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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.
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.
Writing for the sake of mental health w/ Esme Iris
07. Writing for the sake of mental health w/ Esme Iris
After years of silence, she finally resumed writing for the sake of mental health. Esme Iris, a homeschooling mom of five, is on the show today.
Writing and illustrating children’s books w/ Sheryl Bass
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?
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.
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.
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.
34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy
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.
Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy
29. Using children’s stories to inspire your writing w/ Maria Secoy
In this episode, Maria explains what questions writers can ask themselves, and their children, to expand their understanding of what makes a story when reading children's stories.
Finishing the first draft: Character development
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?
Simplifying “show, don’t tell”
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.
Writing about family and difficult memories
38. Writing about family and difficult memories
Do you have personal moments of your life that you want to write about, but you're not sure how to approach writing about family? Tune in to learn tips for navigating these issues.