Leftie Aube’s Writing Podcast | A Podcast for Writers

Leftie Aubé

In this podcast, I share my writing journey towards making my dream come true: becoming a full-time fiction author. The weekly episodes are part writing update and part writing related topic where I share my best tips, tricks, and mindsets shifts. My goal is to guide you towards your best writing life and inspire you to pursue your own writing dreams. If you are a writer who is starting out on your journey, face writing challenges, or if you’re discouraged from where you are, this podcast is for you. A podcast for writers. Specifically for writers pursuing traditional publishing.

  1. APR 14

    Episode 19 - “It’s Just A Challenge” Mindset, How to Approach Your Writing Problems Through This Lens, Meeting Self-Imposed Deadlines, Crafting Interesting Characters and Strong Opening Pages

    In this episode, I talk about: Balancing giving yourself time to write the best book possible while also pushing yourself to meet a deadline that’s a little stretch (yes, both are possible 😜)How to make a plan for you to finish a draft by a certain date and how that can be useful in your processHow to see the progress you’re making on your novel by breaking it down in smaller piecesWhy it is important to diversify yourself as a writer, how it can bring you more stable income but also more joy in your career, as well as ways for you to do itHow making your goal less specific opens you up for more hope that you can reach the life of your dreamsHow to find the recipe to write strong opening pages for any genreThe steps to approach any writing problems as a challengeGet inspired by other stories to make sure your story innovates while still being in conversation with the works of your genreHow woo-woo I am about characters and ideasHow to craft interesting charactersWhy sometimes the best thing to do is to move away from the challenge✨ Join the 5-Day Writer Hype Challenge! Five days of me hyping you up to get you so excited about your writing again and get you eager to go back to the page every single day! We start April 20th. Join here: https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/join-the-5day-writer-hype-challenge-c7bwq81j ✨ Mentioned in this episode: Support the podcast on Ko-FiHorror Writers AssociationThe Scholarship from HellFollow me on Instagram or TikTokJoin the 5-Day Writer Hype Challenge!Book one of my editing services or a writing coaching call with me hereSubscribe to my newsletterThe Haunting of Hill House TV seriesVictoria AveyardKristen KiefferWell StoriedKristen’s Character Creation WorkbookTed LassoEmail meRecorded on April 13th, 2026 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ Follow me on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@leftieaube Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    1h 4m
  2. MAR 31

    Episode 18 - How to Survive the Waiting Game in Publishing

    I did a post about this on social media, but the captions weren’t long enough to fully cover this, so here’s a full episode! Because boy oh boy is patience important when pursuing or navigating traditional publishing 😅 I give you not only mindset shifts, but also concrete actions that have helped me to deal with the silence and long periods of wait on this journey. They will absolutely help you too! ✨ Join the 5-Day Writer Hype Challenge! Five days of me hyping you up to get you so excited about your writing again and get you eager to go back to the page every single day! We start April 20th. Join here: https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/join-the-5day-writer-hype-challenge-c7bwq81j ✨ Mentioned in this episode: Follow me on Instagram & TikTokThe Submission GrinderEat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertRead my published flash fiction piece Five is better than three is better than four?The Story Grid MethodologyJoin my 5-Day Writer Hype Challenge!How to Deal with RejectionHow to Deal with DisappointmentTry Opal to block your social media and get 30 days of Opal Pro free by using my link!How I Lost My Hope (on submission)Haley Hoffman SmithManifestation BabeMarley Rose HarrisThe Higher Self AppSupport the podcast on Ko-Fi!Recorded on March 30th, 2026 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ Follow me on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@leftieaube Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    45 min
  3. MAR 23

    Episode 17 - WHY? The Question That Will Revolutionize Your Writing (And Your Life)

    If there’s one thing that contributed to my success in the query trenches, it’s this: asking “Why?” with absolutely everything! I break this down in details in this episode so you’ll see how empowering it is to use this technique to write the strongest novel possible. I also talk about theme and how crucial it is to be intentional about it when writing stories. Mentioned in this episode: Story GridScrivenerCecilia LyraMilanoteAeon TimelineTikTok by Josie Bullard recommending MilanoteJoin the waitlist for my “How To Write Consistently” Mini CourseThe Shining by Stephen KingRecorded on March 23rd, 2026 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ Follow me on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@leftieaube Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o It is hosted on Creators (Spotify for Podcasters): https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    42 min
  4. MAR 18

