Podcasts about helping writers become authors

On this episode, I talk with middle grade fantasy author Megan Reyes about her debut series, Heroes of Havensong. We talk about the challenges of writing a series with four points of view, how she taught herself to write stories, and what she says to students to inspire them to write their own stories.From the publisher: This timeless fantasy debut follows four children—a boy-turned-dragon, his reluctant dragon rider, a runaway witch, and a young soldier—bound together by the Fates themselves to save their world—and magic itself—from being destroyed. Books and resources mentioned in this episode include:Heroes of Havensong : Dragonboy (book 1), by Megan Reyes.​Heroes of Havensong : ​The Last Ice Phoenix (book 2), by Megan Reyes.Lama Quest series, by Megan Reyes (forthcoming). A new fantasy chapter book series for young readers (ages  6-10).The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. Klein.K.M. Weiland's books on craft.K.M. Weiland's podcast: Helping Writers Become Authors.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.

In this episode, Rich and cohost Wendy Beck have a conversation with Award-Winning Author, Susan Muaddi Darraj.Writing for both adult and children's audiences, Susan Muaddi Darraj has won several literary awards. An American Book Award, two Arab American Book Awards, and a Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artists Award were among the accolades she received. She was designated a 2018 Ford Fellow by the United States Artists in 2018.Jaime Manrique, the judge for the AWP Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction, selected Susan Muaddi Darraj's short story collection A Curious Land: Stories from Home as the winner. Aside from that, it was nominated for a Palestine Book Award and won the Arab American Book Award in 2016. The Inheritance of Exile, her previous collection of short stories, was released by the University of Notre Dame Press in 2007. The Farah Rocks chapter book series was the first to feature an Arab American protagonist, and she has authored other YA biographies. Recently she has been hired to be a head writer of a 12-episode original children's story podcast for Spotify Kids.Thank you to Susan Muaddi Darraj for the conversation. Here are some links for Susan:https://susanmdbooks.com/Inheritance of Exile, The: Stories from South PhillyA Curious Land: Stories from HomeFarah Rocks Fifth GradeFarah Rocks New BeginningsFarah Rocks Summer BreakFarah Rocks FloridaMore books by Susanhttps://www.facebook.com/susan.muaddidarrajhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-muaddi-darraj-3988167/https://www.instagram.com/susandarraj/https://twitter.com/susandarrajhttps://linktr.ee/SusanmdSponsored by WHFC 91.1FMRecommended podcast - Helping Writers BecoINTRODUCING... 4X THE REWARDS ON GASWith gas prices higher than ever, we wanted a way to help reduce your pain at the pump.That's why Freedom's Platinum Rewards Visa Credit Card is proud to introduce 4X the rewards on fuel.2Use your Platinum Rewards Visa when filling up your vehicle and earn 4x the rewards points. Redeem points for a wide selection of premium merchandise, gift cards to Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEFreedom Federal Credit Union HELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSWHFC 911.1 FM It's all about community. WHFC 91.1 FM, Harford Community College Radio, is the college radio staRocketbook Get the perfect companion for podcasting, school, office, or anything else.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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In our second Talking Shop episode, we talk about two of the writing resources we've found helpful on our journey. Sarah discusses The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing: Everything You Need to Know to Create and Sell Your Work, by the editors of Writer's Digest. The book is exactly what it says, and extremely comprehensive, with bonus interviews by some big name authors. Ashley turns to podcasts and discusses one podcast she found extremely helpful to developing the opening lines and paragraphs of our books. The podcast, Helping Writers Become Authors, is hosted by K.M. Weiland and has many useful hints. Also keep listening to hear what novels we're currently reading.

Authors Helping Authors with Alva Sachs! Having been a teacher for 16 years, Alva knows exactly what kids need. She says we need to respect where children are coming from, lift them up with support and understanding and HEAR them. This is what she's doing with her books, and it's her purpose and her mission in life. She also loves to help other authors achieve their publishing dreams! Find Alva's books - https://amzn.to/2PR4RDtFind Alva! - https://www.alvasachs.comOn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alva.sachsOn LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvasachs/inOn Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AlvaSachsOn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alva.sachs/#keepdreaming

So... you have an outline with acts one through three. Each scene has 1-2 sentences for where it’s going, and you’re set to go. You’re ready to write, right? How do you transfer your outline to a chapter or scene of 1-2K words? How do you go from a 14 page outline (mine) to 90K? Trust me when I say I have searched this out and all I saw was how to outline. Not much on this topic unless I missed something. Even I can’t give you a concrete answer since every writer is different. However, I will share how I’m writing from mine, especially since this is my first time using an outline. Also check out K.M. Weiland’s podcast Helping Writers Become Authors episode 464 for more info. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daria-white/message

Today we have a special crossover event between The Indie Film Hustle Podcast and The Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Since I'm the host of both podcasts I thought it would be fun and educational to do these kinds of episodes every once in a while. Today's guest is best selling author K.M. Weiland, the author of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development.K.M. Weiland lives in make-believe worlds, talks to imaginary friends, and survives primarily on chocolate truffles and espresso. She is the IPPY, NIEA, and Lyra Award-winning and internationally published author of the acclaimed writing guides Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs, as well as Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic, the historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming, the portal fantasy Dreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, and the western A Man Called Outlaw. When she’s not making things up, she’s busy mentoring other authors on her award-winning website Helping Writers Become Authors.We dig in deep on plot, story structure and of course character arcs. Enjoy my conversation with K.M. Weiland.

