Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson

This week's episode answers the question: Can I submit to multiple short story competitions at the same time?

This week's question is all about the editing process and whether or not you should have different editors for the copy edit and proofread.

This week is all about character agency. What is it? And why your character needs it!

This week's episode is all about what to do when those shiny new story ideas tap you on the shoulder, when you're least expecting them and least prepared.

To prologue or not to prologue. Prologues can be a contentious issue within the writing and publishing world. Some love them, others hate them! So, should you include one? That's this week's discussion topic and I have lots to say about it.

In this week's episode we discuss whether or not you need to do a writing course before you start writing.

Ask the Author: Question 4

How long should my novel be?

This week's question asks what length should my novel be? Is there a standard/acceptable word count? Does it vary for genre?

This week's Ask The Author question is all about what's the best social media platform for writers.

This week's Ask The Author question is all about what to do when you've finished the first draft.

Welcome to the very first episode of Ask The Author. This week is a general intro into myself and the podcast as well as our very first question! This week's question is about pitching to agents and/or publishers.