Bedste Novel Writing-podcasts (2024)

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4 Steps to Writing a Flawed Protagonist Who Readers Love | Episode 23 16:43

2d ago16:43

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Send us a Text Message. Most writers understand that creating a character with no flaws is a huge turnoff to readers because it’s hard to feel connected to someone who is perfect and does everything right. But how do you give your protagonist flaws that feel real and authentic instead of superficially layered on? Worry no more! In this episode, we…

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If You Are a Skeptical Scribe… 3:25

4d ago3:25

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Are you a SKEPTICAL SCRIBE? This episode is for those writers who question everything, who go on deep research quests for exactly the right reference... but get paralyzed if something is "off" or imperfect. Not sure what your writing persona is? Take the quiz here! https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-quiz Send us a Text Message. W…

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Ep 71 – Interview with Matt Holder 1:10:33

19d ago1:10:33

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Oliver sits down with Matt Holder, author of the first book in the Keen Blades line - "HURLED HEADLONG FLAMING or, the Bishop's Tale". PATREON: www.patreon.com/soimwritinganovel BUY OLIVER'S BOOKS: https://www.oliverbrackenbury.com/store SO I'M WRITING A NOVEL... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/so_writing OLIVER'S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/obracken…

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Quick Tip: 6 Steps to Establish a Writing Habit So You Can Finish Your Novel 10:06

1d ago10:06

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Send us a Text Message. The biggest obstacles writers face are overcoming procrastination and avoiding the dreaded writer’s block. In fact, these obstacles are what stand between them and finishing their novel. But what many writers don’t realize is that the key to conquering these obstacles is developing a consistent writing habit that will keep t…

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Writing as Healing, with Caitlin Shetterly 35:36

11d ago35:36

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Caitlin Shetterly, author of Pete and Alice in Maine, shares her return path to writing fiction after years in nonfiction. A major medical event in the winter of 2020 to 2021 aligned so perfectly such that she experienced the same kind of healing as in the story she was telling. This episode is for all the writers who feel like life has caught them…

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The Timeline for Crafting a Solid Debut Novel: Writing Tips for Your First Book! 14:25

10d ago14:25

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Send us a Text Message. Writing a speculative fiction novel that resonates with readers is tough work. Many writers feel they're doing something wrong when it takes time to create a draft that feels solid and ready to stand on its own two shaky legs. In fact, one of the very first questions most writers ask me before we start working together is so…

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If You Are a Diligent Drafter… 3:43

18d ago3:43

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Are you a DILIGENT DRAFTER? This episode is for those writers who are self-disciplined, super organized, know exactly where the story is going... and still have trouble sitting down to write. Not sure what your writing persona is? Take the quiz here! https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-quiz Send us a Text Message. What to do next……

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The Writing Persona Quiz 1:54

25d ago1:54

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Ever wonder what kind of writing persona you have? Or what motivates you to write? Or even what the hidden pitfalls of those are? (Because they exist!) Announcing the Writing Persona Quiz! This brand new quiz from Tally Ink will tell you exactly what kind of writer you are, and the ways you can take advantage of those strengths. Take the quiz here!…

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Ep 70 – Crossover Episode: Two Books, Two Bros 1:21:12

1M ago1:21:12

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Please enjoy this dual interview by a pair of pals, each with new books to share! Oliver's Book: THE BEATING HEARTS & BATTLE-AXES CROWDFUND IS LIVE NOW! Matt's Book: TO WALK ON WORLDS - Oliver designed the cover!Af Oliver Brackenbury

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How to Handle Negative Reviews 5:37

1M ago5:37

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When authors get negative reviews, the first instinct is to feel bad because someone didn't like what we wrote. However, not all negative reviews are alike, and we can't approach them all the same way. The troll reviews are very different from the ones with constructive criticism. This episode is for people who are concerned about their negative re…

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Episode 47: The Heroine's Labyrinth with Douglas A. Burton 1:26:30

1M ago1:26:30

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Matt and James welcome author Douglas A. Burton to discuss his new book The Heroine's Labyrinth! Matt blurbed it and said "The Heroine's Labyrinth is filled with profound and unique observations on the topic of story structure, no matter what the gender of your protagonist. Burton closely analyzes a wide breadth of stories and proves his thesis tha…

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How to Write LGBTQ+ Characters with Confidence and Care with Special Guest Sam Cameron 53:34

