The Creative Writer Podcast

By Senja Laakso

Bite-sized lessons for busy writers and authors.

How do I create realistic characters? Where can I find beta readers? Does my book's plot work? My book is ready to be published, now what? How do I te... more

5

11 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about The Creative Writer Podcast:

How many episodes does The Creative Writer Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

The Creative Writer Podcast episodes:

July 06, 2021 25 Create Complex Main Characters
Your main character is your number one character. Never forget that. Your readers need to vote for your main character... But does your main character have to be the perfect, typical hero? Hmm... Let's talk about that!
Happy writing! Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
10min
June 29, 2021 24 What Makes Your Book's Villain Evil
Every story has the bad guy. The villain. The antagonist. Someone who is on the opposite side of the story's hero.
And sometimes we forget that the bad guys are real people, too. Real people who have motives, goals and dreams. Yes, perhaps evil ones. But the point is... Why are they evil? What made them evil?
Happy writing! Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
7min
June 22, 2021 23 Nail Your Book's Synopsis
I give you an easy way to figure out your book's synopsis, going through all the parts of it. You can either use the exact form I'm giving you, but I think you should alter it to fit with the mood and the theme of your book. Writing a synopsis for your book after listening to this episode will be way easier for you. And it doesn't matter if you're a self-publishing author or a traditionally publishing author. Either way, you can use this form, either on the back of your book or when you're querying.

Happy writing! Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
11min
June 15, 2021 22 Avoid Telling With Filter Words
Your readers are smart. Trust me, smarter than you think. And you're probably doubting your writing skills for nothing. So, trust your words and trust your readers will understand them. Or if you have doubts, ask someone to read your story and see what they think.
Filter words distract your readers for no gain. There are situations where you need to tell, but even then don't overdo it with the filter words.
And what are filter words? Listen and learn.
Happy writing! Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu
For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
8min
June 08, 2021 21 "Was" Is Dead
For more effective stories and more vivid description, you'll need to use stronger verbs. Was is often overused. Even experienced writers overuse that word. But sometimes it doesn't really bring any meaning to the sentence, and that's why, for the sake of your story, you need stronger verbs. And trust me, you'll find those when you're editing, if not before.
Happy writing! Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso
Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu
For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
3min
June 01, 2021 20 Description Mistakes To Avoid In Writing
You want to paint a visual picture in your reader's mind with your words. Don't confuse your reader if you want her or him to have a clear image in their mind. Here are some mistakes to avoid when you're describing what your characters are seeing or experiencing. By avoiding these you'll be much better off painting pictures with your writing. And trust me, as a writer, you'll want to do that. Happy writing!

Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu
For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
5min
May 25, 2021 19 Seven Steps To Enemies To Lovers Trope
One of the most popular tropes right now is enemies to lovers. I have looked into the trope and broken it down to seven steps, so you can write a satisfying enemies to lovers for your readers. The length of each step varies, and it will actually depend on your story, but with these steps you'll be able to write a great enemies to lovers story! It doesn't even have to be the main plot, the steps work for a subplot, too.

So have fun with these steps while you write a slow burn enemies to lovers that will leave your readers wanting more. Happy writing!

Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
8min
May 18, 2021 18 Motivating And Inspiring Thoughts When Writing
Motivation and inspiration are key to writing. Without them, you're likely not going to write. Or at the very least you won't write as much. So to get your book finished and published, I have gathered some thoughts that you should be actively thinking about when you're writing. Don't just acknowledge these thoughts, actually think about them when you write. This way you'll alter your mindset and eventually you'll get your book out there. Happy writing!

Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!
Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
5min
May 11, 2021 17 Add Conflict To Your Story
To get readers invested in your story, there has to be conflict. Your main character (along with some of your side characters) has to struggle through obstacles on their way to the end. The goal. In this episode I talk about conflict and raising stakes in your book. Happy writing!

Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)

Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
6min
May 04, 2021 16 Plot Twists And Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing, when done well, will enhance the reader's experience. It will result in a more satisfying story which is usually followed by a more compelling story and better book reviews.
Follow for more bite-sized writing lessons!

Sign up to my newsletter and get your free gifts! 90 Questions To Ask Your Characters, Writer's Guide To 16 Emotions and TBR list templates.
Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso

Connect with me! :)
Website: https://senjalaakso.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )
Email: [email protected]
More links: https://linktr.ee/MissSenu

For questions, requests and feedback, please, email me or DM me on Instagram. I would love to hear from you!
...more
6min

FAQs about The Creative Writer Podcast:

How many episodes does The Creative Writer Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.