Writing with Coach McCoach

Writing with Coach McCoach episode 34 brings contemporary romance author Amber Roberts onto the podcast to talk about her first two books, Text Appeal (out now) and Haunt Your Heart Out (coming October 2024), her latest work in progress, and her journey to publication. Find Amber Roberts at https://amberrobertswrites.com/ Her books on Amazon:Text Appeal: https://a.co/d/12wYPtAHaunt Your Heart Out: https://a.co/d/7kF4ZE3 If this episode helped you at all, will you share it with a friend? I'm eager to help as many writers as possible in 2024, because I want us all to experience the beauty of self-love, confidence, and a knowingness that our words ARE the most powerful thing we have. To learn more about me, go to: https://www.katiemccoach.comConnect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katiemccoach

In episode 33 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast, let's take a standard of the business world -- the Ideal Client Avatar -- and put it to work marketing your writing! Who is your ideal reader? How does identifying them in as much detail as possible... creating your Ideal Reader Avatar... help you better understand how to reach them? I explain it all in this episode! If this episode helped you at all, will you share it with a friend? I'm eager to help as many writers as possible in 2024, because I want us all to experience the beauty of self-love, confidence, and a knowingness that our words ARE the most powerful thing we have. To learn more about me, go to: https://www.katiemccoach.com Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katiemccoach

Episode 32 of Writing with Coach McCoach tackles the subject of comp (comparison) titles, including why they're such a great tool for pitching your work to agents, publishers, reviewers, and your potential readers. Listen as I offer six tips (and a bonus tip!) on how to come up with great comp titles from a variety of freely available resources -- many of which you're probably already using! Get my free e-book on beating imposter syndrome: https://katiemccoach.com/selfdoubt/ When you sign up for the e-book, ask for my query letter template and put your comp title knowledge to work! If this episode helped you at all, will you share it with a friend? I'm eager to help as many writers as possible in 2024, because I want us all to experience the beauty of self-love, confidence, and a knowingness that our words ARE the most powerful thing we have. To learn more about me, go to: https://www.katiemccoach.com Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katiemccoach

Part of the Ask Coach series; this bite-size episode is in response to a listener's question: "How much importance do you place on imagery in a suspense slash light horror genre? I have read many novels where the writer adds way too much unnecessary description. I know we must ground the reader into the setting and paint word pictures, but sometimes writers stall the pacing of the result. I also like to leave room for the reader's imagination to fill in some of the details on their own. Finding that balance is one of my toughest challenges. So to sum it up, how much importance do you place on imagery in, I'm going to say this was specifically in a suspense or light horror genre, but I'm going to say in any book?" Have a question you'd like Coach McCoach to answer on the show? Submit it here! PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by August 2024. You have stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Announcing My New Shop! https://www.katiemccoach.com/shop

Episode 31 of Writing with Coach McCoach explores how to tap into your unique genius as a writer: that thing that makes each one of us special and powerful in our own way. We'll talk about why it's so important for your development as an author and a person... and why it's so darn hard, too. But it's worth it! Listen as I take your through my own recent, and ongoing, process of tapping into my genius. You'll find some tips and best practices you can take into your own life and work. Mentioned in This Episode My courses: Nail Your Character Arcs - order this before March 15 and get Seven Days to Love Yourself and Your Writing Again free! Seven Days to Love Yourself and Your Writing Again The Otter app If this episode helped you at all, will you share it with a friend? I'm eager to help as many writers as possible in 2024, because I want us all to experience the beauty of self-love, confidence, and a knowingness that our words ARE the most powerful thing we have. To learn more about me, go to: www.katiemccoach.com Connect with me on IG: www.instagram.com/katiemccoach

Part of the Ask Coach series; this bite-size episode is in response to a listener's question: "I received an unsolicited email from someone who wants to turn my book into a movie. Is this legit?" Have a question you'd like Coach McCoach to answer on the show? Submit it here! PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by August 2024. You have stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Also! Announcing my new shop! https://www.katiemccoach.com/shop

