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Making the Leap: Deciding to Commit to Your Writing Career	How to be an Author	30:45
Destructive criticism? How authors can use writing feedback for good	How to be an Author	30:11
The writing mindset hack you might have been avoiding, and how to do it	How to be an Author	24:28
The actual writing skills you need to succeed as an author: they're not what you think.	How to be an Author	33:03
Screenplay vs novel: Which one should you write	How to be an Author	21:26
Writing retreats: pros and cons, how to choose, and how to DIY	How to be an Author	30:42
Tips from a writing coach: the protagonist to antagonist arc	How to be an Author	17:10
The author mindset mistakes that can hurt your writing career- and how to fix them	How to be an Author	32:52
Common writing mistakes you might be making, and how to fix them	How to be an Author	26:55
Writer FAQ's: your most frequently asked writing questions answered	How to be an Author	19:47
The biggest predictor of writing success: prioritizing your writing. Here's how to do it.	How to be an Author	35:33
MAKING time to write: Time hacking tips for authors	How to be an Author	19:03
How critical reading can make you a better writer and author	How to be an Author	19:05
"What got you here won't get you there" What Taylor Swift's career can teach you about writing success.	How to be an Author	18:55
From brawls to battles: expert tips for writing knockout fight scenes in your novel	How to be an Author	29:33
How and when to apply the "show, don't tell" rule to your writing, and when to skip it	How to be an Author	25:57
Don't disappoint your reader-writing coach talks fiction genre conventions	How to be an Author	28:46
Crafting Compelling Dialogue: A Conversation That Will Improve Your Book	How to be an Author	27:02
What kind of writer do you want to be? Why it matters, and how to decide	How to be an Author	27:35
The secret obstacle to your writing success	How to be an Author	23:29
What's in a (fictional) name? How to name your book's characters	How to be an Author	30:09
How to be an Author Season 3 Ep 18 Secrets of prolific writers	How to be an Author	48:31
Friend, foil, or fan favorite? Writing an effective sidekick into your novel	How to be an Author	39:27
Writing a book, or typing a book? The brain science authors need to know	How to be an Author	28:02
Have you heard this common writing advice? Maybe you should ignore it!	How to be an Author	29:26
The "Write" Choice: Rewrite, Rebrand, Rethink, or Quit?	How to be an Author	39:37
Writing subplots, balancing author life, and side gigs for writers	How to be an Author	38:51
The REAL odds of success for writers and how to get luck on your side	How to be an Author	32:15
Plot twist! How to write one, and how to survive one as an author	How to be an Author	50:51
Start at the End? Writing the Perfect Ending and Reverse Engineering Your Writing Career	How to be an Author	40:28
Painting with Words: The Art of Descriptive Writing AND Crafting the Perfect Synopsis	How to be an Author	39:55
NaNoWriMo Masterclass: an insider's guide to the writing challenge of the year	How to be an Author	42:54
How to be an author Season 3 Ep 7 Hooking the reader	How to be an Author	40:54
A writer's guide to solitude	How to be an Author	46:39
Writing and promoting a book is hard. Here's how to simplify it.	How to be an Author	35:11
Finding and using your unique writer's voice and building an author brand	How to be an Author	35:33
The inciting incident: How to motivate your book's character... and yourself!	How to be an Author	44:44
Writing compelling dialogue - Attending a writing conference - Word of mouth book marketing	How to be an Author	38:18
Writing Success Secret: The Power of Vulnerability	How to be an Author	32:05
These writing and publishing professionals could transform your book!	How to be an Author	35:14

Making the Leap: Deciding to Commit to Your Writing Career

How to be an Author

30:45

Destructive criticism? How authors can use writing feedback for good

How to be an Author

30:11

The writing mindset hack you might have been avoiding, and how to do it

How to be an Author

24:28

The actual writing skills you need to succeed as an author: they're not what you think.

How to be an Author

33:03