The Novel Writing Podcast

Are you thinking about using a pen name for your books? Not every author will choose to use one, but a nom de plume can be an attractive choice depending on your circumstances. In this episode, we talk about the top 5 reasons authors use pen names, pros and cons of using them, and a few things to consider when choosing

Do you know what age group your book falls into?  Figuring out the difference between children"s books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult can be difficult to navigate. While knowing your age group is important for marketing and pitching down the line, it can also drive your writing decision

Do you struggle with writing realistic fight scenes? Never fear, Carla Hoch is here!  Carla, author of the Fight Write books, joins us to talk about common mistakes new authors (and experienced authors, TBH) make when writing fight scenes, and how to fix them.  Connect with Carla on Instagram @fightwritecarla, or onlin

Are you struggling with a saggy middle?  Figuring out to fix it can feel daunting if you don"t have a place to start. Try these 3 ways to strengthen your plot! Send us a text Click here to find out of The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is the right fit for you! What to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up fo

If you don"t go traditional, you"re probably an indie author.  While indie has become 1000% more accessible than it was even just 10 years ago, it"s not without its downsides. The fact that it"s easy to hit publish on Amazon now does not mean you"re going to rake in the big bucks a day or a month later.  In this episod

How do you decide how many books should be in your series? It"s not as simple as picking a number out of the air.  In this episode we cover what a series is versus what it isn"t, how to understand how much story you have, cutoff points, and questions to ask yourself to help decide if the number you"re thinking is the n