Embracing the Fiction Author Journey

Have you pondered writing children’s book but aren’t sure how to pull the whole project together, from prose, to illustrations, to publication? 

In this episode, Sheryl Bass discusses various resource…

Do you keep toying with an idea for a novel, but you’re not even sure what constitutes a chapter? 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn not only why we use chapters but also what to include in them, their…

Are you curious about writing romance stories, but you’re not sure what qualifies as romance?

In this episode, you’ll get a deeper look into what constitutes the romance genre. You’ll learn what makes…

Have you contemplated creating a writer’s profile, but you aren’t sure if that’s necessary, what the benefits might be, or when would even be the right time?

In this episode, you’ll not only learn the…

When postpartum depression strikes, escaping those feelings can seem impossible. But finding a way to overcome the impossible and turn what we view as a weakness into our strength is part of what dra…

How do we push through moments that feel like epic failure? 

In this episode, Erin shares with you her pain from a recent failure and her own process for getting through moments such as these when we …

How do we show what we or our characters are feeling so our readers can experience those emotions for themselves as the scene unfolds? 

In this episode, you’ll learn eight questions you can ask yourse…

As parents, we tend to read a lot of children’s stories. In fact, for many years, those were the only types of books I had time to read. I wish I had known then that children’s stories actually provi…

After becoming a parent, tackling the mental and emotional changes that arise is no small feat. Once you’ve worked through those feelings of self-doubt and being stuck, creativity once again flows. A…

It’s that time of year again when we ponder what we want to achieve in the new year. For parents who write, our lives are exceptionally busy, so planning our writing goals is crucial to our success. …

What makes someone a writer? Do you need to be published or a true storyteller at heart? Or is a love for the written word enough?

Joining today’s conversation is Jennifer Bozarth, a writer searching …

Did you know that you don’t have to sit down and write a story from beginning to end? You can start with an idea for a specific storyline or scene, skip the exposition, and get right to the good stuf…

Many writers dream of publication, but you can’t fine tune your piece of writing, let alone pitch it to the right publisher, until you have a finished writing that draft. 

If only 5% of writers finish…

Have you ever written something you love, that you’re feeling so excited about, but you find yourself unable to get past a certain scene or finish a full draft?

Spending the time to really carve out y…

Getting back into writing as a parent can be difficult. Add the fact that only 5% of writers finish their first draft, and things can feel a bit dire.

Although this statistic may look scary, it’s not …

Parenthood brings unmeasurable joy, but it’s also possible to feel lost in a new world of responsibility. For writers, this radical shift in priorities can move writing to the bottom of their list.

In…

If you ever thought getting back into writing after a long hiatus is too difficult, you're not alone. It’s easy to fall out of the habit and go years at a time without writing, which can make taking …

For parents, the responsibility for our kids plus the rest of life’s challenges can be overwhelming. But the people we were before don’t completely disappear. So how do you nurture these different pa…

We’ve always been told to “show, don’t tell.” As such, we’ve become predisposed to want to show more, which is understandable because too much telling can feel dull and one-dimensional. But this pred…

The process of writing can be joyful, freeing, and nourishing to the soul. But when you become a parent, everything changes. The love for writing does not waiver, but the time to dedicate to your wri…