Your Big Creative Life

Struggling to write your main character? Whether you can't access their voice or don't have a great understanding of who they are, this episode is for you! I share 4 tips that can help you access your character and get them on the page.

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Letting other people read your work can feel scary, especially if it's something you haven't done before. But getting feedback from trusted people is a big part of how we improve as writers. Learn my tips for how to do this even if it feels overwhelming!

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What do you do when you have multiple book ideas and can't decide which one to move forward with? That's the situation I'm currently in! In this episode, I give you a few questions to ask yourself that can provide clarity about which is the best one to choose first, as well as what to do if you really can't decide.

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It's an update episode! I talk about my experience of my book still being on submission, changes I'm making to my business, and a big life update that I've been keeping secret for a while but am finally ready to talk about :)

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- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template: www.thekatiewolf.com/info - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me HERE. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

**heads up that this episode has a brief discussion of infertility from 4:25-8:37**

You finished your first draft! CONGRATULATIONS!! Before you dive headfirst into editing, I have a few suggestions for what to do first.

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How long your book should be will depend on your publishing path and genre, as well as the story you're telling. Because of this, there's no right answer for the exact word count you need to hit. But there are still guidelines and things to take into account that we discuss in this episode.

Writer's Digest guide to word count: https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/word-count-for-novels-and-childrens-books-the-definitive-post

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- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template: www.thekatiewolf.com/info - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me HERE. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

There are all sorts of roadblocks in the writing process that can make us feel stuck or frustrated. In this episode, I talk about three blocks that can have an unexpected impact on our creative output and what to watch out for.

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Writing can teach us so much about the creative process, yes, but it also offers lessons that can translate to other areas of our lives. And I learned a lot of lessons I didn't expect to learn when I started writing! Learn the biggest life lessons that creative writing can offer.

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We're all familiar with the tortured writer stereotype: a struggling writer who usually has some kind of mental illness or immense personal challenges who is completely consumed by writing. I talk about my own experience as it relates to this stereotype, as well as why it can be harmful to continue to perpetuate this stereotype.

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Learn what an epilogue is, if your novel needs one, and my top things to keep in mind if you decide to write one.

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- Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template: www.thekatiewolf.com/info - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me HERE. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites