Episode 039 / H. Claire Taylor joins us to talk about writing satire, creating character flaws, and how Claire helps authors figure out what they really want in their careers. Plus, we delve into the Enneagram and how you can use it to add depth to your characters.  

Intro links:

Where We Began by Serena Clark

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Jingle Balls Anthology

Helpful stuff/Podcast round-up:  

Rebel Author Podcast - Seasonal Marketing with Penny Sansevieri

Successful Writer Podcast - The Right (and Wrong) Way to Talk about your 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why it’s crucial to know what your story is about so you can “steer the ship” in the direction you need to go and save time on revisions
• How knowing what you want out of your writing career impacts your expectations and your marketing plans
• Common mistakes Claire sees as she works with authors
• How understanding your motivations and needs as a writer helps you set your goals
• Using tension and power in your writing
• How Claire uses the Enneagram to help writers discover their character’s motivations and needs
• Creating flaws that make characters likeable

Genres discussed include satire, cozy mystery, and dark comedy.

Claire’s website