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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.

32. From postpartum depression to author w/ Samantha Bryant

When postpartum depression strikes, escaping those feelings can seem impossible. Learn how this mom returned to creative writing to help herself through depression.

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.

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!

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?

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.

14. Rewriting your parenthood story w/ Emily Popek

What does editing a book and parenting have in common? A ton, actually! As an editor, your job is to excavate through what you are given and pull out the best from the author. Same goes with good parenting.

51. Strengthen your sentences with 4 easy tips

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn four easy tips that have a powerful impact on your sentences. In fact, they’re so easy that you can start implementing them today. Bonus: You'll also learn how zombies can help.

6 Easy Steps to Set Realistic Writing Goals

New Year’s resolutions tend to fall through. But when we apply those lessons to writing, you'll know how and why taking these six steps will help you succeed with your writing goals.

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.

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.

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.