> “I just can’t do that.” That’s something I hear a lot. Hell, it’s something I find myself saying in my own head! “I just don’t have time for that today.” “I just can’t work on my novel this week.” While we definitely owe ourselves space and grace, it’s important to challenge our self-talk and…
Have you ever looked at your manuscript, nearly finished and almost ready for revisions, and wondered when you need to get in touch with a book editor? In today’s post, I’ll be breaking down when it’s best to get on an editor’s production calendar so that you can have a smooth editing experience. Your Indie…
As an author, you want to create compelling, interesting stories, right? No matter what genre you write in, one important aspect of a compelling story is the subplot. What are subplots? Subplots are simply secondary storylines, and all forms of story have them. Novels, TV shows, movies, and even video games have secondary stories within…
What do you do once you finish your novel? Send it out to agents? Hire an editor? Actually, you might want to work with a critique partner and a few beta readers if you haven’t already! In this episode, Hannah and Leah discuss the differences between critique partners and beta readers, what each role is,…
Creating a new character(s) can be daunting. After all, the best stories feature engaging characters. They’re a crucial aspect of your story. Unfortunately, there’s no magic formula for creating characters your readers will love (or love to hate). There are both internal and external factors to consider that will help you create more dynamic characters…
Writing the middle of your story is the hardest party. It’s where you start to lose focus, encounter writer’s block, and feel like moving on to a shiny, new idea. In this episode of The Writer’s Nook Podcast, Hannah and Leah discuss the ‘messy middle’ of novel writing and how to push through so you…
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