In this week's episode Jodi answers a listener's concerns at being told to read their manuscript out loud. Jodi explains why reading your manuscript out loud is good advice and something you should make part of your writing process.

In this week's episode Jodi answers a listener's question all about beta readers. What are they? When should you use them? And, what to do with the feedback.

This week is all about upcoming NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month which is happens in November every year where writers attempt to write 50,000 words of their novel. Jodi has taken part in NaNo many times and shares her top 3 tips for those wanting to take on the challenge.

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.