Your Big Creative Life

Welcome to the June Q&A episode! Topics discussed include:

• my favorite podcasts 1:20
• the writing advice that was a turning point for me 3:58
• my typical writing timeline 6:09
• finding your voice as a writer 9:59
• advice for writers who used AI and regret it 15:22
• if a social media following matters before querying 21:43
• what I look for in an agent 23:39
• what takes a book from good to great 26:34

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

If you've ever been curious what a book coach does, this episode goes into the role of a book coach, common misconceptions about book coaches, and more.

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

In this episode, I share what advice I wish I could pass on to my younger self about writing. Learn the lessons I'd share for any new writer.

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

Welcome to the May Q&A episode! Topics discussed include:

• suggestions for improving romantic tension 1:44

• how to handle your book being on submission 4:20

• interpreting responses/rejections from publishers 6:28

• what I've noticed about the current state of trad pub 9:30

• advice for approaching a revise and resubmit request from a publisher 16:20

• how I think about my writing career and how my agent factors into that 18:25

• what to do next if you have 100 pages written 20:10

• suggestions for levelling up as a writer 21:07

• my dreams for my career 21:41

• how to create interesting characters and character relationships 26:18

• how to know when your book is done and ready for the next step 28:03

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

AI is a big topic in the writing world. In this episode, I share my thoughts as an editor, reader, and writer on using generative AI in the writing process--whether that's brainstorming, character development, getting feedback, or having AI actually write for you. If you plan to query or submit your work anywhere, if you want to work with an editor, if you want to own the copyright to your creative work, you NEED to be aware of the risks of using generative AI.

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants when it comes to querying. If that's what you need, this episode is for you!

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

In this episode, learn the sneaky (or not so sneaky!) ways you might be sabotaging your creativity.

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

Welcome to the April Q&A episode! Topics discussed include:

• if indie authors need to hire an editor 2:18
• authors using AI art 6:41
• page count vs. word count of your book 13:58
• what it means when a book dies on submission 15:51

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

If you're writing fantasy or science fiction or any genre that requires worldbuilding, this episode is for you! Learn what to avoid when it comes to worldbuilding and your magic system.

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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 and I'll answer them on the podcast. - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites