Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa cron

Kelly and Ragon welcome L.M. Montgomery scholar and curator Emily Woster, Phd to the pod!  Emily tells us all about L.M. Montgomery's reading life–what books she loved growing up, what influenced her books, her active reading style and her unique writing process.  And in true kindred spirit fashion we nerd out about our influential reads and Emily's family legacy of Anne fandom!   The Anne Manuscript for high quality scans of LMM's original handwritten manuscript and notes. The L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf  where you can find scans of books from LMM's library including some of her own notations in the books and Emily's information and notes about history and context of these books!  An amazing resource!   And you can follow Emily on bluesky for updates about her work. Inspired by: Kelly is inspired by: Graphic bookends from the Container Store. Ragon is inspired by: Dragon Bookplates and Personalized Library Stamps . Emily is inspired by: Wonderworks: Literary Invention and the Science of Stories by Angus Fletcher and  Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life by Lisa Cron.  And a bonus of the Library Kit from Knock Knock.  If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media!  Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram. 

Lisa Cron is a story coach and the author of: Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers From the Very First Sentence. Lisa has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and CourtTV, and as a story consultant for Warner Brothers and the William Morris Agency. And since 2006, she's been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program and been on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in visual narrative in New York City. In this episode, we discuss the following: Take almost any bit of data, random or not, and our brain will try to make sense of it…it will try to create a story to explain it. Given that our brains are wired for stories, when it comes to persuading other people, stories are the most powerful tool we have. Don't underestimate the power of stories.   Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle

Today, we'll finish up our summer quote series. I'm excited to announce that this is the last episode of Season 4. BJ and I are cooking up a new season for you right now– with lots of craft tips, tool deep dives, fireside chats, and interviews with other writers. That season – Season 5 – will begin releasing every Monday starting September 16. We can't wait. Other mini episodes in our quote series:  S4E21 MINI: Standing on the Shoulders of Literary Giants S4E22 MINI: Paradox and Playfulness in the Writing Life S4E23 MINI: Why Middle Grade and Young Adult Novels Matter Mentioned in the Episode: Wired for Story:The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron The Quest to Understand Consciousness – A TedTalk by Dr. Antonio Damasio Unmasking the Muse (blogpost by Lisa Cron)

Tara chats with Canadian Susan Wadds, author of What the Living Do.  Winner of the Writer's Union of Canada's Prose Contest in 2016, Susan's award-winning work has appeared in The Blood Pudding, Room, Quagmire, Waterwheel Review, Funicular, WOW--Women on Writing, and many more. The first two chapters of her debut novel, What the Living Do, (Regal House Publishing, 2024), won the Lazuli Group's Prose Contest, and were published in Azure Magazine. Susan is a certified Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) workshop facilitator.  She lives on a quiet river in South-Central Ontario with an odd assortment of humans and cats. https://www.instagram.com/deepamwadds/ https://writeyourwayin.ca/about-me/ https://regalhousepublishing.com/susan-wadds/ Reading Recommendations: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano The Stones of Burren Bay by Emily de Angelis Unrest by Gwen Tuinman Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel by Lisa Cron  

It's a brand new season and that means Melanie and I are studying two new topics: narrative drive and conflict triangles. Conflict and page-turners are usually associated with action stories, thrillers and the like. But DOUBT is a quiet, character-driven film that is so expertly crafted it grabs the viewer's attention immediately and holds it right to the bitter end. Seriously, there's so much for novelists in here. -V."The main conflict in a story is between the protagonist and the antagonist, right? Fine. We all understand that. But if that's all we got, then our story is like a tug of war." Valerie Francis For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

We've reached the end of another season and so we're wrapping up our best advice and a-ha moments just for you. Tune in to hear what we have to say about writing female characters and using female archetypes. We also share why it's crucial for you to use the first half of your story to set up everything that happens in the second half. (Hint: it all about brain science!) - V."One of our most hardwired expectations is that anything that reads like the beginning of a new pattern, that is a setup, will, in fact, be a setup with a corresponding payoff." - Lisa Cron REGISTER FOR THE 2024 SPRING WEBINAR SERIESFor access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How brains are hardwired to respond to storytelling Using brain science to creative more effective marketing Creating a “story-worthy problem” to engage readers Writing a strong chain of cause and effect Utilizing the concept of a “third rail” scene to increase emotional impact Links I mentioned: Award Scam Find out more about Lisa: WiredForStory.com Rebel of the Week is: Holly If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Holly. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack  This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

