In today's episode, I'm diving into a crucial question for novel writers. Are you relying on tactics or strategies to move your work and progress forward? 
This is a subtle but essential distinction, and getting clear on it can make all the difference in your writing process. 
Today, I'll walk you through three key questions to ask yourself when it comes to your work in progress. Plus, I'll also give tips on how to shift from reactive tactics to purposeful strategies...and how to balance both!
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Today I'm diving into one of my all time favorite topics: writing retreats. What makes them such a transformative experience for authors and how can they benefit our writing?
I'm talking about solo retreats, group retreats, and everything in between. If you've been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just overwhelmed by the day to day hustle, tune in because this episode will help you see how a retreat can not only recharge your creativity, but propel you forward in your writing journey.
Visit BookWorks.co for retreat info!
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In today's episode of Steps to Story, we're diving into one of the most crucial aspects of storytelling, your story's structure. 
For those of you who follow me, you'll know that my mission is to help you blend story structure with the story that's on your heart. Because as many of us know, it's not typically the actual story idea that needs work.
It's the structure, the way in which we're telling it that often requires strengthening. 
I'll be covering two related topics:
1) Strengthening the bones of your story
2) Getting personalized coaching that will empower you to go deeper
Tune in to learn more.
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Suspense, mysteries and thrillers, oh my! Welcome to spooky season! Inside this episode of Steps to Story I'm talking with book coaches Samantha Skal and Kerry Savage about:

• The ideation of twists
• Knowing your villain
• Character POV
• The power of creativity community
• Managing your WIP

And so much more!

You can Samantha Skal here.
You can find Kerry Savage here.
You can find Shadows & Secrets here.
To find more on Nicole -
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Today I'm exploring how you can strategically allow yourself to be distracted and how those moments can open up new avenues in your novel writing. 

I'm uncovering six strategies that will not only give your brain a creative break, but allow you to bring fresh insights into your work in progress.

Tune in to find out how.
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Are you an emerging author who's starting to think about your author platform? Or perhaps you're just dipping your toe into the world of publisher pitches and agent queries. 📚⁠
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And let's be real, it can be a complicated journey. Right?
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Because writing the book's only half the equation. These days, not only do authors need to be storytellers, they're also expected to be the⁠ CEO's of their own brand.
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From building your author platform to querying agents, it's tough to know where to kick things off.⁠
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Join Gretchen Schaffer and me as we dive into all things author platforms on this week's episode of the Steps to Story podcast. Plus, we've got an exciting announcement! 🎙️✨⁠

Find out more at BookWorks.Co

Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of creative burnout? The state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that affects your creative work?⁠
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Are you feeling like you need to step back and refill your creative well? ⁠
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🎙️✨In this week's episode of Steps to Story, I'm diving deep into this topic with Emily Golden and Rachel May of Tenacious Writing. It's a thoughtful conversation that acts as a balm to my overworked senses. ⁠
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I invite you to tune in as the three of us discuss everything from perfectionism to hustle culture when it comes to the writing life.⁠
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Tune in to hear more!
Find Emily Golden here.
Find Rachel May here.
Find Tenacious Writing here.
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Today I'm talking with fellow book coach Savannah Gilbo about how to write an action story that works. Inside the episode we're discussing:

• The idea of doing your best work
• Identifying frameworks that can help or hinder your progress
• How to triage your work with an analytical brain

Plus, Savannah's sharing details about her brand new book for novel writers. Tune in to find out more.

To find more on Savannah -
website: savannahgilbo.com
Instagram: savannah.gilbo
Book: Amazon
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If you didn't get a chance to attend my free webinar on August 27th, which was titled: How to Go From Idea to Action in Your Novel Writing; the good news is, I'm sharing the content again here inside this episode in the form of a free mini-masterclass.
Inside this mini-masterclass, I'll be sharing four steps:
1) Identifying your story message
2) Determining whether you have enough to fill a whole book
3) Creating your novel's roadmap
4) Moving through obstacles
For those who want to go deeper, head to stepstostory.com/program

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You're going to hear a special episode today. 

It's a replay where five of my past students get together and talk about their experiences inside the Steps to Story program. Hopefully it will give you insight into my Steps to Story group novel writing program, but also some good motivation for your own work in progress.

Inside we're covering topics such as:

• How to go from idea to action
• What's working and not working in novel writing
• The power of creative community

and so much more!
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