Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Latest Episodes
10 Years of Podcasting for Writers: From Fearful Beginnings to Global Impact
On a chilly December afternoon in 2014, I closed the door to my bedroom, swallowed back nerveseven trembled a little as I held a tiny earpiece as a microphone. Then I cleared my throat and recorded m
4 Mistakes I See Nonfiction Authors Make (and How to Fix Them)
A few years ago, a client came to me with an idea for a nonfiction book. She was ready to write a draft and send it to a publishing house. What she didnt realize was that she was working a few steps
When did you stop writing?
Somewhere along the way, you stopped writing. Life got in the way. You lost your confidence. You ran out of time. You ran out of ideas. You hit a huge block you can't get past. Maybe you th
Is Substack the Best Platform for Writers? Jane Friedman’s Expert Opinion
Is Substack the best platform for writers? Is it right for you? In this interview, publishing expert Jane Friedman explores Substack's social media-like features, blogging-like functionality, podca
Use what’s happened to you, to shape your writing
A writer and, I believe, generally all persons must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource," writer Jorge Luis Borges said in an interview, when asked about his blindness. "Al
Let Life Inspire Your Next Great Piece
The best advice I can give you to help you grow as a writer is to experience life. We came to hear about queries and proposals. We wanted to learn how this speaker organized submissions and kept