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Welcome to our June 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include: writing background characters in a tight-knit community past tense vs. present tense whether to create twists early in the drafting process or later when your novel is very similar to a movie or any other type of media when to reveal information about a character's backstory ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a f...

- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  https://linktr.ee/katiewolfwrites   - 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   - Amazon storefront:  https://a.co/d/06jPxsxW  and Sh...

  - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  https://linktr.ee/katiewolfwrites   - 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   - Amazon storefront:  https://a.co/d/06jPxsxW  and...

  - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  https://linktr.ee/katiewolfwrites   - 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   - Amazon storefront:  https://a.co/d/06jPxsxW  and...

Nervous system regulation is something I only became aware of a few years ago. And since then, I've been working on healing after years of feeling like I was stuck in fight or flight. (I'm not an expert, so this episode is only focused on sharing my experience with nervous system regulation & somatics. Please see a professional if you need help!) ---------- - Click here for ways to work with me +...

Welcome to our May 2026 Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include: using a pen name embodied writing/nervous system regulation punctuation when dictating when feedback from an editor is more subjective how to handle self-doubt ----- - 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...

In this episode, we cover three suggestions I've given to editing clients about improving the characters 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 questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ ka...

In this episode, we cover the main red flags to watch out for when it comes to book editors & literary agents.  ---------- - 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/@ katiewolfwrit...

There's a lot of writing advice out there. Some of it is good, and some of it is... not so good! In this episode, we cover the main pieces of writing advice that I think are actually helpful. ---------- - 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'l...

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...

  ---------- - 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

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...