The Fiction Lab Podcast

Katrina Schroeder

The Fiction Lab Podcast is a show for fiction writers who want to sharpen their craft, decode the writing life, and stay inspired. We dive into storytelling tools, publishing insights, and behind-the-scenes truths with guest authors, editors, and industry experts. www.thefictionlab.com

  1. How to Convince the IRS Your Creative Pursuit is a Business

    Mar 25

    How to Convince the IRS Your Creative Pursuit is a Business

    Author and financial expert Peggy Doviak joins us in the Lab to teach us how we can convince the IRS our creative pursuit is a business! And also, how you can convince yourself it's a business! Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with Peggy: https://www.peggydoviak.com Buy 52 Weeks to Fearless: https://bookshop.org/a/83665/9798218594329 Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    15 min
  2. How to Be Yourself When Marketing . . . Yourself

    Mar 12

    How to Be Yourself When Marketing . . . Yourself

    Author marketing expert Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath walks us through, well, how to be our dorky, introverted, writer selves when marketing online. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath: https://www.thatdigitalrush.com/ Subscribe to her Substack & get author marketing tips: https://authormarketing.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Buy Villain Era Goddess: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=CKCCZ9dmC9KiTz98PmboBMvzIpv42UmPq1FF0yuvOtT Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Watch the Jim Butcher interview: https://youtu.be/F1NWO00SUns?si=-npOE25qXAK7ildB Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    17 min
  3. Before and After the Fight: Writing Combat

    Feb 26

    Before and After the Fight: Writing Combat

    Author and veteran G.C. Byrne joins us in the Lab to talk about the often-overlooked parts of writing combat in fiction: preparation, decision-making, and aftermath. We dig into what should realistically happen before a fight breaks out and what absolutely can’t be ignored once the adrenaline wears off. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with G.C. Byrne: https://www.instagram.com/gcbyrneauthor/ Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    13 min
  4. Why Readers Say "I Don't Know, Something Was Off"

    Feb 11

    Why Readers Say "I Don't Know, Something Was Off"

    Editor Kristy Gibbs joins us in the Lab to walk us through what’s causing your readers to say “I don’t know, something was off.” How can you fix it? Kristy tells us! Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with Kristy: https://deadtreesandink.net/ Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    14 min
  5. Writing Combat: The Basics

    Jan 28

    Writing Combat: The Basics

    Author and veteran G.C. Byrne joins us in the Lab to talk about the often-overlooked parts of writing combat in fiction: preparation, decision-making, and aftermath. We dig into what should realistically happen before a fight breaks out and what absolutely can’t be ignored once the adrenaline wears off. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with G.C. Byrne: https://www.instagram.com/gcbyrneauthor/ Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    14 min
  6. Block vs Burnout: How to Tell What’s Actually Stopping You From Writing

    Jan 21

    Block vs Burnout: How to Tell What’s Actually Stopping You From Writing

    Editor Kristy Gibbs joins us in the Lab to walk us through when to know if you’re suffering from writer’s block or burnout. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with Kristy: https://deadtreesandink.net/ Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    16 min
  7. Budgeting with an Uneven Cash Flow

    Jan 14

    Budgeting with an Uneven Cash Flow

    Author and financial expert Peggy Doviak joins us in the Lab to walk us through some of the basics of budgeting with an uneven cash flow. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with Peggy: https://www.peggydoviak.com Buy 52 Weeks to Fearless: https://bookshop.org/a/83665/9798218594329 Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    15 min
  8. Social Media Changes Authors Need to Know

    Jan 7

    Social Media Changes Authors Need to Know

    Author marketing expert Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath walks us through the psychology of self-promotion and what we can do to break through our own barriers. Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab. Connect with Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath: https://www.thatdigitalrush.com/ Subscribe to her Substack & get author marketing tips: https://authormarketing.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Buy Villain Era Goddess: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=CKCCZ9dmC9KiTz98PmboBMvzIpv42UmPq1FF0yuvOtT Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com Watch the Jim Butcher interview: https://youtu.be/F1NWO00SUns?si=-npOE25qXAK7ildB Music: Cool and Crisp featuring OMB by Ketsa, Free Music Archive, CC BY Get full access to The Fiction Lab at www.thefictionlab.com/subscribe

    19 min
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About

The Fiction Lab Podcast is a show for fiction writers who want to sharpen their craft, decode the writing life, and stay inspired. We dive into storytelling tools, publishing insights, and behind-the-scenes truths with guest authors, editors, and industry experts. www.thefictionlab.com

Information

  • Creator
    Katrina Schroeder
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katrina Schroeder
  • Show Website
    The Fiction Lab Podcast