Best Roadblock Writers Podcasts (2024)

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130: May Q&A 31:21

4h ago31:21

31:21

It's our monthly Q&A episode! Topics covered in this episode: what to include in a query letter 2:33 advice for switching POVs mid-chapter 6:36 writing workshops for new writers 11:41 what I wish I knew before starting my business 13:49 how to start back writing when you have 50k words 19:43 balancing motherhood and work 24:25 -------- - Click here…

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129: Writing Spicy Scenes 19:42

6h ago19:42

19:42

Writing effective *spicy* scenes is an important skill for writers (if that's something you want to include in your book.) Learn how to approach writing this type of scene and my tips for structure + pacing. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewo…

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128: Setting Boundaries as a Creative 27:28

1h ago27:28

27:28

Setting boundaries is important for anyone, but energetic + time + relationship boundaries are essential for creatives. Learn what boundaries truly are and the different ones you may need to set as a creative person. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/t…

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127: The Querying Strategies I Used to Find My Agent(s) 28:33

25d ago28:33

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126: Lessons I've Learned About Writing from Editing 20:10

28d ago20:10

20:10

I've learned so much about writing as a freelance editor and book coach, and this episode goes over some of the best lessons. Enrollment is now open for Novel Jumpstart! https://www.thekatiewolf.com/noveljumpstart 8 spots are available. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: …

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Ep. 28: A "Batty" Investigation (Bon Bon and the Animals) 51:12

18d ago51:12

51:12

Our daring trio has to investigate a mole in "Still Lowding's" justice system, when they encounter an unexpected roommate. Special thanks to our friends at the Pocket Bard app for letting us use their interactive sound system for tabletop RPGs and more!By Roadblock Writers

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125: How to Write a Book When You Just Have an Idea 17:57

1M ago17:57

17:57

If you've got an idea for a novel, how do you turn that into a full-length book? This episode covers the process from a high level (and shares how you can get more help with the rest of the process!) Novel Jumpstart, my program to help you write the first 50 pages of your book in 8 weeks, opens enrollment on April 29! Find the info here: www.thekat…

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124: How to Focus and Be Productive When You Have Limited Time 20:18

2M ago20:18

20:18

I'm finally at the end of the busiest time in my business and life. I've been juggling working full-time with taking care of my baby before she was able to get a spot in daycare, which means I had a very limited amount of time! I share four hacks that helped me be productive during these crazy few months. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more …

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123: Roadblocks to Telling a Good Story 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

There are lots of essential building blocks when it comes to writing a good story, and new writers can often stumble on some of these foundational elements. I break down four roadblocks that can prevent that story from being told in an effective way. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character prof…

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122: If Posting on Social Media Feels Cringey, Here's What to Do 31:56

2M ago31:56

31:56

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121: My Go-To Mindset Hacks When Things Feel Hard 20:53

2M ago20:53

20:53

Sometimes things just feel hard -- whether in our writing life or just in life generally. Learn my go-to mindset hacks to help me reframe what's happening, get shit done, and feel better overall. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok:…

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120: Creating a Believable Romance 18:53

2M ago18:53

18:53

This week's episode covers how to create an authentic, believable romance whether you're writing in the romance genre or writing in another genre with a romantic subplot. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@…

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119: How to Decide if Kids Are Part of Your Big Creative Life 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

Deciding whether or not to have kids is a huge part of your big creative life! I talk about what helped me decide after being on the fence for years. Plus, hear my birth story & what I'd tell anyone expecting their first baby. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://st…

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Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism (Book Review) 33:02

3M ago33:02

33:02

[Rebroadcast of Ep. 14] In this episode, Carter asks Colby about what he learned from reading Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport. Be sure to check out Newport's latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.By Carter Johnson and Colby S.

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118: 5 Tips to Make Your Writing Better 19:20

3M ago19:20

19:20

If you want to become a stronger writer, there are lots of things you can work on. In this episode, I break down 5 tips to strengthen your writing skills. And if you're looking for a writing course that has in-depth trainings on developing ideas, creating characters, writing dialogue, creating conflict, and more, check out Idea to Book: https://sta…

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117: Tips for Creating Video Content 22:38

3M ago22:38

22:38

Content creation is essential for almost any writer or creative. We'll discuss 6 tips for how to start creating video content on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube in this episode. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…

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52 | The Theory of Creativity 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

Do legitimate common denominators exists across creative disciplines? If so, can we clearly identify these parallels and unify our thoughts about the creative process? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby wrestle with these questions. They begin to sketch (tentatively) a unifying “theory of creativity.” Such theory might help us, they hop…

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116: How to Write Your Second Book 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

In many ways, writing your second book is easier -- although that doesn't mean it's always smooth sailing. This episode covers my own experience with writing my second book plus what lessons you can take with you from other things you've written. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile …

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115: Can You Manifest Creative Success? 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