This movie was way ahead of its time. It's a brilliant example of the heroine's journey and Melanie walks us through all 10 phases as outlined in Maureen Murdock's THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY: A WOMAN'S QUEST FOR WHOLENESS. Thanks to its excellent use of setups and payoffs, it also has an ending that is both surprising and inevitable."One of our most hardwired expectations is that anything that reads like the beginning of a new pattern, that is a setup, will, in fact, be a setup with a corresponding payoff." - Lisa Cron   REGISTER FOR THE 2024 SPRING WEBINAR SERIESFor access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

So many writers hide their light under a bushel, thinking they don't deserve the term "writer." But writing groups can put the lie to that fear, coaxing us and our words out from hiding. The UnderStory Collective is the writing group I belong to. I invited them to the Cave to share the reassuring and emboldening benefits of having writerly friends. Members of the UnderStory CollectiveSuzanne Johnston, Allan Cooper, Jessica Waite, Anne Marie Nakagawa, Brian PearsonSome Local ResourcesWriters Guild of Alberta: https://writersguild.caAlexandra Writers' Centre Society: https://www.alexandrawriters.orgSome Online ResourcesThe Shit They Don't Tell You About Writing: https://www.theshitaboutwriting.comUnschool for Writers: https://unschoolforwriters.substack.comThe Writer's Bridge: https://thewritersbridge.comPandemic University: https://pandemicuniversity.comGeneral ResourcesPublic Library Writing Programs, eg: https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/gale-courses/Writers-in-Residence at many Libraries and UniversitiesA Few Books on Writing (and one on motivation)On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King; Scribner, 2000Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, by Jessica Brody; Ten Speed Press, 2018Story Genius, by Lisa Cron; Ten Speed Press, 2016The Practice: Shipping Creative Work, by Seth Godin; Penguin, 2020Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

What is story but one event leading to another? WRONG. Well, at least according to Lisa Cron. This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith analyze the ten elements every scene should have. It's checklist perfection and the perfect tool for your writing kit!

Chapter 1 What's Wired for Story Book by Lisa Cron"Wired for Story" is a book written by Lisa Cron, published in 2012. It explores the principles and techniques of storytelling from a cognitive science perspective. Cron delves into the neural mechanisms that make storytelling effective and engages readers in understanding how to grab and hold the attention of their audience. The book provides practical insights and strategies for crafting more compelling and impactful stories, whether in writing, marketing, or any form of communication. Overall, "Wired for Story" aims to help writers and storytellers tap into the power of narrative to captivate readers or listeners.Chapter 2 Is Wired for Story Book A Good BookOpinions on whether Wired for Story by Lisa Cron is a good book may vary. However, overall, it tends to receive positive reviews and is highly recommended for writers and storytellers. Many readers find it informative, insightful, and helpful in understanding the science behind storytelling and crafting engaging narratives. The book provides practical advice, examples, and exercises to improve storytelling skills and create more compelling stories. Ultimately, it would be best to read reviews and gather more information to determine if it aligns with your specific interests and needs.Chapter 3 Wired for Story Book by Lisa Cron SummaryWired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence is a book written by Lisa Cron. In this book, Cron explores the connection between storytelling and the human brain, providing insights and techniques for writers to create compelling and engaging narratives.Cron argues that humans are wired to respond to stories, as our brains are constantly seeking patterns and meaning. She highlights the importance of understanding how the brain processes stories in order to captivate readers from the very beginning.The book covers various aspects of storytelling, including character development, plot structure, and the use of conflict and tension. Cron emphasizes the significance of creating characters that readers can emotionally connect with, as well as the importance of a strong and purposeful plot.Throughout the book, Cron also delves into the concept of the "story gap," which refers to the discrepancy between what the protagonist wants and what they actually need. She explains how this internal conflict drives the narrative and keeps readers engaged.Wired for Story combines scientific research with practical writing exercises, providing readers with a comprehensive guide to crafting effective stories. Cron's insights are not only valuable for writers but also for anyone interested in understanding the power and impact of storytelling. Chapter 4 Wired for Story Book AuthorLisa Cron is an author, speaker, and story coach, best known for her book "Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence." The book was released on August 9, 2012.Apart from "Wired for Story," Lisa Cron has also written another book titled "Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel." It was published on August 9, 2016, expanding on the concepts introduced in her first book.As for the best edition, it is subjective and depends on individual preferences. Both the original edition and subsequent editions of "Wired for Story" have received positive reviews and have been appreciated by aspiring writers and storytellers looking to understand the science behind compelling...

