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Podcast cover art for episode 76, Navigate the Editing Process with Allyson Wilkins
76. Navigate the Editing Process with Allyson Wilkins
Discover the secrets to navigating the entire editing process, whether you're working with a professional editor or sharpening your skills to self-edit your book!
Cover art for episode 75, Book Talk: The Quicksilver Conundrum
75. Book Talk: The Quicksilver Conundrum – Editor’s Eye, Reader’s Heart
Ever struggle to get into a widely popular book? Discover the interesting choices Callie Hart made with her widely popular romantasy novel, Quicksilver.
Episode 74, Capture story ideas with discovery drafts, on the Embracing the fiction author journey podcast
74. Capture Story Ideas with Discovery Drafts
Struggling to finish that first draft? Got lost in the murky middle? Learn how discovery drafts can help you capture your story idea much more quickly.
Episode art for episode 73 of Parents Who Write
73. Exciting changes coming to my podcast
Learn about the inspiration behind this change and what that means for you. Get ready for a fresh start with engaging discussions and valuable insights.
72. BOOK TALK: The Witch Collector Review
Learn what makes this fantasy book unique with its use of magic and sign language in The Witch Collector review. Gain tips on avoiding info dumps and introducing several characters too.
71. Navigating postpartum, romantasy, and time travel w/ Jessica Dall
Juggling motherhood, writing, and career aspirations? Author and editor Jessica Dall shares her personal journey on pursuing her passions and raising a toddler. Discover how to overcome challenges and ignite your creative fire.

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ABOUT ME

Erin P.T. Canning has worked for 20 years as an editor, encouraging each writer’s individual voice and strengthening their writing goals.

She always planned to write a book, but life had a tendency to distract her. After dedicating six years of her life to motherhood and discovering her ADHD, she started writing again, even though she feared her writing skills had atrophied.

After letting go of her perfectionism, Erin finally finished her own shitty first draft and released her fantasy romance novel, Ruins and Redemption, in 2023. Her current role as a podcaster and book coach enables her to help writers pursue their author dreams.