The Whole Writer
Each week, The Whole Writer podcast with Nicole Meier creates space for writers to nurture both their craft and themselves, exploring what it means to write from a place of wholeness rather than depletion.
If you’re an emerging author seeking guidance, this podcast is for you!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
20. Your Burning Questions Answered!
I sent out a CTA to my followers asking their burning questions about their writing and publishing journeys. I got a great response and am happy to say that the questions sent back to me have a nice …
19. Flat Characters, Flat Story: Breathing Life into Your Cast
Are flat characters killing your story? It's something I see all too often in my book coaching and developmental editing business.
In this episode of Steps to Story, I'm breaking down the WHY, HOW, a…
18. Do This ONE Thing to Transform Your Novel Writing
In this episode, I'm talking about ONE crucial strategy for novel writers: the idea of leaning into your wins.
I believe this practice can be a key tool for overcoming obstacles and achieving your g…
17. Top 10 Things I've Learned as an Author
Today is my book's birthday! CITY OF BOOKS is now out in the world. And in celebration, I want to do something a little different today. I'm going to pull back the curtain and share parts of my autho…
16. The Road to Publication: A Roundtable Discussion with Jeanne Blasberg & Susie Orman Schnall
I'm having an inspired conversation with two of my sisters in publishing for our books releasing this spring and summer. And there's a giveaway!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Together with authors Jeanne Blasberg and Susie …
15. Big Shifts in Publishing with Brooke Warner
In today's episode, I'm taking a deep dive into the BIG shifts in publishing with my publisher, Brooke Warner.
We're having an open conversation about:
- Publishing paths
- The world of hybrid
- The changing l…
14. Why Mentors Matter with Jennie Nash
Welcome to a special month of podcast episodes! Because this is my book launch month (CITY OF BOOKS releases May 28th📚), I’m taking my podcast from solo episodes to interviews.
Today, I'm talking wi…
13. How to Hook Readers in Scene One
Crafting a strong opening scene is crucial for grabbing the reader's attention and setting the tone for the entire novel.
As writers, we know this on some level, and yet when it comes to crafting tha…
12. PSA: Five Things Writers Can Control
Today’s episode is meant to be a gentle reminder for anyone who is feeling perplexed or frustrated with certain elements of the writing and publishing journey.
While some elements of the publishing w…
11. Do You Have Kitchen Sink Syndrome in Your Writing?
In this episode, we'll be delving into the art of restraint in novel writing. Specifically, we'll discuss why it's crucial for writers to resist the temptation to throw in everything but the kitchen …
10. Overcoming Common Roadblocks in Novel Writing
If you've been second-guessing yourself and letting doubt hold you back from your writing goals, this episode is for you!
As a book coach, I have writers come to me and admit they have a nice story ou…
9. How Writers Can Know Their Protagonist Better
Inside this episode of Steps to Story, we discuss why knowing your protagonist on a deeper level allows you to create a more engaging and relatable story.
When you understand your character's hopes, …
8. Why Healthy Writing Habits Matter
In this episode of Steps to Story, I'm talking about practices that can fuel our writing process and propel us forward.
I’m sharing my top ten list of things that can elevate your writing habits.
Thi…
7. Top Three Story Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself
Today we're tackling a crucial aspect of storytelling: the top three story questions you should be asking yourself as a writer.
This includes taking a deeper look at:
Your story's unique message
Your in…
6. Accountability: How To Get It And Keep It
In today's episode of Steps to Story, we're looking into the crucial aspect of accountability in novel writing.
Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting your journey, staying accountable can…
5. Five Game Changing Tips for Writing Your Novel
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the key elements of crafting a novel. Whether you're just starting out on your novel writing journey or on manuscript draft number three, understanding thes…
4. Unlocking the Power of Creative Community: A Roundtable Discussion
Welcome back to this very special episode of Steps to Story. I'm so excited about this episode because I had an opportunity to do a roundtable discussion with five of my small group writing clients.
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3. Is Your Work Worthy? How to Measure Your Writing.
Today I'm talking about the difficult question of whether or not your work is worthy. As a book coach whose worked with so many different types of writers over the years, I get asked this question al…
2. What Happens When You Tell People You're Writing a Book?
There’s a kind of internal struggle authors face when deciding to share their writing endeavors with others.
As writers, we at some point find ourselves in the honeymoon phase of crafting a book, one …
1. How to Go From Idea to Action
Every book begins with an idea, a spark of inspiration. I always say if you go to bed thinking about your story each night, and can’t stop thinking about your plot, character, or setting, you’re read…