I’m back! In this episode, I do an update of what has been going on since the last episode (including some insights about what I learned along the way). Then I explain the difference between rushing or dragging in your writing career and how knowing where you’re standing can help you to feel so much peace while you’re pursuing your writing dreams!

Mentioned in this episode:

• My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
• Epically Aligned https://manifestationbabe.com/epically-aligned
• You Have The Magic by Haley Hoffman Smith https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9780762489213

Recorded on July 1st, 2025.

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Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Surprise! I’m back! In this episode, I talk about my still-ongoing querying journey, how hard it is, but also the lessons I’ve learned during the worst months of my life, health-wise, that are helping me get through querying with more peace. I had a major realization while recording the episode that I think will also help you tremendously on your querying journey, so this episode is definitely not one to miss!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Martha Lane’s Instagram
• Kathryn Harris’s Instagram
• Stephanie Ellis
• Horror Writers Association’s Mentoring Program
• Print Run Podcast
• The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast
• Manuscript Academy Podcast
• Swati Hegde
• Manuscript Wish List Website
• Query Tracker

Recorded on Feburary 6th, 2024

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Financial support: https://paypal.me/LeftieAube?country.x=CA&locale.x=fr_CA

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on November 15th, 2022

In this episode, I first talk about my surgery—upcoming at the time of recording the episode and far behind me as I post the episode. Then I get into rejections: how to deal with the emotions that come with them, how to keep on going despite them, and the #1 mental shift that completely changed how I handle rejection (trust me, it works!)

Mentioned in this episode:

• Follow me on Instragram
• Follow me on TikTok
• On Writing by Stephen King
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Manuscript Academy
• The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast
• Print Run Podcast

Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/leftieaubeswritingpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️

When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Support my writing career: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on October 11th, 2022

At the beginning of this episode, I explain why the episodes aren’t coming as regularly as before and what you can do to help me get back to posting new episodes every week. Then I talk about my decision not to track my writing in October before I get into the topic of embodying the writer you want to become. I promise I don’t get woo-woo; I keep it actionable and grounded in science. Plus I share my favorite writing affirmations!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Support the podcast on Patreon!
• Send me the screenshot of your review on Instagram or through email at leftieaube.podcast@gmail.com
• Canadian Council of the Arts Grants
• Abigail K. Perry
• Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Quiz
• Hidden Brain’s Reframing Your Reality Podcast Episode
• Wellness Unpacked’s Reframing Our Thinking Podcast Episode
• Steven Pressfield’s Turning Pro

Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/leftieaubeswritingpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️

When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Support my writing career: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded September 26th, 2022

In this episode, I talk about who to ask for feedback on your writing. What sort of comments you should give to another writer when they trust you with their work. And how to process the emotions that arise when you’re receiving feedback to allow you to use them in the most effective way and make your story better (without risking ruining your story or driving yourself mad with the comments you get!)

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Act Break Podcast
• Jamie Redact’s Instagram Account
• Karli C. Ask’s Instagram Account
• AP Thayer’s Instagram Account
• Sabaa Tahir’s Post on writing slowly
• Mentoring Program of the Horror Writers Association
• https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
• David Michael Kaplan’s Revision: A Creative Approach to Writing and Rewriting Fiction

Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️

When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded September 19th, 2022

In this episode, I talk about how I had to make a change in my writing routine to make it work long time with my day job and all the rest. Then I talk about the importance of trusting that everything happens at the right time and that we do not need to be further along in our writing journey. I needed to integrate this so badly, and I hope it’ll help you to feel more at peace with the timeline of your writing journey too!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
• Save The Cat Writes a Novel!
• Story Grid website
• Story Grid 101 (free ebook)
• Story Grid 101 (paperback)
• Story Grid (original paperback)
• Story Grid podcast
• The Creative Penn Podcast

Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️

When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded September 12th, 2022

In the updates of this episode, I talk about how my crazy writing routine is too much and what I plan to do about it (I’m not sure that’s the best idea, but I’m rolling with it right now!) And the topic part of the episode is about writing discipline: what it is, what it’s not, and how you can build it over time. I also talk about the two books that helped me so much to build my own discipline as a writer.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Follow me on Instagram
• Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
• Stephanie Ellis
• Support the podcast on Ko-Fi
• Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art
• Steven Pressfield’s Turning Pro

Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️

When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on August 29th, 2022

In this episode, I share how I was struggling with feeling like I wasn’t moving fast enough with the last draft of my WIP. I also share the bad news (yes, again!) that I got this week, but how I managed to turn it around and bring myself back to a more positive mindset.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Liselle Sambury
• Canada Council of the Arts - Creation Grant
• Liselle’s Youtube video “How I Make Money As A Full-time Writer”
• Stephanie Ellis
• Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program

Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube

Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/

⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️

When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!

Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68

This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ

It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/

Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/

Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!