Fiction Writers Episodes

We all need a mortality check from time to time to get our stories out there.

“You can have a great twist, you can have a scary atmosphere, but it’s the characters that you have to bring to life in order for a book to work.” - Jerry Roth

“If you’re not reinventing yourself, if you’re not looking on the horizon, you’re in danger of being left behind.” - Charles Breakfield

When we find something that connects us, those things that separate us can become unimportant.

“The biggest danger with cybercrime is overconfidence.” - Robert Kerbeck

Be bold and continuously get better at your craft.

“You don’t have to be “the boss” to be a leader.” – Brad Dude

Breathe and believe in yourself.

“You can turn any story into a comic and it’s just a stone’s throw away from film.” - Morgan Quaid

“Let your nerd flag fly.” - J. Lynn Else

Listen to your inner voice.

“Be open to exploring and not overplanning.” - Carrie Carter

“Fear is one of the greatest barriers that we have.” – Shiva Kumar

“Humor is my drug of choice.” – Liz Alterman

“Diversify your ideas.” – Violet Lemay

“Life is too big for us to micromanage.” – Lisa Boucher

Dial into your passion and do it because it is worth it.

“Humility brings a miraculous life.” – Jeff Elkins

"Other people’s opinions of your work are not ultimately as important as your own opinion of your work." - Toni Ann Johnson

“Don’t fear the changes that life is going to bring. All of life is change.” – Pat Daily

“There are no new stories and sometimes that’s hard to hear. What is original and what is unique is your voice.” - Tracee Garner

Keep doing what you love to do.

“There’s just something missing when you realize you’re not doing everything that you’re meant to be doing.” – Wendy Fedan

“Do not let anyone at all tell you that you are not worthwhile” – Teri Brown