Your Big Creative Life

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Welcome to the October Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: balancing social media with work & writing 3:40 a scene vs. a chapter 7:45 how many pages I review as an editor 11:55 using AI for inspiration 13:48 my thoughts on recently published fanfiction 20:14 ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the mo...

- 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

Happy 200 episodes! I share the biggest lessons I've learned in the past 200 episodes about writing, creativity, and mindset. I also share the overview of my author journey so far. Thanks for listening to the podcast! I appreciate all of you :)   -----   - 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...

Welcome to the September Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: what to do after querying 80 agents with no offer 1:55 if you should include comp titles in your query letter 8:29 taking a book from 3 stars to 5 11:49 how to know when you're done editing 18:28 ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the mont...

- 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

Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants when it comes to social media - because it's 2025, and part of being an author means promoting yourself and your books and being on social media. If that's what you need, this episode is for you! ----- - 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!...

We've got a special guest episode this week! Alex Temblador joins us to discuss writing characters who have a marginalized identity, her new book Writing an Identity Not Your Own , why it's important for writers to be aware of their biases, and more. Alex Temblador is the Mixed Latine award-winning author of  Secrets of the Casa Rosada  and  Half Outlaw . She received her MFA in Creative Writing f...

Welcome to the August Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: whether to edit a plot point/twist when writing the rough draft or to wait until editing 5:08 if I recommend copyediting or a manuscript evaluation for indie authors 8:28 if you need to build a social media following before querying 12:22 what to do if you used ChatGPT in writing and want to query or submit to publishers 14:32 ----- - Cl...

As a book editor, I give lots of feedback to authors on plot, pacing, characters, conflict, worldbuilding, etc. This episode covers 5 common suggestions I've given to clients recently.  ----- - 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 th...

A few weeks ago, I discovered the book I'm just starting to write is very similar to a published book in a different genre. This episode discusses what my thought process was when I discovered this and how I handled 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 question...

  - 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 the July Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: how I balanced writing with being a first time mom 2:46 using AI for research 10:01 handling form rejections when querying 14:34 average prices for developmental editing 18:49 ----- - 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! Submi...

- 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

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There are tons of myths about writing, and in this episode, I debunk 6 of the most common myths I see on social media.   ------   - 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/@ katiew...

- 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 the June Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: my favorite podcasts 1:20 the writing advice that was a turning point for me 3:58 my typical writing timeline 6:09 finding your voice as a writer 9:59 advice for writers who used AI and regret it 15:22  if a social media following matters before querying 21:43 what I look for in an agent 23:39 what takes a book from good to great 26:34 ---...

If you've ever been curious what a book coach does, this episode goes into the role of a book coach, common misconceptions about book coaches, and more.  ------ - 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: ...

In this episode, I share what advice I wish I could pass on to my younger self about writing. Learn the lessons I'd share for any new writer. ------ - 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....

------ - 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 the May Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: suggestions for improving romantic tension 1:44 how to handle your book being on submission 4:20 interpreting responses/rejections from publishers 6:28 what I've noticed about the current state of trad pub 9:30 advice for approaching a revise and resubmit request from a publisher 16:20 how I think about my writing career and how my agent fa...

AI is a big topic in the writing world. In this episode, I share my thoughts as an editor, reader, and writer on using generative AI in the writing process--whether that's brainstorming, character development, getting feedback, or having AI actually write for you. If you plan to query or submit your work anywhere, if you want to work with an editor, if you want to own the copyright to your creativ...