Your Big Creative Life

It can feel overwhelming to get feedback from other people, especially if you're early in your writing journey. Today's episode contains my tips for how to receive feedback and what to do next. - 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 . - TikTok:  htt...

Writing groups are a fantastic way to improve your writing, sharpen your editorial eye, and get used to giving/receiving feedback on your work. I share how I found my writing group and give my best tips for how to find (or start) one of your own.  - 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 episod...

In this episode, I'm answering your burning writing questions! I talk about improving your vocabulary, writing classes, self publishing vs. traditional publishing, and the best writing advice I've ever received. - 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  HER...

It's tempting to take inspiration from trendy and popular books and think that if you write a similar book, success is guaranteed. But is this a good idea? Should you write based on what's trendy? - 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 . - TikTok: ...

Morning pages is a concept from Julia Cameron's book The Artist's Way. In the book, she describes morning pages as a tool to help in creative recovery and work through creative blocks. I share the results of my experiment in which I did three pages of journaling every morning for three weeks. The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile templat...

If you've ever thought about starting an editing business or starting a side hustle as a freelance editor, this episode is for you. Learn how to get started, common mistakes to avoid, and how to set yourself up for success as a new freelancer. - 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! S...

In this episode, I share my three resolutions for 2022 related to my writing and my business. If you want to set resolutions for your writing this year, I also share helpful tips for how to set resolutions that you can actually stick to.  - 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...

Conflict is essential for any novel, no matter the genre. Learn how to create conflict, the different types of conflict, and how to instantly elevate the conflict in your story.  - 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 . - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok...

My first book took me two years to write, and my second book took just six months. In this episode, I share my process for getting in flow, how I write faster and more efficiently, and why I think writing quickly is the best method (especially for new writers.) - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month i...

In this episode, I share my road to signing with my literary agent. I talk about how I approached the querying process, how many agents I queried, and how I navigated the emotional highs and lows of the process. - 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  HER...

If you're smack in the middle of writing your book and feeling tempted to scrap the whole thing, this episode is for you! The writing process is full of roadblocks and obstacles to overcome, and one of those obstacles is feeling like you want to give up on your story. This can happen when you're not sure how to resolve a conflict, when you're unsure of a plot point, or when you're feeling burned o...

If writing a book has been something you've always wanted to do, this episode is for you! Often it's a struggle to think of what exactly to write about. This is especially common if you read lots of different genres. How do you know which genre to write in? How do you know which idea is worth exploring? Learn my favorite methods for coming up with story ideas. - Click here for ways to work with me...

I often get asked if I think writers should pursue traditional publication or self-publish their books. Tune in for a breakdown of each type of publishing and a list of pros and cons for each option.   - 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 . - TikT...

If you have a dream of writing a book, there's one very important thing you need to do: write! But it can be hard to find the time to write when you have fifty other things on your plate. Learn how to honestly assess your daily schedule to figure out the best writing time for you, as well as how to reframe the idea of writing time so you can fit it into your schedule.  - Click here for ways to wor...

Strong characters are incredibly important, no matter what genre you write. In this episode, we'll cover three tricks to create strong characters. These are helpful no matter where you are in the drafting process. - 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  H...

Welcome to Blank Page to Book, a podcast for writers and anyone who dreams of someday writing a book. I'm Katie Wolf and each week I'll bring you short, actionable advice on the craft of storytelling, writing your book, editing your manuscript, the business of being a writer, and working through mindset blocks holding you back. - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile templ...