Today we have a special crossover event between The Indie Film Hustle Podcast and The Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Since I’m the host of both podcasts I thought it would be fun and educational to do these kinds of episodes every once in a while. Today’s guest is best selling author K.M. Weiland, the author of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author’s Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development.K.M. Weiland lives in make-believe worlds, talks to imaginary friends, and survives primarily on chocolate truffles and espresso. She is the IPPY, NIEA, and Lyra Award-winning and internationally published author of the acclaimed writing guides Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs, as well as Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic, the historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming, the portal fantasy Dreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, and the western A Man Called Outlaw. When she’s not making things up, she’s busy mentoring other authors on her award-winning website Helping Writers Become Authors.We dig in deep on plot, story structure and of course character arcs. Enjoy my conversation with K.M. Weiland.

Today we have a special crossover event between The Indie Film Hustle Podcast and The Bulletproof Screenplay podcast. Since I'm the host of both podcasts I thought it would be fun and educational to do these kinds of episodes every once in a while. Today's guest is best selling author K.M. Weiland, the author of Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development.K.M. Weiland lives in make-believe worlds, talks to imaginary friends, and survives primarily on chocolate truffles and espresso. She is the IPPY, NIEA, and Lyra Award-winning and internationally published author of the acclaimed writing guides Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs, as well as Jane Eyre: The Writer’s Digest Annotated Classic, the historical/dieselpunk adventure Storming, the portal fantasy Dreamlander, the medieval epic Behold the Dawn, and the western A Man Called Outlaw. When she’s not making things up, she’s busy mentoring other authors on her award-winning website Helping Writers Become Authors.We dig in deep on plot, story structure and of course character arcs. Enjoy my conversation with K.M. Weiland.

At the top of the episode, Austin and Amanda briefly address the ongoing revelations of misconduct and abuse within queer publishing. We stand with authors. Austin and Amanda go digging for comedy gold in ancient Harlequin blurbs, then get serious and talk about how damn hard beginnings can be. Amanda talks about what she typically finds missing in beginnings as an acquisitions editor. The hosts take a moment to address the diversity in romance publishing statistics released by The Ripped Bodice and chat current reads and Disneyland pipe dreams. Finally, it's Amanda's turn to have too many emotions over a D&D podcast.

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In Part Two of this file the multiple award-winning, internationally published author, podcaster, and writing coach, K.M. Weiland, stopped by the show to chat with me about Helping Writers Become Authors, balancing creativity and logic, and beating writer’s block. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! As an award-winning author of acclaimed writing guides — including standouts Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs — Ms. Weiland uses part of her writing day helping mentor authors via her online writer’s community. Her website Helping Writers Become Authors has collected many accolades, including Writer’s Digest “Best Websites for Writers” multiple years running, and nurtures a community of scribes dedicated to helping “… show you how to write your best story — change your life — and astound the world.” In addition to developing an app for writers, her weekly podcast, and steady social media presence, Katie also somehow finds time to write and self-publish both historical and speculative fiction. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. If you missed the first half you can find it right here. In Part Two of this file K.M. Weiland and I discuss: Her love of Scrivener for taking notes, organizing, and outlining her books How writers can combat “internet brain” Why tapping into your subconscious is vital for writers How to manage your creative energy Why writers need tap into their “rascal spirits” Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes If you’re ready to see for yourself why over 201,344 website owners trust StudioPress — the industry standard for premium WordPress themes and plugins — just go to StudioPress.com Toby Lyles, podcast editor and wizard at TwentyFourSound.com How Award-Winning Author & Educator K.M. Weiland Writes: Part One KMWeiland.com HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com K.M. Weiland on Amazon Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast – K.M. Weiland Novel Finding: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy K.M. Weiland on Facebook K.M. Weiland on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

