Leftie Aube’s Writing Podcast

Recorded on November 15th, 2022 In this episode, I first talk about my surgery—upcoming at the time of recording the episode and far behind me as I post the episode. Then I get into rejections: how to deal with the emotions that come with them, how to keep on going despite them, and the #1 mental shift that completely changed how I handle rejection (trust me, it works!) Mentioned in this episode: Follow me on Instragram Follow me on TikTok On Writing by Stephen King Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Manuscript Academy The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast Print Run Podcast Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/leftieaubeswritingpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Tag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/ ⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️ When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time! Support my writing career: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaube Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=leftie68 This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQ It is hosted by Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/ Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftieaube/message

Recorded on October 11th, 2022At the beginning of this episode, I explain why the episodes aren't coming as regularly as before and what you can do to help me get back to posting new episodes every week. Then I talk about my decision not to track my writing in October before I get into the topic of embodying the writer you want to become. I promise I don't get woo-woo; I keep it actionable and grounded in science. Plus I share my favorite writing affirmations!Mentioned in this episode:Support the podcast on Patreon!Send me the screenshot of your review on Instagram or through email at leftieaube.podcast@gmail.comCanadian Council of the Arts GrantsAbigail K. PerryGretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies QuizHidden Brain's Reframing Your Reality Podcast EpisodeWellness Unpacked's Reframing Our Thinking Podcast EpisodeSteven Pressfield's Turning ProRead the full transcript of this episode: [LINK]Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/leftieaubeswritingpodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Support my writing career: https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTry out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded September 26th, 2022In this episode, I talk about who to ask for feedback on your writing. What sort of comments you should give to another writer when they trust you with their work. And how to process the emotions that arise when you're receiving feedback to allow you to use them in the most effective way and make your story better (without risking ruining your story or driving yourself mad with the comments you get!)Mentioned in this episode:The Act Break PodcastJamie Redact's Instagram AccountKarli C. Ask's Instagram AccountAP Thayer's Instagram AccountSabaa Tahir's Post on writing slowlyMentoring Program of the Horror Writers AssociationScrivener, my Favorite Writing SoftwareDavid Michael Kaplan's Revision: A Creative Approach to Writing and Rewriting FictionRead the full transcript of this episode: [LINK]Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded September 19th, 2022In this episode, I talk about how I had to make a change in my writing routine to make it work long time with my day job and all the rest. Then I talk about the importance of trusting that everything happens at the right time and that we do not need to be further along in our writing journey. I needed to integrate this so badly, and I hope it'll help you to feel more at peace with the timeline of your writing journey too!Mentioned in this episode:Horror Writers Association Mentoring ProgramSave The Cat Writes a Novel!Story Grid websiteStory Grid 101 (free ebook)Story Grid 101 (paperback)Story Grid (original paperback)Story Grid podcastThe Creative Penn PodcastRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8/transcriptSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded September 12th, 2022In the updates of this episode, I talk about how my crazy writing routine is too much and what I plan to do about it (I'm not sure that's the best idea, but I'm rolling with it right now!) And the topic part of the episode is about writing discipline: what it is, what it's not, and how you can build it over time. I also talk about the two books that helped me so much to build my own discipline as a writer.Mentioned in this episode:Follow me on InstagramHorror Writers Association Mentoring ProgramStephanie EllisSupport the podcast on Ko-FiSteven Pressfield's The War of ArtSteven Pressfield's Turning ProRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7/transcriptSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on August 29th, 2022In this episode, I share how I was struggling with feeling like I wasn't moving fast enough with the last draft of my WIP. I also share the bad news (yes, again!) that I got this week, but how I managed to turn it around and bring myself back to a more positive mindset.Mentioned in this episode:Liselle SamburyCanada Council of the Arts - Creation GrantLiselle's Youtube video “How I Make Money As A Full-time Writer”Stephanie EllisHorror Writers Association Mentoring ProgramRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6/transcriptSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on August 22nd, 2022In this episode, I share how I realized that I wasn't trusting myself as a writer, how it was hindering me, and how I overcame it. I also make a bold statement about why most of us work for years and years on the same novel and how we can finally move on!Mentioned in this episode:Writing Excuses PodcastRevision Wizards PodcastSupport the show and my writing career! (Ko-Fi Page)Horror Writers Association Mentoring ProgramRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5/transcriptTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on August, 15th 2022In this episode, I talk about how we sabotage ourselves as writers when we're trying to reach our goals: how we do it, why we do it, and how to stop doing it by journaling. I also tell you how I've been sabotaging myself since I started working on the fourth draft of my novel and how I was able to get back on track!Mentioned in this episode:Lit Match Podcast by Abigail K. PerryHorror Writers Association Mentoring ProgramStephanie EllisThe questions to journal about are:How am I sabotaging myself?Why am I sabotaging myself?What are the goals I'm trying to attain? Why did I set those goals to myself in the first place?What actions can I take tomorrow to stop sabotaging myself?Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4/transcriptSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on August 9th, 2022In this episode, I talk about the surprising comment I got on my WIP from an agent, the rejection that made me cry, and how I got out of both of those hard places. Then I discuss writer friends! Why you need them, how to find them, and how to know if you've really got the perfect writing friendship match.Mentioned in this episode:Youtube video on the importance of synopsisStory Grid's Story EventManuscript Academy ConsultationsStephanie EllisMentoring Program of the Horror Writers AssociationRebecca HeymanApex MagazineThe DeadlandsRachael Herron's How Do You WriteRachael Herron's answer to my question (I found it!)Abigail K. PerryHorror Writers AssociationBianca Marais's Beta Reader MatchupSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-writer-friends/transcriptTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on July 18th, 2022In this episode, I talk about writing process—how they have helped me, how they could help you—and I share my entire writing process, from idea to complete story that can then be published (hopefully!) I also tell you about the not-so-fun thing that happened this week... and the awesome one!Mentioned in this episode:Stephanie Ellis: https://stephanieellis.orgHorror Writers Association's Mentoring Program: https://horror.org/hwa-mentors/The Author Life Community: https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.comJ. Thorn: https://jthorn.netCrys Cain: https://www.cryscain.comThree Story Method: https://theauthorlife.com/threestorymethod/Zach Bohannon: https://zachbohannon.comThe Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction: http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/The Dark Magazine: https://www.thedarkmagazine.comApex Magazine: https://apex-magazine.comStephen King's On Writing: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781982159375Rachael Herron's Revision Process: http://www.howdoyouwrite.net/episodes/108Brandon Sanderson's Free Writing Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQStory Grid Foolscap: https://storygrid.com/the-foolscap-method/Story Grid Obligatory Scenes and Conventions : https://storygrid.com/conventions-and-obligatory-moments-for-genre/Save the Cat Writes a Novel: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9780399579745Lisa Cron's Story Genius: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781607748892Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570Story Grid Five Commandments of Storytelling: https://storygrid.com/five-commandments-of-storytelling/Rachael Herron's How Do You Write Podcast: http://www.howdoyouwrite.netRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-writing-process/transcriptSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded on July 14th, 2022In this episode, I go back and share my entire writing journey up to this point. From my first confrontation with rejection in elementary school, to how I believed I was a literary genius in my teenage years & early twenties (and how I was brutally brought back to reality), to my worst writing years and how I got through them!Mentioned in this episode:On Writing by Stephen King: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781982159375NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.orgShawn Coyne & The Story Grid (website): https://storygrid.comThe Story Grid by Shawn Coyne (book): https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891351Rachael Herron: https://rachaelherron.com/write/Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891023Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891030Do the Work by Steven Pressfield: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781936891375Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://bookshop.org/a/85049/9781594634727Writers of the Future Contest: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/J. Thorn: https://theauthorlife.comKsenia Anske: https://www.kseniaanske.comHorror Writers Association: https://horror.orgThe Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction: https://www.sfsite.com/fsf/Read the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-my-journey-so-far/transcriptSupport the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.comIntro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Recorded March 3rd, 2022In this introduction to the podcast, I share what the episodes are going to looking like, who this podcast is for, the podcasts that have inspired me, and why you should listen to my show—even if I'm still “trying to make it”! (I promise, there's lots of reasons!)Podcasts mentioned in this episode:My Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope https://lpenelope.com/podcast/How Do You Write by Rachael Herron https://shows.acast.com/5b19ba8fa08de5c2320c8bb8/episodes/292The Creative Penn Podcast by Joanna Penn https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/The Unpublished Podcast by Aimee McNee and James Winestock https://anchor.fm/amie-mcneeThe Manifestation Babe podcasts by Kathrin Zenkina https://manifestationbabe.libsyn.com/websiteWriters, Ink Podcast by J.D. Barker, J. Thorn & Zach Bohannon https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Author Life Podcast by J. Thorn & Crys Cain https://anchor.fm/tasmpodcastRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer/transcript Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!