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Most authors start writing from the beginning. But what if the beginning is the wrong place to start?In our most recent episode, I talk with bestselling author and writing teacher James Scott Bell about one of his most powerful ideas: the mirror moment.You'll learn✅ Why the midpoint is more than just the halfway mark✅ How to turn a sagging middle into your novel's strongest moment✅ What Casablanca, Goodnight Moon, and The Cat in the Hat have in common✅ How one scene can help you fix your beginning, your ending, and everything in betweenWhether you're a plotter or a pantser, listen in or read the blog version of this episode. It will change how you approach your next novel.Support the show
Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Tracie Peterson returns to the show this week to talk about her new book, A Constant Love. We discuss what the dying up winter was, how and why she tackles tough subjects, and how she got her start in publishing. Patrons hear about where and what time period she would travel to if she were a time traveler. A Constant Love by Tracie PetersonHeartache has left them emotionally desolate, but traces of love and healing could forge a future.In the wake of a harsh winter, Micah Hamilton and Charlotte Aldrich are grappling with loss and guilt after the disaster that took the lives of their loved ones. Struggling to cope with his grief, Micah abandons his father's dreams of a prosperous ranch and cuts himself off from the rest of the world. Charlotte has loved Micah her entire life and is determined not to lose him as well. With her mother's help, she begins coaxing Micah to live again. Despite their enduring heartache, the affection between them deepens, but just as Charlotte thinks her dreams may come true, a scorned suitor threatens everything she holds dear. Micah and Charlotte must embark on a journey of healing and renewal to build a life founded on faith, hope, and love.A Constant Love is a clean, frontier-era historical romance of heartache, grief, Christian faith, and second chances in the newly developing American West.Get your copy of A Constant Love by Tracie Peterson.Tracie Peterson gave her life to Jesus at the age of six. Tracie knew at an early age that God was calling her to ministry, and writing for Him has allowed her to offer the Gospel message and encourage people to hope in the Lord. Her motto in writing, as well as all other aspects of life is Soli Deo Gloria—For God Alone the Glory.Often called the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction,” Tracie Peterson is an ECPA, CBA and USA Today best-selling author of more than 110 books, most of those historical. Her work in historical fiction earned her the Best Western Romance Author of 2013 award from True West magazine and the USA Best Books 2011 Award for best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love. She was given the Life Time Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers in 2011 and the Career Achievement Award in 2007 from Romantic Times, as well as multiple best book awards.Tracie received her first book contract in November 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row. Eventually, Tracie also managed Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents book line—overseeing the production of 52 books a year.In December 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group. She has co-written with a variety of authors including Judith Pella, Judith Miller, James Scott Bell, Kimberley Woodhouse, and Tracie's daughter Jennifer.Tracie, a Kansas native, now makes her home with her husband, Jim, in the mountains of Montana.Visit Tracie Peterson's website.
In this episode, we tackle the "messy middle" of the second act. One of the solutions we offer involves a series of Try Fail cycles, where the protagonist encounters a carefully designed obstacle course that tests their resolve and pushes the plot forward. Ines emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to these cycles, suggesting that each cycle should include a plan, an obstacle, a setback, a scene of growth, and a regrouping phase to maintain narrative momentum and character development. While Leslye insists the best way to get out of the middle is with the "Yes, But" or "No, And" formula. This method ensures that each scene contributes to escalating the stakes—when a character succeeds ('Yes'), there's a complicating factor ('But'), and when they fail ('No'), the situation worsens or changes direction ('And'). This episode is packed with practical advice and approaches to help authors refine their storytelling skills, keep readers engaged through the mid-point of their books, and effectively develop their narratives towards a satisfying climax. Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/ BOOKS and SHOWS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Write your Novel From the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/3A2KWg7 Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4882ELO Save the Cat Strikes Back by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/3YmeNJU Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/3NmAmDQ Lisa Daily's Youtube Channel where she talks about Three Dates and a Disaster: https://www.youtube.com/@BestsellingAuthorLisaDaily Leslye's watching Love Is Blind on Netflix. Ines binge watched Nobody Wants This on Netflix. Check out Leslye's podcast where she discusses the messy middle on her Substack. You can find Ines' substack at https://ineswrites.substack.com/ Get ready for Ocean of Light, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/487ZAPO Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
In this episode of the Write it Scared podcast, we dig deep into the concept of 'voice', an often ambiguous term that confounds many writers. Voice is a unique blend of the author's own perspective, their narrative choices, and their characters' personalities. I offer actionable advice on how to discover and refine one's author's voice, choose the right narrator, and develop compelling character voices. This episode is a comprehensive guide to mastering the intricate layers of voice in fiction writing. It includes practical examples and references to resources like James Scott Bell's book Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing.00:00 Unlocking Your Unique Author's Voice01:32 Diving Deep into the Craft of Writing Voice03:07 Exploring the Layers of Voice in Writing03:22 Mastering Your Author's Voice08:35 Navigating the Narrator's Voice14:59 Crafting Distinct Character Voices22:03 Final Takeaways and Recommended Resources for WritersResources:Recommended Reading: Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action For the Page, Stage, and Screen by Robert McKeeThe Anatomy of Story by John Truby, pages 310-319Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing by James Scott BellQuestions to define your character's personality, attitude, and attributes which will define their voice from James Scott Bell's Voice: The Secret Power to Great Writing “What is your character's dominant impression? What adjective describes their personality, and what noun describes who they are in the story's world? What do they look like? How do they think they look? How do they feel about their appearance? What is their basic background?Where did they grow up? How did their caregivers treat them?What were the economic conditions? What's their level of education?What are their hobbies, likes, dislikes, and general interests?What major life-altering events occurred in their formative years? Bell specifically says sixteen, but that's too narrow for me. I like: What significant events shaped the worldview they hold in the story present? What do they desire (yearn for) more than anything in the world? What hole inside them do they desperately want to fill? What do they think will fill it?”Support the Show.To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/ https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
This week Ines and Leslye tackle how to bring stories to a close with a deep dive on story endings. We dive into character arcs, open doors (and windows!), and resolutions. BOOKS MENTIONED Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/4a6NaqQ Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: https://amzn.to/44v2TPn One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope: https://amzn.to/4btzGXe Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4abpK3A Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4bpDJUm Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV The Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger: https://amzn.to/3WuZD4t That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://amzn.to/3WuZwG5 Ines' Substack where she breaks down Marvel movies according to the Five Part Finale https://ineswrites.substack.com/p/5-part-finale-of-the-incredible-hulk Check out Margie Lawson's courses: https://www.margielawson.com/lecture-packets/ Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/ Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP Get ready for Shield of Winter, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4b6r34L Find the hosts online at: L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
As I wrote the outline and script for the show on value shifts, I realised that there is a smaller unit of story that I need to discuss that's integral to understanding value shifts or how a scene turns. So, I considered adding it to that episode but soon discovered that the final version of the episode would be too long. That's why I created this, hopefully, short bonus show where I discuss what is a story beat. And how you can use them to create better scenes.Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap047/The previous Episode ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap046/TAP045, The Anatomy of a Scene ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap045/TAP041, What is a Scene? ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap041/Story by Robert McKee ⇢ https://amzn.to/49VnLAe *Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell ⇢ https://amzn.to/3Wcq8eN *Story Grid by Shawn Coyne ⇢ https://amzn.to/4aZNs3O *Suggest an Episode Topic ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/request/Ask a Question ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Products I RecommendScrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod *Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 *AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq *Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 *Other Useful LinksLooking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorpreneur *Support the Show.Connect with me on Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/writeradhayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop* This is a service or product offered by me** My bookish merchandise store
35: In this episode, we discuss James Scott Bell's "LOCK" story structure from his book "Plot & Structure." L: Focus on making an interesting Lead character. O: Find an interesting Objective for your character/story. C: Make sure there is good Conflict. K: give your audience a knockout ending.
Want to come up with a new story idea? Check out James Scott Bell's book, "Plot and Structure." We discuss a few things to do when you're out of ideas: 1. Ask yourself, "What if?" 2. get inspiration from music, 3. start with a character, 4. do a rewrite, and 5. flip a genre.
Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Tracie Peterson returns to the show this week, and it's always a delight to have her. We chatted about her new book, A Love Discovered. She shared why she decided to write a marriage of convenience story, why she chose Cheyenne as the setting for this new series, and what she would ask a reader if she could. Patrons get to hear about her long-ago pen name and why she chose one. That was a very interesting discussion we had on that topic. A Love Discovered by Tracie PetersonThe heart finds its way when one least expects it--even in the most unforgiving frontiers.Invited by a friend to trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the haunting memories of his wife and son's deaths behind him. The only problem is the corrupt new railroad town wants family men who can establish law and order, and desperation leads Edward to his friend Marybeth with a proposition of marriage.After her father's death leaves her with no means of support, Marybeth Kruger is in danger of having her two-year-old half sister taken from her. So when Edward Vogel, the widower husband of her late best friend, offers her a marriage of convenience to escape both their troubles, she has no choice but to accept.Life in Cheyenne is fraught with danger, but will this arrangement be enough to save Edward and Marybeth from the pasts they tried to escape? Or will life with each other put them--and their hearts--in more danger than ever?Get a copy of A Love Discovered by Tracie Peterson.Tracie Peterson gave her life to Jesus at the age of six. Tracie knew at an early age that God was calling her to ministry, and writing for Him has allowed her to offer the Gospel message and encourage people to hope in the Lord. Her motto in writing, as well as all other aspects of life is Soli Deo Gloria—For God Alone the Glory.Often called the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction,” Tracie Peterson is an ECPA, CBA and USA Today best-selling author of more than 110 books, most of those historical. Her work in historical fiction earned her the Best Western Romance Author of 2013 award from True West magazine and the USA Best Books 2011 Award for best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love. She was given the Life Time Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers in 2011 and the Career Achievement Award in 2007 from Romantic Times, as well as multiple best book awards.Tracie received her first book contract in November 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row. Eventually, Tracie also managed Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents book line—overseeing the production of 52 books a year.In December 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group. She has co-written with a variety of authors including Judith Pella, Judith Miller, James Scott Bell, Kimberley Woodhouse, and Tracie's daughter Jennifer.Tracie, a Kansas native, now makes her home with her husband, Jim, in the mountains of Montana.Visit Tracie's website.
My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Karen C Whalen, author of two cozy mystery series. But today, I've invited Karen to help me discuss the difference between plotters and pantsers, tips for determining which one you are, and some valuable resources you might find useful. Resources Discussed During the Podcast: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody - https://www.amazon.com/Save-Cat-Writes-Novel-Writing/dp/0399579745/ref=asc_df_0399579745 Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell - https://www.amazon.com/Plot-Structure-Techniques-Exercises-Crafting/dp/158297294X 5 Secrets of Story Structure by K.M. Weiland (FREE)- https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Story-Structure-Helping-Writers-ebook/dp/B01BHE3HXE Other free resources and blog by K.M Weiland - https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com How to follow Author Karen C Whalen: Website: http://www.karencwhalen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whalencozyauthor Instagram: @karen_c_whalen_author X: @whalenkc BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/karen-c-whalen Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 #karencwhalen #plotter #pantser #authorcraft #howtowrite #becominganauthor #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #nonfiction #writer #bookreview
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Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.If you're a fan of Christian Historical fiction, no introduction is really needed to this week's guest, Tracie Peterson. She has written well over 130 books and has more to come. Join us as we chat about her writing day and how she puts a book together, what her research for Remember Me was like, and my patrons get to hear her thoughts on one day hanging up her laptop.Remember Me by Tracie PetersonFrom the Yukon to Seattle, the hope of a new beginning waits just around the corner.Addie Bryant is haunted by her past of heartbreak and betrayal. After her beau, Isaac Hanson, left the Yukon, she made a vow to wait for him. When she's sold to a brothel owner after the death of her father, Addie manages to escape with the hope that she can forever hide her past and the belief that she will never have the future she's always dreamed of.Years later, Addie has found peace in her new life as a photographer, training Camera Girls to operate and sell the Brownie camera. During the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo in Seattle, Addie is reunited with Isaac, but after the path her life has taken, she's afraid to expose the ugliness of her former life and to move toward the future they had pledged to each other.When her past catches up with her, Addie must decide whether to run or to stay and face her wounds in order to embrace her life, her future, and her hope in God.Get your copy of Remember Me by Tracie Peterson.More about Tracie.Tracie Peterson gave her life to Jesus at the age of six. Tracie knew at an early age that God was calling her to ministry, and writing for Him has allowed her to offer the Gospel message and encourage people to hope in the Lord. Her motto in writing, as well as all other aspects of life is Soli Deo Gloria—For God Alone the Glory.Often called the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction,” Tracie Peterson is an ECPA, CBA and USA Today best-selling author of more than 110 books, most of those historical. Her work in historical fiction earned her the Best Western Romance Author of 2013 award from True West magazine and the USA Best Books 2011 Award for best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love. She was given the Life Time Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers in 2011 and the Career Achievement Award in 2007 from Romantic Times, as well as multiple best book awards.Tracie received her first book contract in November 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row. Eventually, Tracie also managed Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents book line—overseeing the production of 52 books a year.In December 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group. She has co-written with a variety of authors including Judith Pella, Judith Miller, James Scott Bell, Kimberley Woodhouse, and Tracie's daughter Jennifer.Tracie, a Kansas native, now makes her home with her husband, Jim, in the mountains of Montana.Visit Tracie Peterson's website.
