Olivia Hillier

Writers Advice Podcast

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Writers Advice is a weekly podcast that dives into the creative process of authors from around the globe and provides an insight into the industry of publishing with interviews from publishers and agents. Whether you're a prolific writer, a first time author or you're thinking about starting your very first manuscript, Writers Advice provides inspiration, insight and a point of connection for all writers no matter where you are at on your journey. Be sure to listen in every thursday morning episode for a dose of motivation, inspiration and a whole lotta learning!

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Olivia Hillier

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The Introverts Guide To Building Your Brand & Writing Career W/ Jenny Valendish 15.06.2025 38:30

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Author Jenny Valendish: On this episode Jodie and I talk about: - Her journey to writ...

Inside The Publishing Industry With Author Ellie Pilcher 08.06.2025 53:11

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Author Ellie Pilcher On this episode Ellie and I talk about: - Her journey to writing...

Everything You Need To Know About Writing Romance W/ Jodie Mcalister 02.06.2025 36:35

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Romance Doctor and Author Jodie McAlister: On this episode Jodie and I talk about: -...

Back Yourself & Take A Chance On Your Writing w/ Sinead Stubbins 25.05.2025 39:39

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by writer Sinead Stubbins: On this episode Sinead and I talk about: - Her journey to wri...

How To Become A Sensory Storyteller w/ Tamara Dean 19.05.2025 21:45

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Author and Creative Writing Teacher, Tamara Dean: On this episode Tamara and I talk a...

Art Doesn't Have A Deadline w/ Kevin Wilson 13.05.2025 28:03

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by writer Kevin Wilson: On this episode Kevin and I talk about: - His journey through wr...

Feeling Stuck In Your Writing Process? Here's How To Move Forward 04.05.2025 18:47

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is for everyone who is currently feeling stuck. Stuck in your manuscript, stuck with your idea, stuck in your creativity or stuck in the publishing process. Here's where you can come unstuck. Here's where we take one more step forward in the process, and I'm here with you along the way. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab yourself a copy of the limited edition write...

Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Writing Success? 27.04.2025 15:29

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is for everyone who is feeling blocked in moving forward in their creativity, and who is scared to take the next step that you already know that you need to take. I hope that by the end of this short episode, and the tasks that I have set out for you, you take that next step, jump or leap forward no matter what fear that you're feeling right now. Big Creative...

This Is Your Writing Apprenticeship w/ Carol Lefevre 20.04.2025 46:20

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Carol Leferve: On this episode Carol and I talk about: - Her journey to writin...

4 Ways To Make More Money From Your Books 13.04.2025 18:27

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is for everyone who has wrote and/published a book who wants to create more avenues for income with the same piece of art. Here are all my tips and tricks. I can't wait to see what you implement. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab yourself a copy of the limited edition writers journal HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠CHECK OUT MY BOOKS⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WRITERS ADVICE PODCAST COMMUNITY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cont...

The Self-Editing Tool No One Has Told You About 06.04.2025 17:41

Hello Writers, This weeks episode I can not wait to share the new Self-Editing tool that I have been using, that could sky rocket your final edits :) ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab yourself a copy of the limited edition writers journal HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY BOOKS Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WRITERS ADVICE PODCAST COMMUNITY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oliviahillierauthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@writersadvicepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok...

The Two Best Attributes For Any Writer w/ Pip Fioretti 31.03.2025 41:02

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Pip Fioretti: On this episode Pip and I talk about: - Her journey to writing a...

Q&A On Publishing & A Little Something For All Dark Romance & Thriller Lovers 23.03.2025 32:34

Hello Writers, This weeks episode I can not wait to share all the details of my new release with you and I answer all of your publishing questions. ⁠⁠⁠PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND PAPERBACK⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND KINDLE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab yourself a copy of the limited edition writers journal HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠WRITERS ADVICE PODCAST COMMUNITY⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oliviahillie...

The 5 Daily Reps For A Successful Writing Career 16.03.2025 19:28

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is incredibly important for anyone looking to embark on their writing career or is currently feeling a little low with their creativity -- or feeling like you're lacking in discipline. Just like reps in the gym to get stronger, here are my five daily reps to improve your writing and get closer to your biggest author dreams each day. ⁠⁠PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND P...

Want To Write A Memoir? W/ Christine Newell 09.03.2025 28:29

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Christine Newell: On this episode Christine and I talk about:- Her journey to...

From Comedy Central To Thriller Novelist: Writers Advice w/ Art Bell 02.03.2025 35:42

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Creator of Comedy Central to Thriller Novelist: Art Bell On this episode Art and I ta...

Perfect the pacing of your story & how to know when your book is ready w/ Victoria Brownlee 24.02.2025 28:53

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Victoria Brownlee: On this episode Victoria and I talk about: - Her journey to...

3 Mindset Tools For A Successful Writing Career 16.02.2025 10:07

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is incredibly important for anyone looking to embark on their writing career or is currently feeling a little low with their creativity. After interviewing hundreds of authors over the past couple of years, here are three mindset shifts you need to make for a successful and long writing career. ⁠PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND PAPERBACK⁠ ⁠PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND K...

4 ways to use ChatGPT as your writing assistant 09.02.2025 17:23

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is letting you in on the four ways that I use ChatGPT to help me as my writing buddy, assisting with the harder tasks outside of your writing to help push your book along and present your polished work in the best way possible! PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND PAPERBACK PREORDER BILLIONAIRE ISLAND KINDLE ⁠⁠Grab yourself a copy of the limited edition writers journal HER...

POV: You Want To Write Historical Fiction W/ Tara Calaby 02.02.2025 31:13

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Tara Calaby: On this episode Tara and I talk about: - Her journey to writing a...

How To Write A Bestselling Crime Thriller w/ Hannah Richell 26.01.2025 24:49

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Hannah Richell: On this episode Hannah and I talk about: - Her journey to writ...

The Saddest Thing For A Writer Is A Wasted Idea w/ Catherine Jinks 19.01.2025 45:04

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Catherine Jinks: On this episode Catherine and I talk about: - Her journey to...

Staying Committed To Your Writing Process w/ Kate Solly 12.01.2025 37:35

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today! This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by author Kate Solly: On this episode Kate and I talk about: - Her journey to writing -...

Set Your Creative Standards 05.01.2025 12:13

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is all about how you're going to achieve the writing goals that you have set for yourself for the year ahead. It's great to set goals, but what are the daily standards that you are setting for yourself to make sure that you are achieving everything that you desire. Your standards are what create your discipline, and this episode is where to start. If you're writin...

Set Your Writing Goals for 2025 17.12.2024 19:46

Hello Writers, This weeks episode is about reviewing your year that was. What did you achieve this year in your writing? And what didn't come to fruition? We reflect on the year that was, and I give you my formula for setting yourself up for success when creating your goals for 2025. If you're writing a book for the first time or publishing for the first time or you have a brand new project that y...