Are you book-ready? Check the 4Ps
If you’ve wondered how ready you are to write a book and pursue publishing, it’s time to determine your readiness
Start with Your Ideal Audience: Insights from Janyre Tromp
Award-winning author and editor Janyre Tromp joins the podcast for a deep dive into one of the most vital topics
Don’t Wait to Share Your Message
I grew up on a farm before email, before social media, before any Internet existed for the general public. We
You Deserve a Place That Feels Like Home: Literary Matchmaking with Deidra Riggs
Find your publishing home without losing your voice: Literary agent Deidra Riggs reveals insider secrets on breaking into publishing while
When did you stop writing?
Somewhere along the way, you stopped writing. Life got in the way. You lost your confidence. You ran out of
Is Substack the Best Platform for Writers? Jane Friedman’s Expert Opinion
Is Substack the best platform for writers? Is it right for you? In this interview, publishing expert Jane Friedman explores
Write Better and Faster (and Reach More People) When You Practice in Public
When I was in college, practicing in public meant sitting under an oak tree on campus, flipping open my spiral-bound
To Be More Creative, Write a Letter to Your Reader
Dear Writer, It’s easy to freeze up when we’re writing for the faceless masses or the random reader who happens
Want to Become a Better Writer? Journal Before You Write
Jennifer Dukes Lee invites you to transform into a better writer through “beautifully ruthless self-discovery.” It starts in the pages
From Idea to Contract: The Inspiring Story of a First-Time Author, with Merideth Hite Estevez
Gain inspiration from the journey of a first-time author who transformed her dream of writing into a reality by taking
Prepare for Publishing with Insights from Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern
Literary agent Lucinda Halpern prepares us to navigate the industry and prepare for publishing. With her insights, we’ll position our project—and ourselves as authors—to pitch agents and get noticed. After listening to (or reading) what she has to say, you’re going to feel more confident than ever as you prepare to pitch.
Be a Better Writer, Book Proposal, Platform, Podcast
What’s a Writing Coach (and what kind do I need)?
Have you ever wondered what a writing coach is? As you can imagine, I get asked this a lot. I
Find Your Book Midwife, Say “Yes” Before You’re Ready, Pitch to Build Platform, and Authentically Engage with Readers (interview with author Clarissa Moll)
For author Clarissa Moll, hiring a writing coach was like finding her book midwife, and she urges writers to seek
Build Your Platform: To Be More Findable, Find Your People
[Ep 219] Whether you’re interested in increasing blog readership or building a freelance writing business—and especially if you’re pursuing traditional
Ep 160: Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer – Cold Turkey
My dad started smoking when he was a teenager and smoked like a chimney all the way through college and
