grit ← Nicole McInnes

Ep. 29: How publishing’s paradigm shift can be good for writers

Feb

20

2023

In this episode, I discuss the current climate in traditional publishing and how some of the uncomfortable shifts can actually be a positive thing for writers who are willing to ride the wave of change.

Ep. 28: Rights reversion in traditional publishing

Feb

20

2023

In this episode, I discuss what happens after the rights to your traditionally published book revert back to you. This can happen for any number of reasons, and it opens up some interesting possibilities for authors.

Ep. 27: Taking the show on the road

Feb

20

2023

The Groovy Writer hits the road! Watch the video podcast here! Join Nicole as she makes a foray into roadcasting. There’s nothing like a writer on the move.

Ep. 23: Things for writers to try this year

Jan

7

2022

From leveling up in your skills to switching up your writing routine, here’s a list of 10 things writers should think about about trying in order to “improve the groove.” Nicole has tried tried all of these over the years, so she can attest to how beneficial they can be. Some have even become permanently ...

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 ...

Ep. 11: How to Write a Novel–Revision and Editing

Mar

8

2021

Finishing the draft of a novel-length writing project is a huge accomplishment. Before sending that manuscript to your agent, or to editors, though, or even if you plan on self-publishing, it’s important to revise and edit it to within an inch of its life. Join me in this episode as I’ll discuss some of the ...

Ep. 10: Skipping Through Some Common Writing Grooves

Mar

1

2021

As many writers of a certain age know, if you persist and stick with writing for long enough, it’s very likely that your writing habits, routines, and general writing groove will change at some point, maybe even at many points, due to life circumstances. Knowing how to roll with the punches and deal with the ...

Ep. 9: How to write a novel–Powering Through the First Draft (or Have Grit, Don’t Quit!)

Feb

21

2021

Writing the first draft of a novel can feel like sailing on the open sea with no land in sight—not the land you left, and certainly not the land you’re heading toward. Add to that the fact that you’re all alone with a sometimes-unwieldy beast of a story you’ve created (and are thus 100% responsible ...