"I should know better. I should do better. I should be better." These words have rotated through my brain for the last 34 years. I'm only just now beginning to see what this self-talk can do to a person. As a book coach, I help writers with their words and vision every day. As a mom, I help my son love himself and avoid this self-talk. And I've spent the last year working on doing this for myself. But sometimes, the shit comes up again. We hit a dip. We enter a place of paralyzing fear. That's where I was when I sat down and started recording this episode. I recorded it first for me. To help myself work through feelings of fear and failing that were cropping up. Feelings of self-doubt. But I'm sharing it today with you because I want to break down the barriers that keep us from revealing our doubts, our truths, our negative self-talk. Let's call this an episode an insider's look, almost like you are with me on a personal therapy session with myself. Witness this writer, editor, mom, and coach work through some shit and maybe we'll both come out of this hour stronger, more positive, and with a new set of self-talk to take us further in our writing and publishing journeys'.

2023 was the hardest year of my life. It was deeply mentally and emotionally heavy, and much of it was internalized. When the things we tell ourselves become lies that are hurting our present and future, we face a decision: how do we change this? Are we ready to? Is it even possible? That was what I experienced in 2023. My self-worth was tied to external things, for example: my business—when a business venture "failed" I was a failure. If a client didn't reach their goals, I internalized it as my problem. When motherhood became difficult as I raised a toddler, I doubted my ability to be a mom, business owner, friend, wife, person. When I was diagnosed with ADHD, I didn't know what that meant about who I was anymore—or who I had always been. This podcast episode dives into the real, visceral internal challenges I went through in 2023, along with how I worked through them and where I am now. I recorded this episode in December 2023, when I saw the light. I had not only survived and made it through, but I was beginning to see a future of thriving. (It's now Feb. 2nd 2024 and that has continued to be the case! The growth is amazing and I'm so excited for the future, even the heavy things that will inevitably come). This episode is a reflection of the year and the many things I've learned and the emotional and mental shifts that have helped me get to this point. Also, some amazing tools that have helped along the way! Ones that I think authors will love. If this episode helped you at all, will you share it with a friend? I'm eager to help as many writers as possible in 2024, because I want us all to experience the beauty of self-love, confidence, and a knowingness that our words ARE the most powerful thing we have. To learn more about Speechify, go to www.katiemccoach.com/speechify To learn more about me, go to: www.katiemccoach.com Connect with me on IG: www.instagram.com/katiemccoach

Time for episode 028 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast: Stop being precious with your writing! A few recent experiences with my toddler showed me we really have no control over what happens with our writing once it's finished. Listen to this episode to learn why that's a good thing and why understanding this could help you grow as an artist. Also! Announcing my new shop! https://www.katiemccoach.com/shop PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram www.instagram.com/katiemccoach

In this new episode in my motivation series, I offer some advice that might seem counter-intuitive: leave things undone. Today, I talk about the all or nothing mentality, and the trick to going into your writing project with the intention NOT to finish. To end the session in the middle of the next scene so you can pick up where you left off and it doesn't seem so daunting. You'll learn some of the challenges that sap our motivation as writers, and I'll unpack this "mind hack" that just might give you the extra burst of confidence, excitement, and motivation to come back to your manuscript day after day. Also! Announcing my new shop! www.katiemccoach.com/shop PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram www.instagram.com/katiemccoach Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/writingwithcoachmccoach

Episode 026 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast: Our Favorite Excuses for NOT Writing. This episode kicks off the new series on motivation. What better place to start than to tackle all the things that kill our motivation? Let's talk about several of my (and maybe yours, too) favorite excuses for not writing. And don't worry: you'll hear some actionable things you can do to keep those excuses at bay, too.... PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram www.instagram.com/katiemccoach Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide (http://www.katiemccoach.com/selfdoubt) to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

After the latest series on the different kinds of feedback writers receive and how to navigate it, I thought it might be time to talk to you about that moment when you've maybe heard too much advice... that moment when you've absorbed about as much as you can take in, to the point where you aren't sure what to do next. Listen to hear some actionable advice on how to turn down the volume on criticism, feedback, and advice, no matter how well-meaning and useful it might be. Also! Announcements about two upcoming projects I'm putting together to help you, writer, including a free workshop: Your Story Ain't Shit Without Good Characters (https://katiemccoach.com/masterclass/). Can't wait to see you there, and I'd love your feedback on this episode, too! PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by August next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katiemccoach/ Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide (https://www.katiemccoach.com/selfdoubt/ to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Ask Coach! Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx4HFgQAryD6v4_1a9lUMJajgxeZPBza5ytR2xfkBVyP4kgQ/viewform?usp=send_form www.katiemccoach.com

Episode 024 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast features the seventh installment of the “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series! We're continuing our look at the different kinds of feedback. This time, it's all about the feedback a writer can expect to receive from an agent. If you're submitting your work to agents in the hope of getting representation so you can sell your book to a publisher, you might receive an "R&R" letter. No, it's not an invitation to rest and relaxation... but it just might be the gateway to your author career. What is an R&R letter? What should you do when you get one? Listen to this episode to find out, and be sure to comment and subscribe for free! PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katiemccoach/ Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/writingwithcoachmccoach/) www.katiemccoach.com (http://www.katiemccoach.com/) Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide (http://www.katiemccoach.com/selfdoubt) to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Ask Katie! Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx4HFgQAryD6v4_1a9lUMJajgxeZPBza5ytR2xfkBVyP4kgQ/viewform?usp=send_form)!

In episode 023 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast: it's the sixth installment of the “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series: Stop Giving Crummy Advice: How to Be a Damn Good Critique Partner We've talked about the different kinds of feedback and how to appreciate and get the most out of critiques. This time around, let's flip things and talk about how you can give excellent feedback and serve as a valued critique partner. In addition to explaining why learning how to be an great critique partner is good for you both in and out of your career as a writer, I'll give you seven actionable steps to help you give the best feedback you can. Give a listen to this episode, and be sure to leave a review and subscribe! Heard the Other WTF Episodes? Be sure to check out the previous episodes in the WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About...: Navigating Feedback as a Writer part one (https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/podcasts/writing-with-coach-mccoach/episodes/2148075839) Navigating Feedback as a Writer part two: 10 Rules for Not Losing Your Sh-t (https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/podcasts/writing-with-coach-mccoach/episodes/2148093823) The Art of Filtering and Applying Feedback: What's a Writer to Do? (https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/podcasts/writing-with-coach-mccoach/episodes/2148105996) WTF is the Difference Between Beta Readers, Critique Partners, and Sensitivity Readers (https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/podcasts/writing-with-coach-mccoach/episodes/2148159657) Everything You Need to Know About Editors and Types of Feedback To Expect (https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/podcasts/writing-with-coach-mccoach/episodes/2148159692) PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katiemccoach/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/writingwithcoachmccoach/), www.katiemccoach.com (http://www.katiemccoach.com/) Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide (http://www.katiemccoach.com/selfdoubt) to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Ask Katie! Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx4HFgQAryD6v4_1a9lUMJajgxeZPBza5ytR2xfkBVyP4kgQ/viewform?usp=send_form)!

