Are you a writer wondering how to go about self-editing your novel? While creating early drafts of your fiction, you can have several complex issues that can often send you going mad. And if you want to learn how to deal with them as you try to edit your own work, my conversation with Gabriela Blandy is definitely for you. As writers, we often have a visceral understanding of story. We can tell if a story just doesn't feel quite right. But when creating our own story, we may be too close to it to even see its flaws. We're often unable to point our finger at exactly what we find wrong with our own story. This makes self-editing your novel quite challenging. Unfortunately, many writers take this feeling of uncertainty about their work as a representation of their lack of ability or talent. They think that they're not talented writers. But there are honestly too many complexities that we have to face as writers as we work through our drafts, that we can't blame it all on ourselves. As a developmental editor of several years, I'm here to share my insights on how to fix holes in the story, plot and all things self-editing. Stay tuned for the entire discussion, and learn more about self-editing your novel. PLUS, get to know how you can get a sample edit for a part of your book! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

A pep-talk for those who've written themselves into a corner... If you need help, visit me at The Book Coach and book some (free!) time to talk about your project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

In this author interview, Anne Goodwin talks about writing identity, mental health, and social justice — and how these both inform and feature in each of her novels. Anne's latest novel, Matilda Windsor is Coming Home, is available here. Find Anne here: https://annegoodwin.weebly.com/ Find Stuart here: https://www.thebookcoach.co (Yes, that's .co and not .com!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

In this author interview, Andrew Drysdale talks about his reasons for switching from horror to cosy crime thrillers for the German market. Andrew's latest novel, Jimmy Green Investigates, is available here. Find Andrew here: https://www.andrewdrysdale.co.uk Find Stuart here: https://www.thebookcoach.co (Yes, that's .co and not .com!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

Something different for this episode - my review of the brilliant "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out" by Jennie Nash. You can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2WNxWXV (That's an affiliate link.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

In this author(s) interview, Susanne Dunlap and Margaret McNellis talk about the importance of understanding the what, why, and how of historical fiction. They share insights on how they approach their work, the challenges, and the joys of writing. Susanne's novel, Voices in the Mist, will be available from September 21. Margaret's novel, The Red Fletch, will be available from September 18. Book your spot on their September 21 joint book launch here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-susanne-dunlap-margaret-mcnellis-hosted-by-lorraine-norwood-tickets-164327731669  Find Susanne here: https://susanne-dunlap.com Find Margaret here: https://mcnelliswrites.com Find Stuart here: https://www.thebookcoach.co (Yes, that's .co and not .com!) If you're interested in Bernadette Banner's channel on dress history: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHtaUm-FjUps090S7crO4Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

Susan Sloate is a writing powerhouse and the author of more than 20 published, award-winning books. She's also an engaging guest! From a writing career that began when she wrote  a romance novel while her teacher thought she was taking notes, to Hollywood and contract writing, Susan has the most amazing stories. She even wrote a novel in three days AND SOLD IT. If you'd like to connect with Susan or me, please find our links below. FIND SUSAN HERE! Website: https://susansloate.com/home FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

S. L. Forrester writer microfiction, short stories, and novels. Stories sometimes bittersweet, sometimes whimsical, a blend of light and dark. Celebrating the magical in the mundane, and the familiar in the fantastical. Oh, and she's writing a musical! If you'd like to connect with Sylvia or me, please find our links below. FIND SYLVIA HERE! Website: https://slforrester.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S-L-Forrester-103808351365624 Twitter: https://twitter.com/flashfictionist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heretheresastory FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

Roz Morris is a MULTI-MILLION bestselling ghostwriter. But never mind that—she also writes beautiful, thought-provoking novels in her own right, and helps other authors as an editor and book doctor. Join me as I find out more about Roz's reflections on her career to date, her latest novel, and why getting through rough writing times is like training a horse. If you'd like to connect with Roz or me, please find our links below. FIND GRANT HERE! Website: https://rozmorris.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roz.morris.7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roz_Morris/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roz_morris/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roz-morris-1102a019/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/rozmorris/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqCAHoKUsq3FOHt5srTfvA FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message

There's a lot more to Grant Faulkner than National Novel Writing Month. Join me as I find out more about Grant's rich writing life, reflections on his craft, and his new publication All the Comfort Sin Can Provide. If you'd like to connect with Grant or me, please find our links below. FIND GRANT HERE! Website: https://grantfaulkner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantfaulkner Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantfaulkner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantfaulkner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantfaulkner FIND STUART HERE! Book Coaching Website: https://www.thebookcoach.co Author Website: https://www.stuartwakefield.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwakefield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misterswakefield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedininstagram.com/misterswakefield Credits: Music by jhonnyrave15 from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writehearted/message