The Writer's Nook Podcast

How do you conquer your word count without burning out? In this episode, Hannah and Leah discuss time management tips, the myth of the "hustle," and how to balance self-care with writing. Follow The …

How do you take your novel's first draft through the revisions process? Hannah and Leah discuss the makeup of a first draft, how to get started on your editing, and how to keep your revisions organiz…

You've probably heard of plotting and pantsing by now, but did you know that you can be both? Your creative writing process doesn't have to fit into one box. Find out more about how you can create a …

Author and therapist Samantha Heuwagen joins Hannah and Leah to discuss portrayals of mental health in fiction and her upcoming science-fiction book, Fading Starlight. Topics of discussion include th…

How do you turn your story idea into a full concept with robust details and plot? Getting your idea to a concept adds the spark your story needs to come alive.

What’s in a story idea? Hannah and Leah are breaking down the basic parts of your fiction story, including the stage, the characters, and the conflict. These three things will make a seed that will g…

How you can overcome your fear of the blank page? Think of today as a pep talk rather than a full-length podcast episode. We’re here to cheer you on and get you motivated to start writing before we d…

Welcome to The Writer's Nook podcast with Hannah Bauman and Leah Davis! We're both publishing professionals here to share our best tips, tricks, and insight to guide you from your initial story idea …