Welcome to the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast episode 022! In this installment of my “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series: WTF is the difference between a book coach, developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader? Each one is a professional dedicated to bringing your work to fruition, from the barest idea to a polished manuscript ready to submit to agents or self-publish. Each brings value. A few, it can be argued, are absolutely necessary! But what do they do? When do you bring them into your process, and why? Listen to this episode and I'll clear up the mystery! Heard the Other WTF Episodes? Be sure to check out the previous episodes in the WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About...: WTF is Constructive Criticism? Navigating Feedback as a Writer Navigating Feedback: 10 Rules for Not Losing Your Sh*t The Art of Filtering and Applying Feedback: What's a Writer to Do? The Lowdown on Beta Readers, Critique Partners, and Sensitivity Readers PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, Facebook, Linkedinwww.katiemccoach.com Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Ask Katie! Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Welcome to the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast episode 021! In this installment of the new “WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About…” series: WTF is the difference between beta readers, critique partners, and sensitivity readers? Each is a valuable collaborator as you work through the early drafts of your manuscript before moving on to "official" editors (and we'll talk about those in the next episode)... and each plays a different role in helping you write your best possible work. Listen and learn the differences between beta readers, critique partners, and sensitivity readers, including why you may need or may not need each, or all three..! Heard the Other WTF Episodes? Be sure to check out the previous episodes in the WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About...: WTF is Constructive Criticism? Navigating Feedback as a Writer Navigating Feedback: 10 Rules for Not Losing Your Sh*t The Art of Filtering and Applying Feedback: What's a Writer to Do? PSSST. Enjoying the Podcast? I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter/X, Facebook, Linkedinwww.katiemccoach.com Love Freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Ask Katie! Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Part of the Ask Coach series; this bite-size episode is in response to a listener's question: "What are the best ways to find beta readers in your genre?" Have a question you'd like Coach McCoach to answer on the show? Submit it here! PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You have stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

Welcome to another episode of Writing with Coach McCoach! As part of our new “WTF is a writer supposed to know about…” series, we're diving into the world of feedback and constructive criticism. Join me in episode 20 as we dive into the art of filtering and sorting the feedback you receive so you know what to take, what to toss, and what to question, as well as tips for beginning to apply the feedback to your story. Let's untangle the complex web of constructive criticism together. And be sure to come back here next week as the WTF series on Navigating Feedback as a Writer continues. Heard the Other WTF Episodes? Be sure to check out the previous episodes in the WTF is a Writer Supposed to Know About...: WTF is Constructive Criticism? Navigating Feedback as a Writer Navigating Feedback: 10 Rules for Not Losing Your Sh*t PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. Plus! A Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Welcome to another episode of Writing with Coach McCoach! As part of our new “WTF is a writer supposed to know about…” series, we're diving into the world of feedback and constructive criticism. As writers, we all face receiving feedback—some we ask for and some we don't—at some point in our careers. It can be challenging, but it's also an incredible tool for growth. Join me in episode 19 as I give you ten strategies for dealing with being on the receiving end of any form of feedback, and how to not lose your shit or stop writing. Let's untangle the complex web of constructive criticism together. And be sure to come back here next week as the WTF series on Navigating Feedback as a Writer continues. PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Welcome to another episode of Writing with Coach McCoach! As part of our new “WTF is a writer supposed to know about…” series, we're diving into the world of feedback and constructive criticism. As writers, we all face receiving feedback—some we ask for and some we don't—at some point in our careers. It can be challenging, but it's also an incredible tool for growth. Join me as we explore different types of feedback, when to seek it, how to sort through it, and how to use it to become the best damn writer you want to be! Let's untangle the complex web of constructive criticism together. And be sure to come back here next week as the WTF series on Navigating Feedback as a Writer continues. PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Enjoy this interview with author, musician, and podcaster Scott K. Haskin as part of our Author Interview Series. Scott K. Haskin is the author of the recently released The Universal Court Trilogy, as well as What Happened in Vegas (coffee table book), and Becoming an Indie Film Composer. Scott K. Haskin is an author, having written fiction, non-fiction and coffee table books. He is a composer, releasing multiple albums in various styles including his Mental Sauna relaxation series and Haunted Holidays horror series. He is also a drummer and podcaster with two shows: the HaskinCast Podcast, Uriah Heep - The Magician's Podcast and is a co-host on Back Tracks: Aerosmith Revisited. In this interview, Scott dives into... his endeavors creating in several modals: writing, podcasting, music production The similarities these forms of art have in common How to make a path forward for yourself in what brings you joy The common struggles--and joys--of self-publishing in fiction, coffee table books, and even nonfiction. Scott also runs multiple podcasts and The Haskin Cast podcast is his main hub for interviewing other creatives in different art forms: from musicians to actors to writers. I loved doing this interview with Scott K. Haskin and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! To connect with Scott K. Haskin, please visit: https://www.scotthaskin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_haskincast_podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mentalsauna https://www.scotthaskin.com/home-page/podcast/ PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

