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In today's episode, Kristen shares the second installment of Book Notes, a blog + podcast series that summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living.This episode explores Joanna Penn's "How to Marke
Running an Amazon ad campaign can be a great way to introduce your book to new readers and increase sales, but there’s no denying that Amazon Advertising comes with a learning curve.In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an introduction to Ama
In today's episode, Kristen launches a new feature called Book Notes in which she summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living. This first edition of Book Notes explores Rachel Aaron's "2,000 to 1
Do you often struggle to write full-length novels, never sure how to fill the gaps in your story without writing filler or fluff? In today's episode, Kristen breaks down one simple strategy for expanding your storytelling and crafting more comp
Do you often get lost in research rabbit holes or relentlessly re-read old work? Do you toggle between chapters in search of scenes you "feel" like writing — or often fail to write at all?In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the three simple
Creative are knowledge workers who rely upon information and ideas to create fantastic work. So it’s no wonder that our heads are often chaotic or in the clouds, brimming with all sorts of thoughts that we struggle to organize and employ. That
Storytelling is both an art and a craft — and like any craft, the skills required to write great stories can be taught and learned.What are some of the other steps you can take to improve your skills and stories beyond simply consuming how-to c
Consistency is key to building a successful and fulfilling writing life, yet it's all too easy to procrastinate the act of putting pen to paper when our creative work gets tough. How can we overcome this urge to avoid writing and start building
Every writing journey has its bumps in the road. Sometimes those setbacks are of our own making, while other times they aren't our fault in the slightest. Either way, there’s no doubt that setbacks can drain your mental and emotional energy. Th
As helpful as external feedback can be, there’s no doubt that allowing others to read and critique our work can be a terrifying process. Even with a positive attitude in place, criticism can sting. But receiving feedback can also be an empoweri
To succeed in the business of writing and selling books, you’ll need an online headquarters — a place that readers can visit to learn everything they need to know about who you are, what you write, and where they can purchase your books. In oth
Creative comparison often gets a bad rap. Like self-doubt, comparison can be a lens through which writers can identify the strengths and weaknesses in their work, ultimately helping them improve the quality of their skills and stories with inte
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/platformTo find commercial success, every author needs a platform -- the ability to sell books because of who they are or who they can reach. But how do you build a platform that helps you reach the righ
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/deathDeath can serve as a powerful storytelling tool in many ways, but with great power comes great responsibility. What's the secret sauce to killing off characters in a way that readers can respect? In
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/threeMany writers dream of becoming full-time authors. But how exactly do successful self-published authors earn their livings?In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the three P's of successful self-pub
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/decisionBoth the traditional and independent publishing industries offer writers the fantastic opportunity to share their work with the world. But which path to publication is right for you?In today's ep
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/emotionsWriters are commonly advised to craft complex characters. But what exactly makes a character complex?In today's episode, Kristen explains why characters are often defined by the archetypes they e
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/trustHave you tried and failed to build a lasting writing habit time and time again?Taking a break from writing when life gets tough is one thing. But when the slightest hint of upheaval repeatedly sends
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/trackingWant to create a better, stronger writing habit? One of the easiest ways to double down on your commitment to the craft is by habit tracking.In today's episode, Kristen breaks down what habit tra
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/beatsEvery story features at least one arc of events. This arc can be broken down into acts, which are comprised of chapters that contain scenes. Inside every scene should live the most atomic aspect of
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/efficiencyWish you could crank out your stories more quickly? You aren’t alone.In today's episode, Kristen breaks down why more isn't always better and shares the seven key aspects writers should cultiva
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/subplotsSubplots are more than just a secondary plotline in a story; They're secondary conflicts that arise from characters’ actions & reactions as they engage with the story’s central conflict. What typ
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/potentialShiny new story ideas are doubtless tempting to pursue. The only issue? Some story ideas simply aren’t worth developing. In today's episode, Kristen explores two easy activities that can help yo
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/storygoalsThe surest way to drive your plot forward is to arm your characters with goals they’re motivated to achieve. Pit your characters’ goals against one another (or against their internal needs), an
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/perfectAs writers, holding our work to high standards can help us craft sensational stories. But when those high standards aren’t accompanied by a healthy creative mindset, the seeds of perfectionism can
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