    Episode 16 - How to Move Through Disappointment in Publishing

    If you’ve ever been so TIRED of feeling disappointment as you’re navigating the publishing world as a writer, THIS episode is for you! After getting crushed by a rejection (yet again 🙄😅) I had a major realization that changed everything, one that will be so useful for the rest of my career. Seriously, I think this might be my best episode ever 😅 Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to my newsletter!Stephen King’s the ShiningSolaris contest (in French) Recorded on March 18, 2026 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ Follow me on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@leftieaube Support the show : https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    40 min
  5. MAR 9

    Episode 15 - How I Lost Hope (and How I’m Getting It Back)

    This is a vulnerable episode where I confess how I lost my hope that I AM making my writing dreams come true and what I’m doing to fix it (because Leftie without hope?! I don’t know who that person is 😅). Mentioned in this episode: Solaris contest (in French)Grab my Essential Reading List for Fiction WritersBrandon Sanderson’s Free Writing LectureGet 30 days of Opal PRO FREE when using this link (Opal helps you set limits to certain apps for certain periods of time, I love it!)Plot Twist PodcastPrint Run PodcastThe Hope Wound from Haley Hoffman Smith’s Big Conversation PodcastRecorded on March 9th, 2026 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ Follow me on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@leftieaube Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    30 min
  6. MAR 3

    Episode 14 - I'M BACK! *Big Update Episode*

    I’m back to posting regularly! Find out how in this episode, and also what I’ve been up to writing wise since the last episode. (Hint: a lot of writing) Mentioned in this episode: ​Follow me on Instagram​Subscribe to my newsletter​The Shining by Stephen King​The Haunting of Hill House, a series by Mike Flanagan​Read my published flash fiction piece “Five is better than three is better than four?” Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ Follow me on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@leftieaube Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube ***Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil ⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️ When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time! Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 Recorded on March 2nd, 2026 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    35 min
  7. 2025-07-04

    Episode 13 - It'll happen FOR SURE... in 15 years

    I’m back! In this episode, I do an update of what has been going on since the last episode (including some insights about what I learned along the way). Then I explain the difference between rushing or dragging in your writing career and how knowing where you’re standing can help you to feel so much peace while you’re pursuing your writing dreams! Mentioned in this episode: My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/Epically Aligned https://manifestationbabe.com/epically-alignedYou Have The Magic by Haley Hoffman Smith https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9780762489213Recorded on July 1st, 2025. Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ ⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️ When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time! Financial support: https://paypal.me/LeftieAube?country.x=CA&locale.x=fr_CA Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    1h 5m
  8. 2024-03-01

    Episode 12 - #AMQUERYING!

    Surprise! I’m back! In this episode, I talk about my still-ongoing querying journey, how hard it is, but also the lessons I’ve learned during the worst months of my life, health-wise, that are helping me get through querying with more peace. I had a major realization while recording the episode that I think will also help you tremendously on your querying journey, so this episode is definitely not one to miss! Mentioned in this episode: Martha Lane’s Instagram Kathryn Harris’s Instagram Stephanie Ellis Horror Writers Association’s Mentoring Program Print Run Podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast Manuscript Academy Podcast Swati Hegde Manuscript Wish List Website Query TrackerRecorded on Feburary 6th, 2024 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ ⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️ When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time! Financial support: https://paypal.me/LeftieAube?country.x=CA&locale.x=fr_CA Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

    1h 2m

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In this podcast, I share my writing journey towards making my dream come true: becoming a full-time fiction author. The weekly episodes are part writing update and part writing related topic where I share my best tips, tricks, and mindsets shifts. My goal is to guide you towards your best writing life and inspire you to pursue your own writing dreams. If you are a writer who is starting out on your journey, face writing challenges, or if you’re discouraged from where you are, this podcast is for you. A podcast for writers. Specifically for writers pursuing traditional publishing.