The Writer's Nook Podcast

How do you conquer your word count without burning out? In this episode, Hannah and Leah discuss time management tips, the myth of the "hustle," and how to balance self-care with writing. Follow The Writer's Nook Podcast on social media @writersnookpod or online at www.btleditorial.com/podcast. Follow Hannah on social media at @btleditorial and Leah at @lcdavisauthor.

How do you take your novel's first draft through the revisions process? Hannah and Leah discuss the makeup of a first draft, how to get started on your editing, and how to keep your revisions organized. Don't forget to follow The Writer's Nook Podcast on social media @writersnookpod or online at www.btleditorial.com/podcast.

You've probably heard of plotting and pantsing by now, but did you know that you can be both? Your creative writing process doesn't have to fit into one box. Find out more about how you can create a flexible plot that even the staunchest of plotters and hardline pantsers would be able to work with. Don't forget to follow The Writer's Nook Podcast on social media @writersnookpod or online at www.btleditorial.com/podcast.

Author and therapist Samantha Heuwagen joins Hannah and Leah to discuss portrayals of mental health in fiction and her upcoming science-fiction book, Fading Starlight. Topics of discussion include the use of warnings/ratings in fiction, how to show mental illness and emotional health in fiction, and how to be inclusive in your story. You can find more about Samantha on her website, www.samanthaheuwagen.com, or on social media. Twitter: sheuwagen | Instagram: samantha_heuwagen.

How do you turn your story idea into a full concept with robust details and plot? Getting your idea to a concept adds the spark your story needs to come alive.

What’s in a story idea? Hannah and Leah are breaking down the basic parts of your fiction story, including the stage, the characters, and the conflict. These three things will make a seed that will grow to become your story. Without a balanced idea, you will find your story struggling.

How you can overcome your fear of the blank page? Think of today as a pep talk rather than a full-length podcast episode. We’re here to cheer you on and get you motivated to start writing before we dive into the intricacies of the craft.

If you have any questions or want to chat, find us on social media at @writersnookpod or email us at [email protected].

Welcome to The Writer's Nook podcast with Hannah Bauman and Leah Davis! We're both publishing professionals here to share our best tips, tricks, and insight to guide you from your initial story idea to a completed manuscript. We'll officially launch in February 2019 but wanted to introduce ourselves before we get started.