The Casual Author

Completing projects in life is hard enough, but many of us also hope to just write 'the end' for our books. It doesn't have to be difficult! Join Jake and me as we discuss his passion and insipiration for his story and how it drove him to finally write those blessed two words on his unexpected book inspiriation.

When confronted with challenges, we as the authors have the decision to stop, or press onward and perservere through them. Sometimes it's about just making that decision. Sometimes, it takes a bit more than that. Join Lynn Lipinski and me as we delve into how mindset can press. you through the hard times in authoring.
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Find More Information about Lynn and her books at https://lynnlipinskibooks.com/

From challenging confrontations to successful communication. Non-fiction is a thriving genre for many authors. Join Jill and me as we discuss her book, Conquer Sticky Situations, as well as her learnings from publishing non-fiction for the first time.

Sometimes the stories in our heads are so big that they take quite some time to get down in writing. But what happens if that spans nearly a decade? Join Tim and me as we dive into the journey of writing his fantasy story over the course of ten years and discuss the challenges and learnings from the experience.
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Find out more about TIm and his books at: https://www.timfacciola.com/
Get early access to Dan Kenner's books at: https://reamstories.com/dankenner/public

Have you ever wanted to pair up and co-author a book or series with another author but you aren't sure about what it would be like? Well L. Blaise Hues and I did that work so we can solve that mystery for you! Join us as we reflect on our co-authoring experience, the goods, the bads and the sideways.

Writing craft is something all authors need to develop more and more over time. But how do you know where to look when there are hundreds of resources for writing craft improvement? Join me and Nicholas as we discuss his resources and experience in improving his writing technique.
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Find more information about Nicholas at: https://www.nwilliamsauthor.com/
Or learn more about him on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfletch_author?lang=en
Resource Site Mentioned by Nicholas: https://www.scribophile.com/academy/

Many authors are too afraid to take the leap of writing in more than once genre. Fom new pen names to different email lists, it can feel overwhelming. For Otto, he made the decision to keep that all the same. Join us as we discuss his strategy and learnings in switiching of YA fantasy to Comedic Horror and the pros and cons with his experience.
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Find out more about Otto and his books at https://ottoschafer.com/
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After sustaining a TBI (traumatic brain injury) R.M. McDermott had to devise more creative and 'out of the box' ways to get her stories from mind to paper. Whether you are a new author looking for different strategies to get your book done, or you are seeking more methods to write, join Rory and me as we discuss the various ways she's found work for her to write.
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Find out more about R.M. and her books at https://rmmcdermott.com/

When life doesn't deal you the best hand of cards, it can be challenging to keep writing, to keep creating stories for those who love to enjoy them. But challenges can sometimes lead to the most beautiful moments of our lives, and our writing. Join me and KJ as we discuss how she perservered and continued writing even after the tragic loss of her partner.
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Find out more about KJ and her books at: https://www.kjburrage.com/

Filling your creative well is extremely important to keep making progress as an author. For Neal, playing Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect source for this. Join Neal and me as we discuss his lifelong experience with DnD and how it enhances his writing experience.