Leftie Aube’s Writing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Leftie Aubé
In this podcast, I share my journey towards making my writing dream come true: becoming a full-time fiction writer. The weekly episodes are part writing-update and part writing-related topic where I share my best tips, tricks, and mindsets shifts. My goal is to guide you towards your best writing life and inspire you to pursue your own writing dreams.
If you are a writer who is starting out on your journey or if you’re discouraged from not having reached your writing dreams yet, this podcast is for you.
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript and hosted by Simplecast. The music used is “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on FreeSound.org.
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I share the good news I received this week!!! Plus I tackle traditional VS self-publishing (VS indie). How to find out which route is more aligned for you when deciding how to publish your first novel, the multiple reasons why I personally chose trad, and why it’s not a set-in-stone decision.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Instagram post that inspired this episode
- Support the podcast on Ko-Fi
- The Submission Grinder
- Plot Twist Podcast
- Deadline City
- Write Where It Hurts
- Publishing Rodeo
- Ink In Your Veins
- N.K. Jenisin talking about time VS money (at the end of the interview)
- Brandon Sanderson
- Print Run Podcast
- Sign up for my newsletter
Recorded on June 22nd, 2026
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Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
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Have you ever been writing and suddenly, you CAN’T write anymore and you don’t understand why? Maybe you just hit a Sticking Point!
In this episode, I talk about this notion to better understand what’s happening when you can no longer write and what to do to keep on progressing, using as an example what I recently live while editing my second (agented) novel.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Support the show on Ko-Fi
- Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers
- HAD magazine
- Aeon Timeline
- Milanote
- Rachael Herron
Recorded on June 8th, 2026
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Try out Scrivener (my favourite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o
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Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports the podcast, which I highly appreciate!
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In this episode, I share how viewing your WIP as “unfinished” instead of “shitty” will be immensily helpful by using the comparaison of building a house. It’s a conversation I had with many of my writer friends that has helped them a lot and I’m sure it will benefit you too! I also talk about why I decided not to submit my old short stories anymore.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Support the podcast on Ko-Fi
- Follow me on Instagram or TikTok
- Subscribe to my newsletter
- The Story Grid Methodology
- https://cecilialyra.com
- https://www.theshitaboutwriting.com
- Email me at info@leftieaube.com
Recorded on June 1st, 2026
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Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favourite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o
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Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports the podcast, which I highly appreciate!
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In this episode, I talk about:
- Balancing giving yourself time to write the best book possible while also pushing yourself to meet a deadline that’s a little stretch (yes, both are possible 😜)
- How to make a plan for you to finish a draft by a certain date and how that can be useful in your process
- How to see the progress you’re making on your novel by breaking it down in smaller pieces
- Why it is important to diversify yourself as a writer, how it can bring you more stable income but also more joy in your career, as well as ways for you to do it
- How making your goal less specific opens you up for more hope that you can reach the life of your dreams
- How to find the recipe to write strong opening pages for any genre
- The steps to approach any writing problems as a challenge
- Get inspired by other stories to make sure your story innovates while still being in conversation with the works of your genre
- How woo-woo I am about characters and ideas
- How to craft interesting characters
- Why sometimes the best thing to do is to move away from the challenge
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Support the podcast on Ko-Fi
- Horror Writers Association
- The Scholarship from Hell
- Follow me on Instagram or TikTok
- Join the 5-Day Writer Hype Challenge!
- Book one of my editing services or a writing coaching call with me here
- Subscribe to my newsletter
- The Haunting of Hill House TV series
- Victoria Aveyard
- Kristen Kieffer
- Well Storied
- Kristen’s Character Creation Workbook
- Ted Lasso
- Email me
Recorded on April 13th, 2026
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Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil
Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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I did a post about this on social media, but the captions weren’t long enough to fully cover this, so here’s a full episode! Because boy oh boy is patience important when pursuing or navigating traditional publishing 😅 I give you not only mindset shifts, but also concrete actions that have helped me to deal with the silence and long periods of wait on this journey. They will absolutely help you too!
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow me on Instagram & TikTok
- The Submission Grinder
- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Read my published flash fiction piece Five is better than three is better than four?
- The Story Grid Methodology
- Join my 5-Day Writer Hype Challenge!
