The Kate and Abbie Show

A lot of writers struggle with imposter syndrome – the feeling that you're just "faking it" and not actually a REAL writer. You feel unworthy of praise and almost like you're fooling people into reading your work. Even when you receive positive feedback, you shrink – feeling like you aren't qualified to have such praise lavished on your writing. If any of this sounds familiar to you, don't worry: you are not alone. Many authors struggle with this conflict, which is why today sisters Kate and Abbie are sharing their best tips for overcoming imposter syndrome and feeling confident in your writing. 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/

Fight scenes are super fun to write, but how do you make them exciting AND realistic? How much description can you use without slowing down the pace of the fight? What makes Hollywood fight scenes feel unrealistic and sloppy? Today, authors Kate and Abbie are grappling with these tough questions using their own experience in martial arts as a guide. So whether you're wrestling with writing a tricky fight scene or you just want to know what makes a fictional brawl hold your attention, this podcast 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/

Are you preparing for National Novel Writing Month? Maybe you've prepped your plot and story outline - maybe you've even been following along with our Preptober episodes. But have you prepared mentally? Have you taken time to cultivate your attitude heading into this new experience? Today, we're talking thoughts...and how our attitudes about our WIP's can make or break them. 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/

World building: a skill every writer should hone, whether you specialize in fantasy or contemporary. How can you paint a vivid picture without info-dumping on your reader?⁣ What is the best way to describe magic that's, well...hard to describe?⁣ How much world-building should you do for a story placed in the "real world"? ⁣Authors Kate and Abbie bring the answers to these tricky questions on today's podcast. 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/

With NaNoWriMo only weeks away, we thought we would answer a pressing question: how do we beat writer's block - especially while writing under pressure? In this episode we're delving into how we nourish ourselves to stay inspired and stoked about our novels - and how we blast out of creative slumps. 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/

NaNoWriMo is fast approaching and you know what that means: getting back into the habit of writing consistently every day. But sticking to a habit is easier said than done. How can you stay focused when there are so many distractions? That's what today's podcast is all about. In this episode, authors Kate and Abbie share some of their favorite techniques for developing a writing habit and sticking to it. Perfect for NaNoWriMo or any other day of the year! How Kate created a peaceful writing nook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXUFtqUQNi8 Abbie's secret weapons for staying focused: https://www.abbiee.com/2019/02/how-to-stay-focused/ 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/

Your book's GoodReads page is a dangerous rabbit hole – once you start falling, you might not be able to stop. Negative reviews might leave you feeling discouraged and positive reviews might leave you feeling overly-confident and complacent. So, what should you do? How can you gather constructive feedback from readers without letting their opinions influence how you feel about your writing? Authors Kate and Abbie Emmons are here to answer that question. They share their personal experience with reading reviews, and their best techniques for taking advice from readers. 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/

Do you ever feel like you're not qualified to be a writer? Do you often catch yourself saying "they are so much better than me!" or comparing yourself to other writers? Do you feel discouraged by people who tell you to "get a real job" or that you're simply not good enough? If so, this podcast is for you. Authors Kate and Abbie sit down for some real talk: how to believe in yourself as a writer...even when it seems like no one else does. This episode will boost your confidence and give you the courage to believe in your writing. Writing meditation with positive affirmations: https://youtu.be/X484EChyZb4 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/

"So, what is your book about?"  Many writers dread (read: freeze) at this daunting question. How do we unload our complex synopsis in a coherent way? Where do we even begin - from the beginning? What if you feel self-conscious talking about your own work? What if the asker gets bored? What if you miscommunicate what the book is really about?  Questions, questions, daunting questions! And we're here with answers.  Watch the video of this episode 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/

If you want to successfully self-publish your book, you need to know how to market it. But where do you start? How do you beat the algorithm and get your book in front of new readers? Preferably without spending a lot of $$$? Dave Chesson (book marketing Jedi and founder of Kindlepreneur.com) is here to answer that very question. Dave's mission is to help indie authors take their book sales to the next level. He is the creator of Publisher Rocket, a software that does the work for you and shows you what's really going on in the Kindle store. In this interview, Dave demystifies some of the common struggles that indie authors face and pulls back the curtain of Amazon to show us how to successfully self-publish our books. Dave's FREE Amazon Ads course: https://courses.kindlepreneur.com/courses/AMS Publisher Rocket: https://authorabbieemmons--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ Dave's website: https://kindlepreneur.com/ 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/