Your Big Creative Life

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...

The midpoint of your novel is a pivotal moment in the story. Learn why the midpoint is so important, what purpose it serves, and how to make sure the middle of your book doesn't stall. ------ - 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...

SAD (seasonal affective disorder) used to make this time of year so difficult for my writing, creative output, and life overall. In this episode, I share things that have helped me navigate that feeling of dread that sets in every fall/winter.  ------ - 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 epi...

This writing-related practice can help your creativity, inspire you, and also help your mental health. Learn three different ways to approach this practice.  ------ Mentioned in this episode:   The Five Minute Journal   Chelsie's author journal   - 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!...

Welcome to the October Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: writing realistic dialogue 2:54 getting started with writing when you have brain fog 8:42 self-editing your book 12:58 my predictions for this season of Love is Blind 18:12 ------ - 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! Subm...

There are so many myths about writing that are either ridiculous or downright harmful. We debunk four of them 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 answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ ka...

Updates from a writer who is (almost) back on submission! We also cover my new book and the truth about how having a baby impacted my writing this 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.  - TikTok: ...

NOVEL JUMPSTART is open for enrollment on October 7! Get more information  here . Morally gray characters exist in the gray - their actions and choices aren't as clear cut as those of other types ofcharacters. Learn common traits of morally gray characters and how to write them.  ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The la...

Before you query, which is the process of sending your manuscript to literary agents in the hope of securing representation, it's helpful to know what to watch out for. I share a few agent-related red flags and one broader red flag 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&...

It's our September Q&A episode! Topics covered include: how to handle new book ideas when you're already working on something 1:13 if you need to go to college to work in publishing 3:32 how to set editing goals 6:22 how to know when your manuscript is ready for querying 9:43 tips to ensure a strong main character 14:06  my opinion on agents using AI 17:22 helpful reference docs when drafting/revi...

Having writer friends really helps your creative process! In this episode, learn how to connect with other writers and make some writer BFFs. ----- - 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.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagr...

NaNoWriMo is an annual challenge to write 50k words in the month of November. I was planning to discuss pros and cons of participating in the challenge, but I recently came across NaNoWriMo's position on AI, which I found really troubling. We chat about all of the above in this episode.  NaNoWriMo's statement: https://nanowrimo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/29933455931412-What-is-NaNoWriMo-s-posit...

Writing a book with multiple points of view can be challenging, but it can create a richer, more dynamic story. Learn how to write multiple POV effectively 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 . - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok...

It's our monthly Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include: using scrivener 4:04 how to gain confidence in your writing 5:02 using publisher's marketplace when querying 12:27 editing as my full-time job 16:42 ----- - 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 fo...

Register for the live dialogue workshop happening Friday, August 23 at 1pm EST 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 questions for me  HERE . - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ katiewolfwrites - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ katiewolfwrites