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The Write It Scared Podcast

Stacy Frazer

A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.

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44:27

Making Smarter Author Career Decisions with Becca Syme

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2026/04/26

Submit to the Courage Files Are you worried if you’re making the right moves in your author career (ads, audio, direct sales… all of it)? This episode will help you take a breath and zoom out. I’m joined by returning guest Becca Syme to talk about how publishing has changed—and why so many writers are making decisions from pressure, fear, or misread data. We dig into insights from her new book, Dear Writer, You Still Need to Quit, including why the old “gold rush” advice doesn’t a...

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38:47

Remember Why You Started: Emy McGuire on Writing...

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2026/04/19

SHARE YOUR COURAGEOUS WRITING MOMENT to the Courage Files for Season 4 and Win a Free Edit What happens when the dream you’ve carried for years starts to feel too heavy? Author and performer Emmy McGuire joins me to talk about the long road to her debut thriller, No One Aboard—a chilling mystery about a family and crew vanishing at sea—and what it took to keep going through rejection, burnout, and years away from writing. We dig into the craft behind her dual-timeline, multi-POV struct...

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Episode 100: Celebrating Writer Wins + Introducing...

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2026/04/12

SHARE YOUR COURAGEOUS WRITING MOMENT SUPPORT THE PODCAST We made it to Episode 100! And we are celebrating with a brand-new segment to the podcast called the Courage Files, which will launch in Season 4 (September 2026) This new segment is all about your writing wins—big, small, messy, hard-won, or quietly brave—because one of the most powerful antidotes to doubt is hearing that other writers are showing up too. If you’ve taken a courageous step in your writing life, I...

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How to Reset Your Writing Goals (A Gentle Q1 Check-In...

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2026/04/05

We’ve reached the end of the first quarter of the year, and this is a perfect moment to pause and ask a far more useful question than “What did I accomplish?” Is the way I’m approaching my writing actually working for me right now? In this short solo episode, I share a gentle, guilt-free Q1 reset and reflection questions to help you course-correct, plus a behind-the-scenes look at my own writing progress — including finishing a draft, facing rejection, uncovering major plot issues, and doing ...

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35:34

How to Write Horror That Truly Unsettles with Author...

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2026/03/29

Want to write fear that actually gets under a reader’s skin—not just jump scares on the page? Start with what unsettles you. Horror and thriller author Nicole M. Wolverton joins me to discuss why discomfort can be more powerful than terror, how writing from your own fears creates unforgettable stories, and why horror can be deeply empowering during difficult times. Nicole is also very candid about the process, the realities of publishing, rejection, and the mindset she attributes to her...

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14:13

Bitching About Writing: A Cathartic Necessity

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2026/03/22

Writing can be hard, lonely work. Talking about the struggle can release pressure and help you get back to the page—but only if you’re sharing with the right people. I talk about why feelings aren’t facts, how isolation keeps writers stuck, and how to build a small circle of writing trust that you can lean into when you feel stuck. Timestamps 00:00 Writing Struggle + Isolation 01:44 Listener Question About Short Stories 03:44 Why Venting Helps Writers 05:45 Feelings Ar...

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38:50

Writing with ADHD: Practical Strategies to Finish...

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2026/03/15

If you’ve ever told yourself you’re lazy, undisciplined, or just “bad at finishing,” this episode might reframe everything. In this episode of the Write It Scared podcast, I talk with book coach and editor Nicole Ross about how ADHD impacts a writer’s mindset, motivation, and process—especially for those diagnosed later in life. We unpack the shame spiral so many writers fall into, why traditional writing advice doesn’t work for everyone, and how diagnosis can open the door to self-comp...

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43:47

What Literary Agents Look for in a Query Letter (with...

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2026/03/08

If you’re querying—or even thinking about it—this episode is going to change how you approach your pitch. In this episode of the Write It Scared podcast, I sit down with literary agent and author Ann Rose to talk about what actually makes a query stand out. (Spoiler: it doesn’t have to be perfect. It has to be clear.) We dig into hook, stakes, market realities, why “Dexter meets Legally Blonde” works, and what happens after an agent requests a full. We also talk about imposter syndrome, the s...

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40:31

From 197 Rejections to a Book Deal: Querying,...

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2026/03/01

What do you do after 197 rejections … for the same book? Well, if you’re author Carmela Dutra, you keep going. In this episode, Carmela shares the real story behind her debut cozy mystery, A Murder Most Foul—from querying too soon and rewriting extensively to finding the right agent after nearly 200 nos. We talk about saggy middles, tense slips, brutal feedback, and what it takes to rebuild a manuscript from the ground up. If you're struggling with self-doubt, facing a bunch of rejection, and...

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17:43

How to Build Stakes Into Your Novel so Readers Stay...

