In this special guest episode, Amy sits down with author Jaq Evans to discuss what it's like juggling projects, working with publishing deadlines and long silences, as well as giving yourself grace when choosing which book to work on. Jaq Evans is the author of the adult horror novel What Grows in the Dark, releasing … Continue reading Episode 125: Jaq Evans, on juggling multiple projects.
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Episode 124: Self-publishing While Parenting, with Brigitta Estelle Burguess!
n this episode, Amy and D.C. chat with special guest Brigitta Estelle Burguess, author of Swipe Up For Secrets. We discuss keeping a positive outlook on writing, marketing a self-published book, and what it's like maintaining a writing career as a parent. Find Brigitta and her book online: Swipe Up For Secrets Instagram Twitter/X Spotify iTunes Google … Continue reading Episode 124: Self-publishing While Parenting, with Brigitta Estelle Burguess!
Episode 123: Getting Motivated
What do you do when the muse isn't singing and the motivation just isn't sparking? Amy and D.C. discuss some of their favorite tips for getting the mojo back. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 123 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose "Save File As"). Streaming Audio:
Episode 113: The Murky Middle
So you've finished the initial rush of those first chapters and you're reaching the middle of your story when you hit that wall: the Murky Middle. Today, D.C. and Avery discuss some tips and tricks to get over the mental hurdles and craft-based befuddlement of your book's second act. Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: … Continue reading Episode 113: The Murky Middle
Episode 8: Passion vs. Obligation
Today, D.C. and Avery discuss the love/hate aspect of writing. How do you keep the passion alive when your love for a story starts to wane? And when it comes to deadlines, how do you trudge through the parts of the process you hate in order to meet them? Books mentioned in this episode: Neon … Continue reading Episode 8: Passion vs. Obligation
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