Manifestation has received a lot of attention lately as a way to bring the things you desire into your physical reality. We talk about the basics of manifestation, my own experience with manifesting as it relates to writing and business, and what the limitations of manifesting are. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work …

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51 | How John Steinbeck Reinvented His Craft 26:05

4M ago26:05

26:05

Why did John Steinbeck almost give up writing novels? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby inaugurate a new series, Creative Case Studies. Their first installment is a story about American writer John Steinbeck. Specifically, Carter recounts Steinbeck’s creative collapse after writing The Grapes of Wrath. In the midst of personal and prof…

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114: What to Do When Your Characters Feel Flat 14:12

4M ago14:12

14:12

Strong characters are essential no matter what genre you're writing in. And in order to create strong characters, you need to make sure your characters aren't flat. Learn how to spot flat characters in your novel and what you can do to fix them. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile t…

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113: 3 Mindset Shifts Required to Edit Your Work 15:33

4M ago15:33

15:33

Editing can feel like a daunting process, but it doesn't have to! Learn the three mindset shifts that will make it so much easier to edit your own work. ----- How to Edit Your Novel training: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf/p/how-to-edit-your-draft-training Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profi…

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50 | Tracking Creative Growth 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

Is my work improving? This is a crucial — yet difficult — question to answer. In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss how to track creative growth, the difference between lead and lag metrics, and an interesting phenomenon they've seen unfold in many artistic careers. ---- Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:15 Lead and lag metrics 11:38 E…

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112: Your Big Creative Pep Talk for 2024 23:29

4M ago23:29

23:29

Need a quick boost of motivation to get you writing, creating, and sharing your work with the world? I got you covered! This is your big creative pep talk to make 2024 a magical year. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www…

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111: Dry January: The Link Between Alcohol and Creativity 22:24

5M ago22:24

22:24

Dry January is an increasingly popular event as more people become interested in taking a break from alcohol. I talk about this from my own perspective as someone who quit drinking a decade ago, and we also cover the link between drinking alcohol and creativity. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free ch…

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49 | 11 Protocols for Revising Creative Work 41:10

5M ago41:10

41:10

You have probably heard the phrase “writing is revision,” but how do you actually revise? What does good revision — practically speaking — look like? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discus the central protocols that drive their revision processes. The conversation includes both paradigmatic approaches and practical tactics. ---- Chap…

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110: Screw New Year's Resolutions - Do This Instead 16:19

5M ago16:19

16:19

New Year's resolutions are great, but how many of us have set a resolution in January only to abandon it by February 1? Learn what I recommend doing instead of resolutions. This process can be applied to any area of your writing or life in 2024! ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile t…

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109: Welcome to Your Big Creative Life! 8:14

5M ago8:14

8:14

The podcast is back and better than ever! Welcome to the new, rebranded Blank Page to Book podcast - now called Your Big Creative Life. Learn what you can expect in this new version and why I decided to make a change. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/…

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48 | Creative Review of 2023 39:46

5M ago39:46

39:46

In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby do a year-end review for 2023. They survey the year’s successes, shortcomings, and lessons, reflecting on moments of inspiration and the second year of the podcast. ---- Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:19 What went well? 7:16 What went poorly? 13:51 What did you learn? 24:26 What inspired you? 30:10 Favo…

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Starkid's 'VHS Christmas Carols' with Janaya Mahealani Jones 1:01:09

5M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Janaya Mahealani Jones, star of the newest Starkid musical 'VHS Christmas Carols', joins me to chat about the show! Check out the VHS Christmas Carols digital ticket, available now through the end of 2023! For live episodes, join me on Twitch at Twitch.TV/curtmega Join my Patreon.com/curtmega Follow me on IG, TikTok, Twitter (X), and Threads: @curt…

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VHS Christmas Carols with James Tolbert 1:11:27

5M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Director James Tolbert joins me to chat about directing the newest Starkid musical, VHS Christmas Carols! Check out the VHS Christmas Carols digital ticket, available now through the end of 2023! For live episodes, join me on Twitch at Twitch.TV/curtmega Join my Patreon.com/curtmega Follow me on IG, TikTok, Twitter (X), and Threads: @curtmega…

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47 | Exploring Category Design 41:51

6M ago41:51

41:51

Do I need to create a category of one? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby explore the role of category design in creative pursuits. Their conversation addresses a root problem: How do you avoid being “just another voice” in your craft? In addressing this challenge, they wrestle with multiple potential solutions and the consequent tensio…

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46 | Writing a PhD Dissertation, and How to Manage Big Creative Projects 34:54

6M ago34:54

34:54

How do you write a dissertation? We’re not sure, but Carter is about to find out. In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss Carter’s recent benchmark in his doctoral program. He shares some advice he received during his last exam and thoughts about embarking on his largest project to date. ---- Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:42 Setting …

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BEST OF: 108: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Doubt When You Start Writing As An Adult 24:08

6M ago24:08

24:08

It can be easy to feel discouraged or like you're "behind" if you start writing as an adult. I share my experience with starting to write in my 30s and how I overcame the regret and doubt about not growing up writing or not writing in my 20s. Originally released on April 11, 2023. ---------- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to w…