In this episode, Coach McCoach gives you actionable tips to work into your life right now to clear away that self-doubt and imposter syndrome. This episode is a follow up to episode 15: How to Deal When Imposter Syndrome Hits. PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Imposter Syndrome will get the best of writers, and it can be debilitating. I'm here to let you in on a secret: I've been feeling this hard lately. I'm opening up about how it's showing up for me, and how I've started to work through it. This episode will not only help you feel like someone gets it and is in the struggle against Imposter Syndrome with you, but will also give you a little pep talk on why you are not an imposter at all and how to start finally believing that. ***Nail Your Character Arcs 5-week course is currently open for enrollment! Class kicks off (with weekly live coaching) August 8th. www.katiemccoach.com/nailyourarcs*** PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing author Cheryl Wanner as part of our Author Interview Series. Cheryl Wanner is the debut author of a YA Contemporary Romance novel SEE ME AS I AM, which released on May 16th, 2023 by Immortal Works Press. Cheryl Wanner is a YA author who loves crafting words into images, creating characters that won't let you go, and telling stories that deliver impact as well as entertain. She's also an amateur photographer, a synth keyboardist, an outdoor enthusiast, and a former host mom of exchange students from all over Europe and Asia. She and her husband have two grown children of their own. In this interview, Cheryl shares her publishing experience and what led her to this point, such as: The dream that inspired a 20-year pursuit to get published. How winning the RevPit contest changed her writing process. The commitment to this story, no matter what. The pivot toward signing a deal with a smaller traditional publishing house and why it was the best move for her. And what her debut YA novel, See Me As I Am, is all about and where to buy it. I loved doing this interview and I hope you enjoy listening. To connect with Cheryl Wanner please visit: https://www.cherylwanner.com/ Twitter: @WannerCheryl Instagram: @cherylwannerauthor Other links mentioned in this podcast: #Revpit Contest: https://reviseresub.com/ https://www.immortalworks.press/ PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

The key to an amazing story is the character journey. As a book coach, I've worked with authors to develop their character arcs over and over. I believe the GMFS Framework is the key to writing the most rewarding character arcs possible. Goal + Motive + Flaw + Stakes = Epic Characters In this episode, I break down these steps briefly, then dive deep into my favorite of the four elements (which happens to be the one most often missed by writers): the flaw. AKA the character's flawed view of the world and themself. Here's a hint about your story: what your character wants is less important than why they think they need it. I break this concept down for you in this episode today. If you want to go deeper into the 4 concepts, join my current course: Nail Your Character Arcs at www.katiemccoach.com/nailyourarcs PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Today I have the honor of interviewing author J.H. Laing as part of our Author Interview Series for the podcast. J. H. (Jill) Laing is the author of the Tethered Souls Series and Book 2 Unraveled just released on March 22, 2023. J. H. Laing is an avid daydreamer and lover of people. She melds her imagination and connection to human emotions with her stories of suspenseful paranormal romance. Many of Laing's stories developed at night while desperately seeking ways to fall asleep with an overactive mind. Once a teacher of English to international students in Florida and New York City, she figuratively traveled the world in her classrooms, learning the students' cultures and customs. Using what she has learned from those experiences, she translates culture into her stories. In this interview, J.H. talks about her fascinating writing and publishing journey, such as: The moment she finally made the decision to go for it for real and how that was a game changer in her pursuit to get published. The power of community and how surrounding herself by people on a similar journey to her has been essential to her career. What it's like publishing with a hybrid press and why she chose that path--and would choose it again. And much more. I loved doing this interview with Jill and I hope you enjoy it. To connect with J.H. Laing, please visit: www.jhlaingauthor.com www.instagram.com/jhlaingauthor www.facebook.com/jhlaingauthor Her books: Book 1: Bound Book 2: Unraveled Other communities and links mentioned in this podcast: Author Growth Corner Manuscripts (formally Creator Institute) SoCal Romance Writers PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

