Your Big Creative Life

- 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 used to struggle with choosing titles for anything I wrote. It's not something I'm ski...

If the thought of editing your book fills you with dread,  you're not alone! Some writers procrastinate on the editing process (for a variety of reasons we discuss in this episode) or are totally overwhelmed with how to do it. Get some helpful mindset reframes and tips in this episode to help you edit your book.   Editing Your Novel training: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf/p/how-to-edit-your-draf...

- 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 ---------- There is SO MUCH terrible writing advice out there! Listen, if some of this advice works...

It's a bonus episode!! We go deep into the topic of coaching in this episode and cover  a lot , including: slimy coaches in the book world and how to spot red flags  my own philosophy on coaching what I do when working with clients (and what I don't do!) how I approach the coaching relationship how I customize my approach the various ways I support clients (including details on everything that's i...

Struggling to write your main character? Whether you can't access their voice or don't have a great understanding of who they are, this episode is for you! I share 4 tips that can help you access your character and get them on the page.  ---------- - 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 episo...

Letting other people read your work can feel scary, especially if it's something you haven't done before. But getting feedback from trusted people is a big part of how we improve as writers. Learn my tips for how to do this even if it feels overwhelming!   ---------- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of the m...

What do you do when you have multiple book ideas and can't decide which one to move forward with? That's the situation I'm currently in! In this episode, I give you a few questions to ask yourself that can provide clarity about which is the best one to choose first, as well as what to do if you really can't decide.  - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.th...

It's an update episode! I talk about my experience of my book still being on submission, changes I'm making to my business, and a big life update that I've been keeping secret for a while but am finally ready to talk about :) ---------- - 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 y...

You finished your first draft! CONGRATULATIONS!! Before you dive headfirst into editing, I have a few suggestions for what to do first.    ---------- - 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 - Inst...

How long your book should be will depend on your publishing path and genre, as well as the story you're telling. Because of this, there's no right answer for the exact word count you need to hit. But there are still guidelines and things to take into account that we discuss in this episode.  Writer's Digest guide to word count: https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/word-count-for-novels-and-chil...

There are all sorts of roadblocks in the writing process that can make us feel stuck or frustrated. In this episode, I talk about three blocks that can have an unexpected impact on our creative output and what to watch out for.    ---------- - 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! Sub...

Writing can teach us so much about the creative process, yes, but it also offers lessons that can translate to other areas of our lives. And I learned a lot of lessons I didn't expect to learn when I started writing! Learn the biggest life lessons that creative writing can offer. ---------- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - T...

Learn what an epilogue is, if your novel needs one, and my top things to keep in mind if you decide to write one. ---------- - 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. inst...

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.  ---------- - 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...

  Cliffhangers are a fantastic way to not only create tension in your novel, but to keep the reader turning the page. Learn the different ways you can use cliffhangers in your novel, as well as things to keep in mind when creating 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 episo...

Whether you're feeling creatively blocked or creatively uninspired, this episode is for you! Learn my best tips and practices for accessing your creativity and reigniting that creative flame.    ---------- - 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 . -...

I quit my day job in March 2022, which means it's been a full year since I took my side hustle full-time! Learn my biggest takeaways after a year of working for myself: what scared me the most, what I learned about productivity, and the biggest lesson I needed to learn about setting my own schedule.  ------ - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewol...

If you're querying or going to be querying to find a literary agent, you may need a synopsis as part of your submission package. Learn what a synopsis is, how long it should be, and how to write one.  ---------- - 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  HER...

Jealousy of other writers can be a normal human response, so don't beat yourself up or obsess if you experience it! Learn how jealousy can show up, what I believe it means, and how to reframe jealousy so it doesn't become toxic.  ---------- - 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...

I have a number of questions that come up frequently about book editing and working with a book editor. In this episode, I answer six of the most common questions, including what type of editing you need, when to use beta readers, and what genres I work with most.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template:  www.thekatiewolf. com/info   - The last Tuesday of t...

The query letter serves an important role when trying to find a literary agent to represent you. It introduces you and your book, and it also should pique the agent's interest and make them want to read your manuscript. When editing client query letters, I've noticed some common mistakes that we'll talk about in this epsiode.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile...

Worldbuilding is the process of creating an imaginary world in your novel (usually in speculative fiction like fantasy or sci-fi.) It can include your world's culture, languages, geography, government/power structure, magic system, and more. It's important to spend some time thinking about how your world is different from our own and how your characters are influenced by this world. This episode c...

Sometimes you just need a boost of tough love to get you over the hurdle of editing your book. Hear 3 pieces of tough love advice when you need to edit your book and just don't have the motivation to do it.  ---- The first tough love 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! Sub...