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45 | 6 Quotes on the Creative Process from Annie Dillard 43:24

7M ago43:24

43:24

Are you looking for sage creative advice from a master writer? Look no further. In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss a number of quotes on the creative process from Annie Dillard. Their conversation, following Dillard, cuts across the Craft’s four creative first principles: create, revise, share, and sustain. ---- Chapters: 0:00 I…

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BEST OF: 107: The Tough Love Episode to Get You Writing Again 11:44

7M ago11:44

11:44

Sometimes you just need a kick in the pants to get you back to writing. If that's what you need, this episode is for you! Hear 4 pieces of tough love advice to help you sit down and write your book. Originally released on November 15, 2022. ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile templa…

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BEST OF: 106: Should Your Novel Have a Prologue? 11:09

7M ago11:09

11:09

Originally released on August 16, 2022. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatiewolf/

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44 | Keep Showing Up: Overcoming 3 Creative Roadblocks 41:00

7M ago41:00

41:00

I feel uninspired. What now? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss different types of creative roadblocks. They explore the phenomenon of “stuckness” in regard to artistic identity, specific projects, and skill development. They also share a list of actions/ideas that can help reinvigorate and reinspire. ----- Chapters: 0:00 Introd…

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BEST OF: 105: 3 Tips for Self-Editing 13:20

7M ago13:20

13:20

Self-editing is an important part of the writing process - even if you're planning to hire an editor for your book. In this episode, I share three tips to help you edit your own work. Originally released on April 12, 2022. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/t…

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BEST OF: 104: Plotters vs. Pantsers 14:48

7M ago14:48

14:48

Learn the meaning behind the terms "plotter" and "pantser." I cover benefits and drawbacks of each approach, as well as how to use a hybrid model to write your book. Originally released on March 22, 2022. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikT…

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43 | Reflections on a Conversation With Warwick Saint 39:10

8M ago39:10

39:10

In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby elaborate on their recent conversation with painter, photographer, and mixed-media artist Warwick Saint. They share their favorite moments and lessons from the interview ----- Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:33 Cardboard boxes and creativity 7:39 The artistic edge 10:03 Reinvention and renewal 18:50 Poin…

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103: Releasing Ego + Pride As Writers 16:40

8M ago16:40

16:40

When receiving feedback or criticism on your work, it can be easy to get defensive and push back. In this episode, I talk about releasing ego when getting feedback and why embracing humility and an open mind is one of the most important things we can do as writers. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free chara…

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102: Common First Chapter Mistakes 16:33

8M ago16:33

16:33

As an editor and coach, I've seen a lot of first chapters! Learn what the most common issues are in the manuscripts I've worked on. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf - Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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42 | Warwick Saint (Painter, Photographer, & Mixed Media Artist) 1:08:26

8M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby sit down with Warwick Saint. He is a prolific and award-winning artist who has photographed some of the most iconic actors/actresses, athletes, musicians, and brands, such as Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus, Lebron James, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Beyoncé, Daniel Craig, Jamie Foxx, Nike…

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101: Maternity Leave as a Writer + Business Owner 16:12

8M ago16:12

16:12

I'm going on maternity leave for most of October & November, and in this episode, I share how I plan to handle writing and how I'll be stepping away from the business while I'm gone. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok…

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100: Lessons I've Learned As A Writer + Editor After 100 Episodes 14:17

8M ago14:17

14:17

It's the 100th episode of the Blank Page to Book podcast! Thanks to everyone who has listened, reviewed, and shared the podcast :) - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf - Instagram: https://www.instagra…

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41 | “The Creative Process” by James Baldwin 27:36

9M ago27:36

27:36

What can we learn from James Baldwin about the creative process? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss Baldwin's essay “The Creative Process," exploring how art is connected to self-knowledge and truth. Additionally, they explore the tumultuous yet crucial relationship between the artist and society. ----- Chapters: 0:00 Introducti…

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099: How to Keep Writing When It Just Feels Hard 17:51

9M ago17:51

17:51

If you're in a season of life where things feel hard, or even if you're just having a bad day, sometimes taking a break from writing is the best thing you can do. However, if you want to keep writing, here are some tips and tricks to get you through a tough period. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free chara…

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098: My Biggest Tips for New Book Editors 25:14

9M ago25:14

25:14

If you're a new freelance editor or want to start an editing business, it can be overwhelming to think about getting clients, managing editing projects, creating social media content, starting a website, and more--all while doing your day job. Learn my top tips for new freelance editors in this episode to help you build a sustainable business. - Ch…

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40 | When Should I Quit My Creative Project? 39:26

9M ago39:26

39:26

Should you stop making the EP, stop writing the novel, or stop building the YouTube channel? Or, do you need to commit to going through the Dip and reaching the summit on the other side? In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss this often fraught question. They apply two heuristic mental models that can help inform our decision to qui…

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