The final episode of Season 2 is a love letter to all fiction writers.We’ve covered nearly 30 episodes this season, from character arcs to worldbuilding to the emotional ups and downs of putting your work into the world. Before we break ...

Grab my free Worldbuilding Simplified guide. Fantasy author A.M. Deese (aka Alexis Marrero Deese) joins me to talk about her immersive Dance of the E...

What if your novel isn’t broken—just still becoming?I’m joined by debut author Kristin Offiler, whose psychological suspense novel The Housewarming is the result of years of slow, steady work—and a whole lot of revision. But the...

If perfectionism has ever kept you stuck or made you question whether you’re cut out for this whole writing thing, this episode is for you.Gloria Huang, author of the stunning middle grade fantasy Kaya and the Ocean, joins me to...

Details on Group Book Coaching with Write It ScaredToday, I’m getting personal about one of the biggest game-changers in my writing life: finding the right writing...

In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Adams Law—award-winning author, book coach, and founder of the Writing Brave Movement—for a heartfelt conversation on writing with emotional honesty and trusting your inner voice. Brooke gets real about her...

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Enter the WIS Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! Win Book Coaching Sessions + More Prizes!This week is all about writing fantasy and building magic systems!&nb...

Grab Your Free Ticket to The 2025 Spark To Story Summit (MAY 27-29)Struggling to figure out where your story is going? In this episode, we break ...

Have you ever felt like self-doubt was holding your writing dreams hostage? Oh friend, you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I had an incredible chat with the wonderful Amy Bernstein, author of

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Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The ...

Download your step-by-step self-editing guide with checklist here! Revision can feel like staring into an abyss. Where do you even start? What if you mess up your st...

Writing your first novel is a rollercoaster—exciting, overwhelming, and, let's be honest, a little terrifying. But when you finally reach that finish line? It’s incredible.In this episode of Write It Scared, I’m joined by debut ...

Not every compelling character needs a massive transformation. Sometimes the most powerful stories come from characters who don’t change—but instead, they change the world around them. That’s what we call a flat character arc, and on t...

If you're a novelist, you might think short stories aren’t “your thing,” but let me tell you—they can be an incredible tool. In this conversation, Demi Michelle Schwartz—author, editor, podcaster, and all-around creative powerhouse— and I dive ...

Not every character arc leads to redemption—some lead to ruin. And that’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode.This week we’re talking about the corruption arc—the dark, compelling journey where a character doesn’t just make mi...

Querying is hard. Sending email after email, waiting for months (or forever) for a response—it’s enough to make any writer scream. But what if you could skip the inbox slush pile and pitch your book directly to an agent?That’s precisely ...

Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide! In this episode of Write It Scared, I’m sharing my interview from the Be a Bestseller 6.0 Back to Basics Summit hosted by Emma D...

Writing a novel is never a straight path. But what happens when that journey takes 20 years? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Fedor, an award-winning independent author, to talk about the long, winding road to publishing his debut novel...

The Falling Arc isn’t about a villain—it’s about a character who could have chosen differently but instead becomes consumed by their worst impulses. Their story isn’t just dark—it’s unsettling, raw, and real. This character...

What does it take to bring history to life on the page? In this episode of Write it Scared, I’m sitting down with Susanne Dunlap—acclaimed historical fiction author, writing mentor, and all-around storytelling powerhouse.

Not every character’s journey leads to triumph—some lead to harsh truths and shattered illusions.In this episode we do an overview the negative character arcs and then focus on the specifics of the Disillusionment Arc.Unlike posit...

FREE Romance Story Structure & Beat Guide From Write It ScaredLove is in the air! In this special Valentine’s Day episode of the Write...

Download the Understanding Story Structure and Character Arcs PDF GUIDE.Learn the art of crafting positive character arcs and tackling the realities of time management....