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Edit Without Losing Your Creative Vision – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 229 “You cannot edit your book in one day. You did not write your book in one day. Multiple passes...
PhD to Business Part 2 explores the challenges, lessons, and rewards of leaving academia to build a sustainable creative business.
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by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 26, 2026
Fancy Fresh Ideas for Upcoming Episodes How To Write the Future podcast, episode 225 “When I’m working on sci-fi, I’m really thinking about this a lot, and I’m thinking about it from my main...
What Happens to My Digital Assets When I Die? explains how to help your executor find, access, and manage your digital assets after death.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 19, 2026 · Last modified October 26, 2026
Writing Community: Your Secret Publishing Advantage – How To Write the Future podcast, ep. 227 “I realized I had to accelerate the pace. And I’ve seen this in other mediums with other people in...
Write Unfiltered explores how writers can move past self-doubt, find their authentic voice, and give themselves permission to create.
The Top Book Description Mistakes Romance Authors Make reveals three common blurb mistakes and how to attract the right readers.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 12, 2026 · Last modified October 14, 2026
Story Alchemy for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 226 “I strived for many years to learn how to write fiction, and when I finally learned how, it...
How to Talk About Your Art explores why artists struggle to explain their work and how sharing creativity can help others understand it.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 5, 2026
How to Convey Backstory for Secondary and Tertiary Characters, How To Write the Future podcast, episode 225 “You only need to reveal backstory when the reader absolutely needs to know it.” – Beth Barany ...
Protecting the Creative Life: The Structure That Supports Creativity explores how structure can protect your time, energy, and creativity.
How To Write the Future — SF/F Writing Podcast | WFZ
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published September 28, 2026 · Last modified October 1, 2026
Dictating Fiction: Tools and Workflow, How To Write the Future podcast, episode 224 “Dictation can be a creative process partner, meaning it can help you think through ideas at the idea phase.” –...
PhD to Business Part 1 explores why six PhD graduates left traditional academic paths to build businesses and careers of their own.
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