Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson

Does social media sell books? It's complicated. In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts and experiences on this very topic. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you

This week I'm wrapping up the genre essentials series with some essential information and takeaways on writing commercial genre fiction. If you haven't listened to the genre specific episodes, head back and take a listen, then pop back here for the wrap up. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you

Yet another episode in the Genre Essentials series, and the last Genre Specific episode, this time we're chatting about Sci-Fi and Fantasy. And before you yell at me, yes I know they are two different genres! But bear with me, while I explain why I have lumped them together for the purposes of this episode. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an

Are you writing or wanting to write a thriller novel? A story that creates dread, foreboding and danger for your main character? A story that will keep your reader up late at night unable to stop reading and unable to turn off the light when they do? Then you need to listen to this episode where I share my do and don't guidelines for writing a great thriller novel. Thriller readers

Taking a mini break from our genre essentials series this week to chat about characters. How do you get to know your characters? I'm sharing 5 tips on some fun ways to help your characters reveal themselves to you before you start writing, or even during the writing process. I hope you enjoy this one. And don't forget if you have a question you'd like answered just reach out.

Continuing on with our Genre Essentials Series this week we're tackling Women's Fiction and the question - is it a genre? And also, what's with the name "women's" fiction. That and whole bunch more of do's and don'ts for writing a compelling women's fiction novel. I had a lot of fun with this one, and I hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you do

This week we're chatting about writing horror fiction. A hugely popular genre with readers who expect a lot from their stories. This is another episode in the genre essentials series where we explores the do's and don'ts as guidelines to writing specific genres. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions

Part 2 of our Genre Essentials series and we're tackling Crime Fiction. Jodi takes you through a number of guidelines when writing in the crime genre to ensure you deliver a story that will meet reader expectations and beyond. - - - Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please

This week sees the start of a new short series on the pod all about writing specific genres. Quick do's and don'ts so that you meet expectations and leave readers feeling satisfied. First up, the romance genre. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my con

Welcome to season 3 of the podcast. I'm kicking off 2025 with a chat about goals and mindset and why you only need to set one goal. Even if you've set your goals for the year I think this episode will be valuable and great motivation. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, p