Podcast: How to Stop Self-Sabotage Using the Story You Tell yourself
Sue reveals the hidden inner narratives that quietly sabotage creative progress — and shows how to rewrite them so you actually sit down and finish your work.
Podcast: when your manuscript is too long
Is your novel bursting at the seams? Developmental editor Anne Hawley reveals how she cut 100,000 words from her historical novel – and how you can trim your manuscript without losing its heart.
Podcast: From Reluctant Marketer to Successful Book Launch with Neroli Lacey
Sue interviews Neroli Lacey, who shares her journey from resisting marketing to embracing it, plus her experience with a hybrid publisher,
Podcast: The ADHD Writer’s Guide to Getting Unstuck
Are you an ADHD writer struggling with traditional writing methods? Rachelle shares proven strategies to help neurodivergent writers move from blank page to finished manuscript.
Podcast: Understanding Point of View: More Than Just First or Third Person
In this episode of Write Anyway, developmental editors Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez dive deep into the often misunderstood concept of point of view (POV) in storytelling.
Podcast: All About Writing Retreats with Laura Davis
Rachelle Ramirez talks with renowned author and writing teacher Laura Davis about the transformative power of writing retreats.
Podcast: Boosting Your Energy So You Can Write More with Dr. Rachel Meredith
Sue Campbell talks with Dr. Rachel Meredith, a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist, about practical ways writers can improve their physical energy to enhance creative output.
Podcast: Tapping Away Writer’s Block with Helen McConnell
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, host Anne Hawley interviews certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping practitioner Helen McConnell about using tapping to overcome writer's block and creative barriers.
Podcast: Stop Being Mean to Yourself About Productivity with Anne Janzer
In this episode of the Write Anyway podcast, book coach and author Anne Janzer discusses how writers can stop beating themselves up about productivity.
Podcast: Writing Despite Fear of Criticism
In this episode , hosts Sue Campbell and Rochelle Ramirez explore the pervasive fear of criticism that many writers face, offering practical strategies to overcome it.
Podcast: Writing While Caregiving — and Grieving with Eirinie Carson
In this episode of Write Anyway, Sue Campbell speaks with Eirinie Carson, author of The Dead Are Gods, about writing while parenting two young children. They also discuss using writing to process grief following the death of a close friend.
The Scene, Part I: Inciting Incident
The scene is story’s basic building block. Every novelist, memoirist, screenwriter and playwright needs to understand it. Even nonfiction writers can use this fundamental knowledge to build a compelling narrative.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: neroli lacey
In this episode, Sue Campbell chats with novelist Neroli Lacey about how she built an amazing writer’s life for herself.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: kristina bak
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with author Kristina Bak about her biggest takeaways from Goal Getter, including how she went from barely knowing what a podcast was to landing four guest spots on podcasts with just five pitches!
Lessons from Goal Getter School: laurel standley
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with Laurel Standley about her biggest takeaways from the program, including how she learned to take small steps forward and take beach days when needed!
Lessons from Goal Getter School: gretchen cherington
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with Gretchen Cherington about meeting her marketing goals for her new book The Butcher, the Embezzler, and the Fall Guy.
“Should i be marketing before my book is out?”
Whether I'm doing webinars, live events, or talking to writers in the Happily Ever Author Club, one of the questions I get asked most often is some version of: "Does it make sense for me to be pitching myself to go on podcasts and such when I don't yet have a published book?"
How to Launch a Scene
Sure, your story’s very first line matters. But have you thought about the first line of every new scene after that? Learn the three ways to launch a scene that will keep readers engaged and turning the pages.
Freaked out about chatgpt?
Have you heard about ChatGPT? It’s been all over the news these days, threatening to devour the craft of writing itself. I've been freaked out by it, and so have most of the writers I work with.
The Scene, Part ii: turning point complication
Without a turning point complication, your scene won’t work. No matter how interesting your overall plot is, how beautifully crafted your line-by-line writing is, or how clever your story idea is, a turning point complication is necessary.