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview James Scott Bell, a former WriterCon keynote speaker, winner of the International Thriller Writers Award, and the author of Plot & Structure. He served as fiction columnist for Writer's Digest magazine and has written many bestselling craft books, including Conflict & Suspense, How to Write Dazzling Dialogue, and Write Your Novel From the Middle. A former trial lawyer, Jim lives and writes in Los Angeles. Chapter 1: IntroductionAre you ready for the holidays?Chapter 2: News1) Spotify's Audiobook Plan Hits a Snag2) BDMI Invests in Book.io, the First NFT Ebook Platform3) Adnan Syed Released from Prison Due to PodcastChapter 3: Interview with James Scott BellIn this interview, bestselling author Bell discusses:1) Why a Page Quota Will Make You a Happier Writer;2) Why He Invented Zombie Legal Thrillers3) Why He Lives in Hollywood4) His New Interactive Phone App for Writers5) Conducting Historical Research, and6) Developing Eccentric CharactersChapter 4: Parting WordsIf you haven't joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it now and join this wonderful community of writers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273To subscribe to the free WriterCon e-newsletter, send an email or sign up at my website: willbern@gmail.com and www.williambernhardt.comIf you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, then rate or review it wherever you get podcasts. It makes it easier for new listeners to discover us. You can find the video version of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307Until next time, Keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.William Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwww.writercon.com
Christy Award-winning author Mesu Andrews is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. On today's episode, Mesu Andrews shares her writing process and her journey into becoming an author after a time of suffering. She gives us valuable resources for writing fiction, delivers great tips about having productive creative time, and closes the episode by reading from her latest book. Mesu Andrews is a Christy Award-winning author of biblical fiction. She started out as a speaker and teacher, but a chronic illness sent her to bed rest for six months. This started her on a journey of writing to reach people with God's words. Mesu has won several awards including the 2012 ECPA Book of the Year for a Debut Author for Love Amid the Ashes and a Christy Award for Isaiah's Daughter. This episode can also be found on YouTube. Show Notes The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link. Jewish Study Bible - https://amzn.to/3irD3I7 Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/3Fh8hdG The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass - https://amzn.to/3VBGSbG Writing the Breakout Novel: Insider Advice for Taking Your Fiction to the Next Level by Donald Maass - https://amzn.to/3EN4zXU The Story Equation: How to Plot and Write a Brilliant Story with One Powerful Question by Susan May Warren - https://amzn.to/3FjSKdn Learn More About Our Guest You can follow this guest on several platforms, including: Website - https://mesuandrews.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mesuandrews/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MesuAndrews Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MesuAndrews Credits Today's episode is hosted by Andrea Sandefur. Andrea is a civil engineer turned stay-at-home mom and singer-songwriter. She plays the piano, leads worship at her church, and loves to write new songs. One of Andrea's favorite activities is encouraging creative artists in her congregation through hosting artist showcases. Follow Andrea on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at https://www.patreon.com/creativelychristian. This show is produced by Theophany Media (https://www.theophanymedia.com). The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Mentioned: - One Stop for Writers - Conflict Thesaurus - https://onestopforwriters.com/ - Michael Hauge's 6 Stage Plot Structure (Character Journey) - https://writershelpingwriters.net/2018/08/the-six-stages-of-your-heros-character-arc/ - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell – https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - The Story Grid Foolscap Method - https://storygrid.com/using-the-foolscap-to-draft-your-next-novel/ - Enneagrams - https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram/types - The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr – https://amzn.to/3wywbLf - HB90 Bootcamp registration open until December 11 - Plan your quarter in 2023 - https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/hb90-bootcamp?affcode=145068_ffrxnd9f The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - https://myimaginaryfriends.net Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
The mirror moment in a story is when the main character experiences a moment of clarity that pushes them to change direction. It is the turning point. That moment of clarity is when your character experiences an ah-hah moment. Most often, it is the unveiling of a truth about—themselves, the world, what they must do if they hope to survive, or what they must do to be "save the world," regardless of the price. Your homework for this episode is to read https://www.amazon.com/Write-Your-Novel-Middle-Approach-ebook/dp/B00IMIXI6U/ (Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between) by James Scott Bell. The question of the week is: What is your favorite "mirror moment" in a book, play, or movie? Leave your answer at https://www.writingpursuits.com/podcast/43/ (writingpursuits.com/podcast/43). Get your free copy of the https://www.firstchapterrubric.com (First Chapter Rubric). Links:https://www.writingpursuits.com/captivate-podcast/1/WritingPursuits.com (WritingPursuits.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingpursuitspodcast/ (@WritingPursuitsPodcast) https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ (Three Story Method Certified Editor) https://www.kathresemckee.com (KathreseMcKee.com) https://www.mailerlite.com/a/w0b4qwbvfg (Mailerlite (affiliate link)) https://www.yourfirstchapter.com (YourFirstChapter.com) Mentioned in this episode: Get Your First Chapter Rubric at FirstChapterRubric.com Is your first chapter ready? Be confident! What if you had a resource to help you figure out the strengths and weaknesses of your first chapter? An objective, informative rubric to go by? If your first chapter doesn't work, then you have probably lost a customer for life. Or a chance to sign an agent or get a publishing contract. Don't leave things to chance. This rubric will help you identify the problem areas in your first chapter and figure out how to fix them. Be ready for queries. Be ready for readers. Get the results you dream about. Go to FirstChapterRubric.com.
This is the second episode in a three-part series of episodes on how to write a query letter. In it, Abigail teaches writers how to write the second paragraph of the query letter, otherwise known as the blurb or back cover copy. The back cover copy is the most important section in a query letter. Abigail shares important details writers need to make it stand out, some including: 3 Key Details Needed in Every Back Cover Copy: Character: Who is the main character? What do they want? What makes them ironic or the least likely hero for the story? Central/Main Plot: What is the main plotline? How does the character's choices impact the plot and vice versa? How can you whittle this down so it's concise and catchy? Hook: What makes your story different from others in the same genre? ***Jessica Faust and James McGowan list and describe these in their awesome Bookends Youtube video. Check out their channel for more amazing writing tips and advice on all things publishing*** James Scott Bell's 3-Sentence Method to Write a Back Cover: Name the main character, their vocation, and their situation when the story opens (also include what they want). But + “when this happens”: Think of the inciting incident of your story, what throws your character's norm off course. Now + “death stakes”: What are the main stakes in your novel—physical, psychological, or professional? How are they spotlighted in your back cover, and why will they be raised as the story moves towards its climax? The Secret: Great to include in your back cover! Example: Abigail analyzes some back cover copy examples to model how a strong back cover includes the details and strategies discussed in this episode. Additional Resources: Revision and Self-Editing for Publication (Jame Scott Bell) Query Letter Blurb (Bookends YouTube Channel) The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Mitch Albom)
Mentioned: - Plottr - https://plottr.com?ref=136 (affiliate link) - Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview - Romancing the Beat - https://www.romancingthebeat.com/ - The Story Grid - https://storygrid.com/ - Whimsical - http://whimsical.com/ - Miro - https://miro.com/ - My board - https://lpenelope.com/wp-content/uploads/MiroBoard2.png - Save the Cat by Blake Snyder - https://amzn.to/3yrCEK1 - The Hero's Journey - https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey - Jami Gold spreadsheets - https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/ - How Rocky Debunks Save the Cat - https://screencraft.org/blog/how-rocky-debunks-save-the-cat/ - Rocky: Why You Don't Need Writing Formulas -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TGwjiBV2w8 - On Writing - Rocky and Why You Need A Formula - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy59b-qCVjA - Story by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/3moY8AW - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell – https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - Thor Love and Thunder - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Star Trek: Picard - Star Treck: Lower Decks - The Woman King film - https://www.thewomanking.movie/ The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Mentioned: - Galaxy's Edge magazine - http://www.galaxysedge.com - Deep Work by Cal Newport - https://amzn.to/3mgpA4p - Paragraph Workspace for Writers in New York City - https://www.paragraphny.com - Adjustable portable laptop stand - https://amzn.to/38QHhEH - Write Your Novel From the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - ConTinual interview with Jean Marie Ward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxqnMWauhbA - Bookfly Design, cover designer - https://www.bookflydesign.com - Preorder THE MONSTERS WE DEFY - https://lpen.co/monsters - THE MONSTERS WE DEFY character art - https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWIinFu-Jb/ The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Calling all aspiring Christian writers! Northwest Christian Writers Association, in cooperation with bestselling author James Scott Bell, are holding a one-day writing workshop on May 19, 2022. Go to https://www.nwchristianwriters.org/JamesScottBell_Intensive (https://www.nwchristianwriters.org/JamesScottBell_Intensive) to find out more.