- How to Deal with Rejection
- How to Deal with Disappointment
- Try Opal to block your social media and get 30 days of Opal Pro free by using my link!
- How I Lost My Hope (on submission)
- Haley Hoffman Smith
- Manifestation Babe
- Marley Rose Harris
- The Higher Self App
- Support the podcast on Ko-Fi!
Recorded on March 30th, 2026
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
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Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil
Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
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If there’s one thing that contributed to my success in the query trenches, it’s this: asking “Why?” with absolutely everything!
I break this down in details in this episode so you’ll see how empowering it is to use this technique to write the strongest novel possible. I also talk about theme and how crucial it is to be intentional about it when writing stories.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Story Grid
- Scrivener
- Cecilia Lyra
- Milanote
- Aeon Timeline
- TikTok by Josie Bullard recommending Milanote
- Join the waitlist for my “How To Write Consistently” Mini Course
- The Shining by Stephen King
Recorded on March 23rd, 2026
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Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil
Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript! Try Descript with my link and get 50% off your two first months of the Creator monthly plan: https://descript.cello.so/AalBvnPSC8o
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Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
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If you’ve ever been so TIRED of feeling disappointment as you’re navigating the publishing world as a writer, THIS episode is for you! After getting crushed by a rejection (yet again 🙄😅) I had a major realization that changed everything, one that will be so useful for the rest of my career. Seriously, I think this might be my best episode ever 😅
Mentioned in this episode:
- Subscribe to my newsletter!
- Stephen King’s the Shining
- Solaris contest (in French)
Recorded on March 18, 2026
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Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil
Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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This is a vulnerable episode where I confess how I lost my hope that I AM making my writing dreams come true and what I’m doing to fix it (because Leftie without hope?! I don’t know who that person is 😅).
Mentioned in this episode:
- Solaris contest (in French)
- Grab my Essential Reading List for Fiction Writers
- Brandon Sanderson’s Free Writing Lecture
- Get 30 days of Opal PRO FREE when using this link (Opal helps you set limits to certain apps for certain periods of time, I love it!)
- Plot Twist Podcast
- Print Run Podcast
- The Hope Wound from Haley Hoffman Smith’s Big Conversation Podcast
Recorded on March 9th, 2026
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Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil
Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
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I’m back to posting regularly! Find out how in this episode, and also what I’ve been up to writing wise since the last episode. (Hint: a lot of writing)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow me on Instagram
- Subscribe to my newsletter
- The Shining by Stephen King
- The Haunting of Hill House, a series by Mike Flanagan
- Read my published flash fiction piece “Five is better than three is better than four?”
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***Get my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writers (all the books that changed my life and that I wish I had when starting out): https://stan.store/leftieaube/p/get-my-essential-reading-list-for-writers-4ag5vdil
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
Recorded on March 2nd, 2026
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
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Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
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I’m back! In this episode, I do an update of what has been going on since the last episode (including some insights about what I learned along the way). Then I explain the difference between rushing or dragging in your writing career and how knowing where you’re standing can help you to feel so much peace while you’re pursuing your writing dreams!
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
- Epically Aligned https://manifestationbabe.com/epically-aligned
- You Have The Magic by Haley Hoffman Smith https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9780762489213
Recorded on July 1st, 2025.
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Financial support: https://paypal.me/LeftieAube?country.x=CA&locale.x=fr_CA
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Surprise! I’m back! In this episode, I talk about my still-ongoing querying journey, how hard it is, but also the lessons I’ve learned during the worst months of my life, health-wise, that are helping me get through querying with more peace. I had a major realization while recording the episode that I think will also help you tremendously on your querying journey, so this episode is definitely not one to miss!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Martha Lane’s Instagram
- Kathryn Harris’s Instagram
- Stephanie Ellis
- Horror Writers Association’s Mentoring Program
- Print Run Podcast
- The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast
- Manuscript Academy Podcast
- Swati Hegde
- Manuscript Wish List Website
- Query Tracker
Recorded on Feburary 6th, 2024
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Financial support: https://paypal.me/LeftieAube?country.x=CA&locale.x=fr_CA
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Recorded on November 15th, 2022
In this episode, I first talk about my surgery—upcoming at the time of recording the episode and far behind me as I post the episode. Then I get into rejections: how to deal with the emotions that come with them, how to keep on going despite them, and the #1 mental shift that completely changed how I handle rejection (trust me, it works!)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow me on Instragram
- Follow me on TikTok
- On Writing by Stephen King
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Manuscript Academy
- The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast
- Print Run Podcast
Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/leftieaubeswritingpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Support my writing career: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Recorded on October 11th, 2022
At the beginning of this episode, I explain why the episodes aren’t coming as regularly as before and what you can do to help me get back to posting new episodes every week. Then I talk about my decision not to track my writing in October before I get into the topic of embodying the writer you want to become. I promise I don’t get woo-woo; I keep it actionable and grounded in science. Plus I share my favorite writing affirmations!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Support the podcast on Patreon!
