Your Big Creative Life

Welcome to our April 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include:   writing dream sequences effectively 0:58 cutting word count from 160k to 110k 4:47 procrastinating by focusing on research/worldbuilding 7:49 updated advice for querying 13:07 finding beta readers 16:32 my writing journey + updates on my book 18:24 whether to list comp title elements 22:11 organizing plot when starting a...

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As writers, we can often sabotage our own writing efforts, sometimes without realizing it! We'll cover three sometimes sneaky ways we can self-sabotage and how to prevent it.  ---------- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on...

Welcome to our March 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include:   using TV/movies for comp titles in your query letter 2:02 writing contests 4:43 what to do after finishing your first draft 10:11 the fear of people thinking your novel is about you 16:08 my favorite writing media (books + movies) 22:43 -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  w...

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I edit lots of fantasy novels, and I often give specific worldbuilding feedback to my clients. In this episode, I share five notes I've given to authors recently about improving the worldbuilding in their novels.   ---------- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your question...

Impostor syndrome is very common when writing the first draft of your novel, but it can also strike when you're editing your draft. This episode shares some reframes of the editing process and how to work through the self-doubt and impostor syndrome you feel.   -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the...

Word count matters in traditional publishing, so it's important to stay within a certain range when you're querying to try and find a literary agent. In this episode, I give you 5 tips for shortening your book to ensure the pacing is tight and you won't get auto-rejected by agents for the book being too long.   Mentioned in this episode - resources for word counts: https://reedsy.com/studio/resour...

If you want to have some kind of outline for your novel but don't want to overcomplicate it, this simplified outline could work for you. In this episode, I share how to create a 15 minute outline, which combines a few aspects of the snowflake method with the 3 act structure.   -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last...

Welcome to our Feb 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include:   tips for growing a community on social media 2:17 where to end book one of a series 10:23 determining a book's genre - romance or literary fiction 14:09 how many agents to query at a time 17:12   -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesd...

Writing sprints are the best way I make progress on my book and fit writing into my life, and I've had clients and writer friends say they've changed their writing life as well. Learn my tips for setting up a writing sprint and making the most of your writing time.   -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday o...

If you've ever felt like you're doing this whole writing thing "wrong" or you've felt guilty for not following advice another writer has given you, this week's episode will help! I give you 6 writing permission slips on everything from not outlining your book before you start to hating promoting yourself on social media.    -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile t...

Things feel heavy right now. If you're struggling to write or create, this week's episode covers ways to reframe the act of writing, how to take care of yourself, and how to write when things just feel overwhelming. -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions...

Welcome to our January 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include:   tips for starting a YouTube channel 3:09 amount of editing done pre/post book deal + whether to invest in an editor before querying 8:48 whether to cut a long book in half or shorten it 14:49 tips to keep tension high and pacing fast 21:01    -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile temp...

Ever wonder what it's really like to run a freelance book editing business? In this episode, I answer five common questions I'm asked as a book editor and share a behind-the-scenes look at how my business works.   -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template: www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for...

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites

Welcome to our December Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include:   how to ensure editing clients make their payments 3:49 whether to mention you were represented before when querying 7:48 adjusting editing feedback depending on publishing path 11:05 if social media size matters for getting an agent/book deal 13:47   -----   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile...

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites

Register for the How to Write Your Book in 2026 training ! It's happening Friday, December 12 at 1pm EST.    - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram...

Register for the How to Write Your Book in 2026 training ! It's happening Friday, December 12 at 1pm EST.    - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram...

Register for the How to Write Your Book in 2026 training ! It's happening Friday, December 12 at 1pm EST.    BLACK FRIDAY SALE happening Nov. 28-30 - get 40% off all workshops!   Topics discussed this month include: if beta readers should read the book before an editor 4:02 how many characters is too many 6:34 how to give feedback to a fellow writer when they plan to query 11:28   -----   - Click...

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites