This article contains affiliate links. You never pay more but we may make a small commission. In this week's episode, Holly speaks to the Dialogue Doctor, Jeff Elkins about writing his fictionalised memoir, Inside Outside. They discuss the deconstruction of religion, how to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and self-care when delving into emotionally challenging [...]
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Episode 145: Raising Creative Children
*Affiliate links may be included. You never pay more, but we may make a small commission, which helps to support the costs of running the podcast. In this week's episode, Holly, Angeline and Julia discuss how to nurture creativity in the children in your life. Whether you're a parent or not, there will be insights [...]
Episode 144: Future Planning Your Writing Career
In this week's episode, Holly talks about planning for the future in your author business. Whether your goal is to finish your first book, or to become a six-figure author, this episode will help to guide you on your way. The discussion covers: Considering your Big WhyMaking a plan to get thereTips for reaching that [...]
Episode 137: Can You Be A Successful Author Without Social Media?
This article contains affiliate links. You never pay more but we may make a small commission. In this week's episode, Angeline, Holly & Julia hash out the big question of whether or not authors really need to be on social media. The debate gets heated in places! The conversation covers: What counts as social media, [...]
Episode 136: Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque
This article contains affiliate links. You never pay more but we may make a small commission. In this week's episode, Holly talks with Newsletter Ninja, Tammi Labrecque. The interview covers: What makes a good cookieWhy you need oneHow to onboard new subscribersWhere to find themWhat kind of content to share in your emails And much [...]
BONUS EPISODE: Writers for Ukraine
This is a quick bonus episode and a call to action. Our good friend and recurring guest on the podcast, Daniel Willcocks, is launching an emergency appeal for the people of Ukraine. Writers for Ukraine is a global challenge to writers of all kinds to contribute their word counts produced from Wednesday 9th to Tuesday [...]
Episode 130: Writer Burnout with Becca Syme
In this week's episode, Holly interviews Strengths coach Becca Syme about the wave of burnout working its way through the writer community. They talk about why it's happening, what we can do about it, how to recover from burnout and how to protect our long-term well-being. Becca Syme is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with a [...]
Episode 124: We Need to Talk About Writer Burnout
In this week's episode, Holly opens up about her experience of burnout in 2021. From the slide into the pit, to the slow climb out of it, Holly shares what caused it and what steps she is taking to recover. Holly highlights that this is an important discussion about the pressures many writers find themselves [...]
Episode 118: How to Scare Your Readers with Julie Hiner
In this week’s episode, Holly talks with dark crime and horror author, Julie Hiner. In the conversation, Holly and Julie cover: Julie's first writing experience and starting with non-fictionDelving into real world serial killersBeing scared and scaring othersHow graphic to get with gore and violenceJulie's experience publishing a horror anthology Listen on your favourite platform [...]
Episode 108: Writing in a Series with Sara Rosett
In this week’s episode, Holly talks with mystery author, Sara Rosett about writing in a series. In the conversation, Holly and Sara cover: Who inspires SaraPlotting mystery booksHow she came to write and podcast for other writersWhat authors need to consider when writing a seriesThe different types of character arc for a seriesWhat sorts of [...]