In this episode, Taylor shares her thoughts on some of the most quoted observations on the craft of writing by authors like Ernest Hemingway, Stephen King, Gore Vidal, Lawrence Block and Harper Lee. The author quotes we cover include: “The only kind of writing is rewriting.” —Ernest Hemingway “We are all apprentices in a craft where […]

In this episode, we discuss publishing truisms and how sometimes there’s an advantage in not knowing enough about a subject (publishing) to have misconceptions. Then we move on to the value of talking to the experts who have actually done the things you’re about to undertake and why you have a better chance of finding an agent than […]

In this episode, we discuss publishing truisms and how sometimes there’s an advantage in not knowing enough about a subject (publishing) to have misconceptions. Then we move on to the value of talking to the experts who have actually done the things you’re about to undertake and why you have a better chance of finding an agent than […]

This episode is all about focus and goals. The show begins with Taylor sharing her thoughts on the different types of focus and what works for her. Then we move on to goals and how powerful they can be when it comes to maintaining your focus on what’s important.  We wrap up with Taylor sharing […]

This episode is all about focus and goals. The show begins with Taylor sharing her thoughts on the different types of focus and what works for her. Then we move on to goals and how powerful they can be when it comes to maintaining your focus on what’s important.  We wrap up with Taylor sharing […]

The topic of this episode is juggling, but not in the traditional sense of tossing balls, bowling pins, or rings. We’re talking about managing multiple projects while also managing a household and raising children. We get into dealing with publishers, social media, arranging speaking engagements, fixing breakfast and the six different writing projects Taylor is […]

The topic of this episode is juggling, but not in the traditional sense of tossing balls, bowling pins, or rings. We’re talking about managing multiple projects while also managing a household and raising children. We get into dealing with publishers, social media, arranging speaking engagements, fixing breakfast and the six different writing projects Taylor is […]

In this episode we discuss using music to engage and activate the creative parts of the brain. And Taylor explains why she play the same music in a loop while writing, until a book is finished. Then we get into a discussion of some of her favorite music to write to, including playlists from Two […]

In this episode we discuss using music to engage and activate the creative parts of the brain. And Taylor explains why she play the same music in a loop while writing, until a book is finished. Then we get into a discussion of some of her favorite music to write to, including playlists from Two […]

In this second Q & A episode, Taylor and Steve battle their way through thunderstorm related technical glitches while Taylor responds to listener questions, including:  Do book contract word count clauses cause authors to lose pace and readers? What’s the best advice you’ve ever received as an author? What advice would you give an author […]