Episode 141 Applying Creativity and Science to Book Writing   In this episode of the Write Publish Market podcast, Jodi discusses the importance of a writing routine and the science behind creative flow. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to establish a writing routine that works for them, considering factors such as time of day, setting, and background noise. Brandon highlights the benefits of testing different routines and using data to determine what works best. She also recommends two sources for further reading: "Story Genius" by Lisa Cron and "The Psychology of Writing" by Robert T. Kellogg. The episode explores the concept of training the brain for creativity and emphasizes the value of a dedicated working environment. Brandon concludes by encouraging entrepreneurs to use the information provided to become part of the 1% who successfully write and complete their books. Time Stamps: [00:00:05] - Welcome to the Write Publish Market podcast [00:00:38] - Importance of a writing routine [00:01:07] - Recap of the previous episode on writing routine [00:01:21] - Pitfalls of not having a routine [00:02:02] - The only right routine is the one that works for you [00:02:30] - Importance of gathering data to determine the right routine [00:03:16] - Using routine to build the writing habit [00:04:09] - Training the brain for creativity [00:04:55] - Book recommendation: "Story Genius" by Lisa Cron [00:05:55] - Book recommendation: "The Psychology of Writing" by Robert T. Kellogg [00:06:59] - Background noise and its impact on writing [00:08:04] - Knowing when to take breaks during writing sessions [00:08:50] - Importance of a dedicated working environment [00:11:56] - The science behind training the brain for creativity [00:12:47] - Combining routine and brain training for success [00:13:10] - Conclusion and invitation to share takeaways Keywords: write publish market podcast, entrepreneur, writing a book, book publishing partner, book publishing industry, writing routine, science of creative flow, brains, science behind creativity, writing sessions, momentum, routine, research, time of day, setting, background noise, environment, pitfalls, data, writing space, habits, writing habit, train your brain, fiction authors, nonfiction professional development writer, Story Genius, Lisa Cron, Psychology of Writing, Robert T. Kellogg, background noise, flow, performance, anxiety, boredom, memory retrieval, state of flow, break, dedicated working environment, flexible routine, coupling knowledge, inspiration, consistent writer Resources Mentioned: Story Genius by Lisa Cron “The Psychology of Writing” by Robert T. Kellogg   FULL TRANSCRIPT CAN BE ACCESSED HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1579rAbMCo_DQo_jaZ3wZYP7AJGqEzPMqMt0UHUUpmWU/edit?usp=drive_link Write Publish Market Episode 138 (writing routines)

    Joshua Doležal is a writer and award-winning teacher with 20 years of experience in publishing and editing. His mentor was Ted Kooser, former Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner. Josh's work has appeared in more than 30 magazines including The Kenyon Review and The Chronicle of Higher Education. His memoir Down from the Mountain Top: From Belief to Belonging was short-listed for the 2016 William Saroyan International Prize. He writes at The Recovering Academic on Substack, AND...he's a “book coach”.  What's a book coach? We met via Zoom to answer this question. Topics discussed include: the roles of a book coach and the qualifications you need to be one; writing tools that Josh recommends his clients use; the concept of defamiliarization; horror films and the element of surprise; three-step strategies for drafting manuscripts; Lisa Cron; James Paterson; turning points, resolutions and reckonings; tent poles and cairns; the importance of discovering things while you write; literary agents; advice for me on my podcast catalogue “book” project; Sting's backlist; pertinent questions to ask yourself if you want to write a book, such as: ‘why are you writing this book?' and ‘why should readers care?'; plus, much more.

