Want advice on how to write your book? Need to know how to get from first page to first draft?

Welcome to episode 25 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with Tom Holbrook, the author of Write Your Book, all about how to get from your first page to your first draft.

In this week's show, they cover:

• Why the concept of the first draft is so important
• What writers mean when we talk about unique character voices
• Why your protagonist and antagonist should have a deep flaw
• How to handle the "messy middle" of the first draft
• And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What is your favourite thing about starting a new writing project?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TOM

Website: https://holbrookauthorservices.com/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Want advice on how to sell books direct? Need to know how to make direct sales easier?

Welcome to episode 24 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with Morgana Best, the author of Stop Making Others Rich, all about how to sell books direct.

In this week's show, they cover:

- The benefits of direct selling

- How to optimise your author storefront

- Why you should encourage readers to buy direct

- How to navigate the complexities of international sales tax

- And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: Are you selling books direct, and if not, what's stopping you?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MORGANA

Website: https://morganabest.com/

Website for authors: https://authorssellingdirect.com/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Want advice on cowriting fiction? Need to know how to make working in a writing partnership easier?

Welcome to episode 23 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with dark urban fantasy authors, JP Rindfleisch and AB Cohen, all about cowriting fiction.

In this week's show, they cover:

• How JP and Abe's cowriting process looks
• The tools they use to write together
• How they handle creative differences
• What advice they would give other authors who want to cowrite
• And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: Would you ever consider co-writing a novel and why, or why not?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JP

Website: https://www.jprindfleischix.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jp_rindfleisch/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ABE

Website: https://abcohenwrites.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.b.cohen/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Want advice on how to revise your novel? Need to know how to make revising your novel easier?

Welcome to episode 22 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with developmental editor and author of The Big Picture Revision Checklist, Alex Kourvo, all about revising your novel.

In this week's show, they cover:

• Common pitfalls authors face in the revision process
• Creating likeable protagonists who are flawed in the right ways
• The five crucial scenes every novel needs
• How writers can prepare for the challenges that come with revising a novel
• And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about revising your novel?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ALEX

Author Website: https://alexkourvo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkourvo/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Want advice on how to world-build? Need to know how to make your fictional settings authentic, but keep them engaging?

Welcome to episode 21 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with world-building expert, urban fantasy, science fiction, and post-apocalyptic author, Angeline Trevena, all about how to build fictional worlds.

In this week's show, they cover:

- The relationship between world-building and storytelling

- Common world-building mistakes and how to avoid them

- How to create believable cultures and societies

- How to build believable magic systems

- And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about world-building?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANGELINE

Author Website: https://angelinetrevena.co.uk/

World-building Website: https://stepbystepworldbuilding.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelinetrevena/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelinetrevena

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Want advice on how to research crime fiction? Need to know how to make your crime fiction authentic, but keep it engaging?

Welcome to episode 20 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with crime author and police procedure advisor to Peter James, Graham Bartlett.

In this week's show, they cover:

- Author misconceptions about police procedure

- The importance of accuracy when writing crime fiction

- How to write accurate and engaging crime fiction

- How to weave sensory description in your crime novels

- And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about researching for a book?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GRAHAM

Website: https://policeadvisor.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbpoliceadvisor/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites

Want advice on how to use Tik Tok to become a successful author? Need tricks and tips on Tik Tok for writers?

Welcome to episode 19 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast.

Today, Shane chats with dark fantasy author A. P. Beswick all about his success on Tik Tok.

In this week's show, they cover:

- Content strategies that work on Tik Tok

- How writers in any genre can make Tik Tok profitable

- How to focus on Tik Toik trends

- Advice for authors considering using the platform

- And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What is your favourite social media platform and why?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ADAM

Website: https://www.apbeswick.com/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@a.p_beswick_author

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northern_writer/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarauthor

Want advice on how to write young adult fiction? Need to make sure the young adult characters you create are authentic?

Welcome to episode 18 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with the author of Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, Deborah Halverson, all about her craft book for writers.

In this week's show, they cover:

- How to deal with mature content in YA fiction

- The role YA fiction plays in shaping its readers

- The pitfalls writers face when writing YA fiction

- The most common question that occurs for YA fiction authors

- And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What is your favourite young adult novel and why?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @swmillarauthor

SUPPORT THE SHOW

Support The Write Better Fiction Podcast on Patreon by visiting: https://patreon.com/writebetterfiction

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DEBORAH

Website: https://www.deareditor.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deareditordotcom/

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swmillarauthor/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarauthor