The Kate and Abbie Show

Do you think you need to write good prose in order to be a good writer? Do you think you have to write every day? Do you think you're too young to publish a book? If so, you believe some of the most common writing myths. In this podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are debunking the top 7 writing myths — stereotypes that float around in the writing world and actually do damage to new writers who believe them. Get ready for some practical advice that will help you a lot on your writing journey.  Keep this podcast alive and free of interruptions: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/ Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought.   Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

GRIT: perseverance, endurance, the most important skill to have if you want to be successful as a writer. The truth about any creative career is that it’s not all fun and games. It takes grit. So if you ever struggle to push through the hard, boring, tedious days…this episode is for you. Keep this podcast alive and free of interruptions: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/ Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought.   Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

Do the long, dark winter days drain your motivation to write or create? You are NOT alone. Winter can be a low-energy season for many. Today, we're sharing some of our favorite ways to care for ourselves and fuel our creative spirits. We hope you enjoy these cozy, fun ways to show yourself some love!   Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/ Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought.   Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/  Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

All beginner writers make mistakes. But here's the good news: you can avoid (most of) these mistakes if you know what they are ahead of time! In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie will explore the top 7 mistakes they see new writers make and share their best techniques for avoiding these pitfalls.  Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

Do you set ambitious writing goals but never accomplish them? Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like there are just too many ideas and not enough time? If you can relate to this struggle, you are not alone. In this special New Year's episode, authors Kate and Abbie share their best tips for setting writing goals, prioritizing what matters to you, and sticking to your new-and-improved writing habits.  Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. How to decide what to write next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iisjfPi5y5E&t=562s  Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

In this special holiday episode of The Kate & Abbie Show, we're answering YOUR questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode (we answered as many as we could!) So grab a cup of hot cocoa and join us for a chat about writing, our Christmas traditions, our favorite literary tropes, and much more! Keep this podcast going, sponsorship-free: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

Have you ever felt disqualified to be a writer because you're a still teenager, just starting out? If the answer is 'yes', then this podcast is for YOU. In this episode, authors Kate and Abbie share their best advice for teen writers – and debunk some of the common stereotypes that snobby writers assign to their younger counterparts. This episode is loaded with insight and inspiration for writers of all ages.  Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

Is writing fan fiction a waste of time? That's a question many writers ask themselves. In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are debunking some common misbeliefs that writers have about fan fiction – and explaining how fan fiction can actually make you a better writer. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

Want to hook your reader on page 1? If you've ever tried writing a prologue, you know that it's not as easy as it sounds. A good prologue should stop readers in their tracks and pull them right into your story – while leaving enough intrigue to keep them guessing. But how exactly do you capture someone's attention on the first page? In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie are tackling this question and sharing their best techniques for writing an awesome prologue. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/

"Kill your darlings" is a phrase most writers are familiar with – the dreaded editing process, when you must mercilessly chop out unnecessary scenes and sentences. But wait! Is it possible that you are killing too many of your darlings? Aka: editing TOO MUCH? How can you tell if something is adding to your story or taking away from it? That's the question authors Kate and Abbie discuss in today's podcast. If you're struggling with self-edits, this episode is for you. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow   Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: https://www.heretocreateblog.com/ Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: https://www.abbiee.com/