The Well-Storied Podcast

Kristen Kieffer
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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.

  1. 11/04/2021

    Book Notes: How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn

    In today's episode, Kristen shares the second installment of Book Notes, a blog + podcast series that summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living. This episode explores Joanna Penn's "How to Market a Book" — a powerful reference guide that teaches authors how promote their books and build lucrative and long-lasting creative careers. Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/notes Buy the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/zLZs (*affiliate) Buy the book on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/55478/9781912105878 (*affiliate) Listen on Audible: https://geni.us/ws-audible (*affiliate) 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    49 min

  2. 10/29/2021

    How to Market a Book With Amazon Ad Campaigns

    Running an Amazon ad campaign can be a great way to introduce your book to new readers and increase sales, but there’s no denying that Amazon Advertising comes with a learning curve. In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an introduction to Amazon Ads as a book marketing tool and walks you through the process of creating your first Sponsored Product ad step by step. Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/marketing Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    19 min

  3. 10/21/2021

    Book Notes: 2,000 to 10,000 by Rachel Aaron

    In today's episode, Kristen launches a new feature called Book Notes in which she summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living. This first edition of Book Notes explores Rachel Aaron's "2,000 to 10,000" — an actionable guide to boosting your creative efficiency. Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/notes Buy the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/2kto10kbook (*affiliate) Buy the book on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/55478/9781548271107 (*affiliate) 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    23 min

  4. 10/04/2021

    How to Craft Complex Plots by Introducing Side Quests

    Do you often struggle to write full-length novels, never sure how to fill the gaps in your story without writing filler or fluff?  In today's episode, Kristen breaks down one simple strategy for expanding your storytelling and crafting more complex plots: giving your protagonist a side quest! Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/plotting Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    17 min

  5. 09/02/2021

    Three Simple Steps to a Satisfying Writing Session

    Do you often get lost in research rabbit holes or relentlessly re-read old work? Do you toggle between chapters in search of scenes you "feel" like writing — or often fail to write at all? In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the three simple steps you can follow to ditch dissatisfying writing sessions in favor of writing with clarity, focus, and intention (and build a sustainable writing habit while you're at it!). Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/writingpractice Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer Join the "Self-Publishing Simplified" street team: launch.well-storied.com 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    18 min

  6. 08/26/2021

    How Writers Can Organize Creative Work in a Second Brain

    Creative are knowledge workers who rely upon information and ideas to create fantastic work. So it’s no wonder that our heads are often chaotic or in the clouds, brimming with all sorts of thoughts that we struggle to organize and employ.  That's where a second brain comes into play. By taking the time to create a unified system for knowledge management, we can organize our creative work and get serious about writing with clarity and focus. In today's episode, Kristen breaks down her preferred knowledge management system, why she loves it, and how you can set up your own! Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/life 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    20 min

  7. 08/19/2021

    How to Level Up Your Writing & Storytelling Skills

    Storytelling is both an art and a craft — and like any craft, the skills required to write great stories can be taught and learned. What are some of the other steps you can take to improve your skills and stories beyond simply consuming how-to content? And how can you best apply what you learn to truly level up in your craft?  In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the six essential strategies you can put into practice to pave the way for incredible growth in your writing life! Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/life 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    14 min

  8. 08/05/2021

    How to Maintain Momentum in Your Writing Practice

    Consistency is key to building a successful and fulfilling writing life, yet it's all too easy to procrastinate the act of putting pen to paper when our creative work gets tough. How can we overcome this urge to avoid writing and start building a little creative momentum? Kristen shares her top tips—including insights into why we procrastinate in the first place and why motivation as we know it is a myth—in today's episode of the podcast! Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/life 👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈 You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers! Support the show

    17 min
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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Kieffer
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2021
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Well-Storied Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Well-Storied Podcast

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