Mark shares four of the many pitfalls of publishing that can befall authors. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by The 2022 Write Stuff StoryBundle. For StoryBundle, you decide what price you want to pay. For $5 (or more, if you're feeling generous), you'll get the basic bundle of four books in any ebook format—WORLDWIDE. Domesticate Your Badgers by Michael W Lucas Publishing Pitfalls for Authors by Mark Leslie Lefebvre Writing Craft by DeAnna Knippling A Freelancer's Survival Guide to Starting Your Own Business by Kristine Kathryn Rusch If you pay at least the bonus price of just $20, you get all four of the regular books, plus five more books and an online lecture, for a total of 10 books/lectures. That includes two StoryBundle exclusives! A Writer Prepares by Lawrence Block Free Your Inner Nonfiction Writer by Johanna Rothman (StoryBundle Exclusive) Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Virtual Worlds by Joanna Penn Create a Character Clinic by Holly Lisle Do...Quit Your Day Job by Christina F. York (StoryBundle Exclusive) The Pop-Up Series - Clean First Draft Writing by Dean Wesley Smith During the main content of this episode, Mark shares four of the P's of publishing pitfalls: PACING PACK PACKAGING PARALYSIS Links of Interest: The 2022 Write Stuff Storybundle Episode 202 - Predators and Publishers “7 Tools For Pacing A Novel & Keeping Your Story Moving At The Right Pace,” Courtney Carpenter, April 24, 2012 “Pacing in Writing: 10 Powerful Ways to Keep Readers Hooked,” Reedsy Blog, October 13, 2018 Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need, Jessica Brody, Ten Speed Press, October 2018. Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish, James Scott Bell. Writers Digest Books, October 2004. How to Write Best Selling Fiction, Dean R. Koontz, Writers Digest Books, September 1981. (Out of Print asof the release of this book in August 2021) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Accounting for Authors The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Notes:Dicky Kitchen Jr. is a self-published author who has released four books: 1st and 2nd editions of his thriller novel Prey/Pray: Origin of The Average Man, an origin story novella Prey/Pray: Hunting Party: The Nurse, and a kids picture book titled The True Tale of Peter Piper. Dicky Kitchen Jr.'s personal website is https://dickykitchen.com/ and he regularly posts humorous and helpful information on the writing craft to his social media. In this episode, he mentioned that he welcomes You can connect with him on Instagram @dicky_kitchen_jr. Here is the link to part one of our conversation:Episode 132: Interview with Dicky Kitchen JrFable references James Scott Bell's advice:“I like the saying that Mickey Spillane, the famous pulp writer, said that ‘the first chapter sells your book, the last chapter sells your next book.'”Dicky mentioned NaNoWriMo in this conversation. In case you're unfamiliar with it, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimoBooks and Movies Mentioned: Prey/Pray: Origin of The Average Man by Dicky KitchenPrey/Pray: Hunting Party: The Nurse by Dicky KitchenThe True Tale of Peter Piper by Dicky Kitchen (Author), Alexandra Killworth (Illustrator)Bunnicula: 40th Anniversary Edition (Bunnicula and Friends) by James Howe (Author), Deborah Howe (Author), Alan Daniel (Illustrator) Dracula: Unabridged and Fully Illustrated by Bram StokerFables Compendium One by Bill WillinghamWorld War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks Orphan X: A Novel by Gregg Hurwitz The Bone Collector (Lincoln Rhyme Novel) by Jeffery Deaver Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This month, Alicia, Janet, Lon and Marianne join JP for another book club, this time reading Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell. They discuss hot takes, useful advice, and how they will incorporate this book's lessons into their writing craft. Question of the week: Have you ever written from the middle? If […]
Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.I was thrilled to welcome prolific author Tracie Peterson to the episode this week. We chatted about her book, Along the Rio Grande, about how Christian fiction has changed but still influences people around the world, and about what it's like to coauthor a book. Along the Rio Grande by Tracie PetersonIs her compassion doing more harm than good? Recently widowed Susanna Jenkins has decided to follow her family to the booming town of San Marcial, New Mexico, for a fresh start and to aid in her family's sudden change in fortune. They are tasked with managing her uncle's new Grand Hotel, and it takes all her patience to try to help her parents see the good of their circumstances and relinquish their sense of entitlement.She's hopeful when her brother becomes determined to get a job and make his own way, and she feels drawn to his kind boss, Owen Turner, who works as a boilermaker for the Santa Fe's train shops in town. But the hard work only seems to fuel her brother's anger, and his rough new friends give her pause.When misguided choices put Susanna's family in an even more precarious situation, she worries her help has only made things worse. Leaving her family to fend for themselves seems like the best option, but how can she walk away from the true friendships--and love--that she's found?Get your copy of Along the Rio Grande.Preorder the next book in the series, Beyond the Desert Sands.Tracie Peterson gave her life to Jesus at the age of six. Tracie knew at an early age that God was calling her to ministry, and writing for Him has allowed her to offer the Gospel message and encourage people to hope in the Lord. Her motto in writing, as well as all other aspects of life is Soli Deo Gloria—For God Alone the Glory.Often called the “Queen of Historical Christian Fiction,” Tracie Peterson is an ECPA, CBA and USA Today best-selling author of more than 110 books, most of those historical. Her work in historical fiction earned her the Best Western Romance Author of 2013 award from True West magazine and the USA Best Books 2011 Award for best Religious Fiction for Embers of Love. She was given the Life Time Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers in 2011 and the Career Achievement Award in 2007 from Romantic Times, as well as multiple best book awards.Tracie received her first book contract in November 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row. Eventually, Tracie also managed Barbour Publishing's Heartsong Presents book line—overseeing the production of 52 books a year.In December 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers. Tracie Peterson now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers/Baker Publishing Group. She has co-written with a variety of authors including Judith Pella, Judith Miller, James Scott Bell, Kimberley Woodhouse, and Tracie's daughter Jennifer.Tracie Peterson, a Kansas native, now makes her home with her husband, Jim, in the mountains of Montana.Visit Tracie Peterson's website.
Notes:Fable references a quote by director Alfred Hitchcock. Here is that quote“What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out.”The book that Fable references that discusses “tension on every page” is “Writing the Breakout Novel” by Donald Maass.The Verbivore references a Seinfeld TV series quote that James Scott Bell includes in his book to help make a point about choosing interesting elements that also fit within your story. Here is that quote:“I don't think you do. You see, you know how to *take* the reservation, you just don't know how to *hold* the reservation. And that's really the most important part of the reservation: the holding. Anybody can just take them.” The Verbivore references the “Elements of Fiction Writing” series of books that is connected with WritersDigest.com. We often reference the articles on this website as part of our writing discussions. Here is a link to the list of books in this series: https://www.goodreads.com/series/67685-elements-of-fiction-writing In case you're interested, we've done several past episodes that look at the craft of writing from a varity of lenses. Here are those episodes:Episode 103: The Creative Doer Episode 79: Let's talk about craft booksEpisode 78: Let's talk about The War of Art Books & Movies Mentioned:Elements of Fiction Writing: Conflict and Suspense by James Scott BellThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. WhiteSeinfeld Complete TV SeriesRope – Directed by Alfred HitchcockHow to Write Dazzling Dialogue: The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript (Bell on Writing) by James Scott BellPlot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott BellMusic from: https://filmmusic.io 'Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Mentioned: Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 9pm ET - L. Penelope in conversation with Kit Rocha - https://www.mystgalaxy.com/penelope11121 - Save the Cat beat sheet - https://lpenelope.com/extras/resources-for-writers/ - Jami Gold worksheet - https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/ - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell – https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - My Events - https://lpenelope.com/calendar/ - Kate Stradling - https://katestradling.com/books/ The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Find out who should register the copyright for a book, why it may be important, and when is the best time to do it. The post What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell appeared first on Author Media.
Many people harbor the urge to turn their personal stories into a novel. With this in mind, some start writing. But before they can finish even a couple of lines, they realize that they can't come up with good plot ideas, and have difficulty sorting out a storyline. At this point, they become frustrated, thinking that writing is so hard that only gifted people can handle it. Finally, they put down their pen and give up. In this book James Scott Bell uses his personal experience to tell us techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish.
“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– American crime novelist Mickey Spillane When you write a novel, you want your readers to be so thrilled by the ending of your story that they immediately buy your next book. And then they tell all their friends […] You can listen to this episode How to Write the Last 50 Pages of Your Book with James Scott Bell on Christian Publishing Show.
“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” –– American crime novelist Mickey Spillane When you write a novel, you want your readers to be so thrilled by the ending of your story that they immediately buy your next book. And then they tell all their friends […] You can listen to this episode How to Write the Last 50 Pages of Your Book with James Scott Bell on Christian Publishing Show.
To learn more about CJ, go here.Book mentioned: The Suffering of GodA few books in Chris' current stack: Richard Rohr's Immortal Diamond, Larry Crabb's Fully Alive, and Justin Baldoni's Man EnoughA few books in Beth's current stack: Hillary McBride's Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image, Bettany Hughes' Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities, and James Scott Bell's Plot and StructureThe Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling. We're committed to helping people come alive and leading conversations at the intersection of theology and psychology.
A breakdown of my very painful process of getting back on track with this manuscript. Mentioned: - In the Heights - The Plot Whisperer by Martha Alderson - https://amzn.to/3pPL4pM - The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne - https://amzn.to/2Yw6Elx - The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr - https://amzn.to/3wywbLf - David Corbett "The Compass of Character" - https://davidcorbett.com/teaching.php - Story Genius by Lisa Cron - https://amzn.to/3wl96LN - Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/3vls5Ez - Enneagrams Relationships - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-enneagram-type-combinations - Sequences - https://medium.com/your-first-novel/what-is-a-sequence-in-a-novel-or-a-movie-ddd9f0f35d78 - Screenwriting Tricks for Authors by Alexandra Sokoloff - https://amzn.to/2P4HUNW - Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody - https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - Dramatica Plot Steps - https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html - http://onestopforwriters.com/ - Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes - https://amzn.to/3vob3FQ - Anne Aguirre's Ars Numina series - https://amzn.to/3ec95nc The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
- Plottr software - https://plottr.com?ref=136 (affiliate) - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/2RHatVr - Wide for the Win FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin - https://www.edelweiss.plus/ - The Creative Penn podcast - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2021/05/03/translation-and-marketing-in-foreign-languages/ - Vampires Never Get Old anthology podcast - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2021/05/03/translation-and-marketing-in-foreign-languages/ - Imaginary Worlds podcast: episode 171 The Zen of Sci-fi - https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/episodes/the-zen-of-sci-fi - Brett Burnham - Chapterhouse Tattoo, Baltimore, MD - https://www.chapterhousetattoo.com/ The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
A good old fashioned craft episode from the SPA Girls this week. Shar, Wendy and Cheryl discuss insider writing secretes from James Scott Bell's book Fiction Attack! They pull out five important secrets that have most impacted them, and discuss what they mean and how they've used them in their writing. From using conflict and suspense, to description, fuzzy POV, cliches and info dumps, they go deep on some of those writing secrets that will take you from average to amazing!
A good old fashioned craft episode from the SPA Girls this week. Shar, Wendy and Cheryl discuss insider writing secretes from James Scott Bell's book Fiction Attack! They pull out five important secrets that have most impacted them, and discuss what they mean and how they've used them in their writing. From using conflict and suspense, to description, fuzzy POV, cliches and info dumps, they go deep on some of those writing secrets that will take you from average to amazing!
This week's best thing: SONG OF BLOOD & STONE makes TIME Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Featured Podcast: Tea & Strumpets - https://www.romancepod.com/ Structuring Your Novel by K. M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/3j9IRAG Screenwriting Tips for Authors by Alexandra Sokoloff - https://amzn.to/37k7us8 Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/2H52gps Super Structure: The Key to Unleashing the Power of Story by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/3jcpEy9 How To Create A Plot Outline In 8 Easy Steps (Dramatica theory) https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html The Good Lord Bird on Showtime The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends, you must craft compelling characters. So how do you do […] The post How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.
If readers don’t care about your characters, they won’t care about your book. If your characters are wooden, generic, or forgettable, readers won’t buy, read, finish, or recommend your book. If you want to write a book people not only finish but recommend to friends, you must craft compelling characters. So how do you do […] The post How to Craft Unforgettable Characters with James Scott Bell appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.
This week’s episode is an invitation to explore conflict, embrace conflict, and even revel in conflict. Grant and Brooke cite authors—like Vladimir Nabakov, James Scott Bell, and Dean R. Koontz—who will help you feel less conflicted about conflict. This week’s guest, Melanie Abrams, has a lot to share about conflict, from how she’s handled it in her own books, to how she grapples with it as a parent who writes (or a writer who parents), to the formula she urges her students to consider in their own writing: Desire + Danger = Drama.
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EPISODE 180I Today's guest is bestselling and award-winning author (https://amzn.to/2vsPSJx) . From the first book, Jim talks about the Ahhh and the Uh-Oh types of endings. There can be a satisfying ending where it all works out for the protagonists, or at the end, when things seem to have worked out, the reader glimpses some little thing that says something bad might still happen, like at the end of Stephen King’s (https://amzn.to/38omBhT) . There are genre conventions for some books like the happily ever after in romance, but there are all kinds of shapes to endings. As an author, you need to find the right trajectory for your ending. Not having any idea what it is can lead to a lot of rewriting or a less than satisfactory ending for readers. (https://amzn.to/2vsPSJx) is a reference book to find the problem you’re having with your story and some suggestions on how to fix it. Jim has so many creative suggestions for writing books - this is a great episode for any level of writer! You can find out more about Jim, his books, and his teaching on (https://www.patreon.com/jamesscottbell) where you can read his short fiction before anyone else!
WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz
EPISODE 172I Interviewing the lovely Patricia Bradley was an exercise in paradoxes. Hearing this sweet Christian woman pronounce in her soft, Southern drawl, "Oh, I love to talk about murder. It's just fun" was just the beginning of my mind bending to look at things differently. :-D But I should have expected nothing less after I read the tagline for her website: Where love and faith cross paths...with murder. Patricia writes romantic suspense and says that murdering your characters is a great way to kill off your anxieties. (I think I'm going to try that! :-D ) What follows is a fun conversation about how she writes - an encouraging look at writing for pantsers! My biggest takeaway was when I realized that Patricia writes the scenes with the murderer or psychopath's point of view without knowing who the bad guy is - so it's just "he or she" - and later she'll have an ah-ha moment about who that person is in her story. I can't wait to try this! Patricia has a lot of great stuff on her blog, and she also suggests several other blogs/websites including: Suspense Sisters: https://suspensesisters.blogspot.com/... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsuspensesisters.blogspot.com%2F2018%2F06%2Fhot-new-inspirational-suspense-and.html&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description) Learn How to Write a Novel: http://learnhowtowriteanovel.com/blog... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Flearnhowtowriteanovel.com%2Fblog%2F2018%2F06%2F05%2Fgetting-into-your-characters-headwhen-the-character-is-a-psychopath%2F&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description) Writers Police Academy: http://www.writerspoliceacademy.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.writerspoliceacademy.com%2F&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description) Alicia Rasley's site: http://www.aliciarasley.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aliciarasley.com&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description) Harlequin Heartwarming blog: http://heartwarmingauthors.blogspot.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fheartwarmingauthors.blogspot.com%2F&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description) The Crime Scene Writer Yahoo Group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/c... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgroups.yahoo.com%2Fneo%2Fgroups%2Fcrimescenewriter%2Finfo&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description) She also loves to use James Scott Bell's book, Super Structure, as she writes. You can follow Patricia Bradley on Goodreads, Facebook, and Twitter and on her blog: https://ptbradley.com/blog (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fptbradley.com%2Fblog&redir_token=KbqFf8Ju75bIHYKsRs5mkGtiEy18MTU3Nzg3MDQxMkAxNTc3Nzg0MDEy&v=xlWSibqiZ04&event=video_description)
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EPISODE 171I James Scott Bell is a Christy Award-winning and International Thriller Writers Award-winning author in several fiction genres, and a beloved and sought-after writing teacher. He has written many nonfiction titles on the craft of writing, including several for Writer’s Digest Books. In today’s episode, Jim talks about how he got the idea for his craft book, Write Your Novel From the Middle.
Mel and Abby continue their discussion of Don Maass’ workshop and talk strategies on getting your deadlines done on 3 days of no sleep (or doing anything on no sleep, like finding your way around the Vegas airport at 12:30 AM..).Trying to get your page count done while on “vacation” (or professional development) can be rough, but it’s important to accept what you can do and appreciate your own effort, and not get down on yourself about word count or page count.“I didn’t beat myself up for it…so what, you wrote eight pages. That’s eight more than I had before!” – AbbyMaking readers care – Don Maass says that when the protagonists care themselves, we care about the protagonists. In Abby’s story, her protagonist is in the middle of her journey – she had a goal and failed, she feels like she can’t make a friend and she abandoned the friend she had, and she doesn’t know who she is anymore. This is her “mirror moment” (James Scott Bell, her turning point. Now, she’s going to do the impossible, but it has to feel impossible first.Kemlo points out that even though Abby had heard about this particular moment in the hero’s journey before, sometimes you need a bunch of different tools in your toolbox before something clicks – this particular moment in Don Maass’ workshop happened to be the moment it clicked for her.Abby and Kemlo work on deepening Bernadette and Logan’s friendship – Logan’s actions need to be just vague enough for Bernadette to have some inner conflict, to wonder if he really is her friend. Abby wonders if this could be a take-charge moment for Bernadette, an opportunity for her to claim some agency over what happens to her. This is what Don Maass calls “static energy vs kinetic energy”. Static energy is just sitting back and letting things happen to you, and kinetic energy is standing up and taking charge of your fate. Even a small defiance along the way is better than no defiance at all.Kemlo says that now Abby needs to bring it full circle. How do these events affect Bernadette? How do they make her change her plans, or not?“Maybe I need to go back to the beginning of this chapter…where she realizes she’s a bad friend and she wants to change, but maybe now she starts with Logan. ‘This is the one kid that’s been nice to me, maybe that’s where I need to start’.” - Abby
The last pages of your book are critical because they determine how the reader will feel when they leave your world — and whether they will buy your next book. As readers, we've all been disappointed by weak story endings, so how can we make sure that we leave our readers satisfied? James Scott Bell […] The post Writing Tips: Unforgettable Endings With James Scott Bell first appeared on The Creative Penn.
Digital Traffic Manager Digital marketing is a lot bigger than just social media. Brands are looking for quality traffic, awareness and exposure. While that includes social media, it also includes guest blogging, press, content creation and the like. This takes a lot of skill and organization to manage it all and that’s why companies are looking for help. If you are savvy, you can create a strategic plan to drive traffic to someone’s website beyond just SEO. Website Creation With platforms like WordPress, SquareSpace, Shopify, etc., creating a website is easier than ever if you have a little tech savvy. Ghostwriter Content marketing is really important to most online businesses and the creation of that content can be daunting. If you have some background in SEO and are able to write smart, compelling articles - companies will pay. Most content writers charge 10 cents per word, so a 3000 word article would garner you $300. eBook Author Do you like to write? Self publishing can be a very successful venture if you are disciplined to pump out a lot of content. James Scott Bell writes a ton of fiction books, but also a ton of books about how to write fiction books. Not only is he making a living on writing books, but also how to write books. Online Workshops/Classes Online courses are fabulous, but online workshops are getting really popular. Access to you for a block of time is really valuable to a workshop attendee. People who should listen to this show are entrepreneurs, digital marketing
This episode was recorded live at the Red Sneaker Writing Retreat in Eureka Springs. Because it was recorded live and in one take, the sound quality is not quite up to our usual standards, and host William Bernhardt fears he tripped on his tongue a bit more than usual. We assume you will join us in feeling this makes the whole podcast experience more authentic.In this episode, bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, then interviews author and renowned writing instructor James Scott Bell.Chapters:1) Introduction2) Newsa) Barnes & Noble has two potential buyers, suggesting that the nation's only national bookstore chain may continue to operate for the foreseeable future.b) An author dropped by her publisher after igniting an online firestorm sues her former publisher.c) Amazon awards a series of grants to worthy nonprofit organizations promoting writers and literature.d) Amazon Publishing celebrates its tenth anniversary with a series of high-dollar acquisitions and an impressive sales record.4) Closing remarks. Bernhardt will host another writing retreat July 24-28. For more information, visit: https://www.williambernhardt.com/writing-retreats. James Scott Bell will be the keynote speaker at WriterCon in Oklahoma City over Labor Day weekend. For more information about the annual Red Sneaker writers conference, visit: www.writercon.org.
How novel revision and software development are basically the same thing. This week I enter the last(ish) stage of my revision, discuss the many uses of index cards, character verbs, and try not to let thoughts of piracy derail me. This week's best thing: I finished the final proofing of WHISPERS OF SHADOW & FLAME! Hoorah! Mentions:- Verbalize by Damon Suede - https://amzn.to/2ORE0qa- The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne - https://amzn.to/2Um01DB- Write Your Novel From the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/2I3ndQd- Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/2UkBv5u- Author Rachel Caine on piracy Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast Website: http://www.lpenelope.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslyepenelopeTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/leslyepenelopeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlpenelope Music credit:Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure:I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
[Ep 189] When I feel my writing getting a little stale, I start looking around for a teacher. Now, I don't mean I'm looking for a class with an instructor, although that's certainly another way to learn and grow as a writer. I mean I start looking around for an author and text that has something to teach me. In this way, I can continually improve my skills as a writer. Develop a Customized Course of Study A lot of writers feel a strong urge to enter an MFA program to do this. If you feel compelled to pursue that, by all means, research it and see if that's the best next step for you. But you don't have to embark on a pre-planned course of study. You can develop your own path to establish a writing foundation, to build on an existing set of skills and experience, or to refresh your techniques after falling into a writing rut. Without spending a dime, you can invent an efficient, customized writing course using resources readily available online or at your local library to build your skills and style. By including reading, study, analysis, and practice pertaining to your biggest areas of struggle or weakness, you can write to discover the skills and techniques you're lacking and integrate them into your work. Discover New Skills the Ben Franklin Way Novelist James Scott Bell wrote an article about how to strengthen your fiction the Ben Franklin way.1 He explains how Ben Franklin came up with his own self-study course to grow in virtues. Franklin made a grid and evaluated whether or not he was successful in his pursuit of a given virtue each week. In The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, the Founding Father concluded he did not attain perfection, as he had hoped, but “was, by the endeavor, a better and happier man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempted it.”2 James Scott Bell proposes the fiction writer identify key areas to develop into a stronger writer much as Franklin identified his list of virtues. Bell calls these key areas “critical success factors,” or CSFs.3 He explains: Business and sales folk have been using Franklin's system for decades to improve their own performance. Not via Franklin's virtues, but by determining their own areas of competence. These are called critical success factors.4 Bell goes through each CSF a fiction author would want to develop and points to related resources: if the reader wants to learn about scenes, voice, or other aspects of fiction, Bell provides links to articles or books that can address each of those. By tapping into these resources, the writer develops his own self-study course.5 You can do the same. Discover Your Critical Success Factors You can make a list of what you feel are your personal CSFs related to the writing you do. In this way, any of us can identify an area to improve in and find instruction and models pertaining to that exact skill or technique and we can learn from them. For fiction, you could check out James Scott Bell's list in that article, where he cites the seven key elements a fiction writer could focus on: plot structure characters scenes dialogue voice meaning (theme).6 You could make a list of CSFs for nonfiction writers. This might include research, idea development and organization, sentence fluency and word choice, grammar skills, or something as focused as transitions. Find Mentor Texts Find some “mentors,” or more accurately, some “mentor texts” you can study and learn from—mentors who excel in the areas where you feel you're weak. Some of these mentor texts may be instructional, explaining how to do things. Others may simply serve as models. When you find a mentor text like that—that's a model—it's time for close reading. And I've found that close reading is achieved easily with a practice we normally think of for children: copy work. Any adult ready to develop stronger skills can practice copy work. It forces close reading.
