This week Jodi answers a question about comp titles. What they are, why agents and publishers ask for them in your pitch, and how to choose them. She also chats about why comp titles aren't only necessary for trad authors but also indies too. 

In this week's episode Jodi helps a new writer with suggestions on how to find their 'voice'. Coming from a corporate world it can be difficult to settle into a fiction voice and lose the formality of language. Jodi shares three tips to help.

In this week's episode Jodi tackles a question from someone new to writing who wants to know what the inciting incident and the role it plays within the structure of a novel. 

In this episode a listener has asked Jodi to share her favourite writing craft books. Jodi has chosen three of her very much loved books that sit on her desk always in arms reach. Listen to find out what they are.

This week Jodi answers a quesion from a writer who is feeling despondent after not seeing any success after years of writing. This epiosde is essential listening for those who have ever felt like giving up, which, is 99% of most writers!

This week's episode tackles the common subject of dealing with rejection. Unfortunatley, it's something every author will deal with. Listen in as Jodi shares her tips and advice on how to deal with rejection.

In this week's episode Jodi helps a writer who wants to begin plotting and planning their novels in advance. If you're a plotter or someone who thinks plotting could work for them then this episode will offer the basics you need to get started and go from pantser to plotter. 

In this week's episode Jodi answers a listener's question regarding how and when to research while writing a novel. Useful for general research and also those tackling historical timelines.

Where should you seek out writing advice? This week's topic is a can of worms. There are so many resources and places offering writing and publishing advice, so who should you trust? Who should you listen to? 

Should authors read their reviews? This question is a can of worms and I have many thoughts how authors can navigate the world of book reviews.