Hannah and Jess share their favorite reads of the summer semester. Hannah shares an upcoming release she read early, the pair share their most anticipated fall reads, and surprisingly enough, Jess's favorite of all her summer semester reads is....non-fiction?

Hannah and Jess share their tips on how to make your writing process more productive, but not the typical kind of productivity. They discuss the kind of productivity that isn't measured but brings life to every writing session.

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Stacy Frazer is a formerly repressed creative soul turned fiction writer, Author Accelerator-certified fiction book coach, and host of The Write It Scared Podcast. She helps writers work through self-doubt, shape stronger stories, and actually finish the novels they’ve been dreaming about without losing their voice (or their sanity) in the process. When she’s not writing, reading, or cheering on writers, you can find her crafting with her daughter, hanging out with goats, or on the trail with her goofy love-pups.

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Jess and Hannah talk about their writing styles–from outlining to drafting and rewriting, and more!

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Hannah and Jess discuss the unique challenges facing writers today, such as generative AI, oversaturation of the market, and more.

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Hannah and Jess answer author questions!

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Curiosity, tension, and suspense: which is which and how to use each one? Hannah and Jess break down the differences, discus the importance of each, and provide practical steps to help you build tension in your own story!

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Jane Friedman Blog: The Importance of Curiosity and Tension in Storytelling

Write it Scared: How to Write Suspense and Tension in Your Novel

Why Curiosity is the Mainspring of Successful Fiction

Hannah and Jess talk about the areas in which you will need resilience during your writing journey, as well as encouraging words for you and practical tips for how to build resilience.

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A Writer's Guide to Resistance by Alice Fowler

Hannah Kaner on Writing Resistance

In this episode, Hannah and Jess interview author Jasmine Carolina. As a practiced self-published author, she brings her self publishing perspective with lots of helpful advice for writers just starting out or writers who are returning to the work after a long break.

Jasmine De La Cruz, an Angeleno born and raised, is a wife and dog mom to two hellions, Maiya and Chloe. She has written as Jasmine Carolina since 2014, and has published five Young Adult and New Adult Contemporary novels to date: Losing Me, Never Let Me Go, Almost Everything, Unbroken, and Take It All. Jasmine tends to always throw a bit of real life into her books, whether it’s her own, or current events. After a seven year grief-fueled hiatus, she is now back and more dedicated to her craft than ever.

Her most recent novel, When It's Over, released July 2024.

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Jasmine Carolina (Linktree)

When It's Over by Jasmine Carolina

Hannah and Jess discuss the power of identifying the wounds our characters carry and how it impacts the way we write them. Hannah gives a homework challenge at the end of the episode, so make sure to have your pen and paper ready.

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Write From The Wound, Edit From The Scar (Heather Demetrios)