Five Tropes to Avoid by Laurel Osterkamp
Laurel Osterkamp talks about which tropes to avoid if you want to write an engaging novel that empowers the characters you write about.
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
Staying Freelance, Part 3 By Andrea Reider
Andrea Reider shares a story of being a consultant, keeping the job. But how was focusing on staying freelance going to help her? Find out!
Favorite Science Explainers on YouTube (Part 1)
Favorite Science Explainers on YouTube (Part 1) – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 140 “As you may have noticed, these are all women science explainers and scientists, because I really want to...
AI Tools for Writers: The Good and the Bad
I have mixed feelings about the use of AI (Chat GPT etc,), particularly as someone living in a capitalist society. While I didn’t create this economic system, I must navigate within it, just like...
Create With Purpose Part 5: Transformation & Empowerment by Kirsten McNeill
Kirsten McNeill shares insight on the forces of transformation & empowerment. Let your sunflower shine and transform your writer self!
Simple and Powerful Storytelling Structure with Leon Conrad
Simple and Powerful Storytelling Structure with Leon Conrad – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 139 “ Because It’s grounded on a very simple principle. Story, well told, well crafted, well structured, will have...
Writing in the Woods – A Word about Writing Retreats by Catharine Bramkamp
Ever dreamed about writing in the woods? Just can’t find the funds? Catherine Bramkamp shares her ideas for a cheap, DIY writing retreat.
Building Authentic Stories: Real-World Elements in Fantasy and Sci-Fi with Lewis Jorstad
Building Authentic Stories: Real-World Elements in Fantasy and Sci-Fi with Lewis Jorstad – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 138 “I really enjoy leaning on real world history to write my stories.” –...
3 Romantic Subplots Pitfalls and How to Fix Them by Gala Russ
Are you stuck writing romantic subplot pitfalls? Gala Russ shares 3 common examples and what to do about them when they happen. Be prepared!
The Art of Editing Speculative Fiction with Kristin Noland
The Art of Editing Speculative Fiction with Kristin Noland – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 137 “What if we could travel to a different galaxy? And then that’s what the book is...
How To Finish Reading a Book by LA Bourgeois
Are you behind on your TBR pile? LA Bourgeois shares her methods on how to finish reading a book while staying interested and engaged.
3 Myths About Publishing Contracts by Kelley Way
Lawyer Kelley Way shares some common myths about publishing contracts to help prepare against signing something you’re unsure of.
How to Market Through Email Newsletters
Recently I was on a panel to discuss How to Market Through Email Newsletters. It was broadcast on YouTube and sponsored by TBRcon and the site, FanFicAddict.com. Join us — moderator/publisher Caroline Lambe and...
Exploring Futuristic Events in 2025: A Guide for Science Fiction Writers
Exploring Futuristic Events in 2025: A Guide for Science Fiction Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 136 “Once or twice a year, I like to do an episode about upcoming events...
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