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Simplifying “show, don’t tell”
18. Simplifying “show, don’t tell”
In this quick episode, you will learn exactly what "show, don't tell" means, when to use them, and how to transition between the two.
Capturing motherhood’s complexity through poetry w/ Dominique Snedeker
08. Capturing motherhood’s complexity through poetry w/ Dominique Snedeker
She uses poetry to immortalize precious moments with her children and motherhood’s complexity. Dominique Snedeker, a poet, U.S. Air Force veteran, and parent of three, is on today's podcast.
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.
Reading like a writer
40. Reading like a writer & what that means
Learn how reading like a writer helps strengthen your writing, which books you should apply this approach to, and how to actually read like a writer.
5 Primary Sentences Patterns
Strengthen Your Writing: Know the 5 Primary Sentence Patterns
Have you ever read a sentence or even paragraph that took your breath away? When you can recognize the pieces of the puzzle, you'll be able to learn how to do the same.
From struggling writer to urban fantasy author w/ Michelle Summers
55. From struggling writer to urban fantasy author w/ Michelle Summers
Michelle Summers shares her inspiring journey as an urban fantasy author who brought mythological characters to life through the power of human beliefs.
Giving yourself permission to write now w/ Megan Clancy
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.
Finishing the first draft: Character development
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?
5 easy steps to start writing
5 Steps to Start Writing and Unleash Your Creative Self
Learning how to start writing in a way that allowed my creativity to flow freely was one of the best lessons grad school taught me. Now I’m sharing my discoveries with you.
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!
Showing emotions by asking yourself 8 questions
30. Showing emotions by asking yourself 8 questions
How do we show what we or our characters are feeling so our readers can experience those emotions for themselves as the scene unfolds? Learn how to visualize emotions and thus show readers.
Finding focus as an author: Navigating the writing journey in 2024, episode 61 of the Parents Who Write podcast
61. Finding focus as an author: Navigating the writing journey in 2024
Are you struggling to figure out where to focus next in your writing journey? Find out what helped Erin with finding focus as an author and how she'll combat overwhelm as she grows her author business and navigates the indie author publishing industry.