The multiple award-winning, internationally published author, podcaster, and writing coach, K.M. Weiland, stopped by the show to chat with me about Helping Writers Become Authors, balancing creativity and logic, and beating writer’s block. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! As an award-winning author of acclaimed writing guides including standouts Outlining Your Novel, Structuring Your Novel, and Creating Character Arcs Ms. Weiland uses part of her writing day to help mentor authors via her online writer’s community. Her website Helping Writers Become Authors has collected many accolades, including Writer’s Digest “Best Websites for Writers” multiple years running, and nurtures a community of scribes dedicated to helping “… show you how to write your best story — change your life — and astound the world.” In addition to developing an app for writers, her weekly podcast, and steady social media presence, Katie also somehow finds time to write and self-publish both historical and speculative fiction. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In Part One of this file K.M. Weiland and I discuss: How sharing her writing journey launched her career as both an author and educator What writers need to remember about the intersection of business and art Why if you’re going to be a writer … you have to read How her routine helps her easily shift gears from fiction to non-fiction On Conquering Writer’s Block and Summoning Inspiration Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes If you’re ready to see for yourself why over 201,344 website owners trust StudioPress — the industry standard for premium WordPress themes and plugins — just go to StudioPress.com How Award-Winning Author & Educator K.M. Weiland Writes: Part Two KMWeiland.com HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com K.M. Weiland on Amazon Helping Writers Become Authors Podcast – K.M. Weiland Outlining Your Novel Workbook Computer Program Copyblogger.com K.M. Weiland on Facebook K.M. Weiland on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter

Hey there word nerds! Today I’m delighted to have K.M. Weiland on the show. K.M. Weiland is an award winning and internationally published author with a passion for helping writers become published authors. Through her award winning website, Helping Writers Become Authors, she has mentored numerous writers. She is also the author of several books on the craft of writing. In our interview, we dive into her book Creating Character Arcs, and the craft elements that make characters of all types pop off the page. In this episode K.M. Weiland and I discuss: How to create a strong character arc that works with your plot, and why there is danger in not structuring your characters. Why theme is an important element in your story, and how to use for maximum effect. What the three types of character arcs are, and how to recognize and craft each type. How change occurs in a flat arc, and why these characters resonate with readers. How to fix a story with no character arc, and why a no arc story can work. How to craft change in a story on both internal and external levels, and why the power of choice is important to all types of character arc. Plus, her #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/146

Elisabeth and Merianna talk about the world of podcasting as self-publishing and how Serial has introduced a format of audio stories that might just bring back storytelling as an artform. Could we be returning to an oral storytelling-centered culture? How will oral storytelling change how we write, read, and listen to works? Show Notes: Piracy link from my client Nely Cab; Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Kristen Bell reading Veronica Mars novels Acts of Bravery (My story is in this one!) Underdogs Hostile Takeover Secret Identity Against All Odds This American Life Book Riot Podcast Helping Writers Become Authors Writing Excuses Overcast Serial Renaissance Festivals Storytelling Festivals What are Elisabeth and Merianna reading this week? The post Thinking Out Loud 114: Recognizing Your Tells appeared first on Thinking.FM.

Giveaway Celebration I am really happy to announce that last week my podcast passed 50k downloads. This may not sound too much for some, but for me it is very special. The reason is - when I was launching Write 2B Read the biggest fear I had was that no one will listen. That's what I was scared of most. So reaching 50k downloads is huge! To celebrate that (+ my birthday this month) I created a giveaway for writers, which you can see here. The winner will get Scrivener + 2 books, which will help become successful self-published author. Please check it out and share with those, who might be interested. Now let's get to the interview My today's guest is Bryan Cohen. Bryan is an actor, freelance writer, author and an occasional game show contestant. He has written over 30 books, which have sold more than 30,000 copies. His newest book is Ted Saves the World, the first book in a new YA paranormal/fantasy series.  With Jim Kukral from Author Marketing Club, Bryan co-hosts The Sell More Books Show. He’s also been keeping a blog to help creative writers find new inspiration for the last five years. Check out Build Creative Writing Ideas here. Bryan’s writing has appeared on over 100 blogs, including The Creative Penn, Helping Writers Become Authors, HughHowey.com and RachelleGardner.com. In this interview we discuss how to deal with 2 separate audiences, how to manage time,sell more books and prepare book launches. Interview Highlights How to deal with different audiences? Different audience should be approached differently. Bryan has 2 separate audience building approaches (blog fir non-fiction and videos for fiction), 2 separate websites and different e mail lists. How to Sell More Books? In order to sell more books, you need the three things mentioned below: 1. Get the fundamentals right (strong book cover, professionally edited text, catchy title, etc.) Everything about your book listing page online has to be indistinguishable from the traditionally published and professionally .... book. [spp-tweet "If your book looks like a self-published book it's unlikely that people will buy it. " 2. Mailing List 3. Building Relationships How to Launch a Book? From the first day you're writing your book, you're considering your marketing and planning your book launch. You need to plan everything way in advance. Food for Thought [spp-tweet "It is better to be rejected and sell more books, than it is to not be rejected and never try."] Don't Forget As you already know the podcast is sponsored by the Author Marketing Institute. AMI wanted me to let you know that their next event for authors is coming up at the end of Jan. It's called Author Marketing Live and it's a virtual conference. That means you can attend from your home or office and see all the presentations via your computer or tablet. Grab a seat today to learn from best sellers like Steve Scott, Joel Comm, Lewis Howes and Peter Shankman, and more. You can grab a ticket to the event for only $99 if you use the coupon code "ani" during checkout. That's $49 off the regular ticket price. Just visit http://www.authormarketinglive.com to register.