The Write It Scared Podcast
A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
Podcasting since 2024 • 91 episodes
The Write It Scared Podcast
Latest Episodes
Should You Self-Publish Your Novel? A Conversation with Libby Waterford
Self-publishing isn’t a shortcut nor a consolation prize. It’s a publishing model that works well for some writers and not at all for others.Today, I’m joined by Libby Waterford, a prolific romance author and self-publishing educator wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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43:35
How to Figure Out What the Hell Your Character Wants
“What does my character want?” Sounds like a simple question—until it isn’t. If you’ve ever struggled to figure out the difference between your character's wants and needs, been confused by the language of conscious goals and uncons...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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19:36
Embracing the Struggle: A Conversation with Author Charlene Wang
There’s a persistent myth that if writing feels hard, you’re doing it wrong. This conversation with debut novelist Charlene Wang gently dismantles that idea. We talk honestly about messy drafts, perfectionism, long revision timeline...
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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39:23
Writing Dystopian Stories with Hope and Representation with Ivette Diaz
What happens when you stop trying to make your story palatable—and start making it true?Today, I'm joined by author Ivette Diaz for a powerful conversation about writing hopeful dystopian stories, the importance of representatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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40:58