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2026/02/22

Blog Post on Stakes with Examples If your story feels flat or like it’s not going anywhere, check your stakes! Today, we break down what stakes really are, why “just make it worse” isn’t helpful advice, and how to create meaningful consequences for your characters that keep readers emotionally invested. We’ll talk personal, relational, and thematic stakes—and how to pressure-test them so your story actually holds. Timestamps 00:00 What Stakes Really Mean 01:37 Why Stak...

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41:31

On Revision Magic and Not Quitting with Author Kate...

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2026/02/15

What does it really take to build a successful novel? Kate Broad discusses leaving her romance author career to write literary fiction and how her debut novel, Greenwich, required multiple drafts and rewrites. She shares what it's like to scrap early drafts, rebuild the story from the ground up, write complex characters that are hard to like, and what she tells herself when the writing feels hard. If you need a reminder that your first draft can become something magical, tha...

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40:10

Writing Sex Scenes Without Cringe: What Actually...

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2026/02/08

How do you write a sex scene that readers actually read and not just skim? That’s what today’s episode is all about! Author Accelerator certified book coaches Stacy Frazer and Jennifer Larkin team up for an honest conversation about writing sex in fiction—without cringe. Stacy and Jen discuss when sex scenes belong in a story, how explicit they need to be, and how to write intimacy that deepens character and advances the plot. You’ll learn how genre expectations (including Y...

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43:35

Should You Self-Publish Your Novel? A Conversation...

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2026/02/01

Self-publishing isn’t a shortcut nor a consolation prize. It’s a publishing model that works well for some writers and not at all for others. Today, I’m joined by Libby Waterford, a prolific romance author and self-publishing educator with more than twenty books published across pen names. We break down what self-publishing actually involves: the costs writers don’t always anticipate, the level of control and responsibility it requires, and how marketing, timelines, and long-term goals factor...

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19:36

How to Figure Out What the Hell Your Character Wants

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2026/01/25

“What does my character want?” Sounds like a simple question—until it isn’t. If you’ve ever struggled to figure out the difference between your character's wants and needs, been confused by the language of conscious goals and unconscious goals or desires, this episode is for you! Today, we simplify things so you never get confused again! We look at how goals create momentum on the page to inform the plot, while desires drive the character's internal change. You’...

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Embracing the Struggle: A Conversation with Author...

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2026/01/18

There’s a persistent myth that if writing feels hard, you’re doing it wrong. This conversation with debut novelist Charlene Wang gently dismantles that idea. We talk honestly about messy drafts, perfectionism, long revision timelines, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going when doubt creeps in. Charlene shares her path to publishing I'll Follow You, including years of revision, mindset shifts, and learning to trust the process even when progress felt slow. If you’ve ever wonde...

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40:58

Writing Dystopian Stories with Hope and...

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2026/01/11

What happens when you stop trying to make your story palatable—and start making it true? Today, I'm joined by author Ivette Diaz for a powerful conversation about writing hopeful dystopian stories, the importance of representation on the page, and choosing integrity over marketability. We talk about writing through hard seasons, navigating self-doubt, and why community—not competition—is what sustains a writing life. If you’ve ever wondered whether your story belongs, felt pressure to soften ...

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14:22

Facing the Fear of Being Judged for What You Write +...

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2026/01/04

Draft It Scared Group Coaching Real Talk: Writer to Writer Are you afraid of being judged for what you write? You’re not alone. Me too. And in this episode, I get personal by sharing my writing updates, how publishing a short story felt exposing, and how I’m learning to navigate the fear of being seen for what I write. We also talk about changes to the podcast and setting writing intentions for 2026 that align with your life, not work against it. Timestamps: 00:00 Personal r...

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55:54

Critique Partners & Traditional Publishing: What You...

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2025/12/28

Draft It Scared Group Coaching Open For Enrollment–Apply Here! If you’ve ever questioned how to find the right critique partner—or survive traditional publishing—this episode will feel like a deep breath. Fantasy author and book coach Gabrielle K. Byrne joins me to talk about building healthy critique relationships, navigating the realities of publishing, and learning to let go so you can fall back in love with your writing process. It’s honest, grounding, and full of the writer-to-writ...

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41:37

A 3-Day Book, a 30-Year Book, and Everything In...

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2025/12/21

What if you wrote one book in three days… and another in thirty years? That’s the creative range of today’s guest, Susan Sloate, and trust me—this conversation will make you breathe a little easier about your own writing timeline. In this episode, Susan and I get real about the messy, magical parts of the writing life: panic, procrastination, emotional landmines, unexpected breakthroughs, and the quiet confidence that your story is already finished in your head—you just have to mine for it. S...

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37:23

The Magic of Writing Cozy Mysteries with Iris Applewood

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2025/12/14

Don’t believe you’re cut out to be a writer? Think again. Cozy mystery author Iris Applewood talks about how personal challenges and a whole lot of curiosity shaped her path to writing cozy mysteries and what she’s learned about the genre. We explore the creation of her magical town, Serenity Falls, how community is a character, and discuss what to do when your “whodunit” isn’t so clear. It’s a grounded, encouraging conversation about following your heart and finding joy in the my...

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