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55. From struggling writer to urban fantasy author w/ Michelle Summers

Michelle Summers shares her inspiring journey as an urban fantasy author who brought mythological characters to life through the power of human beliefs.

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.

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.

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.

52. Turning a blog post into a book w/ Hilary Kinney

Tune in to find out if a seed of an idea can become a whole book, what would that process might look like, and how to verify if you have enough content.

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?

45. Normalizing mental health issues in romantic historical fiction w/ Ginny Moore

Hear Ginny Moore share not only why her postpartum anxiety and depression went undiagnosed for far too long but also how subconsciously funneling her mental health issues into her main characters has helped her to know herself better, heal, and save her marriage.

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.

66. From page to ear: Unveiling audiobook opportunities for authors

Are you an author considering audiobooks? Explore the growing popularity of audiobooks and the benefits they offer, especially for indie authors with limited budgets. Learn about cost-effective narration options & essential tools.

63. Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers

Discover out how finding the right editor can help you avoid or blow through your confusion and doubt. You’ll also learn the major differences between development editors, inline editors, and proofreader.

46. Six editing lenses that help with revisions

Learn how you can use different editing lenses to review your work and how this method can help make revisions less chaotic.