Your Big Creative Life

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

I asked y'all what podcast episode topics you wanted me to cover, and a few people submitted topics related to either working with an editor or getting started as an editor. We discuss how far an editor should go when editing your work, what content to post as a new editor, how to set your prices and offers, and when you should reach out to an editor you want to work with.  ----- - Click here for...

It's our monthly Q&A episode! Topics discussed this month include: getting better at grammar & knowing your sentences are correct 3:49 what order the types of editing should be done in 9:52  how I found my agent 13:43 the decision to not share my daughter online 16:03 ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of...

At least some research is required for most writers when working on their book, but it can be hard to balance research with brainstorming, drafting, outlining, and editing. Learn my tips for making the research process more effective. ----- - 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...

The main character of your novel doesn't have to be likable! In this episode, we discuss unlikeable protagonists and how to create them.  ----- - 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: ...

There are many fears that can keep us stuck and prevent us from achieving the things we want, but this fear is particularly insidious. I share how this fear recently impacted my decisions, give some examples of other sneaky ways this can show up, and discuss how we can move through this fear.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/in...

It's our monthly Q&A episode! Topics discussed include: beginner writing exercises 1:00 doing research in the writing process 4:11 how long to wait before editing your first draft 7:20 feeling hopeless after querying for six months 9:26 why editing costs so much 14:54 ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of...

It's time for an update episode! We cover updates on my book, the process of being on submission, my program to help writers with the first 50 pages of their book, and the biggest mindset hurdle I recently had to overcome.   ----- - 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 que...

The belief that literary fiction is better than genre fiction has been instilled in most of us, and it can be difficult to overcome. Learn why this is so harmful, whether literary fiction is truly better, and what you can do if you're a new writer who's wrestling with what kind of book you want to write.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekati...