The Kate and Abbie Show

The Chronicles of Narnia is more than just an epic, magical adventure – it's a masterclass in storytelling for any writer looking to improve their world building, hone their characters' internal conflict, and sharpen their literary swords to do battle with the blank page. In this special Story Mining episode, authors (and avid Narnia fans) Kate and Abbie dissect The Chronicles of Narnia from a writing perspective. What makes the world building so vivid and engaging? How can a story have three inciting incidents but still hold your attention? How can two main characters have the same internal conflict and yet be totally different? These are just some 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/

Homeschooling. It's been around for a while, but many students (and parents) are trying it for the first time. Do you feel unqualified to teach your child? Will your child become isolated and shy, unable to socialize? Does the idea of "homeschooling" sound WAY too daunting for you to take on as a family? These are the questions Kate and Abbie tackle in today's episode. Home-educated all their lives, sisters Kate and Abbie have special insight and experience to bring to the table – plus helpful tips for high school and college students finding it difficult to self-motivate for at-home studies.  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/

It's no easy task to write a story with a non-linear timeline. How do you incorporate flashbacks into the story in a seamless way? How do you show your reader why the present events matter to the characters, because of what happened in the past? How do you pull off a non-linear timeline without totally jarring and confusing the audience? These are the big questions that authors Kate and Abbie tackle as they study non-linear stories (including Little Women, The Aeronauts, and more) and unearth the secrets to a well-told story.  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/

When life gets stressful, nourishment and self-care seem to be the first things to vanish from our lives. But ironically, stressful times are when we need nourishment and self-care the most. In this episode, sisters Kate and Abbie discuss their favorite ways to de-stress and self-nourish when the going gets tough.  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, Kate and Abbie discuss how the act of writing can bring healing even in the hardest of times, and they invite YOU to join them in a writing challenge: the #StartYourStoryChallenge! In times like this, it's so important come together as a community of writers who support and uplift each other. Now is the time to start your story – that story you've been thinking about for a long time – and here's the cool part: you don't have to do it alone! Join the Facebook support group here: www.facebook.com/groups/startyourstorychallenge and use the hashtag #StartYourStoryChallenge 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/

Everyone judges books by their covers.... which means cover art is one of the most important elements of your book. In this episode, authors Kate and Abbie Emmons break down the different ways to create a stunning book cover – whether you're working with a professional cover designer or going it alone. From graphic design to royalty-free images to finding a designer, these tips and techniques will help you navigate the unpredictable road of book cover design.  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/

It's a well-known fact that your habits create your reality. What you do every day – and what you do without even thinking about it – is directly connected to your mood, mindset, and overall wellbeing. Is it possible to create a lifestyle you LOVE just by simply changing your habits? What if you could upgrade your quality of life without overhauling your entire life and burning yourself out with "new resolutions?" The truth about behavior change is: the simpler, the better. In this episode, Kate and Abbie share six of their favorite simple healthy habits that boost levels of happiness, energy, and creativity. 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/

Join Kate and Abbie as they discuss and dissect their top favorite BBC TV series and the incredible storytelling lessons learned from these masterpieces – tackling some of the most frequently asked writing questions: How do you pull off a large cast of characters and make the audience care about EVERYONE? How do you make a "small scale" story interesting, when not a lot is going on? How do you write a morally-gray hero that the audience can't stop loving and cheering on? These are just a few of the questions Kate and Abbie explore as they break down their favorite BBC shows. Grab a cuppa tea and join the discussion! 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 a plotter or are you a pantser?” < a question writers are frequently asked. In this episode, Kate and Abbie break down this topic and illustrate the difference between how plotters and pantsers see their writing, life, and everything in between. From writing methods and outlining to art and isolation, this episode is loaded with goodness for all the writers out there looking to strengthen their relationship with their creative process. 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/

We look at our phones out of impulse – all day, every day. Whether you're mindlessly binging YouTube videos or scrolling past the millionth influencer drinking coconut water (out of an actual coconut) on the beach, the information input never stops. But the question is: how is this affecting our creativity and mental health? In this episode, Kate and Abbie discuss "digital minimalism" and the hidden impact that the internet has on our creative lives. Kate and Abbie also share some of their best healthy habits and practices that will help you to digitally declutter your life and reconnect with what matters most.  Like this episode? Give us a nice rating and tell us what you thought.  Connect with Kate on Instagram or her blog. Connect with Abbie on Instagram or her blog.