On Life as a Book Coach In this episode, Coach McCoach is interviewed by a friend and author, Scott K. Haskin of the Haskin Cast Podcast. Scott asks the hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and insightful questions of a book coach and editor. With his perspective as a writer himself, he asks the things writers are desperate to know. Katie explores what led her to this career, how the career has evolved over the years, ways authors can gain the most from book editors, how to handle constructive criticism, and much, much more. To watch the interview instead, visit: https://youtu.be/fXgdOwImXZA Links mentioned in this podcast: Haskin Cast Podcast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/home-page/podcast/ On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/haskincast-podcast/id1437772872?mt=2 The Universal Court Trilogy: https://amzn.to/4175CLE Author Growth Corner: http://www.katiemccoach.com/agc VIP Plotting Days: https://katiemccoach.com/vip-craft-your-book-day/ PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Toddlers give us a glimpse into a way of living that we've ignored for our entire adult lives. If you want to be steadfast in pursuing your dreams, writer, I encourage you to take these three tools from a toddler. Follow these steps, and you'll only meet success. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Wednesday. www.katiemccoach.com PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

In today's episode, book coach Katie talks about unearthing your WHY. Why do you write? As writers, we constantly hear that knowing WHY you want something, what makes you jump out of bed every day, is the key to success. It's the ticket to pursuing your dreams with steadfast determination. But how do you unearth this super powerful vague thing? That's what today's episode is about. Katie breaks down 5 different methods for you to tap into your why. Chances are, one of them will help you unlock the key to your author journey. Get ready to take notes and come back to this episode again and again. There's always something to unearth. www.katiemccoach.com PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

It was early January. The sun was out. Or maybe it was raining? It was brisk, but not too much in Southern California. I had just begun the year with a new mantra and zest for life. And then it all dropped out from under me. I hit a business failure. A big, floppity flop. Oof. It was not fun, my friend. It took my soul some time to heal and move forward. I truly wondered if this was the "fail" that would tank me. Was this the one that would stop my momentum? That would cause me to throw in the towel of my business? Was I doomed to fail forever? (I'm a Cancer, so my emotions are very strong). Spoiler alert: No I was not doomed. I found a way to move forward with new zest. To hear the steps I took and how you can apply them to yourself next time you face a "fail" moment in your writing career,—which will happen because we all deal with failure when we are trying to do big things—listen to the full podcast episode. If you are in the midst of this right now, my message to you is this: You will get through it. Give yourself time, grace, and when you are ready, take one small step forward. You'll be on the other side of it again. -Coach McCoach www.katiemccoach.com PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

What's to come in Season 2 of Writing with Coach McCoach? We have some exciting things in store for Season 2! The season will officially drop on March 15th and new episodes will go live every Wednesday. In Season 2 of the Writing with Coach McCoach podcast you can expect to hear: Writing and revision tips from book coach Katie (that's me!) Mindset hacks Interviews with folks in the publishing industry, or experts on a specific subject matter that can be helpful for writers (i.e., lit agents, book marketers, life coaches, psychologists, etc.) Author Interview Series: case studies from published authors about their journey, how they made the publishing path decisions they did, and their greatest lessons to date I hope you'll join us for Season 2. In the meantime, don't forget to rate and review & subscribe to stay notified!

