Connie B. Dowell

Episode 8: National Novel Writing Month: To NaNo or Not to NaNo?

by Connie B. Dowell
October 30, 2021October 30, 2021

It’s almost November as I release this episode, and, therefore, it is almost National Novel Writing Month, often called NaNoWriMo for short. If you’re new… Read More »

Episode 7: Genre

by Connie B. Dowell
October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

Last week we went over format and categories for books. This week, let’s dive into genre, an area where many newer writers get confused. Nonfiction… Read More »

Episode 6: Format and Category

by Connie B. Dowell
October 8, 2021October 8, 2021

As I promised last week, in the next couple of episodes we’ll be tackling genre, format, and category, as these are key to understanding your… Read More »

Episode 5: Who’s Your Audience

by Connie B. Dowell
October 1, 2021September 29, 2021

This week, we’ll be looking at the audience for your writing. While ultimately you have to write for yourself—no one will ever be as passionate… Read More »

Episode 4: Do you really have to write every day?

by Connie B. Dowell
September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

In this episode, see if you can hear my cat meow! The sneaky little guy got two meows into the final take. This week, we’re… Read More »

Episode 3: Prewriting, your way

by Connie B. Dowell
September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

Welcome to another episode of Let’s start writing. I’m your host. Last week was about generating ideas, so this episode is about the next step… Read More »

Episode 2: Where do you get your ideas?

by Connie B. Dowell
September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Last week was about taking that first step, a simple ten-minute writing session and finding space in your life for regular writing, even if it’s… Read More »

Episode 1: So You Want to Be a Writer

by Connie B. Dowell
September 3, 2021September 3, 2021

Transcript: Welcome to the first episode of Let’s Start Writing. I’m your host, author, editor, and book coach, Connie B. Dowell. You’re here because you… Read More »