The Write It Scared Podcast

Writing Rom-Coms and Outsmarting Your Inner Critic with Regency Romance Author Kate Archer

Stacy Frazer Season 3 Episode 82

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Working on a rom-com? 

This conversation with bestselling author Kate Archer is packed with craft insights and the best mindset support!

We get into what makes humor land, how to keep your characters authentic, and how to keep conflict fresh in a genre built on familiar beats.

Kate also shares how she built her writing life, the routines that keep her grounded, and the strategies she uses to push past fear, resistance, and the inner critic. 

It’s an honest, encouraging look at the realities of writing comedy, staying consistent, and showing up for your creativity.

Timestamps:

 01:23 Meet Kate Archer
 03:58 Kate’s writing journey
 07:32 Why Regency romcoms resonate
 12:27 Crafting humor that feels true
 22:23 Writing from the servant’s perspective
 22:43 Revision + learning through mistakes
 25:04 The power of a writing schedule
 27:43 Overcoming psychological blocks
 33:46 The struggle + joy of writing
 36:14 Advice for aspiring writers
 41:14 Final thoughts + where to find Kate

Links:

Visit Kate at: https://www.facebook.com/ and https://katearcher.weebly.com/ or get in touch at katearcherauthor@yahoo.com. Check out Kate's books here 

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