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20. Getting back into writing

Reclaiming your writing skills may take a bit of effort. But by taking these 7 easy-to-implement steps, you’ll be writing again in no time!

Processing infertility struggles through fiction w/ Linnea March (podcast)

09. Processing infertility struggles through fiction w/ Linnea March

She started writing again as a means to process her infertility struggles. Linnea March, a parent of two boys and former educator, is on today's podcast episode.

37. Get acquainted with the 5 primary sentence patterns

Have you ever written a sentence that just feels off? Learn the 5 primary sentence patterns to plant the first seeds for gaining this knowledge.

31. Pushing through moments that feel like epic failure

How do we push through moments that feel like epic failure? Hear Erin find her motivation again as she keeps things in perspective.

34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy

Are you curious about writing romance stories, but you’re not sure what qualifies as romance? Learn what makes a romance novel literary and what distinguishes the 50+ subgenres from each other.

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.

70. Discovering your genre’s DNA

Uncover the hidden blueprint of your genre. Learn how understanding your genre's DNA can supercharge your writing and marketing efforts.

21. Unearthing my identity beyond mom

With Maria Secoy as guest host, Erin P.T. Canning shares the lead up to losing her identity and motivation for writing after parenthood—and the resources she used to find both again.

29. Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy

In this episode, Maria explains what questions writers can ask themselves, and their children, to expand their understanding of what makes a story when reading children's stories.

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.

47. Shifting the needle from dreaming to writing

The clips highlight some reoccurring themes among my guests that shift the needle from dreaming about writing to taking action.

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.