Your Big Creative Life

Manifestation has received a lot of attention lately as a way to bring the things you desire into your physical reality. We talk about the basics of manifestation, my own experience with manifesting as it relates to writing and business, and what the limitations of manifesting are.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template: www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The l...

Strong characters are essential no matter what genre you're writing in. And in order to create strong characters, you need to make sure your characters aren't flat. Learn how to spot flat characters in your novel and what you can do to fix 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 epi...

Editing can feel like a daunting process, but it doesn't have to! Learn the three mindset shifts that will make it so much easier to edit your own work.  ----- How to Edit Your Novel training: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf/p/how-to-edit-your-draft-training 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...

Need a quick boost of motivation to get you writing, creating, and sharing your work with the world? I got you covered! This is your big creative pep talk to make 2024 a magical 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 . - TikTok:  https://...

Dry January is an increasingly popular event as more people become interested in taking a break from alcohol. I talk about this from my own perspective as someone who quit drinking a decade ago, and we also cover the link between drinking alcohol and creativity.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of the...

New Year's resolutions are great, but how many of us have set a resolution in January only to abandon it by February 1? Learn what I recommend doing instead of resolutions. This process can be applied to any area of your writing or life in 2024! ----- - 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 ep...

The podcast is back and better than ever! Welcome to the new, rebranded Blank Page to Book podcast - now called Your Big Creative Life. Learn what you can expect in this new version and why I decided to make a change.  ----- - 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...

It can be easy to feel discouraged or like you're "behind" if you start writing as an adult. I share my experience with starting to write in my 30s and how I overcame the regret and doubt about not growing up writing or not writing in my 20s.  Originally released on April 11, 2023. ---------- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   -...

Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to get you back to writing. If that's what you need, this episode is for you! Hear 4 pieces of tough love advice to help you sit down and write your book. Originally released on November 15, 2022. ----- - 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...

Originally released on August 16, 2022. - 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

Self-editing is an important part of the writing process - even if you're planning to hire an editor for your book. In this episode, I share three tips to help you edit your own work.  Originally released on April 12, 2022. - 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...

Learn the meaning behind the terms "plotter" and "pantser." I cover benefits and drawbacks of each approach, as well as how to use a hybrid model to write your book. Originally released on March 22, 2022. - 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 . - T...

When receiving feedback or criticism on your work, it can be easy to get defensive and push back. In this episode, I talk about releasing ego when getting feedback and why embracing humility and an open mind is one of the most important things we can do as writers.   - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of the m...

As an editor and coach, I've seen a lot of first chapters! Learn what the most common issues are in the manuscripts I've worked on. - 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://ww...

I'm going on maternity leave for most of October & November, and in this episode, I share how I plan to handle writing and how I'll be stepping away from the business while I'm gone.    - 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...

It's the 100th episode of the Blank Page to Book podcast! Thanks to everyone who has listened, reviewed, and shared the podcast :) - 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...

If you're in a season of life where things feel hard, or even if you're just having a bad day, sometimes taking a break from writing is the best thing you can do. However, if you want to keep writing, here are some tips and tricks to get you through a tough period.  - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of the mo...

If you're a new freelance editor or want to start an editing business, it can be overwhelming to think about getting clients, managing editing projects, creating social media content, starting a website, and more--all while doing your day job. Learn my top tips for new freelance editors in this episode to help you build a sustainable business.  - Click here for ways to work with me + a free charac...

There's an insane amount of writing-related content on the internet--including blogs, YouTube videos, TikToks, etc. giving writing advice. It's fantastic that there's so much free advice available to us, but here are times when writing advice might not be what you need.  - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of t...

You've queried your book, and now an agent emails you to ask for a phone call! That's so exciting, and it's a huge accomplishment! Before you immediately accept an agent's offer, learn what questions you should ask on the call to decide if this agent is the right one for you. - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday...

Can you put a version of yourself into your book? Learn the pros and cons of doing this, plus some common character pitfalls that are especially important to watch for if you're planning to base a character off yourself.  - 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 f...

I did something impulsive - I booked a two day writing retreat! I'm working on revisions to my book and wanted to set aside dedicated time to work on them. I've never done anything like this before so it was a big learning experience for me. Listen for the good, the bad, the progress I made, and the lessons I learned.   --- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:...

I often get asked for my best piece of advice for new writers. It's hard to pick just one, of course, but this week's podcast episode covers a piece of advice that I haven't talked about much. It's something I did as a new writer, and it helped me finish my novel, develop a super efficient writing routine, and strengthen my craft. - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile te...

- 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 ---------- It's a behind the scenes episode! Hear what your editor is REALLY thinking (but probably...

A few weeks ago, I solicited thoughts and feelings from my community about AI entering the book writing industry. I share the concerns and general sentiments I received on TikTok and Instagram, and I also talk through my own complicated feelings as a writer and editor (and someone whose job could be very much impacted by AI in the next ten years.) ---------- Mentioned in this episode: https://www....