19 episodes

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!

Steps to Story Nicole Meier

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 27 Ratings

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!

    18. Do This ONE Thing to Transform Your Novel Writing

    18. Do This ONE Thing to Transform Your Novel Writing

    In this episode, I'm talking about ONE crucial strategy for novel writers: the idea of leaning into your wins. I believe this practice can be a key tool for overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. Especially when it comes to your writing and publishing journey.Tune in to find out how you can start incorporating this one thing into your writing practice in order to turn things around and follow your novel writing dreams.Website | Instagram | Programs | My New Book!📚

    • 10 min
    17. Top 10 Things I've Learned as an Author

    17. Top 10 Things I've Learned as an Author

    Today is my book's birthday! CITY OF BOOKS is now out in the world. And in celebration, I want to do something a little different today. I'm going to pull back the curtain and share parts of my author journey with you. Inside this episode, I'm sharing the Top Ten Things I've Learned in my author career.Tune in to hear about my thoughts on:Writing lifeEditorsPublishersAuthor goalsand more!Website | Instagram | Programs | My New Book!📚

    • 16 min
    16. The Road to Publication: A Roundtable Discussion with Jeanne Blasberg & Susie Orman Schnall

    16. The Road to Publication: A Roundtable Discussion with Jeanne Blasberg & Susie Orman Schnall

    I'm having an inspired conversation with two of my sisters in publishing for our books releasing this spring and summer. And there's a giveaway!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Together with authors Jeanne Blasberg and Susie Orman Schnall, we're breaking it down and talking about the real, real behind: The writing processThe publishing industryWhat it took to get our books out into the worldTHERE'S ALSO A GIVEAWAY!!📚To enter a giveaway of 10+ new releases in fiction:1) Leave a rating for this podcast2) Take a scr...

    • 50 min
    15. Big Shifts in Publishing with Brooke Warner

    15. Big Shifts in Publishing with Brooke Warner

    In today's episode, I'm taking a deep dive into the BIG shifts in publishing with my publisher, Brooke Warner.We're having an open conversation about:Publishing pathsThe world of hybridThe changing landscapeRealities of book distributionExpectations of a new generationOpportunities and tips for authorsAnd so much more! This episode is packed with insight that you don't want to miss!You can find Brooke Warner at:Website: https://brookewarner.comInstagram: @brooke_warnerSubstack: brookewarner.s...

    • 33 min
    14. Why Mentors Matter with Jennie Nash

    14. Why Mentors Matter with Jennie Nash

    Welcome to a special month of podcast episodes! Because this is my book launch month (CITY OF BOOKS releases May 28th📚), I’m taking my podcast from solo episodes to interviews.⁠⁠Today, I'm talking with Jennie Nash.⁠Inside this episode, we're talking about why mentors matter. We're uncovering what happens when someone shines a light on our creative path, to reveal what's possible.Join us for an honest and thoughtful conversation around the topics of: mentors book coaches the wri...

    • 39 min
    13. How to Hook Readers in Scene One

    13. How to Hook Readers in Scene One

    Crafting a strong opening scene is crucial for grabbing the reader's attention and setting the tone for the entire novel. As writers, we know this on some level, and yet when it comes to crafting that important opening chapter, we sometimes forget which elements to include.So, in today’s episode, I'm discussing key elements that writers need to know when creating the opening to their novel.Website | Instagram | Programs | Free Novel Writing Guide

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Tlmg21 ,

New Writer + New Listener

I am in the beginning stages of my first draft for my first novel, and I know I’m going to need lots of help to get me across the finish line. I was excited to discover this podcast and can’t wait to hear more!

Jdb3254 ,

For every writer at any stage

I love Nicole’s podcast! So fun to listen to her chat with Jennie about book coaching as well as with fellow authors about their pub journeys. I find the topic of publishing endlessly interesting and learn so much when others share their experiences.

Mandalion91 ,

Nicole has the best advice!

Nicole is an expert in her craft and this podcast is immensely helpful and inspirational to both established and aspiring authors!

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