[Ep 189] When I feel my writing getting a little stale, I start looking around for a teacher. Now, I don’t mean I’m looking for a class with an instructor, although that’s certainly another way to learn and grow as a writer. I mean I start looking around for an author and text that has something to teach me. In this way, I can continually improve my skills as a writer. Develop a Customized Course of Study A lot of writers feel a strong urge to enter an MFA program to do this. If you feel compelled to pursue that, by all means, research it and see if that’s the best next step for you. But you don’t have to embark on a pre-planned course of study. You can develop your own path to establish a writing foundation, to build on an existing set of skills and experience, or to refresh your techniques after falling into a writing rut. Without spending a dime, you can invent an efficient, customized writing course using resources readily available online or at your local library to build your skills and style. By including reading, study, analysis, and practice pertaining to your biggest areas of struggle or weakness, you can write to discover the skills and techniques you’re lacking and integrate them into your work. Discover New Skills the Ben Franklin Way Novelist James Scott Bell wrote an article about how to strengthen your fiction the Ben Franklin way.1 He explains how Ben Franklin came up with his own self-study course to grow in virtues. Franklin made a grid and evaluated whether or not he was successful in his pursuit of a given virtue each week. In The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, the Founding Father concluded he did not attain perfection, as he had hoped, but “was, by the endeavor, a better and happier man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempted it.”2 James Scott Bell proposes the fiction writer identify key areas to develop into a stronger writer much as Franklin identified his list of virtues. Bell calls these key areas “critical success factors,” or CSFs.3 He explains: Business and sales folk have been using Franklin’s system for decades to improve their own performance. Not via Franklin’s virtues, but by determining their own areas of competence. These are called critical success factors.4 Bell goes through each CSF a fiction author would want to develop and points to related resources: if the reader wants to learn about scenes, voice, or other aspects of fiction, Bell provides links to articles or books that can address each of those. By tapping into these resources, the writer develops his own self-study course.5 You can do the same. Discover Your Critical Success Factors You can make a list of what you feel are your personal CSFs related to the writing you do. In this way, any of us can identify an area to improve in and find instruction and models pertaining to that exact skill or technique and we can learn from them. For fiction, you could check out James Scott Bell’s list in that article, where he cites the seven key elements a fiction writer could focus on: plot structure characters scenes dialogue voice meaning (theme).6 You could make a list of CSFs for nonfiction writers. This might include research, idea development and organization, sentence fluency and word choice, grammar skills, or something as focused as transitions. Find Mentor Texts Find some “mentors,” or more accurately, some “mentor texts” you can study and learn from—mentors who excel in the areas where you feel you’re weak. Some of these mentor texts may be instructional, explaining how to do things. Others may simply serve as models. When you find a mentor text like that—that’s a model—it’s time for close reading. And I’ve found that close reading is achieved easily with a practice we normally think of for children: copy work. Any adult ready to develop stronger skills can practice copy work. It forces close reading.
Episode 12: Interview with Romance Author, Debbie Lee Prologue: Creating a writing schedule James Scott Bell: https://www.jamesscottbell.com/ Lee Child: https://www.leechild.com/ Michael Crichton: http://www.michaelcrichton.com/writer/ Kate DiCamillo: https://www.katedicamillo.com/books.html Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: https://www.arthurconandoyle.com/ Ernest Hemingway: https://www.hemingwayhome.com/ Stephen King: https://www.stephenking.com/ Ian McEwan: http://ianmcewan.com/index.html Ann Rice: http://annerice.com/ Main Story: Interview with romance author, Debbie Lee Debby Lee website: https://www.booksbydebbylee.com/ Debby Lee Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/debby.lee.71 Beyond Parallax: http://www.centralia.edu/academics/writingcenter/BeyondParallax/ Romance Writers of America: https://www.rwa.org/ Steve Laube Literary Agency: https://stevelaube.com/ Rae Monet Book Design: https://raemonetinc.com/ Barbour Books: http://www.barbourbooks.com/ Epilogue: Pre-order pages for indie authors Amazon Kindle: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201499380 Google Books: https://support.google.com/books/partner/answer/2364635?hl=en iTunes: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208716 Kobo: https://kobowritinglife.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001123268-KWL-Guide-to-Pre-Orders Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/preorder Nook: https://help.barnesandnoble.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4076/~/b%26n-press%3A-making-books-available-for-pre-order Music "Never Surrender" by Chasing Noise, off their album, Everything http://chasingnoise.wixsite.com/chasingnoise
Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the writing world, followed by an interview with James Scott Bell, author of bestselling thrillers and many books on writing, including Plot and Structure and Write Your Novel From the Middle.News:1) Kindle Direct Publishing adds or improves two features: Image Handling and Tables of Contents in your eBooks;2) The publishing industry experiences book shortages that curtail sales during the holiday season; and3) End-of-the-Year Report. Books sales rose in 2018, largely due to an increase in the sales of political nonfiction. Independent bookstore sales increased a bit. More than 1000 authors made over $100,000 self-publishing their work. And more.In the interview, Bell discusses how he structures his writing day, setting writing targets and tracking his productivity. He talks about creating an action plan to develop a writing career and keep it on track. He explains "the mirror moment," a mid-point scene in which the protagonist undergoes a moment of self-examination that leads to a transformative character arc, enriching the novel.James Scott Bell will be the keynote speaker at WriterCon 2019 in Oklahoma City over Labor Day weekend. Register now to take advantage of the Early Bird special. Just enter the promo code EARLYBIRD when you register at writercon.org.The support this podcast, visit: www.patreon.com/willbernEmail William Bernhardt at wb@williambernhardt.com, or visit his website: www.williambernhardt.com
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NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writers' Month, is well underway. By this point in week two your story might have become a little bit, well, stuck. In these next two episodes I share tips and advice from myself and others about how to get unstuck when you still have 30,000 words to write! Unsticking Yourself thread on Twitter: https://stada.me/unstuck Tony Conaway's article on public readings: https://stada.me/tonytalk Further reading: What To Do When You're Stuck In The Middle of Your Novel, (https://stada.me/wdstuck) from Writer's Digest, with advice from the excellent DIYMFA book by Gabriela Pereira James Scott Bell's book: Write Your Novel From The Middle
Advice about how to get unstuck when you still have 30,000 words to write! RESOURCES: Unsticking Yourself thread on Twitter: https://stada.me/unstuck Tony Conaway's article on public readings: https://stada.me/tonytalk Further reading: What To Do When You're Stuck In The Middle of Your Novel, (https://stada.me/wdstuck) from Writer's Digest, with advice from the excellent DIYMFA book by Gabriela Pereira James Scott Bell's book: Write Your Novel From The Middle
Meet the Thriller Author: Interviews with Writers of Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Books
James Scott Bell is a winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for his novel, Romeo’s Way, and the #1 bestselling author of books on the craft of writing. Jim attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where he studied writing with Raymond Carver. He graduated with honors from the University of Southern California law...
In this episode, we talk about writing short stories that readers have to get more of. On the show today is one of the best authors in the world to talk about the subject best selling author, James Scott Bell. The post 137 – How to Write Short Stories that People Will Love appeared first on Author Media.
Today we are replaying a terrific interview with the bestselling author James Scott Bell, who has some wonderful writing tips for you. I’ll see you Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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James Scott Bell is a Christy Award-winning and International Thriller Writers Award-winning author in several fiction genres, and a beloved and sought-after writing teacher. He has written many nonfiction titles on the craft of writing, including several for Writer’s Digest Books. In today’s episode, Jim talks about how he got the idea for his craft…
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Joey Diaz and Lee Syatt LIVE in studio talking about why Joey is sick of fear; and how he has learned to combat it in his life. Joey also speaks about a book he was given, "The Art of War for Writers" by James Scott Bell. The Art of War for Writers - http://amzn.to/2td9niv This podcast is brought to you by: Lyft - Sign up to drive at Lyft.com/joey and find out how you qualify to get a $500 new driver bonus. ZipRecruiter - post your job to 200+ job sites with a single click for free at www.ziprecruiter.com/church Onnit.com. Use Promo code CHURCH for a 10% discount at checkout. Recorded live on 07/11/2017.
