Nothing cuts quite like that dreaded question: “So… how’s your book coming?”  In this episode of Write It Scared, I dig into why it stings, how to answer without spiraling, and how to reframe it into an empowe...

Award-winning graphic novelist Stan Yan joins me to talk about his debut late middle-grade graphic novel, The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang (out September 30, 2025). We dig into his creative journey, the highs and lows of publishing...

In this kickoff episode, I’m talking about what it means to set intentions for your writing life—without the pressure of perfection.I’ll walk you through eight prompts to help you set meaningful goals, reflect on what’s been working (and...

The final episode of Season 2 is a love letter to all fiction writers.We’ve covered nearly 30 episodes this season, from character arcs to worldbuilding to the emotional ups and downs of putting your work into the world. Before we break ...

Grab my free Worldbuilding Simplified guide. Fantasy author A.M. Deese (aka Alexis Marrero Deese) joins me to talk about her immersive Dance of the E...