Ever since Kindle Unlimited started gaining traction, the question of 'wide versus exclusive' has been on the mind of so many independent publishers. Join me as I discuss some of the pros and cons of both routes, and my experience with both since I'v...

The crafting of kingdoms and meshing of magic is one of the most satisfying things for authors, but what happens if you can bring that worldbuilding to new levels both inside and outside of your books? Join Liz and me as we discuss strategies and ide...

As authors, one of the most challenging parts of writing is perfecting not only the story, but the prose itself. Feedback from objective minds is not only key, but essential in getting the story where we need it to be. Join me and my editor, Jana, as...

How can we reach our readers in a deeper, more profound way? Join L. Blaise Hues and me as we discuss emotional truths and how becoming vulnerable as an author can help us unlock them for more dynamic writing.SHOW NOTES:Find L. Blaise Hues at her sit...

As readers, I think it's safe to say that one of the most satisfying thing about reading is getting to parts you did not expect. Megan and I talk about how twists can be planned and used to drive the story forward, and leave the reader wanting more.S...

Have you ever considered producing audiobooks professionally? Looking for a career that lets you read books and product great content from home? Join me and Amanda as we discuss her journey to becoming a professional audiobook producer and how she st...

One of the most challenging thing for many authors is getting the funding they need to produce the content and get their books in front of readers. Though getting funding can range anywhere from saving up, to getting advances from book contracts, aut...

Writing our passions takes a whole new turn when we leverage research and knowledge from random topics outside of writing itself. In this case, Whit McClendon merges his passion for practicing and teaching martial arts with his passion for writing. W...

It's incredible to think that every author has different experiences and journeys to becoming the author they are today. Understanding and learning from not only our own journeys, but the journeys of others can help us with our mindset today and look...

One of the most important things in writing is getting the pacing right for a story. The wrong pacing could make a really good story terrible for readers. Join me and Danielle Harrington as we discuss how to write fast-paced chapters with real stakes...