How to be an Author
Want to write a book? How to be an Author is your secret weapon. Let professional writing coach Karena Akhavein inspire and motivate you as she teaches you the principles of good storytelling, using examples from her writing coaching practice and from the careers of bestselling authors. If you've been dreaming of finally writing, finishing, or publishing that book or screenplay for a long time now, you'll be inspired to write better, beat writer's block, and finally become an author with weekly writing tips, publishing advice, and mindset resets.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Storytelling in Motion: creating an effective book trailer for your novel
In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein dives deep into the captivating world of book trailers and explores the myriad benefits they offer for authors and th…
Writing a book? Here's how & why to keep the process, plot, and promotion simple
In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein, Ph.D. delves into the importance of simplicity in the book-writing process. Join us as we explore why simplicity mat…
Reignite Your Book's Success: The Art and the Science of Relaunching a Novel
You put your heart and soul into writing and publishing your book and...crickets. Or, you don't sell as many copies as you had hoped, or reach the readers you had hoped to. Is it too late, or is ther…
Self-publishing your book: a step-by-step guide for writers
In this transformative episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach and self-published author Karena Akhavein takes writers by the hand and demystifies the intricate process of self-publ…
These sneaky writing mistakes can sink your book- here's how to fix them
In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, we dive into the common mistakes that most writers make and overlook, but which have a significant negative impact on their books' success.
From la…
Write better & faster with this controversial writing hack
In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein delves into a controversial writing hack that can significantly enhance both the speed and quality of your writing pr…
Authors: Are you letting these lies sabotage your writing career?
Being a successful writer is often about calling yourself out on your bullsh*t.
As a professional writing coach, Karena Akhavein, Ph.D., has talked to many writers struggling to make their dream of b…
Writing by the Numbers? Metrics That Matter for Author Success
"But I'm a writer- I'm a words person, not a numbers person!"
Not so fast.
In this episode, writing coach Karena Akhavein, Ph.D., explores the world of writing and publishing related data and discus…
Hook Reader From Page 1: Tips for Writing a Brilliant First Chapter
Looking to master the art of crafting a captivating first chapter? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, you've probbaly heard that your book's first chapter is the key to making an…
The Writer's Secret Weapon: Harnessing Conflict, Tension, and Emotion
In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein explores the essential ingredients that make a novel gripping and unforgettable - conflict, tension, and emotion. We'…
How a failed retail store launched my writing career
What is the inciting incident that takes creative people from amateur to professional, or from aspiring writer to successful author? For writing coach Karena Akhavein, it was launching and running a …
Have too many book ideas? Here's how to pick the right one- and commit!
Are you a writer who's struggling to pick a single book idea to focus on? In this episode, we provide practical tips and strategies for selecting the right book idea that will help you achieve your w…
Taking the 'ick' out of book marketing: creative strategies for authors
Many authors are afraid of marketing their books, viewing it as a daunting and uncomfortable task. But fear not! Your PhD writing coach, Karena Akhavein, will share valuable strategies on how to over…
The creative machine: how ChatGPT the next chapter for fiction writers
Is Chat GPT going to make writers extinct and take content creator's jobs? Not to worry: as an AI language model, ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for writers and authors to improve their craft, but th…
Anxiety How to be an author podcast
In a novel, a good plot is about obstacles. But as a writer, you know that there are obstacles to writing, too. As authors go through the writing process, or as they go about building a writing caree…
The simple secrets to writing complex characters in your novel
Discover the secrets of crafting dynamic, multidimensional characters that leap off the page. Join writing coach Karena Akhavein for an in-depth exploration of character development. We'll share expe…
The productivity hacks that will take you from aspiring writer to successful author
Yes, writers are artists. They are creatives. They are idea people.
But without a concrete expression of that creativity, without measurable successes, such as published books and articles, an autho…
Fandoms How to be an author podcast season 2 ep 6
Dark Academia...Preppy... Cottage Core... If you spend any time on Booktok, you may have noticed that there is a lot of talk of character aesthetics, as well as an aesthetic in general, which seem to…
Obsession: The key to writing a book your reader will be OBSESSED with
Obsession: It's more than just mild curiosity, or interest, or a goal. Digging down deep into the idea of obsession is the key to knowing what to write about, and how to write it. It's what can give …