In this episode, Angeline talks about how to find story ideas from your world map. She discusses why you might want to use your map as inspiration, and then looks at all the different places stories might be hiding. From finding places of conflict, to creating characters from locations, this episode offers a whole host [...]
In this episode, Angeline & Holly talk about avoiding burnout, keeping an eye on changes in the industry, viewing your books as lifelong assets and choosing what steps to take towards your long term goals. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Goal Setting for Writers by Holly LyneWriter Burnout and Energy Pennies (Burnout #1) [...]
In this episode, Holly interviews returning guest, Daniel Willcocks. In the interview, Holly and Dan talk about his journey to become an author coach, what authors can get out of personalised coaching and his new program, the 90 Day Book Camp. If you'd like to listen to his first appearance on the podcast, you can [...]
In this week's episode, Holly & Angeline bust some common myths about discovery writing, discuss the pros and cons of this approach, and share some tips on how to write a series without outlining in advance. The conversation highlights how all of us are unique and that what works for one person won't work for [...]
In this week's episode, Angeline talks all about how to get the most out of opportunities that come your way. She looks at the benefits of both in-person and online events, giving top tips for networking with other authors as well as meeting readers. Get advice on how to find opportunities, how to create your [...]
In this week's episode, Holly & Angeline get stuck into what comp titles are, how you find them and what to do with them once you know them. If you've ever wondered about what it means to "write to market", or "know your market", this episode should shed some light on the subject. Even if [...]
In this episode, Holly chats to best selling urban fantasy author, Steve McHugh. They covered his writing journey so far, getting picked up for a book deal with Amazon imprint, 47North, writing interconnected series, being a free agent with an eye on going indie again in future, and how the last year has impacted his [...]
This week, Angeline and Holly explore the ins and outs of writing middle grade, young adult and new adult fiction. They cover the difference between age category and genre, story content, and marketing tips. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Writing Irresistible Kidlit by Mary KoleUnstoppable Authors MerchandiseUnstoppable Authors Facebook GroupUnstoppable Authors on PatreonIndie [...]
Angeline chats to YA fantasy author, Nathan Scammell, about the fictional worlds that fuelled his love of fantasy, and his proudest worldbuilding moments. They talk about how he tackles worldbuilding in his first draft, take an indepth look at the world of his upcoming debut novel, Escape from Arcadia, and he has a go at [...]
In this week's episode, Angeline and Holly go through the pros, cons, and logistics of setting up a pen name - why you might want one, how to choose one, and how to manage that pen name. Listen on your favourite platform HERE. Resources Angeline speaking on the Magical Systems panel for QuaranCon 2021Unstoppable Authors [...]
