Phew, what a year! In our final episode of 2021, we reflect on what we’ve learned about writing, podcasting, and ourselves. Expect some surprising truths and thought-provoking revelations.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why it’s OK to not achieve your goals (no, really)
  • What made us fall in love with outlining (when thinking about it used to make Kristina feel ill)
  • The importance of feeling supported
  • What Ellie’s creative writing MA taught her – And much more!

Listen to Kristina and Ellie discuss the ups and downs of 2021

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Show notes:

  • 00.00 – Introduction
  • 01.35 – Did Ellie achieve her 2021 writing goals?
  • 02.10 – Kristina didn’t come close!
  • 04.10 – Kristina fell out of love with writing this summer.
  • 06.30 – The universe delivered.
  • 08.30 – Ellie hated a certain project this year…
  • 11.40 – The first book is a given?
  • 13.00 – Ellie realised all over again that she loves writing.
  • 13.40 – Kristina dived into fantasy and worldbuilding.
  • 16.00 – Kristina can see how much she’s grown.
  • 17.00 – Don’t talk about YOU in your marketing.
  • 17.40 – The Victorians ate WHAT?
  • 18.30 – Ellie’s super into outlining now.
  • 20.00 – Ellie’s on a writing roll!
  • 22.00 – The power of removing the thinking.
  • 23.50 – What’s Ellie changing going forwards?
  • 24.50 – All of the learning comes from finishing your first book.
  • 25.20 – Kristina embraces morning writing.
  • 28.45 – Outlines need to be super specific.
  • 30.30 – Kristina is a Australophile.
  • 31.20 – What is Kristina working on going forwards?
  • 32.25 – Podcasting was a learning curve for both of us.
  • 35.30 – Quick tips on YouTube.
  • 36.40 – What is the hardest part of podcasting?
  • 40.30 – Ellie learned to be vulnerable.
  • 42.15 – Kristina has high standards.
  • 45.10 – Learning to lean into the authentic you.
  • 50.15 – Lessons from our interviewees.
  • 51.00 – Email marketing, email marketing, email marketing.
  • 52.00 – If you lean into who you are, you’re going to find people who like you for you.
  • 54.20 – You’ve got to know the rules before you can break the rules.
  • 55.45 – Thank you for all your support!

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