Let There Be LIGHT!    Gen 1:1-5   Gen 1:26   Gen 2:16-17   1 Pet 1:20   Isa 9:2 AMP   RUN Video    Jn 1:1-9   Jn 1:29   Jn 3:16-17   “A story is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changed internally as a result” Lisa Cron ( author of Story Genius)   Jn 1:10-12

We'll be talking about writing routines! For many of us, the hardest part of writing is actually sitting down to write! So how can we ease the path into a fruitful and satisfying writing session? Routines can help! Picks of the Week: BJ: The Forgetting Moon by Brian Lee Durfee H: I Love School by Philemon Sturges Mentioned in the Episode: NaNoWriMo Wired for Story by Lisa Cron (scene matrix technique)

Notes:Fable opens by sharing a quote from neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga that's included in Lisa Cron's Wired for Story. That quote is: “The brain never does anything it doesn't have to do. The fact that there seems to be a reward system that allows us to enjoy good fiction implies that there's a benefit to the fictional experience.”The Verbivore referenced two Ted Talks in this conversation. Here they are:YouTube Video “The magical science of storytelling | David JP Phillips | TEDxStockholm” YouTube Video “The mystery of storytelling: Julian Friedmann at TEDxEaling”Books Mentioned:Wired for Story by Lisa Cron Elements of Fiction Writing: Conflict and Suspense by James Scott BellA Haunting in Venice [Movie Tie-in]: Originally Published as Hallowe'en Party: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) by Agatha Christie (Film Title)Music from:https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Lisa Cron. Lisa is a story coach and the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and most recently Story or Die. She has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and CourtTV, and as a story consultant for Warner Brothers and the William Morris Agency. In this episode, Lisa offers a revolutionary look at a story as the brain experiences it and shares how to apply it to storytelling when creating training. If you'd like to learn more about Lisa, visit her website.  For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

➡️ Today we're hosting our first special with story coach and author Lisa Cron. In addition to the many books she's written on storytelling, Lisa also has a background in publishing, production and has also served as a story consultant for entertainment brands like Warner Brothers. Storytellers know how important it is to understand why a story resonates with its audience, but Lisa is here today to reveal some science-backed secrets that you may not have learned… yet

Lisa Cron is no fan of how the writing world teaches writers to craft stories. She has several beefs with the standard ways novel writing is taught, including starting your project with "plotting." In this episode, Lisa offers a fresh, practical perspective on the key to writing a compelling story. Lisa has written three books on story, including Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die. She has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and Court TV, and as a story analyst for Warner Brothers and the William Morris Agency.   Great Moments in the Episode (5:06) The two things that the writing world has gotten wrong about writing stories. (7:00) Page one of the novel is the first page of the second half of the novel. (10:05) The biggest lie that the writing world tells you: "Use backstory sparingly and only when the reader needs to know something." (14:25) What are "misbeliefs" and the importance of knowing the origin story of the misbeliefs of your main character. (19:20) The art of writing is to take what is inchoate ... and put it into language. (25:35) Story structure is a byproduct of a story well told. And the story polishes the prose, not the other way around. (30:01) Story is story, whether you're writing nonfiction, a memoir, or fiction. (39:03) The mark of a writer is being able to throw stuff away.   (43:08) Words of the Episode Pluviophile -  someone who loves rain and rainy days - and the fresh smell of rain. Mercurial - subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.   Visit Lisa's Website Wired for Story Website   Lisa's Books Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life   Follow Journey Sixty6 https://www.journeysixty6.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@journeysixty6writingforpub https://www.facebook.com/journeysixty6 https://www.instagram.com/journeysixty6/

Welcome to Pencils&Lipstick! This week we are answering some questions I get as well as talking about subplot characters.Check out Lisa Cron's Wired for Story and Story Genius. Also John Truby's The Anatomy of Story. And Save the Cat.Sign up for the Write With Us online retreat!Want to support the show?Go here: https://pencilsandlipstick.com/support-the-show/Looking for tips on writing, publishing, and storytelling? Join my writers' newsletter! https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter.Find the transcription for this episode here.

"If you can't see it, you can't feel it. And if you can't feel it, you won't be inspired to take action.”So says our guest this week, Lisa Cron. Lisa is a story coach, a teacher, a speaker, a former literary agent, and the author of many books, including "Wired for Story," "Story Genius," and most recently "Story or Die: how to use brain science to engage, persuade, and change minds in business and in life.”Her decades in publishing, exploring the universe that exists in the craft of putting words to story, has illuminated so much more brightly the value of the stories that exist between each of us as complex human organisms. "All stories are actually about the cost of human connection," she says. "In order to connect with someone else, you have to be vulnerable.”We are communicators. We hold as truth that our power to craft a story is directly connected to our power to bring about change. If you've ever been moved to change something in your own life after watching a movie, or episode of your favorite show, or even a podcast, then you'll understand just how important Lisa's craft is to our own industry, and our own craft as communicators in mastering the power of storyOur great thanks to Lisa for joining us this week on Mission Forward. (00:00) - Welcome to Mission Forward (01:27) - Introducing Lisa Cron (05:58) - Science and Story (09:09) - What works in storytelling? (14:28) - Validation (21:39) - Stories as Protection (31:12) - Story and the Self

