Join us on this week’s podcast as we dive into the process of revising your manuscript, from the rough beginnings of the "dirty draft" to the final, polished version. We've got the expert tips and practical advice to help you tackle each stage with confidence. Tune in to learn how to transform your writing with each pass through your manuscript, ensuring that what you eventually submit or publish is the best possible version of your work.

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Holly Lisle’s courses: https://hollylisle.com/category/writing-classes/

Writing into the Dark with Dean Wesley Smith: https://deanwesleysmith.com/a-great-take-on-writing-into-the-dark/

Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener

Emotion Thesaurus: https://amzn.to/4fMIjhr

Margie Lawson’s EDITS System: https://www.margielawson.com/

Holiday in Handcuffs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0938666/

Leslye’s Revision Workshop: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/courses/revise-your-novel

Get ready for Storm Echo, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/41dUro6

Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/

Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

Find the hosts online at:

Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

In Last Guard, we meet a hero with a mobility disability and a heroine grappling with mental health challenges. Together, they navigate a world filled with obstacles, both external and internal, finding strength and love in each other's company.

In the episode, we'll explore how Nalini Singh skillfully portrays complex characters breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes within the framework of a deeply moving romantic narrative.

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BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Recursion by Blake Crouch: https://amzn.to/3BSJWfs

Illona Andrews The Hidden Legacy series: https://amzn.to/406h2kj

Get ready for Storm Echo, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4j4ukGD

Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/

Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

Find the hosts online at:

Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Get ready to tackle your goals for 2025 in this week's episode of our podcast. We’ll help you start the year off smart—that's Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We also talk about how to effectively use both paper and digital planners to keep you on track. Join us as we provide tips, tricks, and insights to help you organize your writing life, maximize productivity, and turn those big dreams into achievable realities.

Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Sarra Cannon’s HB90 Course: https://heartbreathings.com/tag/hb90-method/

Leslye’s Decision Matrix: https://myimaginaryfriends.substack.com/p/enter-the-matrix-free-your-mind-and

Profit First: https://amzn.to/4iW18BA

YNAB: https://www.ynab.com/

PAPER PLANNERS

Erin Condren Daily Duo: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/inesjohnson/1

*This is Ines’ Referral Link. It should get you a discount with your first purchase.

Agendio: https://agendio.com/referrals-welcome/jy789Y_1606242292 *Leslye’s referral link

Ink and Volt: https://inkandvolt.com/

Twelve Month Wall Calendar: https://amzn.to/3P6g6aw

DIGITAL PLANNERS

Trello: https://trello.com/

Clickup: https://clickup.com/

Todoist: https://todoist.com/

Leslye’s Favorite Gluten Free Flour: https://shop.jessicasnaturalfoods.com/products/gluten-free-all-purpose-flour

Brownie Recipe: https://www.food.com/recipe/betty-crocker-fudge-brownies-homemade-496992

Ines’ Kickstarter: https://ineswrites.com/Kickstarter

Get ready for Last Guard, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/41dUro6

Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/

Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

Find the hosts online at:

Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.