Podcasts by Advancing Authors: Writer Coaching
The podcast for aspiring authors. Following methods used in Hollywood and by bestselling authors, we’ll take you through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing your book so you can start earning royalties. With a focus on overcoming your personal challenges and self-doubts, you’ll learn how to transform your life, live your dream, and train your brain to think like a bestselling author. Get free guides, tips, and pep talks on blockbusterYA.com
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53. Behind on Writing from 2021-04-22T21:46:41
Despite the fact that most of our writing schedules are our own personal goals, we often tell ourselves we are “behind” at them, or we think that other writers are further ahead than us.
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52. Listener Q&A #1 from 2021-04-06T14:24:12
In this podcast, we answer listener-submitted questions like;
- How can I stop being distracted by social media?
- What is the difference between YA and Middle Grade? <... Listen
51. How to Make Yourself Want to Write More from 2021-03-23T16:54:39
For all writers (especially first-time authors), the desire to write competes with the desire not to write.
This often looks like a short period of time where you write consistently, imme...
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50. When Writing is Affecting Your Relationships from 2021-03-09T14:41:06
Do you know someone who makes writing hard for you? Are you constantly trying to tip-toe around their desires, or getting frustrated with their lack of understanding?
Writing can certainl...
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49. Advancing Authors: You Don’t Need a Retreat from 2021-03-02T16:03:18
Hi writers! I'm super excited to announce a new group program I'm launching called Advancin...
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48. Why Writing Won’t Give You Self-Worth from 2021-02-23T15:27:51
Do you want to write or publish a novel because you think it will prove something about yourself?
Do you want a novel because you secretly believe you are not good enough as you are?
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47. How to Write Fight Scenes from 2021-02-16T21:25:11
Fights and battles need to be written carefully so they don't come across like a list of actions. The key is to assign meaning and emotional drama to every fight, and to weave the protagonist's ...
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46. Achieve Your Writing Goals with Massive Action from 2021-02-09T14:44:19
“Massive action” means taking action consistently, until you get what you want. It can be a game-changer for writers who struggle with commitment, or self-doubt, or the frustration that comes wi...
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45. Book Marketing Tips: Top 6 Promotion Strategies from 2021-02-02T17:47:46
A lot of book marketing strategies exist, but which ones are the most effective? Where should you focus your time, effort, and money when promoting your book? Let’s talk about the most effective...
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44. Committing vs. Wanting to Write from 2021-01-26T14:13:45
How many of you think you are committed writers?
Despite the fact I had very little work to show for it, for ten years I thought I was committed to writing a novel. The truth was, I was j...
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43. Book Marketing Tips: Your Author Platform from 2021-01-19T18:35:24
Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, understanding book marketing strategies is crucial to selling copies and expanding your audience. Let’s spend two lessons talking about tips and ...
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42. I’m Motivated to Write But I Don’t Have Time from 2021-01-12T16:24:08
Do you have a long list of reasons why you don’t have time to write? Chances are if you believe you don’t have enough time, you do.
Your list of reasons might be good, but if you are trul...
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41. How To Write Great Dialogue from 2021-01-05T21:34:24
The key to writing great dialogue is subtext. This is one of the hardest things to write, but it really is the stand-out factor that will get you noticed by agents, editors, and readers. In this...
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40. The Most Important Thing from 2020-12-29T17:33:30
As writers and humans, we all get busy. We all have different priorities that compete for our attention.
You might find yourself struggling to balance all the different things you want to...
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39. Four Steps To Writing Strong Minor Characters from 2020-12-22T17:41:28
Think of some of your favourite characters in books or movies. A few of those favourites are probably not the protagonist, right? Kudos to the writer of that story for making such a great minor ...
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38. Stop Waiting for a Vacation to Get Writing from 2020-12-15T14:43:26
Do you find yourself waiting until some kind of break to get writing? Waiting for the weekend? Even just waiting until tomorrow?
The idea of getting to write a lot over some kind of break...
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37. How To Write Amazing Prose By “Showing, Not Telling” from 2020-12-08T18:48:17
“Show, don’t tell” is one of the most common pieces of writing advice. This means that instead of describing what’s happening to the reader, you’re immersing them in it. You’re showing them the ...