This week mystery author Kimberly G. Giarratano joined us to talk about her latest book, DEATH OF A DANCING QUEEN. Find out more at https://www.kimberlyggiarratano.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KGGiarratano, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KGGiarratanoAuthor/, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kimgarnickgiarratano/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continuing support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Veronica Mars Datura Books Angry Robot Books The Afghan Whigs (Band) U2 Radiohead Tori Amos Dave Matthews Band GRUNGE GODS AND GRAVEYARDS by Kimberly G. Giarratano Sue Grafton Sara Paretsky Janet Evanovich Raymond Chandler Elmore Leonard The Lily Bard Mysteries (Book Series) by Charlaine Harris WIRED FOR STORY by Lisa Cron STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron

Lisa Cron joins us to talk about the compelling power of storytelling and how you can use it as a means of persuasion, engagement and self-transformation. Learn about the neuroscience behind storytelling, as well as how you can use that information to your advantage in business and in life. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every person's experience in life is different. From a very young age, we learn what actions help us get what we need to survive and thrive. All of these learnings eventually form our belief system, our story. When our beliefs are challenged we are hard-wired to defend ourselves or flee. To find out if these early evolutionary patterns help us in modern-day society or are an outdated response we have yet to shed,Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author Lisa Cron. Lisa shares key components from her book, Wired for Story, and the neuroscience behind human connection and communication.

Welcome to episode #26 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll recap the following writing prompts designed to help you create an outline for your next book: #21: Who are the supporting characters in your book? Does each character in your book undergo a character arc of transformational change? #22: Picture yourself in the coming year… What's it going to be like to write your next novel? What will be the best thing and what will be the worst thing about it? #23: Write a concise summary of your book? Don't give it all away, but hint at some of the obstacles your protagonist will face and overcome or be defeated by. #24: In the summary you wrote, search for all the moments that challenged your main character and caused them to take action. Translate those moments into an idea list for future scenes. #25: Congratulations! You have a pretty good idea of what your next novel will be about. Want to write it? Sign up for the free newsletter

Welcome to episode #25 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll recap the following writing prompts designed to help you create an outline for your next book: #16: Fast forward: How will you end your book. Will your protagonist win? Will they lose? Will there be a partial victory, where they lose something but gain something else? #17: The conflict/obstacles you dreamt up for your MC — can it sustain the entire novel from the first page to the last? Does your conflict have the power to grow, intensify, and complicate? #18: Regardless of whether or not your protagonist achieves their goal, would the looming consequence cost them something big — emotionally speaking, that is? What's the cost of inaction? #19: Consider your plot so far. Does the conflict and situation you dreamt up force your protagonist to make the inner change that your book is actually about? #20: What's the opening scene of your novel? Newsletter

Welcome to episode #24 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll recap the following writing prompts designed to help you create an outline for your next book: #11: What secrets does your protagonist have, what lies have they told – to others, and more importantly, to themselves? #12: What is your MC's misbelief? What are they just totally wrong about? #13: What was the formative moment in your protagonist's life? What event shaped the trajectory they're currently on? #14: What are three moments in your protagonist's life that deepened their misbelief -- a misbelief that the events of your novel will help them address? (Misbelief = the thing your MC consistently gets wrong about the world) #15: After the midpoint of your novel when your MC doubles down and commit to a cause or fight, what might happen that send your story in a new direction? Brainstorm five possibilities. Newsletter

Welcome to episode #23 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll recap the following writing prompts designed to help you create an outline for your next book: #6: Write a paragraph about the moment you had the idea for your novel and what attracted you to it. Why do you care about this story? #7: What's the inciting incident in your story? The moment that gets the ball rolling on the plot? #8: What surprising thing could happen 25% into your book that send the story in a new direction? Brainstorm a few possibilities. #9: Half-way through the story, how might your protagonist double down, by committing to a cause, a fight, or a larger goal? #10: You've thought about the thing your main character wants. What do they actually need in order to grow (or change) as a person? Newsletter

