Authoring Onward

Recent Episodes

Episode 103: Writing a picture book based on life with Michelle Wagner

Posted May 19, 2021 • 00:22:05

Many picture book writers feel inspired by real life events that happened to a child or another family member, but taking complicated true events and...

Episode 102: Kindle VElla

Posted May 12, 2021 • 00:16:39

In today’s tips episode, I finally share my thoughts on Kindle Vella, the forthcoming serial fiction platform, and what we know so far about the program....

Episode 101: Writing imagery with Kim B. Miller

Posted May 5, 2021 • 00:22:59

How do you make your imaginary worlds or your poetry come to life for your readers? Imagery! I got to chat with Kim B. Miller, the poet laureate of...

Episode 100: Rookie mistakes and an announcement!

Posted April 30, 2021 • 00:21:39

I’ve finally made it. 100 episodes! Probably close to 70 author interviews. That’s a lot of chatting! And so today’s episode is about the rookie...

Episode 99: 5 questions for quarterly reflection

Posted April 21, 2021 • 00:15:55

The first quarter (and a little bit more) of 2021 has passed, and maybe you’re doing some reflection and revaluation of your author career plans for...