Let's Write a Book Claudia Merrill

It‘s nerve wracking to put your work out there. How do you know it‘s ready for the eyes (and judgements) of others? In this episode, I share how I got my book ready to submit to a writing competition, and what I learned throughout the process.

What does it mean to be an author? On this special 1 year anniversary of the Let’s Write a Book podcast, I delve into the labels we use to define ourselves, and how these can sometimes be co-opted by our own negative thoughts. Join me to unpack the label of an author, and how we can all give ourselves a little more credit when it comes to our creative endeavors.

World-building is arguably one of the most exciting parts of writing a novel. Fraught with obstacles, world-building can also be the most challenging. In this episode, I delve into how I approach creating worlds mixed with magic and history, for a compelling story backdrop.

How do you write characters that feel real? Today I talk about my process when it comes to writing people that feel like people.

Writer’s block is something that consumes every creative. Lump imposter syndrome into the mix and you’ve got a recipe for procrastination. In this episode, I talk about my own experiences with writer’s block and imposter syndrome, and how I’m learning to overcome it.

Making progress in your writing can feel daunting. Sometimes it feels easy to sprint ahead and write a few chapters, and sometimes it’s a slog. In this episode, I discuss why tracking your writing progress is so important to sustainable success.