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…
You’ve finished your manuscript and booked your editor. But what do you need to do before you send your draft off to your editor? A little disclaimer: This blog highlights general recommendations. Your editor may ask for other formatting, and if you’re sending it to an agent (very different than an editor), be sure to…
Romance is not only one of the most popular genre among readers, but it makes for engaging subplots in other genres, too. Leah and Hannah discuss how to create tension in fictional romances, popular romance tropes, and some pitfalls you should try to avoid. Be sure to follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever…
The beginning of your story is crucial. No ifs, and, or buts about it. It’s the place where readers are first introduced to your world and characters. And because there are so many great books out there, readers want to be captivated immediately. If you don’t have their attention, they’re going to move on to…
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