Should you edit as you write? Yes or no? This week Jodi answers this commonly asked question in particular reference to when you're writing your first draft. So if you've ever wondered why you should or shouldn't, listen up!

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Jodi…..

What can you do to improve your writing? Great question from a listener this week, because everyone wants to improve their writing, don't they? Listen up for Jodi's 6 favourite things you can do to make you a better writer.

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And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website above, or reach out on Instagram where you’ll find me @jfgibsonwriter

You can also support the show by buying me a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/jodigibson Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you’ll get a shout out on the next episode.

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Always wanted to write a book but don't know where to start? Then this episode is for you. Jodi offers her advice on how to sit down and start writing your very first novel. You have to start somewhere and it can be daunting staring at the blinking cursor on your blank page. But with these suggestions you could be well on your way to getting those words down.

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Detailed show notes can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au

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You can also support the show by buying me a coffee on https://buymeacoffee.com/jodigibson Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you’ll get a shout out on the show too.

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This week you're in for a treat with my next guest author. Ali Lowe is a Sydney based journalist and author of domestic suspense fiction and she's answering three of the most common questions I get here on the podcast. The real theme of this week is perserverence. It really does pay off.

You can find more about Ali and her books at https://www.aliloweauthor.com/

Ali's latest book THE SCHOOL RUN is out now. You can find it here

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Detailed show notes can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au

And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website above, or reach out on Instagram where you’ll find me @jfgibsonwriter

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Jodi….

If you're in a creative slump this one's for you. Pop in those earbuds and listen as I share my tips on how to refill your creatiave well.

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Detailed show notes can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au

And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website above, or reach out on Instagram where you’ll find me @jfgibsonwriter

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Do you need a logline for your novel? I thought they were just for movies.

Typically they are, but they are also very helpful for books too. This week Jodi explains why writing a logline not only helps you with your elevator pitch and hook, but also makes sure your story clearly contains all the major elements required for a page-turning story.

PS. You might need a pen and paper to take notes!

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Detailed show notes can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au

And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website above, or reach out on Instagram where you’ll find me @jfgibsonwriter

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Jodi…

If you've ever found yourself comparing yourself to other writers and their success, then you need to listen to this episode. How do you stop playing the comparison game? Why do we do it in the first place? Shouldn't we just be happy for them? All this and more is covered on this week's episode.

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Detailed show notes for each episode can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au

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Jodi.

This week Australian author of psychological thrillers, Kelli Hawkins is in the hot seat answering three listener questions covering topics such as how to write a compelling first line and chapter, how to build readership and also her favourite part of the writing process. I might have also thrown in a cheeky question of my own too!

You can find Kelli at https://kellihawkins.com.au/

And Kelli's latest thriller is THE MILLER WOMEN available online or in all good bookshops.

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Detailed show notes can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au

And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website above, or reach out on Instagram where you’ll find me @jfgibsonwriter

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Happy listening (and writing)!

Jodi..