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36. Wanting Things To Be Different from 2020-12-01T13:59:55
It’s been over a year since the first case of Covid-19 was reported. In that time, a message we are all hearing over, and over, and over again is; “when things go back to normal, everything will...
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35. How To Fix A Plot Hole from 2020-11-24T20:09:22
Following last week's episode about Fearing Plot Holes, let's talk about some practical tips for what to do if you or a beta reader find a flaw in your story. You might be relieved to know that ...
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34. The Fear of Plot Holes from 2020-11-17T16:16:53
Do you worry about someone pointing out a plot hole in your story?
Maybe you get overwhelmed about the idea of fixing plot holes or use the discovery as a reason to beat yourself up. But ...
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33. Get Your Story's Pacing Right With "Stop & Think Moments" from 2020-11-10T18:25:54
After every scene plays out, it's important to give the protagonist (and the reader) a moment to reflect on what happened and think about what to do next. These “stop and think” moments are crit...
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32. Why You Are Avoiding Writing from 2020-11-03T15:37:07
Avoidance is changing your behaviour, so you don’t have to do something, feel something, or think something. If you are avoiding writing, you might find that you’re not only avoiding opening you...
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31. Anatomy of a Well-Structured Scene from 2020-10-27T20:33:50
Every scene in your book should include three key components that follow a nice arc. These arcs can be seen in virtually every blockbuster story, from Hollywood films to #1 bestselling novels. F...
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30. Brain Hacks for When You Don’t Want to Write from 2020-10-20T15:44:59
You want to write a novel. You committed to it and you can’t wait to hold the finished book in your hands. You want this so badly that you even scheduled a time to write every day.
But mo...
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29. Worldbuilding Checklist: Creating Your Setting from 2020-10-13T16:56:07
No matter what genre you're writing, it's important to spend time building the world in which your story takes place. This comprehensive Worldbuilding Checklist will help you define the world th...
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28. Six Emotions that are Hurting Your Writing from 2020-10-06T13:33:04
Feelings are what drive every single action that we take. This means that how you feel is going to determine how many books you write, how much money you make, and how successful you are as an a...
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27. Eleven Steps to Building a Badass Antagonist from 2020-09-30T01:37:11
Imagine The Dark Knight with a boring Joker. Or Thor without his siblings. Or a weak Darth Vader.
A well-thought-out antagonist has the power to make a story brilliant. Let's talk about h...
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26. Six Helpful Emotions for Writers from 2020-09-22T15:04:32
Emotions are the reason we do anything, including writing novels. This makes emotions an important tool for authors. Learn six helpful emotions that can not only lead you to a published novel bu...
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25. Which POV And Tense To Use For YA And MG Novels from 2020-09-15T20:01:53
Before you start your first draft, you have to decide on what point of view, or "POV", to write in, as well as your story's tense. Do you write in first person or third person, and do you choose...
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24. Scheduling Time to Write That Actually Works from 2020-09-08T15:29:42
Do you create writing schedules that only seem to work for short stints? Are you spending more time hating yourself for not writing than you are spending actually writing?
You're not alon...
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23. Six Tips for Writing Your First Draft from 2020-09-01T14:56:25
Many writers find the first draft the hardest part of writing – harder than outlining, revising, editing, marketing, and everything else involved. Yes, it’s daunting to turn a blank page into a ...
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22. How to Commit to Writing from 2020-08-25T15:06:16
The success of your goal depends on how well you’re able to commit to it. What determines our commitment is whether or not we have a strong reason to do so. Listen to our podcast to learn what c...
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21. Goal Setting for Goal-Oriented Writers from 2020-08-18T15:43:56
Many of us writers are goal-oriented. So you’re probably no stranger to the idea of goal setting.
But writers often do goal setting wrong. Are you feeling desperate to reach your goal? Or...
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20. “That Was My Idea!” – What If Hollywood Steals Your Story? from 2020-08-11T14:48:35
You’ve got a brilliant story idea that you’ve been working on for ages. You can’t wait to publish it. Then, one day, you’re at the movies or you turn on your favorite streaming service and… A tr...
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19. Encouraging Yourself to Write from 2020-07-28T15:34:20
Whether you're a writer who finds writing easy or a writer who finds writing hard, we all need to encourage ourselves on the way to our goals. This podcast will take you through seven exercises ...
