In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm sharing my interview with Dr. Susan Hickman from the Conquering the Writing Blues Summit I took part in earlier this year. Here's a quick preview of what's included:[02:50] What does a developmental editor do? Plus how and why I became a developmental editor and book coach. [06:25] My take on plotting versus pantsing -- is one of them the “right way” to write?[10:00] What does a book coach do? Plus, why book coaching is having a “moment” with the increase in self-publishing.[12:45] Why don’t more writers choose to work with book coaches or editors?[15:35] How to stay motivated (aka how keeping the impact that your story will have on others in mind can help fuel your writing).[19:10] The two main areas where writers go wrong (and what to do instead).[20:30] How I help writers who are overwhelmed and confused with all the plotting methods out there. What do you do first, second, and third?[23:45] Why the belief that “you either have what it takes or you don’t” is not true. Plus, why there’s room for every style of writing -- each style has value and will resonate with a particular group of people.[27:25] What to do when you get bogged down in perfectionism. Plus, 5 questions to ask yourself about your story to make sure you’re headed in the right direction.Subscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode! Especially because I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. So, click here to subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts!If you're already a subscriber, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other writers find my podcast and they’re also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance!Links Mentioned in this Episode:Episode Freebie: The 3 Questions to Help You Uncover Your Story PDFClick here to visit Dr. Susan Hickman's website, The Write Cause.Are you interested in becoming a Certified Developmental Editor? Click here to learn more about Story Grid's Editor Certification Program.Are you interested in becoming a Certified Book Coach? Click here to learn more about Author Accelerator's Book Coach Certification Program.FREE QUIZ: Take this 30-second quiz to get a custom action plan that'll help you move from stuck writer to published author!Support the show👉 Looking for a transcript? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, scroll down below the episode player until you see the transcript.

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