Welcome to episode #22 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll recap the following writing prompts designed to help you create an outline for your next book: #1: Who is your main character? What do they want? Why do they want it? #2: This thing that your protagonist wants -- what makes it hard to achieve? Does your story have an antagonist or antagonistic force? #3: Brainstorm three overarching beliefs your main character has. What does your protagonist hold to be true about the world? #4: Does your antagonist (if you have one) stand for anything? What are their core beliefs? #5: Is the goal of the antagonist/antagonistic force directly opposed to your MC's goal? If not, what can you do to sharpen the conflict and create a formidable opponent or obstacle for your MC? Newsletter

Connie's motivational quote for today is by - Lisa Cron, “Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution -- more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; a story told us what to hang on to.” Lately, I have noticed that having a digital presence is a necessity for your career or business.  It's a glimpse into who you are, what you do, what you stand for, and your core values both personally and professionally.    It is important for people to see you as a person instead of just a business. If you really want to earn their trust, you need to harness the power of your personal story. You can always find a way to weave personal details and feelings into the business stories you tell, and when you do, they will work much better at creating points of human connection.   For me, it is always about the human connection and how we can show up to support our ideal clients.  So our stories matters and can impact your career or business growth!    YouTube: https://youtu.be/8v4M3J9qNXg   About Kristin Spencer: Kristin is a bestselling author, ghostwriter, copywriter, and founder of the business writing firm Literary Symmetry. She helps business owners by writing their stories for them (in their voice), refining their offers, and building the foundation of consistency they need before they can make visibility count. Having written more than 30 books and edited many others, it is her professional passion to make sure that the business owners she works with are able to change the world for the better, one story at a time.   How to Get in Touch With Kristin Spencer: Website:  https://literarysymmetry.com/ Email:   kristin.n.spencer@gmail.com Complimentary 30-minute masterclass (complete with a plug-and-play PDF):  https://literarysymmetry.com/pathway Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Download Free Communication Style Assessment: https://www.changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment  All-Star Community:  https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/All-Star-Community   Subscribe and listen to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.

Welcome to episode #20 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! Suggested readings for today were ch. 37 & 38 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 39 & 40 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 98 - 99 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL The Ugly Podcast interview with Lauren Alexander: https://scribeandsunshine.com/2022/11/21/writing-bad-books-w-alex-the-undercover-novelist/ Lauren's Scribe and Sunshine website: https://scribeandsunshine.com/ Novel Marathon Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #21 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! Suggested readings for today were ch. 39 & 40 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 41 & 42 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also review ch. 10 of STORY GENIUS Newsletter

Welcome to episode #19 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 35 & 36 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 37 & 38 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 70-71 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL Newsletter

Welcome to episode #18 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 33 & 34 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 35 & 36 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 70-71 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL Newsletter

Welcome to episode #17 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 31 & 32 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 14 of STORY GENIUS. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 33 & 34 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 69 - 70 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

When it comes to writing, you might think that the biggest challenge we moms face is finding time. According to Megan Clancy, that's a lie. Megan is a mom and women's fiction author who recently left behind a career as a high school English teacher to focus on her true passion: supporting moms as a writing coach. In today's episode she explains that the biggest barrier her clients face isn't not having time to write, but overcoming "mom guilt" to make that time. As well, she shares tips on how make the most out of the writing time you do have. Resources mentioned: Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) by Lisa Cron: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Genius-Science-Outlining-Riveting/dp/1607748894 Connect with Megan via her website at http://www.meganaclancy.com/. Connect with the These Mums Write community Join the These Mums Write Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesemumswrite/ Get freebie episode handouts by joining my newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/c1z8b4

Welcome to episode #16 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 29 & 30 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 31 & 32 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 61 - 64 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL and ch. 14 or STORY GENIUS Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #15 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 27 & 28 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 29 & 30 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 55 - 61 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #14 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 25 & 26 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 27 & 28 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 48 - 54 of THIS YEAR YOUR WRITE YOUR NOVEL Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #13 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 23 & 24 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 25 & 26 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read ch. 13 of STORY GENIUS Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #12 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 21 & 22 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 23 & 24 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read ch. 12 of STORY GENIUS Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Christie and Cathi discuss romance writing with Jasmine Guillory, author of the new book "Drunk On Love."   Highlights: These characters are in charge of the book (07:01) Lisa Cron fan club (09:12) Writing by hand by accident (09:50) Writing is tricking yourself into things (15:10) Nightowls (16:44) Another lawyer turned writer (20:38) Amazon Short Stories with KeKe Palmer (27:10) Game of Books Blog Jasmine Guillory's Website

