Setting Realistic Year-End Writing Goals
It's the final quarter of 2024! These are the last 90 days to make good on writing goals, so let's make sure they are reasonable and attainable and not shoot ourselves in the foot and wind up feeling…
Author Roni Loren on Writing Romance and Questioning "The SHOULDS"
Today, I chat with romance author Roni Loren, a two-time Rita Award winner and Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach with the Better Faster Academy.
The discussion dives into the controversial advice abou…
How to Write Suspense and Tension in Your Fiction Novel
In this episode, we dive deep into the concepts of suspense and tension in storytelling.
We clarify the differences between these often-confused terms and explain how both are essential for a compell…
Mastering the Craft of Writing with Author and Story Grid C.E.O. Tim Grahl
In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I chat with author and Story Grid CEO Tim Grahl.
We discuss Tim's challenging yet rewarding journey from struggling writer to accomplished author, high…
Tips to Write Despite the Fear and Anxiety of "It's Not Good Enough."
Today, we celebrate a podcasting milestone and discuss how knowing who you're writing for can help calm your inner critic so you can push past the fear and anxiety of the work not being good enough.
I…
Honoring Your Creative Rhythm and Writing Dual Timelines with Author Cynthia Platt
In this episode, I’m joined by the delightful Kid-Lit author Cynthia Platt.
We talk about the process of writing her debut intergenerational, dual-timeline YA novel, Postcards For Summer, which I ado…
How to Write a Seamless Flashback for Your Fiction Novel
In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, we explore the art of crafting seamless flashbacks in fiction writing.
I break down how and when to use a flashback effectively and the seven key elemen…
Breaking Down the Self-Editing Process with Savannah Gilbo
This week, we're tackling the daunting task of editing your manuscript.
Savannah Gilbo, a certified developmental editor and book coach, and I walk you through how to break down the self-editing proce…
Techniques to Convey Backstory Without Bogging Down the Narrative: Context & Memory
Techniques to Convey Backstory Without Bogging Down the Narrative: Context & Memory
Today, we dig into the topic of backstory, specifically focusing on how to effectively deliver it without bogging do…
The Nitty-Gritty Of Book Cover Design with Miblart's Expert Katia Balabaieva
Today, we're diving into the world of book cover design.
I'm thrilled to be joined by Katia from Miblart, a team of professional book cover designers who create marketable book covers for indie autho…
How to Craft Relevant Backstory for Complex Characters, Conflicts, Plots, and Worlds
How to Craft Relevant Backstory for Complex Characters, Conflicts, Plots, and Worlds
If you’ve ever been stuck while drafting your manuscript and don’t know what comes next, consider looking at your b…
The Truth About Book Coaching with Author Accelerator CEO Jennie Nash
In this episode of the Write It Scared Podcast, it’s my pleasure to welcome the inspiring Jennie Nash, CEO of Author Accelerator, to discuss her journey from writing instructor and author to successf…
Three Unhelpful Writing Assumptions to Release Right Now!
In Episode 17 of the Write it Scared podcast, book coach Stacy Frazer explores three common unhelpful writing assumptions that could be holding you back from crafting your best book.
Stacy shares ins…
The Art of Crafting Middle-Grade Fiction with Author Janet Fox
Delve into the intricacies of writing for middle-grade readers with award-winning author and book coach Janet Fox and host Stacy Frazer.
Janet shares her journey from writing for her dyslexic son to …
Unlock Your Character's Inner World with Interiority
Welcome to episode 15 of the Write it Scared podcast! Today, we're doing a deep dive into writing character interiority.
Discover what interiority is, how to use it effectively in your writing, and w…
Writing Spooky Novels for Kids with Author Wendy Parris
On this episode of the Write It Scared Podcast, I talk with Middle-Grade Horror Novelist Wendy Parris about her writing journey–from zero background in writing to learning all the things to publishin…
Writing Through Emotional Challenges
In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, we discuss the difficulties writers face when their personal emotional wounds intersect with their storytelling. I offer practical advice, including pr…
Overcoming Obstacles and It's Never Too Late to Start with Author Cassie Newell
In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I interview Cassie Newell, an award-winning YA fantasy author and certified fiction book coach.
We chat about how we both came to embrace writing later…
Understanding Voice in Fiction
In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, we dig deep into the concept of 'voice', an often ambiguous term that confounds many writers.
Voice is a unique blend of the author's own perspective, …
Never Giving Up with Mystery Author Joshua Moehling
Never Giving Up on The Dream with Mystery Author Joshua Moehling
On this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, I talk with Joshua Moehling, author of the Ben Packard mysteries and Lammy award nomin…