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,…
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…
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…
To kick off the second half of Season 2, Hannah and Leah discuss their 2020 writing goals, their own writing projects, and tips on how to both set goals and find some balance in the new year. Be sure to follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And if you…
Self-editing can feel daunting, especially after completing a challenge like NaNoWriMo. Where do you start? What steps should you take? Hannah and Leah share their insight and best tips for managing the self-editing and revision process, applicable on anything from a novel to a short story. Be sure to follow us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher,…
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