As I mentioned in my last show this is a special episode where I replay the audio of my interview with James Scott-Bell for the Alliance of Independent Authors Indie Fringe Event. You can watch the video of this event and the other Fringe events using this link: http://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-is-indie-author-fringe/ (E-mail sign-up required) James Scott Bell is a graduate of USC law school and began his professional writing career in 1995 with a series of legal thrillers. He later started teaching writing workshops and eventually landed as the fiction columnist for Writer’s Digest magazine. Jim has had numerous bestsellers in both the traditional and indie world, and was the first self-publishing author to be nominated for an International Thriller Writers Award.
Hey there Word Nerds! I’m so glad you’ve joined me for this episode. Today I am so thrilled to be interviewing someone who I have honor of calling a mentor and friend: James Scott Bell. Jim is the author of the #1 bestseller for writers, Plot & Structure, and numerous thrillers, including his Mike Romeo series: Romeo’s Way. He is also a wonderful teacher who has taught writing at numerous conferences and I’ve had the pleasure of hearing him speak about writing at several events. Each time I come out learning a valuable new technique that I can apply to my work right away. As a teacher, his superpower lies in the way he explains plot and story structure. Whenever I have questions about how to structure a book or plot a story, I always look first to his books or the notes I took in one of his conference sessions. So get those pens and notepads ready, people because you are going to learn a LOT during this episode. Today Jim and I talk about what is perhaps one of the most important, and yet most often overlooked elements of your story: the midpoint. In this episode Jim and I discuss: The difference between plot and story The midpoint (or mirror moment) of your story and why it’s important How to use the middle of the story to make the beginning and ending make sense Pre-story psychology of your main character Using Scrivener to help structure your story Plus, Jim’s #1 tip for writers. More about James Scott Bell: JAMES SCOTT BELL is the author of the #1 bestseller for writers, Plot & Structure, and numerous thrillers, including, Romeo’s Rules, Try Dying, and Don't Leave Me. In addition to his traditional novels, Jim has self-published in a variety of forms. His novella One More Lie was the first self-published work to be nominated for an International Thriller Writers Award. He served as the fiction columnist for Writer's Digest magazine and has written highly popular craft books including: Write Your Novel From the Middle, Super Structure, The Art of War for Writers, and Conflict & Suspense. Jim has taught writing at Pepperdine University and at numerous writers conferences in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara where he studied writing with Raymond Carver, and graduated with honors from the University of Southern California Law Center. To learn more about Jim and his writing, hop on over to his website, www.jamesscottbell.com, or follow him on Twitter and Facebook. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/108
Clark Chamberlain and Peter Turley review Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell. In this review you'll learn some of the gems found in this book, how to put them to work for you and why this book should be on your shelf. http://thebookeditorshow.com/
Voice is one of the most important aspects of writing well, whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction. Yet it’s also one of the most elusive things for a writer. What does it mean exactly, when you talk about “voice”? And what can you do to cultivate a voice that will grab readers and not let them go until they’ve hit the end of your story? This is exactly the topic that James Scott Bell tackles in his latest book, Voice: The Secret Power of Great Writing. In his book, James reveals the true source of voice, and what any writer in any genre can do to capture it for their own work. I had the privilege of speaking with James about the methodology he’s developed over the years as a novelist to create a distinctive voice. In our conversation, James breaks down the steps he goes through as he develops his characters, and shares the process and techniques he uses as he writes. He also talks about the writers who had the biggest influence on his career. James is an award-winning author of bestselling thriller novels, and he’s published more than half a dozen bestselling books on the craft of writing. He’s also a frequent contributor to Writer’s Digest and Kill Zone, a popular writing blog. James is also known as one of America’s most acclaimed writing coaches. Read the show notes and find links to James' website and books at writewithimpact.com/episode39 Follow Write With Impact on Twitter @impactfulwriter Like Write With Impact on Facebook Download a free ebook with writing tips at writewithimpact.com/gift
This time we talk about the things that we’ve used that helped us: books, websites, courses, conferences, and everyone refuses to enable my insistence that movie watching counts as writing! I then asked when are you ready to go looking for an agent. And we talk about the agent’s role, finding the right agent, how writers become authors, and the luxury of time for first time authors…. and the beginnings of a Santa origin story. Resources we mention are: Aerogramme Writers Studio http://www.aerogrammestudio.com/ Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76788.Becoming_a_Writer How to write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31363.How_to_Write_Science_Fiction_Fantasy Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12543.Bird_by_Bird Irish Writers Centre http://irishwriterscentre.ie/ Write your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell http://jamesscottbell.com/styled-7/styled-35/index.html Thanks, But This Isn’t For Us by Jessica Page Morrell http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5945430-thanks-but-this-isn-t-for-us Write and Get Paid for it by Terry Prone http://www.londubh.ie/?p=239 www.Writing.ie National Museum of Ireland www.museum.ie Scriptfrenzy http://nanowrimo.org/forums/script-frenzy Internet movie script database http://www.imsdb.com/ 2015 Oscar nominated screenplays https://screencraft.org/2015/02/22/2015-oscar-nominated-screenplays/ More screenplays http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/free-script-downloads/ Scriptnotes podcast http://johnaugust.com/podcast Save the Cat by Blake Snyder http://www.savethecat.com/ Twitter #amwriting #amediting #writerstips Women Writers, Women Books http://booksbywomen.org/ Writers and Artists Yearbook https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/ Presented and produced by Cathy Clarke, Kate Mulholland and Máire Brophy. Music by Gavin Mulhall
This is the inaugural episode of the Irish Writers Podcast, where three unpublished writers discuss their writing, their journey towards publication and interesting topics for writers. In this episode Kate, Cathy and Maire introduce themselves and their writing. Reference is made to a George R.R. Martin quote : “I think there are two types of writers, the architects and the gardeners. The architects plan everything ahead of time, like an architect building a house. They know how many rooms are going to be in the house, what kind of roof they're going to have, where the wires are going to run, what kind of plumbing there's going to be. They have the whole thing designed and blueprinted out before they even nail the first board up. The gardeners dig a hole, drop in a seed and water it. They kind of know what seed it is, they know if planted a fantasy seed or mystery seed or whatever. But as the plant comes up and they water it, they don't know how many branches it's going to have, they find out as it grows. And I'm much more a gardener than an architect.” And to James Scott Bell’s book ‘Write your novel from the middle” which I read, not wrote, clearly. Presented and produced by Cathy Clarke, Kate Mulholland and Máire Brophy. Music by Gavin Mulhall
Welcome to The Horror Writer's Podcast where the pen is mightier than the gore. Join me, your host J. Thorn, as I discuss writing and publishing horror using strategies that work for all genres. The Horror Writer's Podcast keeps it lean, delivering concise information to the aspiring author.http://thehorrorwriterspodcast.comShow notes for "Choosing a Title and Why it Matters":--From the NN Group - http://www.nngroup.com/articles/how-l...--Via Amazon KDP - http://beyondpaperediting.blogspot.co...--Thesaurus.com - http://thesaurus.com/--Reversion - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00997VFHM--Preta's Realm - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FI5Z0W--The Seventh Seal - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZRM02A--The Self Publishing Podcast - http://selfpublishingpodcast.com/--Sell More Books Show - http://sellmorebooksshow.com/--On Writing by Stephen King - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0SIM/--The Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell - http://www.amazon.com/dp/1582975906/--Horror 101: The Way Forward - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZJQUYW/
A popular marketing strategy is to put together a huge launch even focused around the launch date of the book. You are not a fan of the big fan of that strategy. Why not? Walk us through the marketing techniques you used for your last book. Tell us about your experiences with book […] The post 028 – Book Rollouts Vs Book Launches With James Scott Bell appeared first on Author Media.
So You Want To Be A Writer with Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait: Australian Writers' Centre podcast
News Corp launches a new publication in Adelaide, is print making a comeback, Korean agency Cheil apologises for losing control of two water buffaloes in Sydney, The most unusual use of Shakespeare ever, the book 'Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between' by James Scott Bell, interview with John Purcell about about Booktopia and why he writes as "Natasha Walker" and much more! Read the show notes. Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com
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