The Kate and Abbie Show

Do you feel like you've hit a wall with your current WIP? No new, fresh ideas? Or maybe you just feel a complete lack of motivation to move forward with the next part of the story? Today, authors Kate and Abbie are here to share a few practical ways to get out of a writing rut quickly and efficiently. No hacks or quick fixes involved - just using your creative energy wisely and effectively. Now gr...

Want to start writing that novel you've been dreaming about, or perhaps simply break into a new genre? Today, authors Kate and Abbie Emmons are breaking down their top essentials for starting any new writing project, period. This episode is designed to equip you to write your best and make your story matter to you and your readers. So grab a notebook, some coffee, and let's get started! Keep this...

Are you in the midst of writing a story that you’re passionate about? Or perhaps planning the novel of your dreams? When you’re there, at your desk alone, scribbling or typing away, listening to your favorite playlist, you feel on top of the world - like you are giving it your all, and you are dang proud of this book! But then...someone asks you that often overwhelming question: “what’s your book...

Do you feel unmotivated to write? Totally drained of inspiration and drive? Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Lots of writers feel this way, Kate and Abbie included. And that’s why, in today’s podcast, they are sharing their best methods and hacks for getting motivated to write your book. Keep this podcast alive and free of interruptions:  https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbies...

Do you ever feel like giving up on your writing? Like maybe you’re just not good enough to be a successful author? If so, you are not alone. Many writers doubt their work and feel like quitting — and that’s why, in this episode, authors Kate and Abbie are sharing the 4 things you must remember before you give up on your story. Get ready for some motivation. Keep this podcast alive and free of inte...

The reading world is changing and audiobooks are a must-have if you want to make your book as successful as it can possibly be. That's why, in today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie Emmons are discussing the different options for creating your own audiobook. Kate and Abbie have experienced audiobook production from two different perspectives: Kate’s first audiobook for The Blood Race has just bee...

In this special episode of The Kate and Abbie Show, we’re sitting down with voice actors Christine Lakin and Vikas Adam, the narrators of The Blood Race audiobook (Kate's fantasy series). The Blood Race audiobook comes out on March 30th and in this podcast you will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the "making of" process. Christine Lakin is probably best known for her role as "Al" in the...

Are you looking for the perfect beta readers? A few people who can give you valuable, honest feedback on your work? People who understand your book’s mission and audience? People who want to see you succeed? If so, keep listening — because in this podcast authors Kate and Abbie will be sharing the best methods for finding highly qualified beta readers for your story…plus the 9 essen...

GENRE-BLENDING: the art of combining two or more genres to create a truly unique story. This concept sounds pretty awesome on paper, but when you start writing a story like this… it can raise a lot of questions. How do you combine two different genres and make it feel natural? Will you still appeal to a target audience? How should you describe this new genre? Those are just a few of the quest...

Want to keep your reader on the edge of their seat? Suspense is a vital arrow to have in your literary quiver as a writer, even if you don’t write a particularly “suspenseful” genre. (Yes, it’s totally possible to have your readers in suspense even with a genre like contemporary romance!) In this podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are going to show you a few different awesome ways...

Do you wish you could be more confident in your writing? Whether that means divulging your novel’s plot to a new friend or reaching out to the publishing house of your dreams… every writer needs to have confidence and faith in their own writing. That’s why in today’s podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are unpacking their best advice for being confident and secure in your writing so that you can have...

Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a way to stop writer's block before it even started? That’s what this podcast is all about. Today, authors Kate and Abbie will share their go-to methods for preventing creative burnout. So if you’ve ever experienced writer’s block and want to make sure it never happens again... this episode is for you. Keep this podcast alive and free of interruptions: http...

Do you ever feel discouraged — or even DISGUSTED — when you read your own writing? Do you ever catch yourself saying “I don’t know if this is any good”? Do you struggle with comparison, and feel like you’ll never be able to write as good as [insert fav author]? If so, this podcast is for you. In this episode, authors Kate and Abbie will explain WHY you’re never happy with your writing and share so...

Do you think you need to write good prose in order to be a good writer? Do you think you have to write every day? Do you think you're too young to publish a book? If so, you believe some of the most common writing myths. In this podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are debunking the top 7 writing myths — stereotypes that float around in the writing world and actually do damage to new writers who believ...

GRIT: perseverance, endurance, the most important skill to have if you want to be successful as a writer. The truth about any creative career is that it’s not all fun and games. It takes grit. So if you ever struggle to push through the hard, boring, tedious days…this episode is for you. Keep this podcast alive and free of interruptions: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/ Like this...

Do the long, dark winter days drain your motivation to write or create? You are NOT alone. Winter can be a low-energy season for many. Today, we're sharing some of our favorite ways to care for ourselves and fuel our creative spirits. We hope you enjoy these cozy, fun ways to show yourself some love!   Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/ Lik...

All beginner writers make mistakes. But here's the good news: you can avoid (most of) these mistakes if you know what they are ahead of time! In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie will explore the top 7 mistakes they see new writers make and share their best techniques for avoiding these pitfalls.  Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free:  https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbiesh...

Do you set ambitious writing goals but never accomplish them? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like there are just too many ideas and not enough time? If you can relate to this struggle, you are not alone. In this special New Year's episode, authors Kate and Abbie share their best tips for setting writing goals, prioritizing what matters to you, and sticking to your new-and-improved writing habits.&n...

In this special holiday episode of The Kate & Abbie Show, we're answering YOUR questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode (we answered as many as we could!) So grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us for a chat about writing, our Christmas traditions, our favorite literary tropes, and much more! Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free:  https://www.patreon.com...

Have you ever felt disqualified to be a writer because you're a still teenager, just starting out? If the answer is 'yes', then this podcast is for YOU. In this episode, authors Kate and Abbie share their best advice for teen writers – and debunk some of the common stereotypes that snobby writers assign to their younger counterparts. This episode is loaded with insight and inspiration for writers...

Is writing fan fiction a waste of time? That's a question many writers ask themselves. In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are debunking some common misbeliefs that writers have about fan fiction – and explaining how fan fiction can actually make you a better writer. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit  https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode?...

Want to hook your reader on page 1? If you've ever tried writing a prologue, you know that it's not as easy as it sounds. A good prologue should stop readers in their tracks and pull them right into your story – while leaving enough intrigue to keep them guessing. But how exactly do you capture someone's attention on the first page? In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are tackling this ques...

"Kill your darlings" is a phrase most writers are familiar with – the dreaded editing process, when you must mercilessly chop out unnecessary scenes and sentences. But wait! Is it possible that you are killing too many of your darlings? Aka: editing TOO MUCH? How can you tell if something is adding to your story or taking away from it? That's the question authors Kate and Abbie discuss in today's...

A lot of writers struggle with imposter syndrome – the feeling that you're just "faking it" and not actually a REAL writer. You feel unworthy of praise and almost like you're fooling people into reading your work. Even when you receive positive feedback, you shrink – feeling like you aren't qualified to have such praise lavished on your writing. If any of this sounds familiar to you, don't worry:...

Fight scenes are super fun to write, but how do you make them exciting AND realistic? How much description can you use without slowing down the pace of the fight? What makes Hollywood fight scenes feel unrealistic and sloppy? Today, authors Kate and Abbie are grappling with these tough questions using their own experience in martial arts as a guide. So whether you're wrestling with writing a trick...