writing advice ← Nicole McInnes

Ep. 25: Embracing the pause

May

21

2022

Whether you’re interested in traditional or indie publishing, knowing how to build pauses into the writing process from start to finish can make all the difference in the world when it comes to the quality of the finished product. In this episode, Nicole discusses the typical “pause points” for writers in all categories and genres. ...

Ep. 19: The lure of the indie/hybrid publishing path

Sep

13

2021

Departing from my fairly frequent discussions of traditional publishing, I wanted to start a conversation about a strong alternative to the traditional route for writers. Indie publishing is in a golden age right now, and while this path has its pros and cons (just like traditional publishing), I’ve been spending time lately discovering just what ...

Ep. 18, Part 2: Traditional publishing, an overview

Jul

15

2021

This is part 2 of the exploration of traditional publishing I began in Ep. 18, Part 1. Enjoy! Listen on YouTube! Listen on Spotify! Listen on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Listen on Stitcher! Listen on iHeart Radio! https://www.nicolemcinnes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FullFinalEp18Part2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:50 — 22.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More

Ep. 18, Part 1: Traditional publishing, an overview

Jul

10

2021

Why do writers want to traditionally publish? How do writers get their work traditionally published? Is a literary agent required? Join me as I attempt to encapsulate the massive subject of traditional publishing in a single podcast episode. (Spoiler alert: I fail. This episode grew too large and had to be split. Part 2 coming ...

Ep. 17: Too old to become a writer?

May

20

2021

Have you always wanted to be a writer, but other things have gotten in the way? Are you finally at a place in your life where you’re ready to give yourself permission to write, but you fear you may be too old? Listen in to Episode 17, in which I’ll discuss some common characteristics of ...

Ep. 16: Embracing the Pivot

Apr

30

2021

Have you been wanting to make a major change in your writing life but you’re hesitant to do it? Maybe you’ve wanted to try writing in a different genre or to pursue a different type of publishing than you’re used to pursuing, but something is stopping you from taking action. If so, you’ll want to ...

Ep. 15: I’ve written a manuscript–Now what?

Apr

17

2021

Have you finally finished that novel, or collection of short stories, or memoir you’ve been working on for ages? Do you want to get it into the hands of readers but have no idea how to get it published? Tune in to Episode 15 where we’ll discuss the major paths to publication and some of ...

Ep. 14: Writing Spaces and Places

Apr

4

2021

Where do you write, and how does location affect your writing? Listen in to Episode 14 for some rambly thoughts about writing spaces and places, recorded from a distinctly non-rambly vintage travel trailer. Listen on YouTube! Listen on Spotify! Listen on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Listen on Stitcher! Listen on iHeart Radio! https://www.nicolemcinnes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FullFinalEp14WritingSpaces.mp3Podcast: Play in new ...

Ep. 13: 7 Things that Make Writers Lucky

Mar

22

2021

I’m not a superstitious person in general, but there’s something about the number 13 that always makes me think about luck. Also, St. Patrick’s Day was just last week. I attempted to create a literary four-leaf clover, which was fun, and it also got me thinking about luck. Now that The Groovy Writer Podcast officially ...

Ep. 12: The Care and Feeding of the Writer in Your Life

Mar

14

2021

Are you the family, friend, fan, or spouse of a writer? Listen in to Episode 12 as we’ll discuss why writers sometimes struggle with letting their needs be known and how you can support them in a variety of ways. Spoiler alert: I don’t actually talk about food in this episode. Maybe that’s a subject ...