How To Survive Until You're Published

In this episode Amy Bell and M Irene discuss the keys to building a powerful protagonist using tips from Lisa Cron’s "Story Genius", Jessica Brody’s "Save the Cat Writes a Novel", and "The Emotional Wound Thesaurus" by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. They dive into what internal motivation is needed to build a compelling character, and how your character’s wound, w...

In this episode M Irene and Amy introduce characters and discuss how to get started with character creation. They go over why having a compelling character is so important and what to do if you’re having a hard time coming up with your character, or fleshing one out.

In this episode Marae Good answers questions about indie publishing, the pros and cons, and general advice on getting started with it. She also gives advice for anyone starting out on their writing journey.

In this episode, Amy and M Irene continue the discussion on theme, the importance of it in writing, some common themes, and how theme is the embodiment of your character's journey.

In this episode we dive into theme and the importance of it with guest author Amey Zeigler. She breaks down why theme is important in your writing, finding the theme of your book, how you relate your character's motivations to theme, what it means to "prove" your theme, and more!

In this episode we do a quick run through and review of suggestions for overcoming writer's block that were sent in via social media with guest author Alison Gervais. For any of the suggestions not discussed in the video, head over to our social media platforms to check them out!

In this episode we discuss writer’s block with guest author Alison Gervais—because who doesn’t get hit with writer’s block? Alison answers how she overcomes writer’s block, what’s most challenging about it, and when it hits her the worst, as well as offers advice for authors who just can’t seem to finish a first draft. Hopefully with this episode and its bonus episode companion, we’ll give you som...

Ever had the inkling of an idea, but no idea where to start? Or perhaps you've always wanted to write a story but for the life of you, you can't figure out where to get ideas? If you have an idea for a world but not a character, or an idea for a plot but not the world, how do you figure out the other two? Amy Bell and M Irene discuss this and more on this episode of How to Survive Until Yo...

Amy Bell and M Irene discuss how to get started with guest author Jessica Vitalis, a Columbia MBA-wielding writer and presenter, author of The Wolf's Curse and a standalone companion novel, The Rabbit's Gift. Jessica details her writing process and where she gets ideas.

An introduction to How to Survive Until You're Published! Because if you're drowning in words...then so are we, and you might as well not do it alone. Meet your co-hosts Author Amy Bell and Author M Irene as they discuss the importance of knowing why you write, talk a little bit about their writing processes, and give an intro to what the rest of the season will be about!

A survival guide to writing. Because if you're drowning in words, then so are we, and you might as well not do it alone.  A writing advice podcast for writers and authors at all stages. Primarily focuses on writing as a craft, getting through writing related mental struggles, preparing you for publishing and giving you the tools you need to navigate your writing. Interviews established authors...