If you've ever held yourself back from writing your book or sharing yourself with the world because of perfectionism... or just because of the constant fear you, or what you have to say, is not "good enough," then this episode is for you. In this episode, Katie gets very real about her struggle with perfectionism and how it holds her back, and how we all can overcome this obstacle together. Links mentioned in this podcast: The Book Edit Collab, applications open until 12/31/22 www.katiemccoach.com/bookeditcollab Apply here: www.katiemccoach.com/bookeditcollabapplication PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

There are nuggets of wisdom everywhere, you just need to be open to them. Today's storytelling tip is all about commercials. Every commercial tries to convince a person to buy the product quickly, but the best commercials are the ones that evoke emotion, tell you a story, and convince the person their product will transform them in some way. Next time you watch TV or listen to the radio, pay attention to the transformations promised to the viewer. Now, how can you apply that to your stories? How do you promise to transform your readers? Update: The Book Edit Collab is open for applications! Applications close 12/19/22 for the winter/spring cohort. For more info, email me at Katie@Katiemccoach.com or send me a note on Twitter/FB/IG. www.katiemccoach.com IG/Twitter: @katiemccoach PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

This episode is for the person who has a story within them but is too intimidated to write it. I can't tell you how often people reveal to me that they've always wanted to write a book. The thing is, most of them never will. Is it fear? Intimidation? Do they think they need to be good at writing before they begin? There are so many reasons we don't try something new. So this podcast is for the person who wants to write but hesitates taking that first step. Links mentioned in this podcast: www.katiemccoach.com Story Worth Writing course: https://tinyurl.com/storyworthwriting Author Growth Corner: https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/authorgrowthcorner PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

CW: Some curse words are used in this episode. Every writer has at least once heard the age-old advice to "write every day." It's one of those Rules of writing with a capital R. But how practical is this advice? Does it account for life? Mental health? Disabilities? Or even the fact that all humans have different needs and creative preferences? In this episode, book coach Katie McCoach explores both sides of this advice. Why it is great advice, as well as why it's the worst advice. Where do you stand? PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

You wrote your first book: yay!! But what's next? Where do you go from here? In this episode of Writing with Coach McCoach, Katie leads you through ten things you'll need to know, do, or ask yourself after writing your first book. What do you want to do with this? Who are you doing it for? Your end product will look very different than what you have now. There is a TON you can learn about writing to improve your craft, if you want to. Getting your book published is a whole thing. Traditional publishing and self-publishing are different. You are not ready to pitch your book right now. Every writer was once where you are now. Build your community, make writer friends. Take a learning year. Links mentioned in this podcast: Course: Dipping Below the Surface with Deep POV https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/offers/pLFKx8sf Community: Author Growth Corner https://katie-mccoach.mykajabi.com/authorgrowthcorner Website: www.katiemccoach.com Instagram: @katiemccoach PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

We all know comparison is bad, and yet, writers are notorious for comparing themselves to other writers and published, successful authors. In this episode, Katie lays on the truth: comparison is based in lies. You will literally never be in sync with someone else's writing experience, so comparing yourself is a losing game. There is no possible way two experiences will ever be the same. And yet, comparison can teach you things. You'll learn how to diagnose what's really the root of your jealousy, anger, and frustration when you compare yourself to someone else, AND you'll discover how to use comparison as inspiration instead. Follow Katie on Instagram and on her website at www.katiemccoach.com. PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!

Book coach Katie McCoach tells you why she never wants another writer to ask her again if they should throw their book in the trash. In this episode, Katie discusses the common things that stand in your way as a writer and mindset shifts to change your outlook. How would you show up differently if you already knew for a fact you would be a published author one day? Katie fully believes anyone can become published if they commit 100%. Transformation is KEY. If you are willing to submit yourself to full transformation as a writer and continue forward, you WILL meet your goals. For more advice from Katie, visit www.katiemccoach.com and Instagram @katiemccoach. Never miss an episode! Subscribe today. PSSST. Enjoying the podcast?! I would truly appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave a rating and review. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more writers who are eager to grow into their full potential, and I have this wild goal of reaching 10,000 writers by this time next year. You've got stories to share with the world, and I don't want you holding yourself back from being the author YOU want to be. + a Bonus: Tag me on social media with your review or email me a screenshot, and I'll send you a little something fun in return. Thank you for your support! Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin www.katiemccoach.com Love freebies? Download your mini-guide to overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Have a question you'd like Katie to answer on the show? Submit it here!