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The Fiction Lab Podcast

Katrina Schroeder
Self-Publishing
The Fiction Lab Podcast
Editing
Writing
Imposter Syndrome
Publishing
Writing Fiction
Show Don't Tell
Editing Process
Queer Fiction
Worldbuilding
Book Reviews
Marketing
Fiction Writing
Pacing
Fantasy Writing
Hybrid Publishing
Traditional Publishing
KDP (kindle Direct Publishing)
Info Dumping

The Fiction Lab Podcast is a show for fiction writers who want to sharpen their craft, decode the writing life, and stay inspired. We dive into storytelling tools, publishing insights, and behind-the-scenes truths with guest authors, editors, and industry experts. www.thefictionlab.com

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Author and financial expert Peggy Doviak joins us in the Lab to teach us how we can convince the IRS our creative pursuit is a business! And also, how you can convince yourself it's a business!

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Author marketing expert Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath walks us through, well, how to be our dorky, introverted, writer selves when marketing online.

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Author and veteran G.C. Byrne joins us in the Lab to talk about the often-overlooked parts of writing combat in fiction: preparation, decision-making, and aftermath. We dig into what should realistically happen before a fight breaks out and what abso... more

Editor Kristy Gibbs joins us in the Lab to walk us through what’s causing your readers to say “I don’t know, something was off.” How can you fix it? Kristy tells us!

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Author and veteran G.C. Byrne joins us in the Lab to talk about the often-overlooked parts of writing combat in fiction: preparation, decision-making, and aftermath. We dig into what should realistically happen before a fight breaks out and what abso... more

Editor Kristy Gibbs joins us in the Lab to walk us through when to know if you’re suffering from writer’s block or burnout.

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Connect with Kristy: deadtreesandink.net/

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Author and financial expert Peggy Doviak joins us in the Lab to walk us through some of the basics of budgeting with an uneven cash flow.

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Connect with Peggy: www.peggydoviak.com

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Author marketing expert Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath walks us through the psychology of self-promotion and what we can do to break through our own barriers.

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Recent Guests

GC. Byrne
Author and former military personnel with a background in writing combat scenes
Self-published author
Episode: Writing Combat: The Basics
Peggy Doviak
Writer of personal finance and cozy mysteries, financial planner with over 23 years of experience.
Peggy Doviak Financial Planning
Episode: Budgeting with an Uneven Cash Flow
Rachel A. Rosen
Author of two and a half books including the fantasy trilogy The Sleep of Reason
Self-employed
Episode: The Intersection Between Activism & Fiction
Jacob John White
Creator of Bell Ringer, a graphic novel and animation series
Episode: Breaking into the Industry
Helen Thornton-Gussy
An editor with experience working on fantasy projects
EditCo
Episode: Worldbuilding & Infodumping 101
Jennifer Sneed
Former legal assistant and public school teacher turned author
Episode: Incorporating Humor into Your Fiction
Rebecca Demarest
An author, writer coach, and book designer who teaches the craft of writing.
Episode: Battling Imposter Syndrome with Rebecca Demarest
Kristy Gibbs
Editor at Dead Trees and Ink
Dead Trees and Ink
Episode: Improving Pacing in Fiction Writing with Kristy Gibbs
Amy M. Le
Founder of Quillhawk Publishing and an author and speaker
Quillhawk Publishing
Episode: The Flow of Money in Publishing with Amy M. Le

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Katrina Schrader
Host of The Fiction Lab Podcast; focuses on editing, writing craft, and publishing insights.

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Budgeting with an Uneven Cash Flow
Q: what do you think is, like, one small shift that they could make that would make a huge difference immediately?
Stop being afraid of your money and start looking at your financial situation.
Changing Mediums
Q: Can you tell us what that realization was like and how the process changed and why?
Jake shares how he transitioned from writing narrative prose to focusing on visual art and graphic novels, emphasizing how this shift opened his creative flow.
Breaking into the Industry
Q: Do you have any tips, tricks, feedback for anybody who's trying to break into the industry of just selling their own work?
Focus on finding your comfort level and building connections at conferences, rather than relying on expensive ads that yield little return.
Writing Your Query Letter with author Samantha Ryan
Q: What are some common mistakes that you see a lot of writers make?
Writers often fail to engage with the inciting incidents early in the query letter and include unnecessary backstory or information that mirrors flaws in their manuscript.
Writing Your Query Letter with author Samantha Ryan
Q: Can you kind of tell us what are some things that are going to make it stand out?
Agents want to see key elements like the word count, genre, and comparable titles in a polished format to weed out unprepared submissions.

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A show for fiction writers that concentrates on craft, storytelling techniques, and publishing realities, with guests ranging from editors and marketing experts to authors across genres. Episodes commonly explore editing strategies, writing processes, practical worldbuilding, humor, representation, and the business side of writing such as budgeting, marketing, and platform changes. Unique strengths include a consistent focus on actionable tips, real-world experiences from editors and industry professionals, and a hands-on approach to workflows, audience engagement, and career-building in fiction. This mix makes it helpful for writers seeking concrete guidance, inspiration, and tools to improve their craft and navigate a writing-centered car... more

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1. GC. Byrne
2. Peggy Doviak
3. Rachel A. Rosen
4. Jacob John White
5. Helen Thornton-Gussy
6. Jennifer Sneed
7. Rebecca Demarest
8. Kristy Gibbs

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