How to be an Author

In this episode of the "How to be an Author" podcast, join writing coach Karena Akhavein as we delve into the question of prolific authors. Discover the strategies and insights that propel some write…

Dr. Watson. Hermione Granger. Donkey. Pancho Villa. A good sidekick can become a reader or fan favorite in books and movies, but writing a good one is not as easy as you may think. A sidekick can eit…

Mark Twain was one of the writers who experienced the seismic shift in technology that saw authors transitioning from wriitng their books by hand to using a typewriter, then a word processor. The cel…

If you're a writer, you've probably experienced this frustrating thing: all kinds of people feel free to give you advice. Usually, it's not because they're experts, or bestselling authors, or even av…

In this insightful episode of the How to be an Author podcast with writing coach Karena Akhavein, we delve deep into the pivotal decision every writer faces at some point: to continue on their curre…

Well-crafted subplots are the secret sauce that readers crave! But they're not easy to write properly.

In this epiosde of the How to be an Author podcast, your writing coach, Karena Akhavein, unravel…

Let's tackle the elephant in the room for aspiring writers: the daunting odds of success in the writing world. Many use this as an excuse to abandon their dreams, citing the challenges, rejections, a…

In this episode of "How to be an Author" with your novel expert, Writing Coach Karena Akhavein, we unravel the secrets behind crafting unforgettable plot twists that leave readers on the edge of thei…

Welcome to another insightful episode of the "How to be an Author" podcast, where writing coach Karena Akhavein delves into the art of crafting the perfect ending and navigating the seemingly endless…

Successful authors seem to have a knack for vivid and immersive descriptive writing that transports readers to the heart of the story. But done wrong, description can weigh down your narrative and ru…

This episode, we're talking about hooking. Get your mind out of the gutter.

We're talking how writers can write an excellent hook that will grab the reader's attention right from the beginning of the…

Solitude is par for the course for an author- it’s necessary, at least at certain stages of the writer’s work. In this respect, solitude should be embraced. But it can be hard to do that. 

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Why does it feel so darn complicated to write a book with a decent plot?

Why does motivating to finish your novel feel so challenging, and why does the usual advice never work?

Who can blame writers …

In this episode of the "How to Be an Author" podcast, hosted by Writing Coach Karena Akhavein, we delve deep into the world of authorship alongside three talented writers, guiding them on their path …

In this motivational episode of "How to be an Author," Writing Coach Karena Akhavein, PhD helps you to delve deep into the writer's world to conquer the common challenges thematically grouped around …

In this episode, writing coach Karena Akhavein, Ph.D., unveils the art of effectively using your voice as an author. Learn to craft compelling dialogue, foster meaningful connections with fellow writ…

In this episode, explore the transformative journey of embracing vulnerability as a writer. Discover how vulnerability paradoxically can be the key to crafting stronger characters that resonate with …

Some writers believe that they can't afford to hire the writing professionals who can boost their sucecss. Some know that sometimes, you can't afford not to hire someone like a writing coach, an edit…