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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.

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.

5 easy ways to make time to write, even for busy parents

5 Ways to Make Time to Write

Don't let those never-ending to-do lists stop you from pursuing your goals. Find out how you too can make time to write, even with a super busy schedule.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

The art of earnings: Mastering full-time writing with Sarah Werner, episode 62 of the Parents Who Write podcast

62. The art of earnings: Mastering full-time writing with Sarah Werner

Learn how you too can build a career as a full-time writer. Sarah Werner talks to us today about ghostwriting, experimenting with her creativity, and what's worked best for her.

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.

Cracking the Code: How to Attract Readers on Social Media episode of Parents Who Write podcast

64. Cracking the Code: How to Attract Readers on Social Media

Authors are responsible for their own marketing. In this episode, you'll learn how to attract readers on social media. More specifically, you’ll discover how to stop readers from scrolling past your posts and how to encourage readers to engage with your content.