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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.
36. Writing and illustrating children’s books w/ Sheryl Bass
Have you pondered writing children’s book but aren’t sure how to pull the whole project together, from prose, to illustrations, to publication?
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.
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.
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.
12. How to revise your writing like a pro
In this episode, I share a variety of techniques to help you revise your writing that are applicable for articles, blog posts, essays, books, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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