Great Writers Share | with Daniel Willcocks

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Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam chat about high word counts, how they get em', how you can get em' and most importantly should you get them? Watch the show here: https://youtu.be/ElJM0hB9vFc  Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On this weeks episode Dan and Sam sit down with the incredible Frank Turner and talk music, creativity, freedom, mental health and how Frank remains undefeated.   Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/OBYJFMz8kkc    Find out more about Frank Turner Frank's tenth album, ‘Undefeated' is out May 3rd, featuring the new single, ‘Do One', Pre-Order Now! https://frankturner.orcd.co/undefeated Listen and watch the video for ‘Do One' here https://frankturner.orcd.co/doone Website: https://frank-turner.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27M9shmwhIjRo7WntpT9Rp?si=4TljXkhTS6KZ7qOY6aLftQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1&dlsi=e6a6e226ceaa4f13 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/frank-turner/108696785 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frankturner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankturnermusic Instagram: @frankturner Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrankTurner Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/join Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Fueling Your Words With Food Freedom Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ This week Dan and Sam sit down and have a chat with Bekka from ‘Food Freedom', they pick her brain on how a healthy relationship with your body and food can help fuel your author career. Useful Links: https://www.freedomwithbekka.com/  Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam tackle all things resolutions, manifesting and why the only thing guaranteed to get you closer to your goals is work. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/jY-mYqnecRE  Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

2024 Goals Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam reflect on their tumultuous 2023 and their personal and business goals for 2024. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/Ek0TKXvc34A Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ SHOWNOTES The Activated Authors podcast is going on a short break, to keep up to date on all things Activated Authors, join us on our FREE Discord channel at https://activatedauthors.com/

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into the concept of author ‘voice', what it is, how it is developed and how to get your own. Recommended Resources ‘The Life of Fire' Panagiotis Dimitriou https://amzn.eu/d/5xzCl9V ‘Neverwhere' Neil Gaiman https://amzn.eu/d/2doBRv4 ‘The Psychopath Test' Jon Ronson https://amzn.eu/d/97Qk8o0 ‘Mongrels' Stephen Graham Jones https://amzn.eu/d/7QBxzyG ‘Hammers on Bone' Cassandra Khaw https://amzn.eu/d/cOmPrVK ‘The Road' Cormac McCarthy https://amzn.eu/d/3mAdI7e ‘Fourth Wing' Rebecca Yarros https://amzn.eu/d/hh8RTeL Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ INFOSTACK LINK: https://danielwil--infostack.thrivecart.com/wpp6/  50k WRITING CAMP https://activatedauthors.com/50k  SHOWNOTES On today's show, we forego the usual Great Writers Share format, as we turn off the lights, ignite some candles, place our Jack-o-Lanterns in the windows and invite the monsters in for a special Halloween episode of, what our guests have lovingly dubbed, the Great Writers Scare podcast. The premise is simple. Four horror writers. Ninety minutes of unfiltered time to discuss all things horror writing. But who are these other three writers, you might be wondering. Joining Dan today we have one of our regular co-hosts, sci-fi and horror author, John Crinan, as well as two powerhouses in the horror community. I'm excited to welcome back to the show, the founder and host of the This Is Horror podcast, Michael David Wilson, and to say hello for the first time to his glamorous (but haunting) co-host, Bob Pastorella. In this episode we go deep into: Why do we write horror? Our earliest horror experiences Why are we not repulsed by horror? What has 2020 brought to horror, and how has the pandemic shaped writers of the genre? Michael and Bob's new book, “They're Watching" Michael and Bob's collaboration process when writing the book John Crinan's story as featured on Hawk & Cleaver's “The Halloween Horrors of Mill Lane” limited series The Other Stories anthology, edited by Daniel Willcocks Find out more about Dan, John, Michael, and Bob: https://www.danielwillcocks.comhttps://www.johncrinan.com/https://www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk/https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/about/staff/bob-pastorella/ Links from the show: Michael's Interview on the show: https://pod.link/1473869415/episode/NmM2NWRjMTctZDA3Yy00Y2VlLWI0N2MtMTA5NDMxODQ2MTlm Michael and Bob's, "They're Watching": https://books2read.com/u/4A7YGd Michael David Wilson's, "The Girl in the Video": https://books2read.com/u/b5krzR Bob Pastorella's "Mojo Rising": https://books2read.com/u/m2Mvn7 Chuck Palahniuk's “Guts”: http://readfulltext.blogspot.com/2013/10/guts-by-chuck-palahniuk.html Let's Scare Jessica to Death: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067341/ Night of the Living Dead: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/ Texas Chainsaw Massacre: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072271/ Poltergeist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/ Stephen King's “Cujo”: https://books2read.com/u/bQd9Xd An American Werewolf in London: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082010/ Get your copy of “They're Watching” from This Is Horror: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/shop/ The Other Stories podcast (The Halloween Horrors of Mill Lane): https://pod.link/theotherstorieshttp://www.emilybooth.co.uk/ The Other Side Anthology: https://books2read.com/tosanthology Listen to This Is Horror podcast: https://pod.link/599755380 Get your Great Writers Share merchandise! https://www.danielwillcocks.com/merch/gws GWS Press books: Collaboration for Authors: https://books2read.com/u/3G2jLn Special thanks to: Intro vocals: Persephone Rose Show theme: Karl Hughes Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the Bram Stoker Award®-nominated and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of several works of horror and dark fiction, including the viral sensation, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. A lover of luxury fashion and an admirer of European musical theatre, Eric can often be found roaming the streets of his home city, Boston, MA, for inspiration. In this episode we go deep into: Monsters - favorites to watch and read, favorites to write about Human monsters (e.g. true crime, serial killers) - the worst kind of horror Writing Journey - the theatre, short fiction, small presses Debut Novel that went viral! Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke NEW release (short stories re-released) How to cultivate a viral sensation - there isn't a simple answer! The perfect storm Novella - You've Lost a lot of Blood - a good follow up to the viral book What happens when there are MANY opinions about a book, controversy and the right motivation for it. Heart behind writing. The feeling of appreciation for a well received book, how to handle the amount of feedback, and the follow up book… The evolution of the creative process The writing community - finding your community and relying on them Titles - Let's talk titles! Gory murder mystery influence from the 70s/80s Influences - what speaks to you Upcoming books - Writing from the heart The importance of being authentic (your readers will know) - Being true to yourself What makes good horror Realism in characters The importance of having eyes on your work (before printing) Underrated authors that people should know more about The last show you could ever watch - fun question! Where to find Eric The meaning behind Hysteric Teeth Find out more about Eric Larocca: https://ericlarocca.com/ Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk about mailing lists and why they are an authors best friend. Plus Dan breaks down, how to set them up, where to find your readers and other incredibly useful tips. Watch the Show: https://youtu.be/RKbvkODYS10  Recommended Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Thorpe Mailing List Platforms https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/1de824c073a26 https://mailchimp.com/ https://www.aweber.com/ https://convertkit.com/ Newsletter Ninja Series **https://www.amazon.com/Newsletter-Ninja-Become-Author-Mailing-ebook/dp/B07C6J8HP9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TLWBJSP63DSP&keywords=newsletter+ninja&qid=1696515645&sprefix=newslett%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1** Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost  

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community, or access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk about the biggest fixture in the writing community - NaNoWriMo. More specifically they talk about how to tackle the challenge and come out victorious. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4--1u4gY6Is  Recommended Resources nanowrimo.org creativeparamita.com Join our FREE community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost  

