Write Ambitions Podcast

As an editor, I see all kinds of writing. But there are some errors that appear in manuscripts more often than others. This podcast episode reviews nine of those common errors and ways writers can avoid making them. 

You’ve written your manuscript, so now it’s time to look for an editor. Where do you even begin? What type of editor do you need? In this podcast episode, I’ll talk about 10 things you consider when looking for a book editor. 

Writer’s block. It happens to the best of us. But writing is a muscle, and the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. In this podcast episode, I’ll discuss four ways you can build your writing muscles so that you can break through those writer’s blocks. 

If you’ve got a great idea for a nonfiction book but need a little push to get it out of your head and onto the page, a book coach can help. In this podcast episode, I’ll talk about the important role book coaches play in making sure your manuscript comes to fruition, and how to determine if a book coach is the push you need.

A lot of people have a story to tell. Maybe it’s a business book about effective marketing techniques, or an incredible story about overcoming obstacles to achieve success or happiness. One of the things these story ideas have in common is the belief that they can help others. If you’ve got a story to tell, this podcast episode will break down the questions you need to answer to get started on your writing journey.

Writing dialogue can be tricky, because it serves several functions in a novel. This podcast episode explores the ways dialogue can help move a story along, and discusses how to write dialogue so your readers can follow the conversation and understand the meaning being conveyed, including through the use of dialogue tags and action beats.

There are numerous ways you can make your writing more concise for your readers. Concise writing cuts through the clutter and helps your readers understand what you’re trying to say. In this podcast episode, I’ll discuss several ways to make your writing more concise and keep your readers engaged.

What’s a style sheet, and why should you create one when writing? In this podcast episode, learn why style sheets are an important part of the writing process, and what you should include on a style sheet to make sure your manuscript is consistent.

What is bias in writing? If writing can be construed as promoting stereotypes, excluding certain groups of people, or being culturally insensitive, it’s biased. In this podcast, learn how to identify bias in writing along with ways to eliminate bias in your writing.

You’re probably familiar with the word parallel and what it means when you’re trying to park in front of your favorite restaurant, or even in that dreaded four-letter word “math.” But what does parallel mean in writing? This podcast explains what parallelism is and why it’s so critical in writing.