EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, Wilmar Luna is back on the show with Ari and Rachel to discuss building a horror... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES It's not always easy to end you novel. Sometimes we have an idea of how they'll end and... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Info dumping can really slow down the pace of your story, can annoy many readers and even have... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES It's no secret that authors need a website, but where do you start? You can hire someone to... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Want to get your books written faster? Increasing your writing or typing speed can definitely help. This week,... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you been planning a novel series? Or maybe you're ready to share it with the world but... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES For some, story ideas can be hard to come by. For others, story ideas are everywhere. For everyone,... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES When it comes to writing, practice makes perfect. Everyone has a story to tell and the way you... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you write with multiple characters? Worried you might be slipping into the wrong character's head in the... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, Ari is joined by author AJ Alexander who discusses the health issues that writers can face... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES In today's episode, Ari and Rachel are talking all about conflict!   This week, we cover: Character vs Character Character vs... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES We all know that writing isn't an easy task. A great way to be consistent with it is... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES It's time to talk about formatting. It's not always fun but is it an important part of your... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you sometimes struggle with your ADHD and motivation when you're writing? Are you having trouble finding a... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Are you considering how to outline your novel? Whether you used to be a pantser or you have... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Middle grade novels are the link between early readers and kids continuing their reading journey to YA and... more

**QUICK NOTE** Apologies for some of the sound quality, I had some issues with my microphone EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you want... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES It's so easy to get wrapped up in the numbers rather than the quality of your work. This... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES In today's episode, Ari and Rachel are joined by author Kyle Robertson to discuss the importance of perseverance... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever seen people writing or drawing inside the books they read? They're annotating their books to... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Not all metrics are the same, especially when it comes to social media metrics. Knowing what's important and... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writing doesn't always have to be creative or academic. It comes in many shapes and forms and therapeutic... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Just how useful is social media for writers?  Have you found yourself wondering if it was even worth... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES We all need to do research for our novels. Some research is tedious but some is fun and... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you have several books out or do you plan to write and publish more than one book?... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you create character profiles? How in-depth do you go? How well do you know your protagonist? This... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES What makes a good antagonist? Does your story need an antagonist?  Justine Manzano joins Ari and Rachel to... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever thought about where your published book will be one, five, or even ten years from... more

This week Ari and Rachel are discussing when it might be time to let go of a story idea.   In this... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you been torn between self-publishing and traditional publishing? We've all been there. There's a lot of decision... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week Ari and Rachel are looking at Writing and Life balance. We all want it but can... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever tried writing a screenplay before? Have you thought of turning it into a novel or... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week Ari and Rachel are discussing the four types of stories.  Where does your story fall within... more

Edit: Sorry, I ended up deleting this episode. I have re-added it today.   EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, we are looking at all those bad ideas we have and why we shouldn't just... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writing a novel can be confusing, especially if you're juggling multiple story arcs in one story. Luckily, Troy... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, we are talking about foreshadowing, what it is, how it works and why you might... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss ways to set aside money for publishing your novel. They also discuss... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today is all about Deus Ex Machina, what it is, why it's bad and how to avoid it! ... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you ever gotten stuck on your novel before? Outlining is a great way to around that. However,... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, we discuss the frustrating "As You Know, Bob" trope, why we don't like it and... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you tried submitting a piece of writing before and encountered a word you didn't know? This week,... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today we are talking all about habits and why making writing a habit can be quite difficult for... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Are you releasing a debut novel? Are you working on a new project and want to spread the... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Let's talk about procrastination!  That weird urge to delay a task rather than just working on it.  This... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Some books are broken up into chapters. Others have parts. Some have prologues at the beginning, and others... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Social media is very much in our lives now, but does it have some negative effects and should... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   If you're a writer, then you know writing a novel has multiple stages. It seems like a simple... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Happy New Year!  We are now in 2023 and we thought we'd start the year talking about our... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   It's the end of 2022! This week, Ari and Rachel decided to share bloopers from this year's episodes.... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   So today's episode is all about pacing in a novel, things we recommend regarding pacing, things we aren't... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   If you're a reader, then you probably write book reviews... right? With 2022 coming to an end and... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   As the year starts to draw to a close, Ari and Rachel are back with another fun episode... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Description can be tricky in writing sometimes. If you ever feel stuck, think of the five senses. We... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   With Christmas not too far away, people are turning their thoughts to gifts.  So today, Ari and Rachel... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Auditing is a scary word, but it's easier than it seems. As with all businesses, you should audit... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, Rachel and Ari discuss some of their favourite writing (and writer) programs that they've found... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you decided to get traditionally published and don't know how to start pitching your novel? Or maybe... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you know the best time to write?  Today, Rachel and Ari discuss finding the best time to... more

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   As writers, we can get stuck in many places when it comes to writing your novel. The first... more