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. You can join our FREE community and access our FREE resources over at https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into the power of finding the right kind of feedback from readers and writers and editors, alike, for your stories. Recommended Resources “Sprite…” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/lcHtVUUKc8w Food Freedom with Bekka https://www.freedomwithbekka.com/ Join our FREE community https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam explore what makes a great scene and share their top tips on creating one. Recommended Resources The Snowflake Method https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LWBZ696?tag=advancedfictionwriting-20 How To Write A Dynamite Scene https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLT4QPQ?tag=advancedfictionwriting-20 The Three Story Method https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Story-Method-Foundations-Fiction/dp/B0851LXR78 Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam are joined by their friend and returning guest host Robyn Howley and together they discuss how to handle and deal with this crazy journey when it's not going your way. Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Find out more about Robyn Howley https://www.rpauthor.com IG: @robynhowleyauthor Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk about personal bullshit that holds us hostage and prevents us from moving forward as well as questions to ask ourselves to help us through. Join our FREE Activated Authors Discord community! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ Jenna Moreci is a bestselling dark fantasy romance and writing craft author, as well as a YouTube sensation with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Her first installment in The Savior's Series, The Savior's Champion, was voted one of the Best Books of All Time by Book Depository. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Jenna spends her free time snuggling up with her charming partner and their tiny dog, Buttercup. Find out more about Jenna: https://www.jennamoreci.com/ https://books2read.com/suawtb https://www.youtube.com/@JennaMoreci Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Daniel Willcocks

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into the power of having a website, and how author's can leverage their business with a website that shouts their brand. Get your author website https://www.activatedauthors.com/websites Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, then join our FREE community over at https://activatedauthors.com/   This week's Guest is... Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror and his post-apocalyptic novel, Bird Box, which was the inspiration of the Netflix film Bird Box. Find out more about Josh Malerman: https://joshmalerman.com/ Get more from Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into the fundamentals of how to be more productive, focusing on YOUR journey, and not those of the superhumans that dominate media and social platforms.   Recommended Resources https://books2read.com/u/3yQZKn  https://activatedauthors.com/matrix    Join our FREE online community!  https://activatedauthors.com/   Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter   Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone   Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam are joined by their friend and Activated Authors Member Robyn Howley and together they talk about all the things they do to recharge and refill their creative wells including creating squishy septapods, spending time in the trees and consuming words. Watch the Show: https://youtu.be/Uk7VgZYCqLU Recommended Resources https://www.rphauthor.com/ Join our FREE Activated Authors Discord! https://activatedauthors.com/join Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk all about creating full bodied main characters, where to start what to include and why Shakespeare was onto something with the whole, ‘What's in a name…' thing Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u7IcUyUclno  Recommended Resources ‘When Winter Comes' Daniel Willcocks https://books2read.com/u/38dW2V ‘The Saviour's Champion' Jenna Moreci https://books2read.com/tsc ‘The Hunger Games' Suzanne Collins https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hunger-Games-Suzanne-Collins/dp/1407109081 Join our FREE Discord Community! https://activatedauthors.com/join/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost  

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam wade through the murky waters of art verses commerce. They discuss selling out, if art can ever be ‘pure' if a price tag is attached, how imposter syndrome plays right into the whole and if creativity can ever be truly ‘unbound.' Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/odKR8qC-KLY  Join our FREE DISCORD COMMUNITY! https://activatedauthors.com/JOIN/   Instagram of "InspiredtoWrite" https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtowrite/   Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

When Can I call Myself an Author? Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk about the labels given to us and those we take and why it's so hard to boldly say 'I'm an author', they also share their own ideas of when they believe you become an author. Recommended Resources https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03myqj2 https://www.danielkraus.com/ Legend Planner Whalefall by Daniel Kraus https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62919162 https://lovingstoryedit.com/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan joins Ellie Betts & Kristina Adams (The Writers Mindset) and Matty Dalrympie (The Indie Author podcast) to get spooky and talk all things ghosts. Recommended Resources The Writer's Mindset https://www.writerscookbook.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/667994480538578 The Indy Author Podcast https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam celebrate over one year with the podcast, discussing favourite moments, episodes, and key takeaways. Recommended Resources Writing Ghost Stories (with Daniel Willcocks, Ellie Betts, Kristina Adams & Matty Dalrymple) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax5GPypvkyo Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam tune in LIVE from the London Book Fair, sharing their experience and thoughts on how fairs can help new and experienced authors. Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode DAN is back! We talk all about where Dan has been, why taking time off is necessary in your life and business, and why it's critical to remember to focus on reaching your readers and speaking your language. Recommended Resources https://www.amazon.co.uk/Show-Your-Work-Getting-Discovered/dp/076117897X Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

