Season 3 Kickoff: 8 Prompts to Set Effective Writing Intentions and Goals
In this kickoff episode, I’m talking about what it means to set intentions for your writing life—without the pressure of perfection.
I’ll walk you through eight prompts to help you set meaningful goal…
Season 2 Wrap-up: Reflections, Encouragement, Permission.
The final episode of Season 2 is a love letter to all fiction writers.
We’ve covered nearly 30 episodes this season, from character arcs to worldbuilding to the emotional ups and downs of putting your…
Worldbuilding and the Power of “What If” with Fantasy Author A.M. Deese
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Fantasy author A.M. Deese (aka Alexis Marrero Deese) joins me to talk about her immersive Dance of the Elements series, how she builds layered magical wor…
How to Trust the Process and Stick with Your Story with Author Kristin Offiler
What if your novel isn’t broken—just still becoming?
I’m joined by debut author Kristin Offiler, whose psychological suspense novel The Housewarming is the result of years of slow, steady work—and a w…
Letting Go of Perfectionism and Portraying Anxiety in Middle Grade Fiction with Gloria Huang
If perfectionism has ever kept you stuck or made you question whether you’re cut out for this whole writing thing, this episode is for you.
Gloria Huang, author of the stunning middle grade fantasy Ka…
Finding the Right Writing Community For You
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Today, I’m getting personal about one of the biggest game-changers in my writing life: finding the right writing community.
We’re talking about why c…
Writing Brave with Brooke Adams Law
In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Adams Law—award-winning author, book coach, and founder of the Writing Brave Movement—for a heartfelt conversation on writing with emotional honesty and trusting…
How to Choose the Right Point of View For Your Novel
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Point of view is one of the most important craft decisions you’ll make as a writer—and one of the easiest to get tangled up in. In this episode, we’re bre…
How to Build a Magic System That Serves Your Story with Gina Kammer
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This week is all about writing fantasy and building magic systems!
We cover:
- What a magic system is designed to do
- T…
How to Use Genre to Structure Your Novel
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Struggling to figure out where your story is going?
In this episode, we break down how understanding your content genre can give you…
Learning to Dance with Self-Doubt as a Writer with Amy L. Bernstein
Have you ever felt like self-doubt was holding your writing dreams hostage? Oh friend, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I had an incredible chat with the w…
One Year Anniversary + Writing, Perimenopause, Procrastination, and Giving Yourself Grace
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Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co
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Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m chattin…
3 Revision Mistakes You're Probably Making (And How to Avoid Them!)
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Revision can feel like staring into an abyss. Where do you even start? What if you mess up your story? I get it—the revision stage c…
Dual POV’s and Writing Despite Rejection with Author Alexandria Faulkenbury
Writing your first novel is a rollercoaster—exciting, overwhelming, and, let's be honest, a little terrifying. But when you finally reach that finish line? It’s incredible.
In this episode of Write It…
Understanding the Flat Character Arc: A Case Study with Katniss Everdeen
Not every compelling character needs a massive transformation. Sometimes the most powerful stories come from characters who don’t change—but instead, they change the world around them. That’s what we…
How Writing Short Stories Can Make You a Stronger Novelist with Demi Michelle Schwartz
If you're a novelist, you might think short stories aren’t “your thing,” but let me tell you—they can be an incredible tool. In this conversation, Demi Michelle Schwartz—author, editor, podcaster, an…
How to Craft a Compelling Corruption Arc with Case Study: Walter White From Breaking Bad
Not every character arc leads to redemption—some lead to ruin. And that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode.
This week we’re talking about the corruption arc—the dark, compelling journey …
Live Pitching vs. Cold Querying: Insights from Author and Agent Amy Nielsen
Querying is hard. Sending email after email, waiting for months (or forever) for a response—it’s enough to make any writer scream. But what if you could skip the inbox slush pile and pitch your book …
Planning Your Novel: From Idea to Outline
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In this episode of Write It Scared, I’m sharing my interview from the Be a Bestseller 6.0 Back to Basics Summit hosted by Emma Dhesi and we discuss practical …