In Episode 24 of The Write Approach, Laurie Fagen talks about writing novels with strong female leads, how to avoid harmful stereotypes, using news headlines to generate story ideas, and the role her career in journalism played in helping her find her voice as a novelist. Laurie Fagen&apos;s website -- <a href='http://www.readlauriefagen.com/'>http://www.readlauriefagen.com/</a> Barbara Hinske&apos;s  author website -- <a href='https://barbarahinske.com/'>https://barbarahinske.com/</a> J. W. Judge&apos;s author website -- <a href='https://jwjudge.com/'>https://jwjudge.com/</a>

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The Write Approach is a podcast for writers to learn more about the craft and business of writing. It is hosted by USA Today bestselling author Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge. Hinske has written more than twenty women's fiction and mystery novels, including The Christmas Club which became a Hallmark movie. Judge has authored five novels, including the trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles, and the non-fiction book, Write Your Novel One Day at a Time. You can find out more about the hosts and this podcast at writeapproachpod.com.