Your Mom Writes Books

In this last episode of season 2, Charlie and Caitlyn talk about why they think so many adult women still read YA and what kinds of stories they would like to have spotlighted more in Adult Fantasy.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

In this holiday episode, Caitlyn and Charlie discuss cheesy Christmas romances and plot one of their own. They then lost the last part of Charlie's audio and had to re-record the ending. Happy Holidays, everyone!

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Charlie and Caitlyn answer a few more questions, including how they include foreshadowing, where they get their ideas for content, and how to differentiate being inspired by something from copying it.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk about the amazing new Netflix series Arcane: League of Legends. This episode contains full-on SPOILERS, so if you haven't watched the show, do so before listening!

If you've watched the show and want to skip our not-great attempt at a recap (though there is a bit of analysis as we summarize), go to 18:20.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

This week, due to technical difficulties and busy schedules, Caitlyn regrets to inform you that we don't have a full episode. However, she does go over a few of the tips and tricks she and Charlie talked about in the episode we tried to record, including  consistency, being brave, and character-focused writing.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk about finding inspiration for your writing from sources outside the book world. In this episode, they talk about what book writers can learn from games and how games have inspired their projects in the past.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

In honor of those approaching the middle of NaNoWriMo, Charlie and Caitlyn discuss strategies to keep the middle of your story nice and tight! 

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In this episode, Caitlyn and Charlie read and critique two first chapters submitted by listeners! The entries are "Much Ado About Marriage" and "Sea Dragons."

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

In this episode, Charlie and Caitlyn discuss the nuance in writing advice we've commonly seen declared good or bad. Including write what sells, show don't tell, how to handle revise & resubmits from agents, self publish if you can't trad publish, and write every day (among others).

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk about writing large casts of characters, including team balance, inter-character dynamics, and what an ensemble cast can bring to your story.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).