In this episode, Kenny talks with Abigail K. Perry about writing query letters. Abigail is the host of the Lit Match podcast, a show that helps writers find the best literary agent for their writing and literary career.

Abigail talks with us about what a query letter is and some mistakes you should avoid when writing them and has some great advice on choosing comparable titles. She also talks about the three paragraphs every query letter should have; the hook, the book, and the cook.

If you are looking to publish traditionally, this episode will add so much value to your writing journey.

Highlights:

• What a query letter is
• Doing your research
• Mistakes to avoid
• Format of a letter
• Comparable titles
• Expressing your voice
• Author Platform

Author Action Point:

Do your research! Research the literary agent and the agency. This will set you up for the most success. It gives you a place to find a connection with someone who may just be the most important person in your writing career.

We dive deep into the world of writing romance. In this episode, we're thrilled to have bestselling romance author Olivia Gaines as our guest. Olivia shares valuable insights on how to overcome the common pitfalls that writers encounter when crafting love stories.

Whether you're looking to create compelling love scenes, establish deep connections between your characters, or keep a romance series going strong, this interview is packed with practical tips and techniques. Olivia also delves into creating romantic tension, incorporating themes of self-love and self-discovery, and finding the right balance of drama in your stories. Aspiring romance writers and seasoned pros alike won't want to miss this engaging conversation with Olivia Gaines. Tune in now and take your writing to the next level!

• Olivia's Journey
• Common pitfalls when writing romance
• Putting a feeling of depth in your romance
• Tips for connecting with your readers at the start
• Keeping a romance series going
• Writing compelling love scenes
• Creating romantic tension
• How much drama is too much
• Obligatory scenes
• Incorporating themes of self-love and self-discovery

What kind of writer do you want to be? Once you determine what that looks like to you, it will really determine your writing career. Make sure

In today’s episode, we are talking about entering writing contests. Kenny talks with Paula Sheridan, the founder of the Page Turner Awards, about how authors can enter, what they can in, and why they should even consider entering in the first place. Paula shares her insights into this topic and provides some practical tips and mistakes to avoid.

• Paula’s story

• Page Turner Awards

• Submitting to the Page Turner Awards

• What do you win?

• How writing contests can help you

• Who are contests for

• Biggest mistakes when entering contests

• When should a writer enter

If you are an indie-published author and you are going out to enter a writing contest, make sure that your writing is the best that it can be. Give yourself the time to get the best book that you can. The same goes for those who want to go down the traditional route.

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In this episode, we are talking about sensitivity readers. I had the pleasure of speaking with author J.H. Dahler about her experience of working with one. And as a bonus, we are joined by Candice Roma, who is an editor and and Jodie's sensitivity reader.

They both share their perspective on the process and how sensitivity reading can improve representation in literature. This is an insightful conversation that sheds light on the importance of inclusivity in storytelling and the role of sensitivity readers in ensuring authentic representation.

What is a sensitivity reader?

Jodie's experience with the process

Candace's perspective

About Jodie's book Forest Girl

Qualifications for a sensitivity reader

Getting Feedback

Giving Feedback

Mindset and attitudes authors should have

Does a sensitivity reader have an impact on a book's success?

If you've ever found yourself struggling to categorize your writing or wondering why certain books fit into specific categories, then this episode is for you. We'll start by discussing why genre is essential in fiction writing and how it helps readers find books they enjoy. Next, we'll delve into the two main types of genres: commercial genres and content genres. We'll explain their differences and explore the various sub-genres that fall within each category.

• What is genre?
• What to do when your story fits into multiple categories
• Five things our content genre can tell you about your story
• Internal and external genres
• Avoiding getting overwhelmed
• How this applies to science fiction and fantasy

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Do you have questions about traditional publishing? As a first-time author, you probably have a lot of questions about everything. In this episode, Kenny talks with traditionally published author Mary Adkins about the four biggest questions she gets asked all the time. She will share her experience on everything from agents to royalties and more.

1. How do I know if I need a literary agent?
2. How do I get a book deal?
3. What’s it like working with an editor?
4. How much can I expect to earn from publishing?

In this episode, Kenny talks with Katja Kane, the creator of the Novel Factory, a purpose-built software for novel writers. With her experience as an author, she created Novel Factory to help writers achieve their goals by providing them with the tools they need to streamline their writing process.

Katja’s software has been trusted by thousands of writers and has received widespread acclaim. During this episode, Katja will be sharing her journey as a writer and the story behind the creation of Novel Factory. She will also be discussing the challenges she faced while building the software and her future plans for Novel Factory. So, join us as we have an insightful conversation with Katja Kaine, the creator of Novel Factory.

• How does the software help authors
• Key features of the Novel Factory
• Writing Resources included
• Price
• Success Stories
• Future Plans
• Author Action Point

To be a writer, one of the best things to have is a writing habit. Get into writing five to six days a week. Even if you can only write five minutes a day commit to that, but don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day.

In this episode, I talk with Emily Layne about how to write a book in 30 days. Emily has written several books in just 21 days, and she shares some tips and tricks to help you write yours. She shares how she writes fast and writes quality books that have been picked up by a traditional publisher.

01:48 Emily’s story

05:55 Process of writing a book in a month

09:54 How do you create a quality book in a short time frame

19:42 Staying motivated

27:00 Tips to be more productive

35:09 The Prep before the writing

40:20 Author Action Point

“I would say just to start. Whether for you, that does not look like plotting. If you think the idea of plotting is something you cannot fathom, that’s okay. Start writing. If you think plotting is something that would work for you, start plotting and. don’t stop. That’s, I think, something that is one of the hardest things for writers and for myself. You get this shiny new idea, and you’re like, oh, I’m so excited. I’m gonna write this book, and the people are gonna love it. And then you hit the first roadblock, and you’re like, okay, well, I’ll leave that for later. I’ll come back to it at some other time, and then you don’t come back to it. So I think to start, set a goal and don’t stop and don’t give up until you have achieved that goal. Whatever that goal happens to be.”

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