Fiction Writers Episodes

Find something that you like to do, get really good at it, and then stick to it.

“Listen and be open to what’s around you because there is always a reason.” - Lynn McLaughlin

So you’ve published a book. That’s great! But what now? Because the book launch isn’t the end of its story. How do we keep selling it and even take it to the next level after publishing? We have Carolyn Choate , a marketing a...

We all need a mortality check from time to time to get our stories out there.

“You can have a great twist, you can have a scary atmosphere, but it’s the characters that you have to bring to life in order for a book to work.” - Jerry Roth

“If you’re not reinventing yourself, if you’re not looking on the horizon, you’re in danger of being left behind.” - Charles Breakfield

When we find something that connects us, those things that separate us can become unimportant.

“The biggest danger with cybercrime is overconfidence.” - Robert Kerbeck

Be bold and continuously get better at your craft.

“You don’t have to be “the boss” to be a leader.” – Brad Dude

Breathe and believe in yourself.

“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid

“Let your nerd flag fly.” - J. Lynn Else

Listen to your inner voice.

“Be open to exploring and not overplanning.” - Carrie Carter

“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar

“Humor is my drug of choice.” – Liz Alterman

“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay

“Life is too big for us to micromanage.” – Lisa Boucher

Dial into your passion and do it because it is worth it.

“Humility brings a miraculous life.” – Jeff Elkins

"Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work." - Toni Ann Johnson

“Don’t fear the changes that life is going to bring. All of life is change.” – Pat Daily

“There are no new stories and sometimes that’s hard to hear. What is original and what is unique is your voice.” - Tracee Garner