“Content For Everyone” Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan sits down with the author of, “Content For Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content” Jeff Adams, to discuss all things access and answer questions from the community Recommended Resources https://contentforeveryone.info/  Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Sam goes through tips, tricks and advice to help you feel more confident on camera and engage your audience on social media. Watch the show https://youtu.be/BCTChoaV9S0 Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan talks to Troy Lambert from Plottr who answers some of our community's questions, all about Plottr, who to use it and get the best from it. Recommended Resources https://plottr.com/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam get into the weeds of Imposter Syndrome, what it is, why it happens to EVERYBODY and most importantly how to deal with it. Watch the show here https://youtu.be/X0JJa7VqdBg Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam forgo the usual format and instead talk about what's been going on in their personal and professional lives and give some exciting updates on what's coming up this year in Activated Authors. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/7Fliu67bK2o Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into idea generation, practical tips and exercises for creating ideas and how to pump your creative muscles.   Watch the show https://youtu.be/rD8n7YCobbc   Recommended Resources Zero to Author https://activatedauthors.com/author/   Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/   Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter   Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone   Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk about the latest advances in AI, the pro's and cons for the author industry and their personal opinions on it. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/aJ_0hbFV0Lk  Recommended Resources www.activatedauthors.com/zero https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ai-for-authors-guidelines/ https://chat.openai.com/ https://labs.openai.com/ https://midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=%2Fapp%2F https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/02/07/reinventing-search-with-a-new-ai-powered-microsoft-bing-and-edge-your-copilot-for-the-web/ https://runwayml.com/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into their understanding of what short stories are, why they are beneficial for new and seasoned writers and where to go to get started Watch the show: https://youtu.be/4TZbiTwMwX8  Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Writing With Chronic Illness Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk openly about their own chronic illness' both physical and mental, how they manage and navigate them to enable them to get to the page and live a life of their making. This episode has deep and candid discussion of chronic illness and may not be suitable for listeners with sensitivities or triggers around: Childhood abuse Sexual assault Trauma Time Stamps Sam's Chronic Mental Illness' TW CHILDHOOD ABUSE & TRAUMA [00:25:40] Dan's Chronic Physical Illness [00:33:45] How to write with chronic illness [00:37:30] TW: TRAUMA, ASSAULT, SEXUAL ASSAULT & RAPE [00:51:00] Watch the show https://youtu.be/N0VeXMCGRGI  Recommended Resources Hi Ren https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_nc1IVoMxc “Hi Ren” - 2016 vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaltehH_cNo&t=303s Betterhelp https://www.betterhelp.com/ Mind https://www.mind.org.uk/ Safeline https://safeline.org.uk/ How Not To Die https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk all things book covers! We cover everything from how to identify a “good” book cover, what a book cover “should” do, and best practices to familiarise yourself with modern book covers so that you can make your book shine. Recommended Resources Flash Fiction February: https://activatedauthors.com/flash Flash Fiction: Explained: https://activatedauthors.com/flash-fiction-explained/ Market Research https://kindletrends.com/ Book covers: http://100covers.com/?ref=51 https://www.creativeparamita.com/ https://miblart.com/?ref=danielwillcocks http://www.thecovercollection.com/ https://www.rockingbookcovers.com/ https://www.gobookcoverdesign.com Post-apocalyptic book covers They Rot shorturl.at/bijs7 Wizard of the Wasteland shorturl.at/btuvX Dead South shorturl.at/myBC9 Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Find more from Activated Authors IG: @activatedauthors YT: @activatedauthors Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam go in on Tropes, what they are, why they are important, why readers will not forgiving if you mess with their expectations and specific examples to help you get a handle on this important writers tool. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/Opo4sEKCjoE Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk about how to find your people in a noisy world where every one is trying to get your attention and finding the right people can feel like a daunting task. Watch the show https://youtu.be/LY9CLnWMNC4 Recommended Resources Free Resources (https://activatedauthors.com/free/) The Story Studio podcast (https://pod.link/1140596479) 1,000 True Fans (https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/) Jenna Moreci YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@JennaMoreci) Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam break down the steps you need to follow to get your book from first draft, to edited manuscript. Recommended Resources https://reedsy.com/ https://www.thecreativepenn.com/editors/ https://www.activatedauthors.com/free Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk all things plans and goals for 2023, go over how they personally set goals, what their personal and professional goals are for next year and why. We'd love to know how you set your goals and what you want to achieve in 2023, drop a comment below and let us know! Watch the show https://youtu.be/TA_J80AMlJk Recommended Resources 6 Small Habits to Change Your Life Forever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxL1WmO7oo Year Compass https://yearcompass.com/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam take a trip down memory lane and look at their personal and professional highlights and challenges of 2022   Watch the show https://youtu.be/SG_PMmOD-SA  Recommended Resources https://yearcompass.com/en/ https://www.youtube.com/@foodfreedomwithbekka6453 Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