Welcome to episode #11 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 19 & 20 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and p. 17 - 40 of THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 21 & 22 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

This week we're (figuratively) ripping our skin off and talking about the books we're writing! This is an appetizer to a series we're planning to do this summer all about how a book gets made. We give a mini preview about what our books are about, and break down what our book writing process was like, from what made us finally start writing to what we wish we knew before we wrote our books. We also share the resources that helped us along our process and talk about what's coming next for our books!   We also recap our long weekend trips and our feelings about hot dogs

Welcome to episode #10 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We're reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 17 & 18 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and p. 40-47 of THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. For next time, the suggested reading is ch. 19 & 20 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 17-40 of THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #8 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We'll be reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 13 & 14 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and p. 65-68 of THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. For next time, the suggested reading is: Ch. 15 & 16 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also work through ch. 10, 11 and 15 of STORY GENIUS. Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter -> Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #9 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast for writing the first draft of an 80,000 word novel over the course of a year. We'll be reading: 1) THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST by L. M. Lilly, 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, and 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley. Want to join? Get the books and start with episode 1! In today's episode we'll be recapping ch. 15 & 16 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 10, 11, and 15 in STORY GENIUS. For next time, the suggested reading is: Ch. 17 & 18 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 40 - 47 in THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter -> Sign up and get my downloadable scene card template Bryan Cranston as Walter White in “Breaking Bad” aka ”I'm the one who knocks” https://youtu.be/wMEq1mGpP5A Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

In this episode of Radically Loved, Rosie and Ian introduce the nine Enneagram personality types. Pages by pages, chapter by chapter — we write a story that aligns with our past memories and scars. As we brave through our life experiences, it frames a sense of who we are as people. We are fortunate if life seems to sail through smoothly, leaving us with a great understanding of who we are. But have you ever wondered — what if you're living the wrong story? How can you break free from the worn-out script you have been telling yourself all your life?This episode is brought to you by: FAHERTY www.fahertybrand.comUse Code: LOVED for 20% OFF ThirdloveVisit www.thirdlove.com/loved to get 20% off! FACTORHead to GO.FACTOR75.com/loved120 to get $120 Off your Meal Plan! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:1.Understand the power of Enneagram as a tool.2.Find out about the nine Enneagram personality types.3.Learn why you should rewrite your old story.Episode Highlights[02:20] What is the Enneagram?[04:25] Find Out Your Enneagram Personality Type[05:00] The 9 Enneagram Personality Types[11:43] Doing Self-Inquiry[15:34] What's Next for Us?[17:15] Making Sense of the World Through the Enneagram[22:31] Creating a New Narrative for Ourselves[26:06] Ian's Journey to Healing[29:07] To Those Who Don't Want to Leave the Old Story Behind[32:08] Ian's Prayer for His Wife and Children[36:28] How Ian Feels Radically LovedResources:●Connect with Ian:○ Website: https://ianmorgancron.com/○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IanMorganCron/○ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianmorgancron○ Instagram: https://twitter.com/ianmorgancron●Purchase Ian Cron's books:○The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0919ZFSHW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1○ The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CNZG896/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0●Purchase Wired for Story by Lisa Cron at https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Story-Writers-Science-Sentence/dp/1607742454●More links to other books and resources:○Mo Willems: https://www.amazon.com/Mo-Willems/e/B004LUYA1U%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share ' books ○Pema Chödrön's: https://www.amazon.com/Pema-Chodron/e/B000AP9Y2A%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share ●Take your iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment at https://typologyinstitute.com/assessment/ ●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts●Email us your topic at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!●Stay updated!○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/○Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie○TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

In today's world, can you actually change anyone's mind? Everyone seems so set in their ways that it might actually be impossible. Well, if you're going to change minds, it's going to take a story to do it. Adam and Naresh talk about how to ACTUALLY go about doing that with Lisa Cron. Lisa is the multiple #1 bestselling author of Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere), Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence, and the new book Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life. Website: www.Patreon.com/WorkFromHomeShow www.WiredForStory.com www.WorkFromHomeShow.com

Some of you may know that I've been working on a new book. The provisional title is ReWriting the Human Story: How Our Story Determines Our Future. Struggling with this book is why it's been a number of months since my last podcast interview. And so I thought it could be useful to me and […]