30d ago53:34

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Send us a Text Message. Many writers want to include more LGBTQ+ characters in their novels, but they’re afraid of getting it wrong and doing more harm than good. If you’re one of those writers, this podcast episode is for you! My friend and colleague, Sam Cameron, explains exactly how every writer can feel empowered to write more inclusive stories…

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The Parkinson’s Law Paradox 3:39

1M ago3:39

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Have you ever heard of Parkinson's Law? If not, it's the law that work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. AKA, if you give yourself a whole day to do something, it will take you all day to do it. Did you know that writers experience a paradox with Parkinson's Law? In today's episode we take a look at a common time manageme…

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The Goal, Motivation, Stakes, and Conflict Chain: How to Write with Narrative Drive 22:28

1M ago22:28

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Send us a Text Message. →Sign up for my free workshop Create a Dynamic Character Arc For Your Protagonist. This workshop, which includes live coaching, will help you develop the foundation elements of your novel and bridge the gap between plot and character arc! https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/workshop You might have heard of Goal, Motivati…

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Release the Pressure 4:37

2M ago4:37

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Not all pressure is good. Whether you're facing deadlines, word counts, or critter feedback, too much of the wrong kind of pressure can mess with your writing mindset. This episode covers why working under pressure is not always the right choice, and ways to release that pressure if you find it building up. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… …

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Author Entrepreneurship with Dave Moreno 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Business coach and entrepreneur Dave Moreno joins me on the podcast to talk about how and why authors should approach writing (and the results of writing) like a real business. We discuss business mindset for authors, core messages and values, run tasks versus grow tasks, and all sorts of other golden nuggets for authors who really want to understa…

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Who Reviews are Really For 6:00

2M ago6:00

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I apologize for the audio quality! This was recorded live on a hike and my mic was a little too close to my face 😅. Who are reviews actually for? Authors or readers? Both? In this ranty episode I share my thoughts on exactly who reviews are for, and why it's actually a good thing to be getting some negative reviews or low ratings on your books. Sen…

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What Drives You to Write? 6:21

2M ago6:21

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What drives you as a writer? Internal fulfillment, or external rewards? While neither is wrong or right, it's important to know your primary driver so that when you get into a writing slump, you have a proven way to break free. Listen to this episode for how to identify that primary motivator, the differences between the two, and ways to tap into t…

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From Romance to Domestic Thriller, with Christina Rozeline 17:26

2M ago17:26

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Author Christina Rozeline from Vinton, Louisiana shares how her writing evolved from a cheesy romance to a domestic thriller. But that wasn't her only growth! Christina's confidence skyrocketed from never turning on her camera during Premium calls to pestering her local library into carrying her book... and then actually doing a signing at that lib…

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Exploring The Benefits and Dangers of AI Use in Writing 24:24

2M ago24:24

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Send us a Text Message. Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/AI Everyone in the writing world is talking about AI, but should you really buy into the buzz? In this episode I’m going to explore what it’s okay to use AI for in your writing and what I believe you should never use AI for. In this episode you’ll learn: 3 tasks it’s oka…

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How to Write Physicalities of Emotion 4:37

3M ago4:37

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Learn what it really means to show, not tell, emotions in your writing! Your characters actions are how they reveal their feelings, but it's not always easy to figure out WHAT those actions or feelings are. This episode includes a practical framework for capturing authentic physicalities of emotion. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Take the…

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8 Essential Hacks for Writing and Self-Editing Your Manuscript to Perfection 25:16

3M ago25:16

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Send us a Text Message. Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/edit Almost every writer wants to get better at self-editing their work. But how? And which techniques improve your work the most dramatically? In this episode I’m going to talk about the self-editing hacks that will help you rapidly improve your work as you write and ed…

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Have High Expectations and Low Attachment 7:29

3M ago7:29

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In this slightly ranty raw podcast brought to you by a weekend sunrise hike, I talk about how to maintain high expectations but not feel terrible if you don't meet them. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel W…

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Unlock the 7 Subtle Truths About Writing (That Will Make Your Story Better) 23:08

3M ago23:08

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Send us a Text Message. Snag my FREE workbook: https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/truth Ever wondered why your favorite novels feel so authentic and cohesive? It’s not about all the surface level editing you’ve been driving yourself crazy with. Instead, it’s about the deeper stuff. The bones of the narrative. In this episode I’m going to talk …

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Don’t Fear Failure, with Caleb Palmquist 38:03

