Your Big Creative Life

Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants when it comes to querying. 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! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewo...

In this episode, learn the sneaky (or not so sneaky!) ways you might be sabotaging your creativity.  ------ - 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:...

Welcome to the April Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: if indie authors need to hire an editor 2:18 authors using AI art 6:41 page count vs. word count of your book 13:58 what it means when a book dies on submission 15:51 ------ - 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...

If you're writing fantasy or science fiction or any genre that requires worldbuilding, this episode is for you! Learn what to avoid when it comes to worldbuilding and your magic system.  ------ - 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...

This week's episode is part two of our Social Media 101 series. Self-doubt, fear of being seen, and fear of being cringey stops many of us from creating content, but it shouldn't! Learn how to reframe your fears to help you get more comfortable with posting on social media. ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tue...

Welcome to part one of our Social Media 101 series! This week's episode covers the strategy of social media. If you're new to creating content and feel overwhelmed, learn why content is an important part of your author brand, how to feel more confident posting, and what kinds of content to create.  ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf....

If you're always putting your creative projects on the back burner —whether it's writing, creating content, or some other creative hobby—this practice can help! Learn what a creative power hour is, how to customize it, and why it's so beneficial for writers and creatives. ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesd...

Novel Jumpstart, a program to help you write the first chapter of your novel in four weeks, is now open for enrollment! Get more information here . Welcome to the March Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: whether you need to outline/plot your book before you start writing 3:11 how to pick a book idea when you have more than one 4:57 what to do after finishing a 2nd draft 7:39 my content creatio...

Novel Jumpstart, a program to help you write the first chapter of your novel, kicks off in April! Get more information here and join the waitlist now to get a discount on enrollment. We have a guest on the podcast this week! Marines Alvarez is a book content creator, reviewer, and sensitivity reader. We chat about what sensitivity reading really is, what kinds of feedback she regularly gives clien...

If your book is just too long, or if you suspect it's weighed down by unnecessary sentences or scenes, this episode is for you. Learn tips and tricks to cut the length of your book. ------ - 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...

Self-care goes beyond bubble baths and candles and massages. It's a crucial practice for creatives to help us create our best work.  The Creating Strong Characters Workshop is happening March 6 at 1pm EST! Register HERE .  ------ - 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 ques...

Welcome to the February Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: if characters should always be wildly distinctive 2:16 getting into book editing as a new college grad 6:18 updates on my book 13:26 The Creating Strong Characters Workshop is happening March 6 at 1pm EST! Register  HERE .  ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - ...

If you want to get traditionally published, you'll need a literary agent first. This episode contains answers to my most commonly asked questions about querying, the process of trying to find an agent to represent 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! Submit your question...

If you've ever felt confused or unsure about what point of view your novel should be in, this episode is for you! And for more information on point of view plus everything you need to know to write and edit your novel, check out the Idea to Book course:  https://stan.store/thekatiewolf   ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info  ...

We did an episode back in November about the structure and strategy of the midpoint of your novel. And in this episode, we're discussing the mindset piece of the halfway mark of your novel. ------ - 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 answ...

Welcome to the January Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: choosing point of view for your novel 2:39 traditional publishing + marketing budgets 8:14  what to do when you know your character but not the plot 13:01 whether to hire an editor before you query 17:51 ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of t...

Whether you're writing a romance novel or some other genre with a romantic subplot, love triangles can be a great way to add tension, force your characters to grow, etc.  ------ - 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 podc...

There's been some discussion lately about low stakes, no drama, vibes-only fiction. In this episode, I share my thoughts on if this is possible, plus how to approach writing this type of novel. ------ - 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...

In this episode, we cover a list of "ins" for 2025 - things I want more of - as well as the "outs" for 2025 - things I want to leave behind.   Happy new year! ------ - 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.  - TikT...

Episode 113, 3 Mindset Shifts Required to Edit Your Work, was the most downloaded episode of 2024. Enjoy! ----- - 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 - Instag...

I wrote a rough draft of a new novel in 30 days, and I want to break down how I did it, what helped me be successful, and the big takeaways for all 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 is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - T...

Unless something big happens, TikTok is set to be banned in the US on January 19, 2025. This will have a massive impact on writers and the writing community, which we discuss in this episode.  ------ - 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 a...

It's almost 2025, which means it's time to think about your resolutions for next year! If you want to write a book in 2025, learn how to do so in this episode. And don't forget to sign up for the How to Write Your Novel in 2025 workshop happening Friday, December 13 at 1pm EST HERE . ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - Th...

If you've been struggling to write lately, you're not alone! This episode is a message from me to 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! Submit your questions for me  HERE  and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagr...

Welcome to the November Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: formatting a quote 2:27 foreign rights 4:30 how to know when your manuscript is ready to query 6:35 how I decided to become a freelance editor 9:30 writing something else when querying 15:30 my process for dictating a scene 20:42 Mentioned in this episode: https://camosun.libguides.com/Chicago-17thEd/quotations ------ - Click here for...