LEARN FROM FEEDBACK We, meaning us creative writers, have so many chances to get feedback. If you look for them, you'll find them. But you also need to use them. Use the feedback. Use the chances you get. Spend time with any constructive feedback you get.

Let's talk about working with an editor and what you should expect from a professional editor. If you want a more in-depth video about working with an editor in general, just ask me to do so and I will. In this episode, however, I talk more about what wen

NEWS! I have a Facebook group for my listeners now. In the group, you can discuss anything about writing. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484952602865224 In this episode of The Creative Writer Podcast, I talk about writing without worryi

Let's talk about ISBNs. This episode is especially for those of you self-publishing. But traditional authors (or those aspiring to be one) it doesn't hurt to know more about ISBNs. Happy writing! Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons! ALSO, I HAVE N

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Effective storytelling has limits. Even if you're writing a full-length novel, you can't have too many characters. (Well, you can, but you shouldn't.) You want your readers to be able to stay on track with your story and that's where the limits come in. T

Here is a bonus episode about proofreading for both traditionally published and self-published (not to forget aspiring) authors. Hope it helps you. Happy writing! senjalaakso.com https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

The 50th episode of The Creative Writer Podcast is all about breaking the rules. Except grammar rules... Don't break those. But wait... This podcast has taught you something about writing rules. I know, and not everything I've taught will have worked for

Knowing your why will help you validate your story for yourself, and that will help even with marketing your book. So no matter whether you're traditionally or self-published, this episode will help you find your why. It doesn't even have to be anything l

Side characters can be good or evil. Or even a little bit of both. You need them to support your story and your main character. But they should have another reason to be there, too. They should be as realistic as your main character is with their own goal