Stephen Woodfin is an author and book coach. After studying theology and working as a lawyer, he finally took hold of what he really wanted to do: writing fiction. From the beginning he worked with a book coach, which worked so much in his favor that...

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Oct 03, 2022

This week it's just me talking about how taking a rest can help you become more productive. I've made a few mistakes in the last week and had some stressers that brought me to a point of realization: I needed rest. If you're looking for a way to rest...

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Sep 26, 2022

Today my guest is mother, freelance editor AND author of dystopian sic-fi. Despite being incredibly busy, she is coming out with her second book this month, . We talk about the pressure of writing quickly in the Indie Author world, science fiction.....

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Sep 12, 2022

is a beta reader, developmental editor, and copy editor rolled into one smart, fiction-savvy bot. Created by Matthew Jockers, Ph.D., co-author of The Bestseller Code, Marlowe has just been updated with the latest developments in A.I. technology. Her....

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Sep 05, 2022

James Blatch is a former defense journalist turned novelist, with a few twists and turns in between. He also runs SPF (SPF as in Self-Publishing Formula...not the stuff that keeps my skin from burning) with Mark Dawson where they produce the...

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Aug 29, 2022

Get an update form me and my thoughts on why adding too many themes, characters or ideas into one story doesn't work. Want to support the show? Go here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PencilsLipstick Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and...

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Aug 22, 2022

How much personal experience can you use in your novels? Where is the line between novel and memoir? Today I speak with d who used the memories of her mother suffering from Alzheimer's to create a beautiful novel called . We talk about how fiction cn...

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Aug 15, 2022

is a romance author all of things decadent. She found support locally when she started out and has some great tips for Indie authors of all genres. Want to get the right keywords for your book? Make sure your categories are correct for finding your.....

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Aug 08, 2022

This week Kat talks about her trip to Spain and how she can help you FINISH your book this fall! Want to support the show? Go here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PencilsLipstick Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my !...

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Aug 01, 2022

Fforde has been writing in the Comedy/Fantasy Genre since 2001 when his novel 'The Eyre Affair' debuted on the New York Times Bestseller list. 'The Great Troll War', published in September 2021, is his 16th novel and he counts his sales in millions.....

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Jul 25, 2022