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The Write It Scared Podcast

Stacy Frazer
Self-Doubt
Writing
Character Development
Writing Process
Creative Process
Publishing
Story Structure
Writing Community
Creativity
Novel Writing
Revision
Mental Health
Corruption Arc
Fiction Writing
Mindset
Point Of View
The Band
Creative Writing
Writing Craft
Personal Growth

A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.

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Latest Episodes

Submit your writing win to the Courage Files for Season 4! 

In this season finale, the host, Stacy Frazer, shares a deeply personal writing update and reflects on what happens when life interrupts creativity. This episode explores anticipatory grief... more

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Submit your writing win to the Courage Files for Season 4!

What keeps a writer going through fifteen years of rewrites, rejection, and uncertainty?

Middle-grade author Sara F. Shacter joins me to talk about the long journey behind her debut novel, ... more

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Submit Your Writing Win to the Courage Files for Season 4! 

Can we find more play in writing by lowering the stakes? This episode explores how perfectionism, pressure, productivity culture, and the need to “get it right” can slowly drain the joy out... more

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Submit to Season 4 Courage Files Here! 

What happens after the book is finally out in the world—and all the noise starts creeping in? 

In this conversation, indie MM romance author Alex Cross joins me to talk about emotionally intense storytelling,... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Cross
Indie male-male romance author known for the Us Duology and Fire Between Us series
Self-published / Indie author
Episode: The Fear Doesn’t Go Away After You Publish: A Conversation with MM Romance Author Alex Cross
Shafaq Khan
Author of Zaina Lost and Found
Author
Episode: Writing Middle Grade Historical Fiction with Shafaq Khan
Andromeda Romano-Lax
Author, developmental editor, and book coach
Author and editor
Episode: Sometimes Walking Away From a Story is What Fixes it with Author Andromeda Romano-Lax
AK Nevermore
Award-winning, best-selling author of Spicy Dystopian, Urban Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance; writes full-time; independent/published author
Independent/Various publishers
Episode: 2 Years of Messy Growth and Trusting Her Process with Returning Guest AK Nevermore
Becca Syme
Author, coach, and host of QuitCast for Writers
QuitCast for Writers; Quit Books Series for Writers
Episode: Making Smarter Author Career Decisions with Becca Syme
Emy McGuire
Author, actor, playwright, and pirate of the queer pirate musical
Self/Various (Pirate Musical, No One Aboard)
Episode: Remember Why You Started: Emy McGuire on Writing Through Doubt
Nicole M. Wolverton
Horror and thriller author (adult and YA)
Author, Meat Sweats; A Misfortune of Lake Monsters; gastro horror advocate
Episode: How to Write Horror That Truly Unsettles with Author Nicole M. Wolverton
Nicole Bross
Book coach and editor; co-author of A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers
Nicole Bross / Manuscript Alchemy
Episode: Writing with ADHD: Practical Strategies to Finish Your Novel with Nicole Bross
Ann Rose
Literary agent, wrangler of words
Tobias Literary Agency
Episode: What Literary Agents Look for in a Query Letter (with Ann Rose)

Host

Stacy Fraser
Host of The Write It Scared Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Loved this premise

    I particularly loved hearing from Karmen Spiljak in Season 3 Episode 78 where she discusses the journey to writing in her third language. Great insights and courage. As a writer doubts are endless, especially when one puts their work into the world and attempts to make a living as a writer. This podcast speaks to those fears. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Problemsolvergene
    United Statesa month ago
  • An answer to an SOS

    Listening to episodes has provided ‘aha’ moments! It’s been so valuable, encouraging and feels like a huddle of coaches cheering me on as a very new (dare I say it) writer. This is a collaboration of authors sharing their experiences that answer questions I didn’t even know i needed addressed. Just when I put the pen down, I found this podcast and begun again. Thank you, Stacy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PNWBusiness
    United States3 months ago
  • A Must Listen for Every Writer

    If you’re a writer, you need this show in your life. Stacy hosts lots of wonderful, knowledgeable industry professionals and shares her own expertise as a trained and certified book coach. The episodes are the perfect length, though I often wish they’d go on longer because they’re filled with so much helpful advice and inspiration. I’ve listened to many of the episodes more than once.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nalucat
    United States3 months ago
  • Helpful for new authors

    A welcoming and encouraging podcast for newer authors. Loved every episode I’ve listened to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lelahlime
    United Statesa year ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended!

    One of my new favorite podcasts. I appreciate that the episodes deal with all things writing, including mindset, drafting, revising, querying, etc. I feel that there is something there for every stage of the process. It’s high quality content *and* production; the sound is great, no filler words, no lip smacking. Love it 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _TEQ
    Austriaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Encouraging and supportive writing mindset
High-quality interviews with industry pros
Engaging host with practical craft tips

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#225
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Talking Points

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Writing Middle Grade Historical Fiction with Shafaq Khan
Q: When did you get the spark for this story idea and how long did the journey to publication take?
The spark was around 2018, with the journey to publication stretching over several years through drafts, feedback, and rounds of submissions, culminating in a 2023 sale and a 2025 publication, with substantial editing but no major structural changes.
Writing Middle Grade Historical Fiction with Shafaq Khan
Q: Before we do, would you please share with our listeners how you came to be a writer yourself, and a published author?
Shafaq describes a lifelong love of reading and writing sparked in school, followed by a transition from a legal career; writing became an escape and a way to express her perspective, leading to publication after joining workshops, gaining an agent, and navigating the publishing process.
The Fear Doesn’t Go Away After You Publish: A Conversation with MM Romance Author Alex Cross
Q: Could you describe Echoes of Us and what drew you to its themes?
Echoes of Us came from a personal therapeutic process during my postpartum period. It explores a toxic relationship through a healing lens, drawing on real-life emotions and an emphasis on psychological depth and character-driven storytelling.
Sometimes Walking Away From a Story is What Fixes it with Author Andromeda Romano-Lax
Q: How do you balance writing with other roles like coaching and editing, and how does that affect your process?
She describes tracking hours with tools like Toggle, dedicating a substantial portion of work time to writing while also coaching and editing, and how collaboration with other writers helps sharpen her own craft and maintain momentum.
Sometimes Walking Away From a Story is What Fixes it with Author Andromeda Romano-Lax
Q: What was the process of writing this novel like, and what lessons did you take from writing it as a second book in this world?
The author explains that writing this second book involved layering, revising, and sometimes starting over, using outlines as a flexible tool but adapting to what each book requires, including adding twists and developing a deeper backstory for multiple POVs.

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2. Shafaq Khan
3. Andromeda Romano-Lax
4. AK Nevermore
5. Becca Syme
6. Emy McGuire
7. Nicole M. Wolverton
8. Nicole Bross

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