3M ago38:03

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Comic book author and serial Kickstarter Caleb Palmquist joins me to talk about what he's learned from running over 20 Kickstarters. He has a lot to say about failure and finding your audience, both of which are important parts of the "successful creator" journey. This was a follow-up episode to Halie's interview with Caleb on the YouTube Channel, …

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Procrastiplotting 4:10

3M ago4:10

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What happens when you're in the middle of your draft and the plot has gone out the window, or you have no idea where to go next? The danger is "procrastiplotting" which I think is just a fancy word for writer's block. Learn how I deal with Procrastiplotting and how to identify when it's ACTUALLY a problem. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… T…

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Stop Task Switching While Writing 4:57

4M ago4:57

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Did you know you lose up to 23 minutes of attention every time you get distracted? This is the reality: you can't do two things at once, and if you try, your attention pays for it. Multitasking has been a myth for years, and yet we all believe we're immune to the actual cognitive cost of task switching, which is what really happens when we think we…

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Writing Tradeoffs 4:02

4M ago4:02

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What are you saying "no" to in order to write? We all make tradeoffs in life, and definitely in writing. If you've ever had the urge to blame something else for "stopping" you from writing, this episode is for you. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (tr…

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7 Crucial Steps to Creating and Writing a Captivating Magic System For Your Novel 22:45

4M ago22:45

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Send us a Text Message. Snag my FREE workbook: resources.manyworldswriting.com/magic Ever wondered how to create an interesting and compelling magic system that readers will love? In this episode I’m breaking down exactly how to create a magic system that works. In this episode you’ll learn: The crucial importance of weaving an engaging magic syste…

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3 Ways to Write Better Relationships 4:42

4M ago4:42

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How would you write a better relationship portrayal? Not necessarily "better" as in "good", but rather, more realistic. We all have good and bad examples of relationships in real life, but I think we all get sucked into the temptation to idealize written relationships. This episode is a prompt to reevaluate the idealizing, and lean into reality a b…

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Ep 69 – The Return of Jirel! An interview with Molly Tanzer 1:01:06

4M ago1:01:06

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As part of the successful New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2024 crowdfund, Oliver sat down with Molly Tanzer in a livestream interview focused on C.L. Moore's most famous creation, Jirel of Joiry!Af Oliver Brackenbury

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9 Key Elements of Character Interiority: Writing Reality 24:10

4M ago24:10

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Send us a Text Message. Snag my FREE interiority workbook: https://resources.manyworldswriting.com/interiority Have you ever wondered how to ensure your readers are so engrossed in your protagonist that they can put your novel down? In this episode I'm peeling back the layers of protagonist interiority and revealing how to create your protagonist's…

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What are ARC Readers? 4:08

4M ago4:08

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What's an ARC reader? What do ARC readers even do? And why do you need to know about them before your book is even done? As much as many authors hate to admit it, building a readership before you even release is one of the things successful authors do (both indie and traditional), and ARC readers are a key part of that. Listen to this episode to fi…

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Sunk Cost Fallacy in Writing 4:42

5M ago4:42

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Sunk cost is the time, effort, money, or energy invested in something that ultimately doesn't work. Sunk cost FALLACY is when we believe that we have to keep doing that thing because if we don't, all that investment is WASTED. But the investments you make into things that ultimately become sunk costs are never wastes, and this episode details why. …

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Short Story Chat #7 – "Cock and Bull" by Kirk A. Johnson 1:12:42

5M ago1:12:42

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Recorded Feb 27, 2024 New Edge Sword and Sorcery Editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by NESS Copy Editor Valerie Valdes, Editor Jay Wolf, and special guests to discuss "Cock and Bull" by Kirk A. Johnson. This was part of the ongoing crowdfund for issues #3&4 of NESS, which ends at 8am EST, on March 16th: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bracken…

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7 Key Facts You MUST Know About Your Protagonist (Before Writing Another Word) 17:18

5M ago17:18

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Send us a Text Message. What makes a protagonist memorable and unique? What makes readers fall in love with them enough to follow them around for 300-500 pages? Knowing the answers to those questions is the difference between creating a flat, dull protagonist and having a magnetic protagonist that readers can’t get enough of! In this episode you’ll…

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How to Recruit Alphas, Betas, & Critters 4:10

5M ago4:10

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Last week's episode may have left you with some questions, primarily this one: How do you recruit alphas, betas, and critters? You can find these magical people in several places, but it can feel like hunting unicorns at times. In this episode, I list a few places you can find ABCs. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Take the Writing Persona …

