About the show

Welcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further.

As a blogger, vlogger, and actively querying fantasy author, I am addicted to attending all the writing panels a person could possibly attend at a convention. We're talking about attending upwards of 25 hours of panels in 3 days.

Fortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes.

But, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes.

Thanks for listening.

  • Morgan Hazelwood

Writing Tips and Writerly Musings on social media

Episodes

  • Morgan's Complete Guide For Attending A Convention

    April 3rd, 2023  |  Season 6  |  11 mins 19 secs
    beta-reading, books, conventions, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    If you've ever considered attending a convention, here are a few things you may want to consider:

    • Should You?
    • What to bring?
    • Things to do!
    • Self-care tips
    • Expected Con behavior
    • General tips
    • And AFTER the con!
  • Hello Executive Dysfunction, My Old Friend

    March 27th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  5 mins 41 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, executive dysfunction, writers, writing, writing tips

    Hi, my name is Morgan and I have executive dysfunction. What is executive dysfunction, what does it look like for me, and how do I manage it?

    NOTE: This episode was recorded before I sought an ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes, all the coping mechanisms in the world can't help.

  • Tips and Tricks To Fix Word Count Issues

    March 20th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  13 mins 7 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    Each type of book has its own expected word count. From chick-lit to epic fantasy, from picture books, to middle-grade to adult, it’s often easier to find traction with agents, publishers, and even readers when your story length meets expectations.
    What do you do when your story is WAY too short -- or too long?

  • Choices To Make With Beta Readers

    March 13th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  11 mins 15 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    After you’ve written your manuscript and gone over it at least once, it’s usually time to ship it out to some beta-readers, to get an outside perspective. But -- how do you find and pick the right beta readers?

  • The 10 Types of Queriers: In The Query Trenches

    March 6th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  8 mins 41 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, querying, writers, writing, writing tips

    For those writers trying to get traditionally published, there are about 10 general approaches, and some are better than others. Which are you?

  • Top 11 Ways NOT To Respond To Feedback

    February 27th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  9 mins 36 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    There are writers who take feedback well, but there are plenty who don’t. Try not to make these mistakes.
    Feel your feels, but control your behavior.

  • 5 Tips For Making Write-Ins Work For You

    February 20th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  7 mins 22 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    I don’t know how your write-ins work, but these are the guidelines I follow, to get the most out of any write-in — virtual or not.

  • Romance In Genre Fiction

    February 13th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  12 mins 18 secs
    balticon, beta-reading, books, critique, romance, writers, writing, writing tips

    In Romances, the romance is the point of the story. In genre fiction: the intrigue, the adventure, the mystery is the point, and the main character’s relationships are often what makes the victory possible — be they romantic or otherwise. How do you get the balance right?

  • Facing Feedback Backwards

    February 6th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  4 mins 38 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    After you’ve sent out your writing out, there comes a day when you have to deal with the feedback. Most writers start with the big fixes, because there's no need to fix the line edits if you're not keeping that chapter. Is there?

  • Fighting Impostor Syndrome

    January 30th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  13 mins 6 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    Impostor syndrome. Most of us have experienced it. Some of us live with it. Here are some ways to confront it, head on!

  • When Writing -- Small Changes Can Fix Big Issues!

    January 23rd, 2023  |  Season 6  |  5 mins 5 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    Have you ever gotten feedback from someone who you respect, saying they hated your work? They liked the idea, but think you should have done it a completely different way?

    Sometimes, the fix is smaller than it sounds like.

  • The Secret To Writing!

    January 16th, 2023  |  Season 6  |  7 mins 48 secs
    beta-reading, books, critique, writers, writing, writing tips

    Did you know there’s a way to take your writing from draft to beloved classic? Something often skipped when you’re learning all the ‘should’ and ‘should nots’ of the novelist’s world?