Your Big Creative Life

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...

Writing sprints are going to be your new writing secret weapon! This practice has completely transformed my writing life. This episode covers why sprints are so helpful, how to set up a writing sprint, and what to avoid during a sprint. ----- - 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! Su...

This most recent round of revision I did on my book was incredibly challenging. It forced me to confront my fears and deeply ingrained self-doubt, and I learned a lot in the process. In this week's episode, I talk about why the process was so difficult, what I'll do differently next time, and lessons that writers can learn on resilience and mindset.  ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a...

Dialogue functions as a tool to understand characters, create tension, further the plot, express conflict, and more. And it's important to create dialogue that sounds realistic and authentic for your characters.  ----- - 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...

You've done the prep work, you've got the idea, the blank Word document is open... now what?! This week, we're talking about how to actually start writing 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 . - TikTok:  https://www.tiktok. com/@katie...

What should you do before you actually start writing your book? This episode covers 5 things to do, including decisions to make and what steps to take before you put pen to paper.  - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template:  https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf - Instagram:  https://www.instag...

If you set New Year's resolutions (or if you want to start making resolutions), this episode is for you. We cover goal setting vs. intention setting and how to set resolutions that you'll actually achieve. Register for my free training on how to write your book in 2023 HERE . It's happening Thursday, January 19 at 12 pm Central! ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profil...

Learn my 4 essential writing tools that help me maximize my writing time, get into a flow state, and enjoy the writing process.    - 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...

In this week's episode, I share a common mistake I see in client manuscripts, which has to do with the main character. Learn why writers make this mistake, how it shows up, and what you can do to prevent it.  ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template:  https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewol...

Sometimes it's good to push yourself to sit down and write, but sometimes, taking a break is the best thing you can do. Learn the three points in the writing journey when you should step back from your manuscript.  ----- - 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...