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Have you ever considered writing fiction for young adults?
In this episode, I chat to Zara Miller, whose first book, I Am Cecilia, is about to be published. It’s a romance aimed at young adults.
We ta…
Journaling is very popular right now, but could you produce a book from your journal entries?
I'm writing a parenting book at the moment, and journaling is the approach that I'm using. I wrote journal…
Have you ever considered offering something in addition to your book? I've discovered several non-fiction authors who provide coaching, organize events, or facilitate courses that elaborate on their …
You may think that as you're the book's author, then you're the best person to edit it, but finding and working with a good editor can help improve the writing that you produce.
Not only will editors …
Like many authors, you probably have a dream of writing and publishing your first book. Chances are, you've also got to work to pay the bills and write the book when you have some time to spare.
At le…
Have you ever felt the urge to perform your work in front of people? Or do you already love performing your work to others?
My guest in this episode of the podcast is Dallas based poet and performer, …
Platforms like Medium make it easier than ever to earn a living from writing.
My guest on this episode of the podcast is Michael Thompson, a career coach and writer from the United States who emigrat…
Could you write about your family? And if so, how would you decide what to include and what to take out?
I've just finished writing a book about my experiences of being a dad to three children, and I…
Have you ever tried to write a short story? I've often felt that short stories are a great way to try out different styles and genres without the commitment of writing a novel.
They are also a valuab…
What does SEO look like for creatives today?
It's a great strategy for building traction for a business or a book, how can you do that without throwing money at Facebook or Google ads?
My guest in this…
You may find yourself wanting to write a book based on your life experiences, but where and how do you start? And once you've written it, how do you then get that book published?
My guest in this epis…
How many times have you been in the full flow of writing or editing, only to be distracted by the doorbell or a phone notification or 101 other things? And how long does it take you to then get back …
My guest in this episode is experienced freelance writer Zulie Rane. She is not only a popular freelance writer on Medium, but she also writes for B2B and B2C clients and is also a ghostwriter, all o…
Have you ever considered entering a writing award?
I used to enter writing competitions to deal with procrastination and writer's block. And although I didn't win anything, it forced me to finish off …
In the episode, I have an interesting catch up with Christina Kaye of Write Your Best Book.
I was a guest on Christina's podcast last year, so it was good to switch roles and ask her the questions.
C…
Brett Godfrey is a multitalented author of the thriller Black Sunrise.
He's worked as a lawyer, an engineer, and a pilot, which has given him some hair raising experiences.
In this episode, we discuss…
Goodbye, 2020.
Like many, I felt a sense of relief saying those words on New Year's Day.
I put off recording this review for a week or two.
The days of 2020 bled into each other, with nothing notable…
Almost all writers need to jump-start their writing occasionally and using prompts on a daily basis can really help with that.
Personally, I think that daily writing prompts are so useful I wrote a …
This episode is a little bit different in that I'm not interviewing anybody. Instead, I'm going to give you some insights which will help you with your creative writing projects.
Experience shows that…
Medium is the number one platform for non-fiction writers who want to find readers, share their message and earn a little for doing it. Members of the partner program regularly earn four and five fig…