- Send me the screenshot of your review on Instagram or through email at leftieaube.podcast@gmail.com
- Canadian Council of the Arts Grants
- Abigail K. Perry
- Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Quiz
- Hidden Brain’s Reframing Your Reality Podcast Episode
- Wellness Unpacked’s Reframing Our Thinking Podcast Episode
- Steven Pressfield’s Turning Pro
Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/leftieaubeswritingpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Support my writing career: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Recorded September 26th, 2022
In this episode, I talk about who to ask for feedback on your writing. What sort of comments you should give to another writer when they trust you with their work. And how to process the emotions that arise when you’re receiving feedback to allow you to use them in the most effective way and make your story better (without risking ruining your story or driving yourself mad with the comments you get!)
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Act Break Podcast
- Jamie Redact’s Instagram Account
- Karli C. Ask’s Instagram Account
- AP Thayer’s Instagram Account
- Sabaa Tahir’s Post on writing slowly
- Mentoring Program of the Horror Writers Association
- https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
- David Michael Kaplan’s Revision: A Creative Approach to Writing and Rewriting Fiction
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Recorded September 19th, 2022
In this episode, I talk about how I had to make a change in my writing routine to make it work long time with my day job and all the rest. Then I talk about the importance of trusting that everything happens at the right time and that we do not need to be further along in our writing journey. I needed to integrate this so badly, and I hope it’ll help you to feel more at peace with the timeline of your writing journey too!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
- Save The Cat Writes a Novel!
- Story Grid website
- Story Grid 101 (free ebook)
- Story Grid 101 (paperback)
- Story Grid (original paperback)
- Story Grid podcast
- The Creative Penn Podcast
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Recorded September 12th, 2022
In the updates of this episode, I talk about how my crazy writing routine is too much and what I plan to do about it (I’m not sure that’s the best idea, but I’m rolling with it right now!) And the topic part of the episode is about writing discipline: what it is, what it’s not, and how you can build it over time. I also talk about the two books that helped me so much to build my own discipline as a writer.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow me on Instagram
- Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
- Stephanie Ellis
- Support the podcast on Ko-Fi
- Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art
- Steven Pressfield’s Turning Pro
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Recorded on August 29th, 2022
In this episode, I share how I was struggling with feeling like I wasn’t moving fast enough with the last draft of my WIP. I also share the bad news (yes, again!) that I got this week, but how I managed to turn it around and bring myself back to a more positive mindset.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Liselle Sambury
- Canada Council of the Arts - Creation Grant
- Liselle’s Youtube video “How I Make Money As A Full-time Writer”
- Stephanie Ellis
- Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
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Recorded on August 22nd, 2022
In this episode, I share how I realized that I wasn’t trusting myself as a writer, how it was hindering me, and how I overcame it. I also make a bold statement about why most of us work for years and years on the same novel and how we can finally move on!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Writing Excuses Podcast
- Revision Wizards Podcast
- Support the show and my writing career! (Ko-Fi Page)
- Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5/transcript
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
Recorded on August, 15th 2022
In this episode, I talk about how we sabotage ourselves as writers when we’re trying to reach our goals: how we do it, why we do it, and how to stop doing it by journaling. I also tell you how I’ve been sabotaging myself since I started working on the fourth draft of my novel and how I was able to get back on track!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Lit Match Podcast by Abigail K. Perry
- Horror Writers Association Mentoring Program
- Stephanie Ellis
The questions to journal about are:
- How am I sabotaging myself?
- Why am I sabotaging myself?
- What are the goals I’m trying to attain? Why did I set those goals to myself in the first place?
- What actions can I take tomorrow to stop sabotaging myself?
Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4/transcript
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
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This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
Recorded on August 9th, 2022
In this episode, I talk about the surprising comment I got on my WIP from an agent, the rejection that made me cry, and how I got out of both of those hard places. Then I discuss writer friends! Why you need them, how to find them, and how to know if you’ve really got the perfect writing friendship match.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Youtube video on the importance of synopsis
- Story Grid’s Story Event
- Manuscript Academy Consultations
- Stephanie Ellis
- Mentoring Program of the Horror Writers Association
- Rebecca Heyman
- Apex Magazine
- The Deadlands
- Rachael Herron’s How Do You Write
- Rachael Herron’s answer to my question (I found it!)
- Abigail K. Perry
- Horror Writers Association
- Bianca Marais’s Beta Reader Matchup
- Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-writer-friends/transcript
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
Recorded on July 18th, 2022
In this episode, I talk about writing process—how they have helped me, how they could help you—and I share my entire writing process, from idea to complete story that can then be published (hopefully!) I also tell you about the not-so-fun thing that happened this week... and the awesome one!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Stephanie Ellis: https://stephanieellis.org
- Horror Writers Association’s Mentoring Program: https://horror.org/hwa-mentors/
- The Author Life Community: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com
- J. Thorn: https://jthorn.net
- Crys Cain: https://www.cryscain.com
- Three Story Method: https://theauthorlife.com/threestorymethod/
- Zach Bohannon: https://zachbohannon.com
- The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction: http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/
- The Dark Magazine: https://www.thedarkmagazine.com
- Apex Magazine: https://apex-magazine.com
- Stephen King’s On Writing: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781982159375
- Rachael Herron’s Revision Process: http://www.howdoyouwrite.net/episodes/108
- Brandon Sanderson’s Free Writing Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ
- Story Grid Foolscap: https://storygrid.com/the-foolscap-method/
- Story Grid Obligatory Scenes and Conventions : https://storygrid.com/conventions-and-obligatory-moments-for-genre/
- Save the Cat Writes a Novel: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9780399579745
- Lisa Cron’s Story Genius: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781607748892
- Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
- Story Grid Five Commandments of Storytelling: https://storygrid.com/five-commandments-of-storytelling/
- Rachael Herron’s How Do You Write Podcast: http://www.howdoyouwrite.net
Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-writing-process/transcript
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
Recorded on July 14th, 2022
In this episode, I go back and share my entire writing journey up to this point. From my first confrontation with rejection in elementary school, to how I believed I was a literary genius in my teenage years & early twenties (and how I was brutally brought back to reality), to my worst writing years and how I got through them!
Mentioned in this episode:
- On Writing by Stephen King: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781982159375
- NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org
- Shawn Coyne & The Story Grid (website): https://storygrid.com
- The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne (book): https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891351
- Rachael Herron: https://rachaelherron.com/write/
- Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891023
- Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891030
- Do the Work by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891375
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781594634727
- Writers of the Future Contest: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/
- J. Thorn: https://theauthorlife.com
- Ksenia Anske: https://www.kseniaanske.com
- Horror Writers Association: https://horror.org
- The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction: https://www.sfsite.com/fsf/
Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-my-journey-so-far/transcript
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
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When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!
Recorded March 3rd, 2022
In this introduction to the podcast, I share what the episodes are going to looking like, who this podcast is for, the podcasts that have inspired me, and why you should listen to my show—even if I’m still “trying to make it”! (I promise, there’s lots of reasons!)
Podcasts mentioned in this episode:
- My Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope https://lpenelope.com/podcast/
- How Do You Write by Rachael Herron https://shows.acast.com/5b19ba8fa08de5c2320c8bb8/episodes/292
- The Creative Penn Podcast by Joanna Penn https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/
- The Unpublished Podcast by Aimee McNee and James Winestock https://anchor.fm/amie-mcnee
- The Manifestation Babe podcasts by Kathrin Zenkina https://manifestationbabe.libsyn.com/website
- Writers, Ink Podcast by J.D. Barker, J. Thorn & Zach Bohannon https://writersinkpodcast.com
- The Author Life Podcast by J. Thorn & Crys Cain https://anchor.fm/tasmpodcast
Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer/transcript
Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube
Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/
This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ
It is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com
⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️
When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!
Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570
Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/
Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I’m receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!