#190. Novel Editing: 10 Steps to Editing Your...

Can a lifelong discovery writer write faster and embrace structure without losing the magic? Bestselling author Grace Draven wrote 62,000 words in 21 days and says absolutely.In this episode, Grace shares how the tools and mindset shifts she picked up from The Fiction Writing Mad ...  Show more

Learn how to outline your novel using the Hero’s Journey—without mistaking this classic framework for a complete story blueprint.The Hero’s Journey is one of the most widely recognized story frameworks out there. But knowing the twelve stages—like the Ordinary World, the Call to ...  Show more

In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss the different levels of editing, why editing is worth doing, the order of play, and how perfection is impossible in one pass. Listen to find out more about:Mimicking the mainstream publishing industryBuilding a fan ...  Show more

If you thought writer's block was the biggest challenge to meeting that deadline, think again. You've got to get past the dreaded editor. In this podcast, learn how to 'constructively criticize' (or rip someone's masterpiece apart, some may prefer to deem it as they run back c ...

Want to "make it" as a writer? In this episode, seven best-selling authors share the writing advice that helped them collectively write and publish 70 books and 28 bestsellers. Listen for over 100 years of writing experience boiled into bite-sized lessons that'll help you blas ...

Creating compelling content that keeps readers engaged throughout a book is a challenge all writers face. It can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. 

As an experienced writer, I always believe that stories are a great way to captivate people. It’s essentia ...