The Kate and Abbie Show

Being a writer doesn't consist of just a pen and paper. There is a lot to organize! If you feel overwhelmed by your notes, research, drafts, edits, backups, and everything else the writing process involves... this episode is for you. In today's podcast, authors Kate and Abbie discuss their organization methods -- from setting up their Scrivener projects to printing and binding manuscripts to backing up works in progress.  GET SCRIVENER: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/117669?link=1570 Abbie's Scrivener setup for yearly goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oMwF1vvYCQ&t=503s 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 feel nervous sending your beloved book off to a professional editor? Maybe it's your first time working with a professional editor, or you just aren't confident in your story – whatever the case, Kate and Abbie are here to set your anxieties at ease. Two authors who have worked with professional editors numerous times, Kate and Abbie discuss the best ways to prepare yourself (and your book) for that all-important moment when your editor reads your book and helps you make your story shine! 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 NEED to follow the 3 act story structure in order to write a good story? That's the question authors Kate and Abbie tackle in this podcast. If you're feeling discouraged that your story doesn't perfectly line up with a structure, or you're just questioning the role of structure in the writing process... 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/

Time off is just as important as sleeping, eating, and exercising – it is essential to your health and creativity. But how do you know if you're using your free time constructively, or just distracting yourself from real life? In this podcast, authors and sisters Kate and Abbie unpack their favorite ways to de-stress and rediscover their inspiration. From social media hiatuses to journaling to time management, this episode is packed with goodness for your soul and your creativity.  Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit 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/

Rewriting a novel is no easy task; in fact, it can be even more daunting than writing the first draft. What should you save, change, or toss in the trash? In this podcast, authors Kate and Abbie share their strategies for rewriting the messy first draft and transforming it into a masterpiece.  Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit 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/

The Kate & Abbie Show is back with this insightful episode focused on writing advice. When should you take advice and apply it to your writing, and when should you tune out? There's such a thing as "information overload" when you're trying to write a story; and it can destroy your motivation to write. So, how much information is TOO MUCH information? When is writing advice constructive, and when is it just intimidating you from writing your story? What should you do when you're overwhelmed and have lost inspiration to write? These are just a few of the questions that authors Kate and Abbie tackle in today's podcast. Want to support the show + get a shout-out? Visit 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/

One of your greatest fears as a writer: that all your characters' voices will end up sounding EXACTLY THE SAME. How do you avoid this? How do you "slip into" a new voice for each character, a distinctive voice that STANDS OUT – not just in your story, but in the world of stories already out there. That's the topic authors Kate and Abbie tackle in this podcast. Drawing on years of experience and millions of words written, Kate and Abbie share their favorite tips for writing unique character voice and crafting a story that your readers won't soon forget.  Want exclusive content + a shout-out? Visit 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/

Q&A PART 2! In this episode, authors and sisters Kate and Abbie Emmons continue answering YOUR questions about writing! If you posted a question in the community on Abbie's YouTube channel (youtube.com/abbieemmons) this is an episode you don't want to miss. How can you use the 3 act story structure to write a trilogy? How do you write realistic banter? How do you crush self-doubt when you're writing and brainstorming ideas? How do you write a tragedy that satisfies the reader? These are just a few of the questions Kate and Abbie explore in today's episode. Want to support the show? Visit 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/

In this special episode of The Kate & Abbie Show, authors and sisters Kate and Abbie Emmons kick off a series of episodes answering YOUR questions about writing! If you posted a question in the community on Abbie's YouTube channel (youtube.com/abbieemmons) this is an episode you don't want to miss.  How do you hide clues throughout a story? What about hiding a villain in plain sight? How do you handle multiple POVs? What about when you're writing a fantasy trilogy? How do you SHOW internal conflict on the page without telling? These are just a few of the questions Kate and Abbie explore in today's episode.  Want to support the show? Visit 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/

Choosing a book title is easier said than done. How do you make your book title STAND OUT while still fitting in with its genre? How do you think up a title that will grab potential readers and draw them in to learn the fuller message? How do you think outside the box when it seems like all the "good titles" are taken? These are the questions that authors Kate and Abbie tackle in this podcast. After discussing their book-titling experience, Kate and Abbie provide some clever methods for getting inspired and finding YOUR perfect book title.  Want to support the show? Visit 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/