Episódios

  • #238: What To Do When Feedback Shakes Your Confidence
    Jul 8 2025

    You’ve finally shared your pages with someone. Maybe it was a critique partner, a writing group, an editor, or beta reader. You were nervous, but hopeful, maybe even excited, and then the feedback came. And now you’re spiraling.

    Maybe they pointed out something you thought you’d nailed, or they didn’t understand your main character, or they told you something that deep down you already feared might be true. And now the voice in your head is getting louder. Am I even a good writer? Do I have what it takes? Should I just stop now? What made me think I could even write this story?

    Today, we’re talking about what to do when feedback, no matter how well intentioned, shakes your confidence. How you respond to it is what makes all the difference.

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    14 minutos
  • #237: 3 Writing Myths That Might Be Holding You Back
    Jul 1 2025

    There’s a lot of writing advice out there, but not all of it serves you. In this episode, we’re unpacking 3 common writing myths that might be slowing you down or making you second-guess your story. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your permission to let go of the “rules” and reconnect with the story you need to tell.

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    17 minutos
  • #236: From Chaos To Clarity: How To Make Sense Of Your Messy Draft
    Jun 24 2025

    Writing your first novel can feel like dumping 1000 puzzle pieces onto the floor without the picture on the box to guide you. You've got characters, scenes, maybe even a few moments you love, but you have no clear sense of what it all adds up to.

    If you're staring at your messy draft thinking, What even is this? - don't worry. You're not alone, and you're not even as lost as you think.

    In today's episode, we'll explore how to step back, sift through what you've already written, and begin shaping it into something coherent, intentional and powerful.

    So if you're feeling overwhelmed, discouraged or stuck in the fog of your draft, take a breath. Let's bring some clarity to the chaos.

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    19 minutos
  • #235: Why You’re Stuck At Chapter One (And How to Finally Move Forward)
    Jun 17 2025

    Struggling to get past chapter one, even with a solid outline and a great idea? In this episode, we unpack why starting your novel feels so hard, what’s really behind the block, and how to take the first imperfect steps forward.

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    19 minutos
  • #234: 5 Big First Chapter Mistakes (and How To Avoid Them)
    Jun 10 2025

    In this episode, we’re zeroing in on one of the most important (and most rewritten) parts of your novel: the first chapter.

    A strong first chapter doesn’t need to be long or dramatic, but it does need to hook the reader, ground them in the world of the story, and raise a question they’re eager to follow.

    If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on your opening pages, rewriting again and again, wondering if it’s working, this episode will help you identify and avoid common problems, and more important, revise your first chapter so that it hooks and holds your reader.

    In this episode, we'll break down:

    • 5 of the most common first chapter fails, and what to do instead
    • Key questions to ask when revising your opening
    • How to avoid overwhelming the reader and keep them engaged page after page
    • Ideal first-chapter length ranges for different genres, and what matters more than word count

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    23 minutos
  • # 233: 3 Essential Elements That Make A Scene
    Jun 3 2025

    You’ve written pages. Maybe even chapters. But your scenes still aren’t landing the way you imagined. The pacing drags. The tension fizzles. And you’re not sure why.

    In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 essential elements that make a scene work. So your story doesn’t just move forward, but pulls the reader in and keeps them hooked moment by moment.

    If your scenes feel a little off, or you’re not sure they’re doing enough, this is your go-to guide. You’ll also get a practical checklist to pressure-test your scenes as you write and revise.

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    22 minutos
  • #232: Mental Fitness For Writers
    May 27 2025

    Writing a book isn’t just a creative act—it’s a mental marathon. And if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by the blank page, or spiraling after a tough writing day, you’re not alone.

    In this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to build mental fitness as a writer. You’ll learn why talent isn’t enough—and how developing emotional resilience, self-trust, focus, and flexibility can keep you moving forward, even when the work feels hard.

    I’ll share practical ways to strengthen your mindset, protect your creative energy, and build the kind of inner stamina that helps you not only finish your book—but enjoy the process.

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    18 minutos
  • #231: 5 Ways to Bring Your Character’s Interior World Onto the Page
    May 20 2025

    You've got an exciting plot. Compelling characters. And the action is moving along at a crisp pace. But something still feels flat. Chances are, your character’s inner world isn’t fully making it onto the page.

    In this episode, we’re talking about the layer that gives your story emotional weight and resonance—character interiority.

    You’ll learn:

    ✔️ What interiority is (and what it’s not)
    ✔️ Why readers crave it
    ✔️ And 5 powerful techniques to reveal your character’s inner life without slowing your story down

    If you’ve ever been told to “go deeper” into your character, or wondered how to make your scenes more emotionally engaging, this episode's for you.

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    29 minutos