Steps to Story

Nicole Meier
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Steps to Story Podcast

The Steps to Story podcast with your host Nicole Meier, delivering weekly episodes (in short and accessible recordings!) that provide fiction writers with essential steps and strategies, so they can get clear on their big story idea, complete their manuscripts, and follow their novel writing dreams.If you’re an emerging author seeking guidance, this podcast is for you!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    33. Recovering From Creative Burnout with Emily Golden & Rachel May

    Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of creative burnout? The state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that affects your creative work?⁠⁠Are you feeling like you need to step back and refill your creative well? ⁠⁠🎙️✨In this week's episode of Steps to Story, I'm diving deep into this topic with Emily Golden and Rachel May of Tenacious Writing. It's a thoughtful conversation that acts as a balm to my overworked senses. ⁠⁠I invite you to tune in as the three of us discus...

    49 min

  2. 10 SEPT

    32. How to Write an Action Story That Works With Savannah Gilbo

    Today I'm talking with fellow book coach Savannah Gilbo about how to write an action story that works. Inside the episode we're discussing:The idea of doing your best workIdentifying frameworks that can help or hinder your progressHow to triage your work with an analytical brainPlus, Savannah's sharing details about her brand new book for novel writers. Tune in to find out more.To find more on Savannah - website: savannahgilbo.comInstagram: savannah.gilboBook: AmazonTo find more on Nicole - W...

    35 min

  3. 3 SEPT

    31. [MASTERCLASS] How to Go From Idea to Action in Your Novel Writing

    If you didn't get a chance to attend my free webinar on August 27th, which was titled: How to Go From Idea to Action in Your Novel Writing; the good news is, I'm sharing the content again here inside this episode in the form of a free mini-masterclass.Inside this mini-masterclass, I'll be sharing four steps:1) Identifying your story message2) Determining whether you have enough to fill a whole book3) Creating your novel's roadmap4) Moving through obstaclesFor those who want to go deeper, head...

    23 min

  4. 27 AUG

    30. Inside Steps to Story: Real Talk From Writers in My Program

    You're going to hear a special episode today. It's a replay where five of my past students get together and talk about their experiences inside the Steps to Story program. Hopefully it will give you insight into my Steps to Story group novel writing program, but also some good motivation for your own work in progress.Inside we're covering topics such as:How to go from idea to actionWhat's working and not working in novel writingThe power of creative communityand so much more!Website | In...

    24 min

  5. 20 AUG

    29. Five Powerful Mindset Habits to Adopt Before You Write Forward

    Those who adapt a healthy mindset from the start are usually the ones who follow through with their novel writing dreams. That's why I'm breaking down some key mindset habits for writers inside today's episode.Tune in to learn 5 tips that will help you elevate your novel writing process.Website | Instagram | Free Novel Writing Guide | Small Group Program | FREE WEBINAR🚀

    12 min

  6. 13 AUG

    28. How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Novel Writing

    Here’s the tough truth, I often see writers (myself included at one time) who are so excited about their story idea that they rush through the process and forget to establish a strong foundation for their novel. The result is a writer who hits the midpoint with no idea how they got there or where they’re going next. The pages suddenly don’t seem to hang together and both the character and story arcs are lacking. I don’t want this for you!That's why today I'm sharing four steps to bu...

    10 min

  7. 6 AUG

    27. Four Signs Your Novel Manuscript Isn't Hanging Together

    Today's episode is all about story craft! I’m diving into the red flags that signal your novel manuscript might need a tune-up. Writing a book is a massive undertaking, and with so many moving parts, it's easy to lose sight of crucial structural elements along the way.The four issues I’m diving into are: Flat charactersPoor narrative driveConfusing timelinesLack of conflictTune in to find how to identify and strengthen these elements.Website | Instagram | Free Novel Writing Guide | ...

    13 min

  8. 30 JULY

    26. Six Ways to Avoid Overwhelm When Crafting Your Novel

    Inside this episode, I'm diving into a topic that most writers are not immune to: project overwhelm. Sound familiar?I’m guessing the answer is yes. Because Whether you're a seasoned novelist or just starting your first manuscript, the weight of writing can sometimes feel like too much. There are so many elements of story structure to learn, so many demands on keeping up a writing routine, and so many good authors to compare ourselves to.I’m sharing six ways to avoid overwhelm and ke...

    9 min
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The Steps to Story podcast with your host Nicole Meier, delivering weekly episodes (in short and accessible recordings!) that provide fiction writers with essential steps and strategies, so they can get clear on their big story idea, complete their manuscripts, and follow their novel writing dreams.If you’re an emerging author seeking guidance, this podcast is for you!

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    Nicole Meier
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