Leftie Aube’s Writing Podcast | A Podcast for Writers

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Episode 23 - I'm a FULL-TIME WRITER!

2026-09-2834:18

No, I can’t believe it either… Full story inside! Mentioned in this episode: Rachael HerronJ. ThornEpisode 12 : #AMQUERYING (where I talk about my health journey)Alessandra Ralleni’s interview on the Shit About Writing PodcastLeftie Aube’s Writing SubstackKo-Fi page (to support the podcast and get into the monthly group coaching calls)Book a 1-1 coaching call with me!Read my new short story “If We Go, We Don’t Come Back”Recorded on September 23rd, 2026 Tag me on your screenshots of the show @...

Episode 22 - Trad VS Self-publishing

2026-06-2549:26

I share the good news I received this week!!! Plus I tackle traditional VS self-publishing (VS indie). How to find out which route is more aligned for you when deciding how to publish your first novel, the multiple reasons why I personally chose trad, and why it’s not a set-in-stone decision. Mentioned in this episode: Instagram post that inspired this episodeSupport the podcast on Ko-FiThe Submission GrinderPlot Twist PodcastDeadline CityWrite Where It HurtsPublishing RodeoInk In Your VeinsN...

Episode 21 - The Sticking Point (or, why it took my three weeks to rewrite a single scene)

2026-06-0932:26

Have you ever been writing and suddenly, you CAN’T write anymore and you don’t understand why? Maybe you just hit a Sticking Point! In this episode, I talk about this notion to better understand what’s happening when you can no longer write and what to do to keep on progressing, using as an example what I recently live while editing my second (agented) novel. Mentioned in this episode: Support the show on Ko-FiGet my FREE Essential Reading List for fiction writersHAD magazineAeon TimelineMila...

Episode 20 - Your work in progress isn’t shitty; it’s just unfinished

2026-06-0231:43

In this episode, I share how viewing your WIP as “unfinished” instead of “shitty” will be immensily helpful by using the comparaison of building a house. It’s a conversation I had with many of my writer friends that has helped them a lot and I’m sure it will benefit you too! I also talk about why I decided not to submit my old short stories anymore. Mentioned in this episode: Support the podcast on Ko-FiFollow me on Instagram or TikTokSubscribe to my newsletterThe Story Grid Methodologyhttps:...

Episode 19 - “It’s Just A Challenge” Mindset, How to Approach Your Writing Problems Through This Lens, Meeting Self-Imposed Deadlines, Crafting Interesting Characters and Strong Opening Pages

2026-04-1401:03:53

In this episode, I talk about: Balancing giving yourself time to write the best book possible while also pushing yourself to meet a deadline that’s a little stretch (yes, both are possible 😜)How to make a plan for you to finish a draft by a certain date and how that can be useful in your processHow to see the progress you’re making on your novel by breaking it down in smaller piecesWhy it is important to diversify yourself as a writer, how it can bring you more stable income but also more joy...

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Leftie Aube’s Writing Podcast | A Podcast for Writers