It's the AA QUIZmas Extravaganza! Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam take a back seat as Eden Collier grabs the host's seat and takes fellow Activated Authors community members through our Quizmas Extravaganza! On Dan's team (aka “Festive Feisties”) we have Julie, Bobbie, and Ara. On Sam's team (aka “Frosty Bitches”) we have Rob and Daisy. Join us for an episode of laughter, questions, and naughty words as we propel toward the 2022 Christmas holiday. See if you can answer the questions for yourself, and let us know your favourite moments from today's episode. Watch the quiz: https://youtu.be/6JyhAwaOaPM Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

How To Create a Writing Routine Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk all about their writing habits and routines and share their top tips on how to best create a routine or habit that works for you Recommended Resources https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9OMFNGU0ZBUw/episode/OTI0Y2NjYzktYTY2Zi00YjIwLWI3M2YtM2U1NzczZDA0OGNm?ep=14 Watch the show https://youtu.be/ESLdoOLU0Co    Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan goes solo to explain just exactly how you get your book from manuscript to published on the online stores. Recommended Resources www.books2read.com/spblueprint https://stephaniebond.com/ medium.com wordpress.com squarespace.com wix.com wattpad.com https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GR2L4AHPMQ44HNQ7 https://kdp.amazon.com/ https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/writinglife https://play.google.com/books/publish/u/0/ https://www.draft2digital.com/login/?next=/book/ https://www.smashwords.com/about/how_to_publish_on_smashwords Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into writers block and their own reasons why they think it is a myth and how to figure out what's really going on and get past it. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/gfU7xxMgotE Sam's painting was inspired by the incredible ‘Wings of Freedom' by Vivien Szaniszlo, check out her work: IG @vivienszaniszlo Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into their understanding of what genre is, and why it is so important, not just for your readers satisfaction but also, your work load.⁠ Watch the show https://youtu.be/3OpgfUa44Vc  Recommended Resources https://publisherrocket.com/ https://k-lytics.com/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into all things theme and tone, explaining what each is, what the difference between the pair and explaining why they are crucial in story telling by giving examples of each from well known books and films Watch the podcast https://youtu.be/dgVvQNpbnpo Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam dive into their top tools and resources for drafting, writing, editing, publishing and marketing your book. Watch the show: https://youtu.be/qiKiIIEqIGQ Recommended Resources Writing Plot Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview Notion: https://notion.so World Anvil: https://www.worldanvil.com/ Post Its: https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/post-it-notes/ Write Word: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word Notes Apple Pages Edit Pro writing aid: https://prowritingaid.com/ Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/ Publishing Formatting Vellum: https://vellum.pub/ Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/ Marketing Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Mojo: https://www.mojo-app.com/ Newsletter provider: https://www.mailerlite.com/a/audqxwo3ulal Publisher rocket: https://publisherrocket.com/ Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/ On today's episode, Dan and Sam talk all about how to know when it is time to start your author business and if a business is the right move for you. Claim your FREE 30 days of Activated Authors! https://activatedauthors.com/ Find out more about Daniel Willcocks https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ IG: @willcockswriter Twitter: @willcockswriter Find out more about Samantha Frost https://www.mastressofnone.com IG: @mastressofnone Special thanks to: Show theme: Karl Hughes Show editing: Sam Frost