hit your writing goals
34 mins; February 14, 2023
Authors, transform your writing career and your novel with these two hacks
28 mins; February 06, 2023
Writing books in the era of cancel culture
30 mins; January 31, 2023
using a Pen Name How to be an Author Season 2 Ep 2
32 mins; January 23, 2023
How to start writing again after a break
38 mins; January 16, 2023
How to write a book in 6 months- From idea to published
33 mins; December 11, 2022
How to be an Author Ep 36 Fighting overwhelm and making time for writing
44 mins; December 06, 2022
First impressions matter: choosing a great book title
25 mins; November 29, 2022
How to write suspense into your book- even if it's not a thriller
27 mins; November 22, 2022
Inciting incident: the engine that moves your novel's plot
29 mins; November 15, 2022
Finding your author voice and writing style
23 mins; November 08, 2022
Storytelling essentials you NEED to know as an author
40 mins; November 01, 2022
Writing a great antagonist for ANY book
38 mins; October 25, 2022
How to write a bestseller
35 mins; October 18, 2022
Critique or criticism? Don't get destroyed by beta reader feedback
31 mins; October 11, 2022
Writer life skills: overcoming and learning from RESISTANCE
30 mins; October 04, 2022
How to make money as an author
35 mins; September 27, 2022
The toxic mindsets authors hold that impact writing success
26 mins; September 20, 2022
Why setting is so crucial in your novel
26 mins; September 13, 2022
The characters and character archetypes your novel needs.
40 mins; September 06, 2022
How long does it REALLY take to write a book?
25 mins; August 30, 2022
Painful but necessary for all writers: the author platform
29 mins; August 23, 2022
Self-help books are huge: here's how to write one.
24 mins; August 16, 2022
How to spot and avoid the publishing scams that prey on writers
29 mins; August 09, 2022
How much does it REALLY cost to publish a book?
40 mins; August 02, 2022
Book too long? Too Short? Novel word count does matter!
25 mins; July 26, 2022
Writers: try these novel dialogue hacks and improve your book
31 mins; July 19, 2022
What's right for your book? Self publishing or traditional?
45 mins; July 12, 2022
Main Character Energy and your Writing
26 mins; July 05, 2022
Why defining your book's ideal reader avatar is so crucial
26 mins; June 28, 2022
Authors: your friends and family are not your reader
26 mins; June 21, 2022
Writing a book: Where do you start?
19 mins; June 14, 2022
It's a genre: Why you need to know your novel's genre
43 mins; June 07, 2022
Craft a story that sells: the story spine
27 mins; May 31, 2022
Top things writers shouldn't worry about
33 mins; May 24, 2022
What are literary agents looking for in a book?
23 mins; May 17, 2022
Novel in trouble? Try Save the Cat!
28 mins; May 10, 2022
Outlining is your secret novel writing weapon- but what if you hate outlines?
15 mins; May 03, 2022
From idea to story: How to go from premise to plot
33 mins; April 26, 2022
What to do before you write that book: mindset and motivation
29 mins; April 19, 2022