Leftie Aube’s Writing Podcast | A Podcast for Writers | Podcast Guru

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In this podcast, I share my writing journey towards making my dream come true: becoming a full-time fiction author. The weekly episodes are part writing update and part writing related topic where I share my best tips, tricks, and mindsets shifts. My goal is to guide you towards your best writing life and inspire you to pursue your own writing dreams. If you are a writer who is starting out on your journey, face writing challenges, or if you’re discouraged from where you are, this podcast is for you. A podcast for writers. Specifically for writers pursuing traditional publishing.

Recent Episodes

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

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 @...

34 MIN

Episode 22 - Trad VS Self-publishing

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...

49 MIN

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

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...

32 MIN

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

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:...

31 MIN

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

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...

63 MIN