Hello Writers! Podcast
How to Read Like a Writer
We all know that writers should also be avid readers. But do you know what it looks like to actually study a book to see what makes it work? In this episode, we're exploring what it means to read like a writer by using a “mentor text” to study...
Why Aren’t I Writing?
When was the last time you sat down to write your book? If you’re experiencing difficulty finding your way to the page, this short episode is for you. We’ll peel back the layers to find out what’s beneath it, and learn how to manage our self-doubt...
New Ideas (And What To Do With Them)
While having lots of ideas for writing projects seems like a good problem to have, those "shiny objects" can quickly become a distraction from your work-in-progress. In today's episode, we're talking about what it really means when we think a new...
Your Protagonist’s Arc of Change
Your protagonist is not just bouncing from one event to another. They are changing as a result of those events. In this episode, we dig into your protagonist’s arc of emotional change, both why it matters and how to establish it.Text version: Hello...
Your Writing Support System
Who supports you in your writing goals? Who is giving you regular feedback? Who is your writing community? In this look back at an older episode, we are busting the myth that writers need to work in isolation, and building ourselves a team to help...
What is your novel really about?
Have you ever read or heard a story that left you uninterested or unengaged or just plain bored? A trap that novelists can easily fall into is that of not knowing (or not sharing) what the novel is really about. In this episode we are exploring...
Do I have to plan my novel?
You know that there’s value in planning your novel ahead of time, but you just can’t quite make yourself do it. You are not alone! In today’s episode, we talk about the plotter/pantser continuum and how to explore the options for starting a novel...
Commitment to Writing a Novel
What does your commitment to writing a novel look like? This is what we'll revisit with this past episode. Without commitment, it won't get done. But what does that really mean? Let's explore what commitment is and how to evaluate your own (with...
Your Novel’s Timeline
Knowing where your novel starts and ends provides structure, efficiency and focus within your novel-writing journey. In this episode, we explore three strategies for making these early decisions in a way that feels true and right for your story....
What Are You Telling Yourself?
This week we revisit a past episode. Enjoy! What do you tell yourself about your writing? That it's fabulous, or that it's not so great? That you have all the time in the world, or that you never can find enough? That you are the only person who...