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Book Coaches and Editors: What’s the Difference?

From book coaches to proofreaders, discover the essential writing and editing services that can elevate your manuscript. Learn how these professionals can help you overcome writer's block, refine your story's structure, and polish your prose for publication.

49. Avoiding pitfalls when writing cross-genre w/ Kellie McIntyre

If you’ve ever considered writing cross-genre, learn how one author successfully combined travel writing, memoir, and young adult into a single book.

68. Prioritizing your passion: Writing while parenting

Feeling burnt out juggling family and writing? This episode explores practical strategies for prioritizing your writing dreams alongside the chaos of family life. Listen in as Erin and Michelle share their experiences and tips for overcoming overwhelm and finding time for creativity.

25. Navigating your Google and Word docs easily

Did you know that you don’t have to sit down and write a story from beginning to end? Learn how to use built-in features in Google Docs and Word so you can navigate and outline chapters and scenes easily.

Navigate the Editing Process: Master Your Edit

Master the editing process for your book, whether self-editing or collaborating with professionals. Discover actionable tips, understand editor rates, and transform your manuscript into a truly polished gem.

17. Shaping a life around writing w/ Nancy McCabe

Joining today’s conversation on shaping a life around writing is author Nancy McCabe, a single mother and accomplished professor who has published six (soon to be seven!) works.

54. Giving yourself permission to write now w/ Megan Clancy

How do we push aside our guilt and give ourselves permission to write now and pursue our creative dreams? Hear how Author Megan Clancy did just that.

57. Write Women Book Fest 2023: Inspiring journeys and genre magic (part 2)

In the second part of the 2023 Write Women Book Fest journey, 7 women writers share their inspiring stories, cover the challenges they've overcome, and encourage writers to pursue their passion.

50K Words in 30 Days: How to Write a Novel in a Month

Writing a novel in a month is achievable with careful planning and dedication. By exploring your story beforehand, setting daily word count goals, and using effective writing strategies like daydreaming and sprint sessions, you can overcome challenges and complete your first draft.

35. What is a chapter?

Do you keep toying with an idea for a novel, but you’re not even sure what constitutes a chapter? Learn not only why we use chapters but also what to include in them in this flash episode.

24. Finishing the first draft: Staying motivated

In this episode, Erin talks about staying motivated, because we all have those moments when we lose steam, even when writing a story we’re excited about.

23. Finishing the first draft: Character development

Have you ever written something you love, that you’re feeling excited about, but you find yourself unable to get past a certain scene or finish the first draft?