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Avoiding pitfalls when writing cross-genre w/ Kellie McIntyre
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.
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.
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.
Becoming a parent who writes
01. Becoming a parent who writes
In this episode, Erin shares her emotional journey, from her struggle with identity loss to rediscovering herself. Find out how Erin became a parent who writes.
Writer's block isn't the end
11 Practical Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Even if You Feel Hopeless
For two weeks my writing and I suffered from fear, doubt, and frustration. Then I identified several practical ways to overcome writer's block.
Becoming an author through journaling w/ Erin Leigh
53. Becoming an author through journaling w/ Erin Leigh
Ever wondered if journaling can lead to more than dear diary entries? Today, Erin Leigh shares how journaling not only strengthened her writing but also lead to her becoming an author.
Crafting your writer's resolution
60. Crafting your writer’s resolution: 6 steps to writing success in the new year
This episode outlines 6 specific steps to help writers achieve substantial progress and overcome common obstacles like self-doubt or competing priorities. Start your writing New Year off on the right foot with achievable goals.
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.
22. Finishing the first draft
22. Finishing the first draft
In today’s episode, your host, Erin P.T. Canning, wants to share her journey with finishing the first draft and what she learned along the way.
Shaping a life around writing w/ Nancy McCabe
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.
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.
Rewriting your parenthood story w/ Emily Popek
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.