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Episode 22: The Realities of Police Work in Fiction with Patrick O’Donnell

Episode 22: The Realities of Police Work in Fiction with Patrick O’Donnell

Episode 22 · · 56:23

🎙️ Writing crime fiction? Here’s what TV gets wrong and what real cops wish you knew.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with Patrick O’Do...

Episode 21: Choosing the Right Editor with Alice Sudlow

Episode 21: Choosing the Right Editor with Alice Sudlow

Episode 21 · · 54:23

🎙️ Finding the right editor isn’t just about fixing words, it’s about finding the right partner for your story.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas ...

Episode 20: Navigating Your Author Journey, Finding the Right Professionals

Episode 20: Navigating Your Author Journey, Finding the Right Professionals

Episode 20 · · 42:56

🎙️ Finding the right people to support your writing career shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas break down how t...

Episode 19: The Power of Personality Tests for Writers

Episode 19: The Power of Personality Tests for Writers

Episode 19 · · 38:24

🎙️ Ever wonder how your personality type influences your writing process or your characters?So did we! In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell dive int...

Episode 18: Crafting Love Stories with Paula Judith Johnson

Episode 18: Crafting Love Stories with Paula Judith Johnson

Episode 18 · · 53:29

🎙️ What does it really take to write a romance readers fall in love with?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with award-winning romance au...

Episode 17: Navigating The Challenges of Book Two in a Series with Suzy Vadori

Episode 17: Navigating The Challenges of Book Two in a Series with Suzy Vadori

Episode 17 · · 53:39

🎙️ Writing book one is hard, but book two? That’s a whole new beast.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with bestselling author Suzy Vadori ab...

Episode 16: Choosing The Right Point of View

Episode 16: Choosing The Right Point of View

Episode 16 · · 32:06

🎙️ First person? Third? Omniscient? Let’s talk about the POV choices that shape your entire story.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell unpack writin...

Episode 15: The Prescription for Better Dialogue with Jeff Elkins

Episode 15: The Prescription for Better Dialogue with Jeff Elkins

Episode 15 · · 55:29

🎙️ Struggling to write natural, engaging dialogue? Jeff Elkins is here to help.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas talk craft with Jeff Elkins, awa...

Episode 14: Craft Fair Kickoff, Exploring Writing Resources

Episode 14: Craft Fair Kickoff, Exploring Writing Resources

Episode 14 · · 30:40

🎙️ Ready to level up your writing? Let’s talk tools, techniques, and a few fun surprises.To kick off Craft Fair Month, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas dive into their favorite writing ...

Episode 13: Mastering List Building for Authors with Amy Vansant

Episode 13: Mastering List Building for Authors with Amy Vansant

Episode 13 · · 38:12

🎙️ Think email lists are outdated? Think again, your author career might depend on one.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with bestselling au...

Episode 012 Marketing During Strange Times

Episode 012 Marketing During Strange Times

Episode 11 · · 16:49

🎙️ What do you do when the world shifts and your book marketing plans go with it?In this candid episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell open up about the chall...

Episode 11: Mastering Social Media Marketing with Guest Jenn DePaula

Episode 11: Mastering Social Media Marketing with Guest Jenn DePaula

Episode 11 · · 53:14

🎙️ Is social media stealing your joy or helping you sell books?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with social media strategist Jenn DePau...

Episode 10: The Marketing Monster: Love It Or Hate It?

Episode 10: The Marketing Monster: Love It Or Hate It?

Episode 10 · · 22:13

🎙️ Marketing your books as an indie author? Exhausting. Necessary. Totally do-able.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas get real about the emotional...

Episode 09: Finding Your Writing Community with K.S. Barton

Episode 09: Finding Your Writing Community with K.S. Barton

Episode 9 · · 41:27

🎙️ Writing is hard! It's best not to do it alone. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with author K.S. Barton about the power (and the pitfall...

Episode 08: Conference Key Learnings and Takeaways

Episode 08: Conference Key Learnings and Takeaways

Episode 8 · · 36:29

🎙️ What really happens at a writing conference and how do you make it worth the time (and money)?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell recap their ex...

Episode 07: At Superstars Writing Seminars - Chatting Live

Episode 07: At Superstars Writing Seminars - Chatting Live

Episode 7 · · 21:02

🎙️ Thinking about attending a writing conference but not sure it’s worth it? Our guests have some thoughts.In this community-focused episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell an...

Episode 06: The Power of Connections at Conferences with Herman Steuernagel

Episode 06: The Power of Connections at Conferences with Herman Steuernagel

Episode 6 · · 49:56

🎙️ Authors are you terrified of networking? You’re not alone!In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with author Herman Steuernagel about building...

Episode 05: Showing Up For Yourself Even When It's Hard with Racquel Henry

Episode 05: Showing Up For Yourself Even When It's Hard with Racquel Henry

Episode 5 · · 41:08

🎙️ Just showing up for your writing time is sometimes the hardest part. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with author, editor, and liter...

Episode 04: Mastering Balance in the Writer's Life

Episode 04: Mastering Balance in the Writer's Life

Episode 4 · · 39:05

🎙️ Can you really “balance it all” as a writer or is that just a myth?In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell dive into the messy middle of writing lif...

Episode 03: How to Recognize and  Overcome Burnout with Holly Lyne

Episode 03: How to Recognize and Overcome Burnout with Holly Lyne

Episode 3 · · 41:36

🎙️ Burned out, blocked, or just plain done? Let’s talk about it.In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas sit down with author and creative wellnes...