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.

I loved answering this week's question about what has surprised me the most about the writing process. There are a couple of things that have caught me off guard, but in a good way. Hope you enjoy the episode.

Do I have to write everyday? Jodi chats about the advice that writers should write everday (and why it's not true).

What's the difference between traditional, self, and vanity publishers? This week's episode discusses the different ways authors can get their book out into the world and what pitfalls (namely vanity publishers) to avoid.