Season 3

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 wh...

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...

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. ...

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 re...

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 reader...

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 ...

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 too...

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...

Getting local media coverage for your book can be a great way to increase visibility and sales in your community. By reaching out to local newspapers, radio stations, and television programs, you can pitch your book to journalists and producers and p...

When Matty Dalrymple created the idea of the story frame, she didn't want it to be just another name for an outline. For some, an outline is rigid, whereas the story frame feels a little more organic. This frame gives an author a clear picture of the...

We have all heard the statistics about people making and breaking their new year's resolutions. It's nothing new, and if you are like me, you're probably one of those numbers. These resolutions don't work because, more often than not, they are too ge...

How do you answer the question, "What do you want for Christmas?" In this episode, Kenny shares 12 gift ideas for writers. Physical Gifts: 1. Noise Cancelling Headphones 2. Blue Light Glasses 3. Laptop Stand 4. Travel mug, coffee cup, or sticker with...

In this episode, I’m going to walk you through planning your author website whether you want to make your own or hire someone to do it for you, there are some foundational items you need to have in place to help the process go quicker and smoother. ...

Have you thought about your book launch strategies?  In this episode, I talk with author and podcast host Christopher Tallon about why this is important to do if you are writing a book. We also talk about a few strategies that Chris has done. We talk...

Amazon ads are a great tool for an author who is wanting to increase their sales. But where should you start? What should you have in place before doing an ad? What type of campaign are you able to do? These are just some of the questions that my gue...

With National Novel Writing Month a few weeks away I wanted to release this episode with Kelly Blanchard. Kelly has successfully completed NaNoWriMo several times and this episode has some great information for anyone wanting to take on the challenge...

In today's episode, Monique Mensah shares about building a ready-to-buy audience. She talks about the mindset shift that authors need to make and how they need to go from author to publisher if they want to make money with their books.   Highlights...

In this episode, Kenny talks with Becca Syme about Facebook ads for intuitive authors. Becca shares her own experience as an author running ads and provides a unique perspective on this subject. She will share about the different components of an ad...

Have you ever felt like marketing is difficult? Callan breaks it down in a way that makes it feel less daunting. He also shares his tips and advice for new authors just starting their marketing journey. You'll find out what he thinks about book trail...

Everyone has roadblocks that they have to overcome on the road to publishing. Some are internal and revolve around an author's own limiting beliefs. While others are external, we have a choice to either give up or find a way to overcome these obstacl...

Anthologies are a collection of poetry, short stories, or other writing pieces, all compiled into one book and under one theme. My guest today is Gabriella White. She is currently a co-author of fourteen published anthologies and came in second and t...

A book coach is similar to a sports coach in that they will invest time in helping you achieve your goals when it comes to writing your book. In this episode,  I dive deep with Sara Gentry and discuss what it is like working with a coach and what you...

Beta readers are people familiar with your genre who have agreed to read your unpublished book and give you honest feedback. I have seen many authors ask for beta readers but fail t provide them with any criteria or information regarding the feedback...

Grammarly is an extremely useful AI writing assistant. It scans your document and makes suggestions to help improve your grammar, punctuation, spelling, and more. I have personally used it since I published my first book in 2018. Key Features Se...

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is a fantastic book if you are a first-time author. As my guest, Jessica Brody, says, "Everyone has to add in structure at some point." Throughout our interview, we go over the fifteen beats of the Save the Cat method and...

In this episode, I speak with Janice Hardy about character voice. We discuss the difference between your voice as an author and your character's voice, which is so important. Janice will also share some ways to develop voices by paying attention to p...

Clarissa Gosling is an author of fiction and non-fiction books and an admin for the 365 Writing Challenge. In this episode, she discusses the importance of having accountability as an author and how you can build a writing habit. Highlights 03:00 C...

Asking questions is not just another sales technique. It goes much deeper because when you ask a question and someone answers it, you are building a connection. You can begin a conversation with them and get to know them and allow them to get to kn...

Writing historical figures can be a lot of fun. But it also comes with a lot of expectations. Especially if you have access to resources that will tell you about them. If this is the case, it's essential that you do your best to portray them as accu...

My guest today was referred to me by Carla Holt from the Art of the Fight Scenes episode. When I first reached out to this person, I was looking at having him discuss sword fighting. I wanted to help those who have them in your books to write them be...

Writing a great book quickly is something that every new author I have talked to would love to do. But so many times, they don't have a plan or infrastructure to accomplish that. In this episode, Chandler Bolt shares tips from his new book, Published...

In this episode, I talk with Robert Wilson about diversity in the publishing world. This is such a huge topic, but it is so vital if we are going to grow as writers and, more importantly, as people. Throughout this interview, we talk about the impor...

Middle grade fiction requires a slighgly different approach than other genres. During the episode, we discuss mindsets, where to find inspiration, and how to handle mature topics. Hint very carefully. If you have a dream of writing a middle grade...

Twitter for authors is the next installment of the social media for authors series. There are so many options, and it can be challenging to decide which one you should be on. In this episode, my guest, Hannah Richards, will share some tips on how au...