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18. Genre Rules for Writing YA and MG Novels from 2020-07-21T14:57:35
Whether you're writing fantasy, horror, literary fiction, or any other genre, you as a writer have reader expectations to fulfill. In this lesson, we talk about the rules for writing Young Adult...
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17. Your Self-Doubt is Stunting Your Story from 2020-07-16T16:53:33
Self-doubt shows up in a multitude of ways for writers. For some, it's the struggle to start or finish their book. But it can also show up in writers who sit on their novels and don't seek repre...
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16. How to Make a Living as a YA Author from 2020-07-07T15:30:27
The exciting thing about being an author is that there is no ceiling to how much you can earn. This is also the biggest challenge, because there's no baseline salary. So how can you increase you...
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15. Redefining Writer’s Block: Understanding the Cause from 2020-06-30T15:26:16
If you find yourself idling and potentially in “Writer’s Block,” it’s important to identify and understand the cause so you can ultimately overcome it. While some causes are more obvious, others...
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14. How to Write the Perfect Opening Scene from 2020-06-23T14:06:48
The first scene of your novel determines whether agents, publishers, and readers will keep going or put your book down. That's a lot of pressure! The good news is that there are proven tec...
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13. How to Make Writing a Priority from 2020-06-16T14:23:25
If you want to make writing a daily habit, or a significant part of your lifestyle, it’s important to prioritize it. In this episode, learn what a priority is, what it isn’t, and some of the com...
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12. Choosing A Theme: What's Your Novel's Statement? from 2020-06-09T19:23:15
A theme is a statement that your story makes about life. A strong theme can make a difference between a story that resonates and one that is easily forgotten. By choosing the right statement and...
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11. How to Write During A Time When It’s Hard to be Creative from 2020-06-04T18:31:18
With everything going on in the world – most of us still in quarantine due to COVID-19, many people fighting against atrocities and even fighting for their lives, and other global issues – ...
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10. The Plot Twist Formula from 2020-05-26T16:20:13
A plot twist gets people talking about a book. It’s what makes readers gasp aloud, tell their friends, and re-read the story after they’ve finished.
As a writer, it seems hard to come up ...
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9. Dealing with Negative Reviews from 2020-05-19T13:09:04
A lot of writers are afraid of getting negative reviews, and it holds them back from reaching their true potential. Negative reviews are going to happen, but here’s why you don’t have to fear th...
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8. The Blockbuster Plot Arc (Part 2) from 2020-05-12T14:04:38
With your book's tent poles in place, it's time to build your complete story outline! This 12-step storyboard is an exclusive Blockbuster YA formula based on years of writing education and exper...
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7. What to Do When You Can't Get Motivated to Write from 2020-05-05T16:10:33
Most YA authors think they need to be motivated or excited to write, but what happens when you don't feel that way? In this episode, learn what emotion can act as a sustainable fuel to power you...
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6. The Blockbuster Plot Arc (Part 1) from 2020-04-28T14:02:57
Your audience in 2020 is a tough sell. Readers demand cleverly structured stories, tight plots, and meaningful character transformations. It's no longer enough to write a novel using the basic i...
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5. Why You're Not Writing Even Though You Want To Be from 2020-04-21T14:01:41
You’ve got a great idea for a story. Heck, maybe you have a dozen great ideas. You want more than anything to bring them to life – to see them at the front of the bookstore or maybe even on the ...
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4. Your Story’s Blueprint: The Logline from 2020-04-14T14:41:38
A logline is your one-line pitch of what your story is about. It's the first sentence you should write and the thing you should put on a sticky note as you flesh out your manuscript. It acts as ...
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3. Become a Bestselling Author: Tiana's Top 5 Tips from 2020-04-04T20:00
Launch a successful career as a blockbuster YA author by committing to these 5 steps.
In this podcast, Tiana shares 5 tips that took her from being a stressed-out student with no bo...
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2. Figuring Out The Story You Were Meant To Write from 2020-04-02T15:48:22
There is a story you were born to write. Your experiences, interests, family history, and everything else that makes you unique are all there for you to draw upon. Nobody else in the world has y...
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1. Welcome to Blockbuster YA: How to turn your book idea into reality from 2020-04-01T15:00
Welcome to the podcast for aspiring authors who want to write a blockbuster Young Adult (YA) or Middle Grade (MG) novel. We’re your coaches, Tiana Warner and Stephanie Warner. In this first epis...
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