LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST | LISTEN ON SPOTIFY | LISTEN ON YOUTUBE Have you ever read a novel that seamlessly shifted between different character perspectives, giving you a panoramic view of the story world that left you in awe? Or perhaps you've attempted to write a multi-POV story yoursel...

LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST | LISTEN ON SPOTIFY | LISTEN ON YOUTUBE   Congratulations! You've finished writing your novel, and now you've set your sights on self-publishing. But now you're staring at your manuscript, wondering, "Where do I start?" If you're feeling overwhelmed by the self-pub...

  Congratulations! You've finished writing your first draft—an achievement that puts you ahead of countless aspiring writers who never make it past the dreaming stage.  But now you're staring at your manuscript, wondering, "What next?"  Maybe you've tried jumping straight into revisions ...

  Ever gasped out loud while reading a mystery or thriller? That moment when everything you think you know flips upside down, and you think, "I should have seen it coming!" 😱 That's the power of a well-crafted plot twist. Creating these goosebump-inducing moments isn't magic—it's a skill tha...

  So you want to write a novel. Maybe this dream has been with you since childhood, a story idea that's been growing in your imagination for years. Perhaps it's a newer ambition sparked by a book that made you think, "I could write something like this!" Or maybe you woke up this morning w...

If you’re an aspiring author who is struggling to finish writing a first draft, I want you to know you’re not alone. So many talented first-time writers get stuck (and fail to finish their drafts) not because they lack good ideas or creativity but because they’re only focusing on one piece of the...

Want a sneak peek into my life as a developmental editor and book coach? Listen in and find out what I do in my work week to help authors transform their story ideas into fully realized novels.  I'll walk you through what I'm learning, how I support fiction writers in finishing their novels, and...

How soon is too soon to start marketing your book? Is podcast pitching a good strategy to help you get your book in the hands of your target reader? Tune into this episode of the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast to hear my conversation with Michelle Glogovac—THE Podcast Matchmaker™. She works w...

In today’s episode, we’re going to cover something really fun—and that is how to create believable monsters. Now, even if you’re not writing horror or science fiction or fantasy, I want to encourage you to stay put and listen to this episode because you never know what could spark inspiration for...

One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How can I be a more productive writer? How can I make the most of my limited time so I can finish my book this year?”  And I get why this is such a common question… Thanks to social media, emails, text messages, and the millions of other notifica...

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes with me throughout my entire work week, and I’m going to share with you what I’m working on, what big projects I’m focused on right now, and basically, anything that happens during the week, including any fun or interesting insights that come u...

Do you ever wish you could take a peek behind the scenes of other people's writing process? If so, you’re in for a treat!  I reached out to some of my Notes to Novel Season 3 students and asked them to share the number one thing they learned about outlining and writing a first draft, while actua...