Writing Momentum

One of our favorite techniques for time management in our writing time is using the Pomodoro Technique. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss how to deal with distra…

Chris, Gena and Rene Gutteridge discuss why accountability is so important for writers. We each share what accountability looks like in our careers, how we found it, and the difference it's made.

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Rene Gutteridge joins Chris and Gena to discuss ideas for how writers can find time to write. As busy full-time writers (usually for others), we know how hard it can be to carve out time to write our…

It's our first interview on the podcast! Rene Gutteridge is a professional writer with 24 novels published traditionally, one of was turned into a Hallmark movie, and multiple screenplays, including …

A question from Twitter asked us if we had any tips about writing articles, and we deliver! This week on the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena share 7 tips for writing an article for the first…

Writer's conferences are perhaps the successful writer's best kept secret! They are well worth the cost and can give you a leap forward in your writing career. This week on the Writing Momentum podca…

Sometimes all you need to write a strong fiction book is a good idea. But what if you could make that good idea GREAT? In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk about how t…

Pinterest is a search engine platform people go to when they're looking for solutions--and that includes your books! In this Writing Momentum podcast episode, Chris and Gena talk about the draw of Pi…

Last week, Chris and Gena talked about the importance of building a simple newsletter for your audience. This week, they discuss five things you should always include in your email newsletter for max…

Building an email list may be the most powerful tool in any writer's arsenal – especially independent authors. In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena discuss how you can crea…

Joining a Mastermind for writers, for small businesses, or for entrepreneurs may be just the "secret sauce" you need to finish writing your book, get published, establish your branding, or jumpstart …

When it comes to charging for your writing, many authors don't know where to start. How much do you charge per hour? Per project? How much is too little? How much is too much? In this episode, Chris …

Do you need an ISBN? How about a UPC code? And what's an ASIN? On this episode, Chris and Gena talk about the pros and cons of getting an ISBN when you're self-publishing.

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Recently, we asked listeners to share how they make time to write ... and the feedback was very interesting! On this podcast, Chris and Gena talk about their favorite answers on how YOU make sure you…

Today on the podcast, Chris and Gena answer questions from listeners and writers on Twitter including:

• What should a self-published author include on their website?
• Is it OK to begin sentences with "…

For many people 2021 was a difficult year. For Chris and Gena as writers and entrepreneurs, it held several lessons they've grown from – and that you will find insightful when it comes to branding fo…

We all need to grow as writers, so what are the best ways? In this episode, Chris and Gena talk about one of Gena's favorites: by teaching writing to others. When you have to explain techniques and b…

Getting your emails opened is SO important. If no one's opening your emails, no one's reading them! In this episode, Chris and Gena talk about how they TRIPLED their email open rates quick and easy.

Are you ready to self-publish your book on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform? It's easier than you think. In this episode, Chris and Gena talk about everything you need for your book...so yo…

Every author website needs key components to make it effective, not only for readers, but also for Google to find and index properly. In this episode, Chris and Gena talk about the 5 most important i…