The Whole Writer

Each week, The Whole Writer podcast with Nicole Meier creates space for writers to nurture both their craft and themselves, exploring what it means to write from a place of wholeness rather than depletion.

If you’re an emerging author seeking guidance, this podcast is for you!

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10. Overcoming Common Roadblocks in Novel Writing

If you've been second-guessing yourself and letting doubt hold you back from your writing goals, this episode is for you! As a book coach, I have writers come to me and admit they have a nice story outline with all kinds of good research and prep work complete…yet they just can’t find a way to get words onto the page. So, today I want to talk about something that comes up in different phases of our writing process and that is the subject of roadblocks. Inside this episode, I'm breaking down writ...

Apr 09, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 10

9. How Writers Can Know Their Protagonist Better

Inside this episode of Steps to Story, we discuss why knowing your protagonist on a deeper level allows you to create a more engaging and relatable story. When you understand your character's hopes, dreams, fears, and flaws, you can craft a narrative that resonates with readers on a profound emotional level. Tune in to discover an exercise to help you identify the "why" behind your character's decisions and actions in your novel manuscript. 🚀 KNOW YOUR PROTAGONIST BETTER in this self-paced cour...

Apr 02, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9

8. Why Healthy Writing Habits Matter

In this episode of Steps to Story, I'm talking about practices that can fuel our writing process and propel us forward. I’m sharing my top ten list of things that can elevate your writing habits. This includes: 1. Consistency & productivity 2. Mental & emotional well-being 3. Goal achievement 4. Quality of writing work 5. Overcoming challenges 6. Writing community & support 7. Long-term sustainability in writing 8. Creativity & exploration 9. Professional growth in your writing w...

Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7. Top Three Story Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself

Today we're tackling a crucial aspect of storytelling: the top three story questions you should be asking yourself as a writer. This includes taking a deeper look at: Your story's unique message Your intention for how your want your reader to feel Better understanding the arc of change that occurs And I'm sharing resources! Need some help with crafting your story arc? Good news! I’ve created a mini-course for you on this very subject. Hop over to stepstostory.com/mapyourstory to find out how to ...

Mar 19, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6. Accountability: How To Get It And Keep It

In today's episode of Steps to Story, we're looking into the crucial aspect of accountability in novel writing. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting your journey, staying accountable can make all the difference in reaching your writing goals. I first encourage you to acknowledge that the business of life has a natural ebb and flow, so in this regard none of us are perfect when it comes to accountability. But! There are helpful ways to bring a stronger element of this into our novel ...

Mar 12, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Five Game Changing Tips for Writing Your Novel

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the key elements of crafting a novel. Whether you're just starting out on your novel writing journey or on manuscript draft number three, understanding these elements is essential for crafting a compelling and unforgettable story. This includes taking a look at: Creating memorable characters Imaginative world-building The importance of plot and structure Crafting believable dialogue Revisions vs. perfectionism There's also a bonus tip and an exciting an...

Mar 05, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Unlocking the Power of Creative Community: A Roundtable Discussion

Welcome back to this very special episode of Steps to Story. I'm so excited about this episode because I had an opportunity to do a roundtable discussion with five of my small group writing clients. You'll be hearing from them today about: 1) How they went from idea to action with their novel manuscripts 2) What's working in their writing process and what's not 3) The powerful impact of community and what benefits being in a small group has had on their writing work and also their author mindset...

Feb 27, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Is Your Work Worthy? How to Measure Your Writing.

Today I'm talking about the difficult question of whether or not your work is worthy. As a book coach whose worked with so many different types of writers over the years, I get asked this question all the time. And as an author, I’ve been there too. So I get it! The number one thing writers come to me wanting to know is whether or not their story idea is unique enough, whether their writing is good enough, and whether or not they have what it takes to get published. Here’s the truth… My answer i...

Feb 21, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. What Happens When You Tell People You're Writing a Book?

There’s a kind of internal struggle authors face when deciding to share their writing endeavors with others. As writers, we at some point find ourselves in the honeymoon phase of crafting a book, one where we’re excited, motivated and inspired about being a storyteller. It’s also one where we find ourselves in the creative flow and, that euphoria, makes us want to shout from the rooftops! In today's episode I'll be covering: The decision to share Dealing with reactions Navigating different scena...

Feb 14, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. How to Go From Idea to Action

Every book begins with an idea, a spark of inspiration. I always say if you go to bed thinking about your story each night, and can’t stop thinking about your plot, character, or setting, you’re ready to write you story. ⁠ But how do you take that initial spark and turn it into a fully-fledged concept for a novel?⁠ In this episode, we're diving into the essential steps to go from a mere story idea… to concrete action, when embarking on your novel writing journey. ⁠ LINKS: Website | Instagram | P...

Feb 06, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Welcome to the Steps to Story podcast

Welcome! I started this podcast because while I believe there’s never been a better time to be a writer… I also know that taking the steps to getting the story out of your head and onto the page is one that requires support. ⁠ ⁠ As an author and certified book coach, I want to deliver an approachable sense of craft, community, and coaching, so fiction writers like YOU can make good progress on your novel manuscript. ⁠ I'll be here each week sharing essential steps and strategies, so you can get ...

Jan 28, 2024•4 min0

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