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Show and Tell: The Secret to Writing Better Scenes 8:17

5M ago8:17

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Send us a Text Message. If you're a writer, you've likely encountered the timeless advice: "Show Don't Tell." While intended to enhance scene creation by encouraging vivid depiction over mere narration, this guidance has been misunderstood, leading to detrimental effects on otherwise strong novels. If you've questioned the validity of this advice, …

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Alphas and Betas and Critters, Oh My! 4:36

5M ago4:36

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What are alphas, betas, and critters (aka critique partners)? Are they different? The same? What exactly do they do? In this episode, I talk about how I define each of these types of feedback partners, and whether you need any of them at all. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Get the first 5 days of the challen…

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How to Turn a Narrative Summary into a Full Scene: Expanding What You Write 42:23

5M ago42:23

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Send us a Text Message. The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a compelling scene, but it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. So in this episode we are going to do a deep dive into scene structure and learn: 1) How to know if an event in your novel actually needs to be a scene 2) the structure of a …

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Decision Pivots 4:02

5M ago4:02

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Have you ever made a decision, started working on it, and then realized that you probably should have chosen something else? But then you feel like you HAVE to keep going because if you don't, then your integrity is at stake, or you'll feel like a failure if you "quit"? Insert a decision pivot. You don't have to remain beholden to the decisions you…

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New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2024 Crowdfund is Live! 0:39

5M ago0:39

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As I type this we're at 98% funding! WILL YOU BE OUR HERO? https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/new-edge-sword-sorcery-2024?ref=SIWANAf Oliver Brackenbury

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The Power of Writing Rituals 3:37

6M ago3:37

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What do you do to prepare yourself for a writing session? Whether it's lighting candles, playing music, or completely secluding yourself in a dark and mysterious library office, those things are probably your writing ritual. Writing rituals can make all the difference with finishing your book. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Take the Writi…

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The 10 Key Components of Writing a Great Scene 36:02

6M ago36:02

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Send us a Text Message. The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a great scene... but, unfortunately, it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. You need to understand: 1) What a scene is. 2) Whether a given event in your novel needs to be a scene. 3) The structure of a great scene. If you’re ready to lea…

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The 4 Primary Temperaments 4:32

6M ago4:32

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In this follow-up episode to the one on the difference between personality and temperament, I break down the four types of temperament traditionally known by their "Greek Humor" names: Sanguine Choleric Phlegmatic Melancholic We can use the temperaments not only to better know our characters, but to better know ourselves. Resources: https://psychol…

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Two Truths and a Lie with Shanna P. Lowe 26:24

6M ago26:24

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Can you spot the lie in this episode? Our guest has a passion for storytelling, dinosaurs, and inspiring young people to write more. Actually, none of those are lies. You'll have to listen to the episode for the real two truths and a lie! Shanna P. Lowe, author of Candy Sky Tells a Lie, joins me to talk about her experience with The 60 Day Novel Wr…

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Short Story Chat #6 – Elric 1961 and 2023 1:41:23

6M ago1:41:23

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Recorded Jan 9, 2024, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editor Jay Wolf, New Edge social media coordinator Kevin Beckett, and author Christopher Rowe, to compare & contrast Elric's first appearance ("The Dreaming City" in Science Fantasy issue 47, June 1961) with his latest ("The Folk of the Forest", in New Edge…

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How to Write Backstory without Info Dumping 18:54

6M ago18:54

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Send us a Text Message. Backstory is an essential part of every novel. Without it, your protagonist doesn’t have a meaningful character arc and your story lacks depth. But writers are (understandably) scared to put backstory in their novel because they’re afraid of info dumping. Well, there is a way to strike a perfect balance. You CAN include valu…

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What Are Your Writing Engines? 4:20

6M ago4:20

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There are things in life that propel you forward, much like an engine moves a boat through water. These are the things we turn to when we need a boost of energy or inspiration, including when we write. Do you know what your writing engines are? This episode includes examples of writing engines which might help you galvanize your writing life. Send …

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7 Key Understandings to Help You Reframe Criticism of Your Writing 23:55

6M ago23:55

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Send us a Text Message. Criticism is one of the hardest things for writers to process and it sometimes leads to writers giving up on the craft or refusing to share their work with the world. If you’re ready explore the 7 key understandings that will help you reframe criticism for a healthier relationship with it, access the FREE workbook right here…

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