In the final episode of Season 1, we are diving into publishing options. Once you’ve completed your book, deciding which publishing route to take can be a difficult and confusing decision. I am here to help make the decision that is best for you!

In this episode, I am sharing 3 pros and cons to traditional publishing, the pros and cons of self-publishing, and tips to help you decide which type of publishing is best for you.

Thank you so much for supporting the podcast this season! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next season!

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Authors are usually very excited as they begin a book but that may fade as they get further into their story. A common fear is that the book is boring or will be uninteresting to readers. In this episode, I am helping you work through those fears. 

Today, I am sharing reasons you may feel your story is boring, tips for overcoming these thoughts, and what to do if you’ve been told your book really is boring.

Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

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As authors, we pour our hearts into our stories and don’t want anyone to steal our ideas. But how do we protect our work when we rely so much on others reading our stories throughout the publishing journey? 

In this episode, I am covering what an NDA is, two reasons you do not need an NDA, three ways to protect your work without having readers sign an NDA, and what to do if you feel someone stole your ideas.

Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/11/episode-26-do-i-need-an-nda/

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Every author wants their book published and on shelves which can make us want to listen to anyone who says they can help make this a reality. Unfortunately, not everyone who says they can help, actually will help.

Today we are talking all about what to look for when looking for a publisher. We are covering what the 3 types of publishing are, 5 red flags to look for in a publisher, and where to look to find a reputable publisher.

Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/11/episode-25-red-flags-in-publishing/

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A book’s success greatly depends on the author’s ability to create intrigue and creating intrigue can be difficult.

In today’s episode, I am sharing 4 tips to help you write intriguing stories. We are covering why creating intrigue is important, how to be specific without giving everything away, how inconsistencies and confusion create weak stories, and why you need to follow rules even when creating intrigue. 

Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/11/episode-24-how-to-write-intriguing-stories/

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Are you writing a book with a female villain? That’s so exciting! Female leads, especially villains, make for great books if done correctly. Today, I am sharing tips for how to avoid having your female lead fall flat.

In this episode, we are covering what rules to follow in order to write powerful female villains, what motivations to avoid for your character, and how to avoid disappointing your reader with an anti-climactic ending when writing a female villain.

Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/10/episode-23-writing-women-respectfully-part-3-how-to-write-a-powerful-female-villain/

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Do you have a great idea for a story but aren’t sure how to start? Oftentimes, we get an idea for the climax of a book but don’t know what to write in the first few chapters.

In this episode, we are talking all about what to write at the beginning of your story. I am sharing 3 tips to figure out how to start your novel, why it’s important to know your character’s goals when you write the first few chapters, and examples of great beginnings for you to reference when thinking of what to write.

Thank you so much for listening!  I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/10/episode-22-how-to-start-your-novel/ 

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Does your story feel too scrambled to continue and like there is no way all the pieces will fall into place? Good news! All stories can be unscrambled!

Today we are talking about how writing a story is like solving a Rubik’s Cube. We are covering why it’s crucial you know and follow the steps to writing a story, how to fix your story when your story is scrambled, and what to do when writing feels hard.

Thank you so much for listening!  I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week! 

Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/10/episode-21-writing-when-your-story-feels-scrambled/

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