E.A. Winters, indie author of 9 books, joins me to discuss her outlining process.

Developed over the last five or six years, E.A. has reached the point where her outlines are keystone to writing fast, relatively clean first drafts.

She openly shares her author journey and advice that has helped her hone her outlining skills over the years.

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• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
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Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

Every indie author wants to save money on the process, but can you really DIY *everything*?

If you're looking into DIY-ing everything from editing to formatting to cover design, there are some things to consider.

Not all DIY is created equal, and there are some things that actually suffer from DIY-ing in the long term.

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
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• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

There are an infinite number of tips that writers could attempt to keep in mind while writing their first drafts.

Every writer's toolbox is different, but if these 3 tips work for you, they could become your go-tos for first drafts....

Especially if you want to get yours done in the next 60 days.

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

Did you research those little details enough?

There's a delicate balance between too much and just right, but at the opposite end of the spectrum is not even bothering with research....

Research that would ensure you're not making mistakes an expert would notice.

Check out the full episode on why it's important to research even the minor details.

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
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• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

How do you know if your main characters have the best characterizations to be a main character?

If you've ever scratched your head over what it means for characters to be flat or round, static or dynamic, (and what the heck a Mary Sue is) then this episode is for you.

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
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• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

Are you thinking about using a pen name for your books?

Not every author will choose to use one, but a nom de plume can be an attractive choice depending on your circumstances.

In this episode, we talk about the top 5 reasons authors use pen names, pros and cons of using them, and a few things to consider when choosing and establishing a pen name.

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

Do you know what age group your book falls into?

Figuring out the difference between children's books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult can be difficult to navigate.

While knowing your age group is important for marketing and pitching down the line, it can also drive your writing decisions in the first draft.

Listen in to learn more!

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

Do you struggle with writing realistic fight scenes?

Never fear, Carla Hoch is here!

Carla, author of the Fight Write books, joins us to talk about common mistakes new authors (and experienced authors, TBH) make when writing fight scenes, and how to fix them.

Connect with Carla on Instagram @fightwritecarla, or online at fightwrite.net.

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Click here to find out of The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is the right fit for you!

What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell