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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?

11. Gain confidence with your writing w/ Angela & Rachel Trusty

Both of these ladies didn’t realize that confidence was the key to get them writing. Angel Trusty and her daughter, Rachel Trusty, are on the show today.

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.

67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach

Author Sarah Birnbach shares her journey from journaling for healing to becoming a published author. Learn practical memoir writing tips to craft a compelling story from your personal entries.

26. Claiming your writing identity w/ Jennifer Bozarth

Erin coaches her on the importance of making time for her own goals and happiness amidst their discussion on what it means to be a writer.

02. Healing and growing post-breakup through writing w/ Angel Norvell

A soul-crushing breakup led Angel Norvell to start writing about her healing process with the hope of helping others.

69. Breaking down imposter syndrome, building confidence w/ Charlotte Chipperfield

Feeling like a fraud as a writer? This episode dives deep into the challenges writers face, offering practical tools and strategies to silence imposter syndrome and build lasting confidence.

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.

19. Writing and parenting simultaneously w/ Sara Burnett

Learn how Sara challenged her assumptions about writing and parenting and implemented habits that supported these two identities existing simultaneously.

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.

05. Writing about difficult, familial subjects w/ Camisha Broussard

She turned tragedy into an opportunity to openly discuss mental health with her child. Camisha Broussard, an English college professor, is on today's podcast.

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.