The Well-Storied Podcast

Nov 04 2021 167 ep. 13 mins 598

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Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.

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Book Notes: How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn

Nov 04 2021 48 mins

In today's episode, Kristen shares the second installment of Book Notes, a blog + podcast series that summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living.This episode explores Joanna Penn's "How to Market a Book" — a powerful reference guide that teaches authors how promote their books and build lucrative and long-lasting creative careers.

How to Market a Book With Amazon Ad Campaigns

Oct 29 2021 18 mins

Running an Amazon ad campaign can be a great way to introduce your book to new readers and increase sales, but there’s no denying that Amazon Advertising comes with a learning curve.In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an introduction to Amazon Ads as a book marketing tool and walks you through the process of creating your first Sponsored Product ad step by step.Find the episo

Book Notes: 2,000 to 10,000 by Rachel Aaron

Oct 21 2021 23 mins

In today's episode, Kristen launches a new feature called Book Notes in which she summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living. This first edition of Book Notes explores Rachel Aaron's "2,000 to 10,000" — an actionable guide to boosting your creative efficiency.Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/notesBuy the book o

How to Craft Complex Plots by Introducing Side Quests

Oct 04 2021 16 mins

Do you often struggle to write full-length novels, never sure how to fill the gaps in your story without writing filler or fluff? In today's episode, Kristen breaks down one simple strategy for expanding your storytelling and crafting more complex plots: giving your protagonist a side quest!Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/plottingFind me on Instagram: @kristen_

Three Simple Steps to a Satisfying Writing Session

Sep 02 2021 17 mins

Do you often get lost in research rabbit holes or relentlessly re-read old work? Do you toggle between chapters in search of scenes you "feel" like writing — or often fail to write at all?In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the three simple steps you can follow to ditch dissatisfying writing sessions in favor of writing with clarity, focus, and intention (and build a sustaina

How Writers Can Organize Creative Work in a Second Brain

Aug 26 2021 20 mins

Creative are knowledge workers who rely upon information and ideas to create fantastic work. So it’s no wonder that our heads are often chaotic or in the clouds, brimming with all sorts of thoughts that we struggle to organize and employ. That's where a second brain comes into play. By taking the time to create a unified system for knowledge management, we can organize our creati

How to Level Up Your Writing & Storytelling Skills

Aug 19 2021 14 mins

Storytelling is both an art and a craft — and like any craft, the skills required to write great stories can be taught and learned.What are some of the other steps you can take to improve your skills and stories beyond simply consuming how-to content? And how can you best apply what you learn to truly level up in your craft? In today's episode, Kristen breaks down the six essenti

How to Maintain Momentum in Your Writing Practice

Aug 05 2021 16 mins

Consistency is key to building a successful and fulfilling writing life, yet it's all too easy to procrastinate the act of putting pen to paper when our creative work gets tough. How can we overcome this urge to avoid writing and start building a little creative momentum?Kristen shares her top tips—including insights into why we procrastinate in the first place and why motivation

How Writers Can Weather Creative Setbacks With Resilience

Jul 15 2021 21 mins

Every writing journey has its bumps in the road. Sometimes those setbacks are of our own making, while other times they aren't our fault in the slightest. Either way, there’s no doubt that setbacks can drain your mental and emotional energy. Thankfully, there are steps that every writer can take to not only minimize the number of setbacks they experience but to weather creative t

How Writers Can Handle Constructive Criticism With Grace

Jul 01 2021 12 mins

As helpful as external feedback can be, there’s no doubt that allowing others to read and critique our work can be a terrifying process. Even with a positive attitude in place, criticism can sting. But receiving feedback can also be an empowering and uplifting experience. How can we ensure that our own encounters with solicited criticism are as positive as possible?Kristen breaks