Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach Podcast
1) 10 Years of Podcasting for Writers: From Fearful Beginnings to Global Impact
On a chilly December afternoon in 2014, I closed the door to my bedroom, swallowed back nerves—even trembled a little as I held a tiny earpiece as a microphone. Then I cleared my throat and recorded m...Show More
2) 4 Mistakes I See Nonfiction Authors Make (and How to Fix Them)
A few years ago, a client came to me with an idea for a nonfiction book. She was ready to write a draft and send it to a publishing house. What she didn’t realize was that she was working a few steps ...Show More
3) When did you stop writing?
Somewhere along the way, you stopped writing. Life got in the way. You lost your confidence. You ran out of time. You ran out of ideas. You hit a huge block you can't get past. Ma...Show More
4) Is Substack the Best Platform for Writers? Jane Friedman’s Expert Opinion
Is Substack the best platform for writers? Is it right for you? In this interview, publishing expert Jane Friedman explores Substack's social media-like features, blogging-like functionality, podca...Show More
5) Use what’s happened to you, to shape your writing
“A writer — and, I believe, generally all persons — must think that whatever happens to him or her is a resource," writer Jorge Luis Borges said in an interview, when asked about his blindness. "Al...Show More
6) Let Life Inspire Your Next Great Piece
“The best advice I can give you to help you grow as a writer is to experience life.” We came to hear about queries and proposals. We wanted to learn how this speaker organized submissions and kept ...Show More
7) Metaphor Magic: Wield Your Pen Like a Wand
When I was a child just beginning to speak, my parents drove late into the evening to the rural property they bought. As they drove up the gravel driveway, the sky spread out above us with stars glitt...Show More
8) 15 Tips to Make the Most of Your Next (or First!) Writers’ Conference…While at the Event
I made a last-minute decision heading to the most recent writer's conference I attended. I’d planned to take my classy, professional, sleek gray backpack that I’d purchased to replace the original pur...Show More
9) Prep, Plan, and Pack to Get the Most out of Your Next (or First!) Writers’ Conference
Are you getting ready to attend a writers’ conference? Guess what? So am I! And I want to make the most of my time there, so let’s think through what will help with that. You’re likely going for...Show More
10) How to Choose Your Next (or First!) Writers’ Conference
Looking to transform your writing career? Visit https://annkroeker.com/chooseconference for an edited transcript and additional resources that accompany this episode. You'll get a glimpse of host Ann ...Show More