Just Write Already!

Your novel is finished at last! You can't wait to put it out there for everyone to read! But not so fast, before you hit "publish", there are a couple of things you need to do. In this episode, Dominic and Katy review tips that will help you finalize your manuscript so you can publish strong!

Join us for a 15-minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

About this Show
Just Write Already is a short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

Life is crazy, work and family keep you busy, and stuff comes up. You wanted to write, but how can you find the time? And when you do get time to yourself, you just want to fall on your face and sleep. 

You love writing but you are beginning to think it will never happen. While running from one activity to the next, you find yourself wallowing in despair. 

Fear not! In this episode, Dominic and Katy explain how they work writing in around all the craziness of life and how they find the motivation to see their stories through to the end! 

Join us for a 15-minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is a short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

You've got an awesome plot outlined and some great character ideas, now all you have to do is write that first paragraph. It should be easy, all you have to do is make something so enthralling it grabs your reader's attention and holds it until the very end of the book! You're itching with excitement as you sit down at the keyboard, you touch your anxious fingers to the keys, and... you don't do anything because you have no idea how to get started... 

Before you throw yourself down the swirling spiral of despair, listen to this episode for five easy tips that will help you start your story with a punch.

Join us for a 15-minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is a short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

Well developed characters are the difference between your readers caring and not caring, between them being engaged and losing interest. If you don't have relatable characters, your story could be doomed. (No pressure.) 

In this episode, Dominic and Katy discuss 5 tips for developing characters your readers will stick with until the end. 

Join us for a 15-minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is a short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

Good dialogue is critical to building your characters, engaging your readers, and shaping your story. Now all you have to do is type up some awesome character conversations that do just that! It will be easy. Except that it isn’t. You are stuck. You are panicking. FEAR NOT! 

In this episode, Dominic and Katy share some tips on creating gripping dialogue that will hold your readers till the end.

Join us for a 15-minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is a short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

Dialogue! We all engage in it every single day. So why is it so hard to write? In this episode, Dominic and Katy talk about what makes good dialogue and why it is critical to your story.

Join us for a 15 minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is the short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

So you have your basic plot–your hero, her goal, and the obstacles she faces. The trouble is, you have no idea where to go next. A lot of the time, your writing feels like slogging through a swamp of tedious scenes. Fear not! In this episode, Dominic and Katy will talk through the eight story points you need to map out your plot.

Join us for a 15 minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is the short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real-life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

You are busting with awesome ideas. You've written pages and pages of exciting story scenes. All you need to do now is figure out how they go together. It's easy, right? Except it totally isn't. You are crying at the bottom of the well of despair. Fear not! In this episode, Dominic and Katy provide a quick overview of story structure. You'll learn the secret to keeping your story moving toward a logical conclusion so your readers can't put it down!

Join us for a 15 minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is the short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

So, you've just drafted your masterpiece. You've sent it off to some friends for review and are waiting in terror for their notes. What if they hate it? What if it's just not their thing? What if their notes are vague and confusing? Fear not! In this episode, Dominic and Katy offer some tips that will help you sort through and process the feedback you receive on your writing. We'll even give you some emotional pointers to help you climb out of the well of despair.

Join us for a 15 minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.

Just Write Already is the short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!

So a writer friend of yours has asked you for feedback on their story. You can feel yourself panicking. How can you be honest without hurting their feelings? I guess you could only comment on what you like, but is that really helpful? Fear not! Dominic and Katy are here to help with some tips for providing clear, positive, and empowering feedback! These tips will help you point out areas of improvement without crushing your friend's soul.

 Join us for a 15 minute tip each week, short enough to squeeze in, long enough to learn something, and definitely not enough to last a whole cup of coffee. Why? So that you can get back to stunning your readers.  

Just Write Already is the short show for new authors to create pop fiction that means something! It's filled with tips, real life stories, and terrible advice you should definitely ignore. We are Dominic de Souza & Katy Campbell, novel-writers and story-lovers who really need to stop talking and get back to writing. We're helping you break free, get better, and write wilder - so that readers can't put your story down!