84: Genre Essentials Writing Sci Fi or Fantasy
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
Release Date: 03/30/2025
97: Should I write romantasy?
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
Romantasy is the 'it girl' right now. Everyone is talking about it. It's all over BookTok and readers can't seem to get enough of it. But does that mean YOU should write it too? I'm approaching this as a bit of a broarder questions - should I write to trend? Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. The 100th episode is coming up very soon, so don't miss it! And if you have a questions you’d like answered or a topic you’d like covered on the podcast, please email through my contact form on my website or reach out on my Substack ...
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96: What's the difference between a manuscript assessment and a structural/developmental edit?
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
This week we're looking at the difference between a manuscript assessment and a structural or developmental edit. If you're at the stage where you're ready for someone else's eyes on your manuscript then this is a must-listen episode. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a questions you’d like answered or a topic you’d like covered on the podcast, please email through my contact form on my website or reach out on my Substack where you’ll also find lots more on writing, publishing, and all things bookish! You can...
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95: How do I know when my book is finished?
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
This week I am answering a listener question from Lisa who wants to know how to know when your novel is finished. It's a great question and I'm sharing three scenarios on when you know and what you should do from there. If you enjoyed this episode don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast and share to your lovely writer friends. You can also find about the services I mention in the intro via this link And if you have a questions you’d like answered or a topic you’d like covered on the podcast, please email through my contact form on my website , or reach out on my...
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94: How to manage your expectations as a new author
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
If you're a new author seeking a traditional publishing deal it's important to learn about the industry you're wanting to be a part of. Today I'm sharing three tips on how to manage your expectations as a new author specifically if you're trad publishing. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a questions you’d like answered or a topic you’d like covered on the podcast, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on my Substack where you’ll also find lots more on...
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93: 3 Practical Tips for When You're Stuck in the Messy Middle of Your Novel
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
This week I'm sharing three tips to help you move through the murky waters of the messy middle of your novel. We'll all need to do it at some point so these 3 tips can help you through. Apologies for the ending of this week's epiosde, I have had dramas with my podcasting software which were frustrating. The main part of the episode is fine so I decided to publish with the outro levels not 100% rather than skip this week. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and do all the things. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on...
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92: 3 Things I'd do Differently if I was Starting Out Today
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
This week Jodi shares three things she'd do differently if she were starting out as an author right now compared to when she first published her debut novel in 2019. It's only six years, but so much has changed in the publishing landscape over that time plus experience builds wisdom. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a questions you’d like answered or a topic you’d like covered on the podcast, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/ or reach out on my Substack...
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91: Pitching vs Querying and Synopsis vs Blurb
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
In this week's episode Jodi answers a question from a reader who asks what's the difference between pitching and querying, and also, how are the synopsis and the blurb different. These are great questions for those perhaps new to writing and publishing and who are just starting out learning about the ins and outs of the author game. Also on this week's episode Jodi talks about creative burnout and how as creatives we need to be gentle with ourselves. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a questions you’d like...
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90: What is the Domino Effect in storytelling?
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
We've all seen those mesmerizing dominoes falling and creating a pretty pattern as they fall. But what has that got to do with storytelling? It's all about cause and effect. And that's what I'm chatting about this week. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a questions you’d like answered or a topic you’d like covered on the podcast, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on my Substack https://bookishwithjodigibson.substack.com/ where you’ll also find lots more on...
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89: Why I left Instagram
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
This week is a bit more of a personal one in that I'm sharing the reasons behind my saying 'see ya later!' to Instagram. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a question you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on my Substack https://bookishwithjodigibson.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson Your support helps with the hosting and...
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88: 6 Writing Rules You Should Break
Ask The Author with Jodi Gibson
We've all heard the many and varied Writing Rules floating around. When it comes to rules, I like to see them more as guidelines, but these are some that I feel you can break and maybe even should break. I'm sharing six of them in today's episode. Let me know what you think! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. And if you have a question you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or subscribe to my Substack https://bookishwithjodigibson.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing,...
info_outlineYet another episode in the Genre Essentials series, and the last Genre Specific episode, this time we're chatting about Sci-Fi and Fantasy. And before you yell at me, yes I know they are two different genres! But bear with me, while I explain why I have lumped them together for the purposes of this episode.
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And if you have a burning questions you’d like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you’ll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more.
You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you’ll get a shout out on the next episode too!
Happy listening (and writing)!
Jodi