rating popular book tropes (as a very opinionated author)

rating popular book tropes (as a very opinionated author)

Today, we're trying something different on Storied and rating popular book tropes! This was a crazy episode to record y'all and I can't wait to know your thoughts. We discuss: - enemies to lovers - the quest - the chosen one - friends to lovers - and so much more!!!! Things get VERY heated and crazy as I share how (as authors and readers) we should think of tropes and use them in our own books!

why college is actually the BEST time to start your book & writing career

Have you ever wondered if writing a book in college is just not possible? Well, wonder no longer! This episode on Storied is all about how why college is actually the BEST time to start your book & writing career. It's time to start you author journey because of the flexibility and opportunities you have right in front of you. And if you're not in college, this still applies because we discuss career branding and time management! Let me know what your college writing life looks like!

How to Edit Your Book (The Step-by-Step Guide!)

Are you ready to edit your book or are you daunted by the thought?! Well, fear no more! Today on Storied we are breaking down how to turn your rough draft into a publishable masterpiece! 👉 Grab my FREE templates for writers here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434 ⁠⁠⁠ [https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434] Books I mentioned: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

How to Craft a Bestseller Writing Routine (that actually writes the book)

Do you want to know how to craft a writing routine that helps you be consistent and creative?! Well, look no further! It's time to turn your writing habits into actual routines that write the book in every season! On today's episode you'll learn: * How to find what time you write best * What my personal routine looks like * How to adapt your routine to different seasons of life * How to make the mundane everyday aspects of writing fun and something you look forward to each day If you loved this episode, please leave a review so we can share it with all the writer friends and build a community! Thank you so much for listening! 👉 Grab my FREE templates for writers here:⁠⁠⁠ https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434 ⁠⁠⁠ [https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434] Book of the Week: The Company They Keep: C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien as Writers in Community by Diana Pavlac Glyer ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/edendetwilerwrites?igsh=eGxpMHJwdzQ2cHl2&utm_source=qr] Storied is a podcast hosted by author, coffee lover, and resident fangirl Eden Detwiler! It’s for writers and readers on a journey to spread goodness, truth, and beauty through storytelling. Here, we explore how to brainstorm, write, edit, and publish your next masterpiece—so you can change the world, one reader at a time. Whether we’re diving into entertainment culture through a Christian worldview or chatting about your favorite reads, the Storied podcast is a storytelling adventure you won’t want to miss. Are you ready? Set? Write!

How to Make 2026 Your Best Author Year Yet Pt. 2

In this episode of Storied, I (your resident fangirl, Eden) share Part 2 of how to make 2026 your best author year yet! We're about to break down how to find the habits that will achieve your writer dreams! You’ll learn: * How to break down your larger goals into achievable, daily habits * How to make a weekly spread * Why consistency is key * Other physical, mental, and spiritual habits that enhance your writing * The importance of grit when it comes to writing If you loved this episode, then please leave a review so we can share it with all the writer friends and build a community! Thank you so much for listening! 👉 Grab my FREE templates for writers here:⁠⁠ https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434 ⁠⁠ [https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434] ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/edendetwilerwrites?igsh=eGxpMHJwdzQ2cHl2&utm_source=qr] Link Book I Mentioned: Grit by Angela Duckworth Storied is a podcast hosted by author, coffee lover, and resident fangirl Eden Detwiler! It’s for writers and readers on a journey to spread goodness, truth, and beauty through storytelling. Here, we explore how to brainstorm, write, edit, and publish your next masterpiece—so you can change the world, one reader at a time. Whether we’re diving into entertainment culture through a Christian worldview or chatting about your favorite reads, the Storied podcast is a storytelling adventure you won’t want to miss. Are you ready? Set? Write!