Podcasts about nanowrimo national novel writing month

There's a lot of angst in the writing community right now, much of it surrounding NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and some decisions and actions the organization has taken. While it's totally okay to mourn the loss of an event and community you once loved, I'm here to remind you that you do not need NaNoWriMo to write your books and create your best writing life. Happy writing! Related Episodes: ⁠#187: When Idols Fall⁠ ⁠#181: Choose Brave Today⁠ ⁠#159: Two Lies That Are Keeping You Small⁠ Let's Connect: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Email⁠

Show notes: Wendy van Camp (https://wendyvancamp.com) The Planets (https://wendyvancamp.com/?page_id=1290) SFWA - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (https://www.sfwa.org/) The Curate's Brother: A Jane Austen Variation of Persuasion (https://wendyvancamp.com/?page_id=1441) NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) (https://nanowrimo.org) Stuart Horwitz: Blueprint Your Bestseller (https://penguinrandomhousehighereducation.com/book/?isbn=9780399162152) Learn more about Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview), and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store). If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/write-now-with-scrivener/id1568550068) or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com).

We're here to chat about our NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) progress. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let's get started! FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @theteagrannies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chillroseradio/support

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Ward discusses: NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is complete. 9 years in a row, 11 total years. 18 screenplays, 5 novelsI've read 7 booksThe Fall of the House of UsherChristmas project

"It took me a while to get to this point, but I printed out my entire manuscript. And held it in my hands. And that was incredible. Just to feel the weight of all those pages." - Beth BaranyIn this episode of "How To Write The Future" podcast, “73. NaNoWriMo is nearly over. So now what?” host Beth Barany discusses with her husband, fellow author, Ezra Barany, what to do after NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) comes to an end. They provide tips for writers, such as taking a break from the manuscript, playing with taglines and book trailers, and exploring ideas for marketing the book. They emphasize the importance of celebrating your big accomplishment and continuing the writing journey beyond NaNoWriMo. So grab your pen, celebrate your achievements, and keep writing!ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTThe How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.ABOUT EZRA BARANYEzra Barany loves riveting readers with thrillers, but by order of the Department of Motor Vehicles he must place a warning on every book cover, “Do not read while driving.” His first two books in The Torah Codes series were award-winning international bestsellers. The next three books in the 4-book series wowed readers too! In his free time, he has eye-opening discussions on the art of writing novels with his wife and book coach, Beth Barany. A high school physics teacher, Ezra lives in Oakland with his beloved wife and two cats working on the next book in The Torah Codes series. Ezra, not the cats. For a free short story in The Torah Codes series, “The Mourner's Kaddish,” do please go to http://www.thetorahcodes.com/.RESOURCESFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Ezra Barany: https://thetorahcodes.com/Fiction by Beth Barany: https://author.bethbarany.com/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCAMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Kate Pearsall about her debut YA mystery (with magic!), BITTERSWEET IN THE HOLLOW. Also discussed: NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), creating an evocative and lush setting, using real locations as inspiration but changing details to suit the story, the brilliance of using gravestones for character names, how the setting of a small town can influence the story, using charts and graphs to diagram character relationships, adapting magic and folklore to deepen the story and so much more!Isabel Ibañez's episode (#56)  https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/8045448 The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

To celebrate the start of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) we're chatting with Carly Watters, SVP and Senior Literary Agent at P.S Literary and co-host of The Shit No One Tells You About Writing Podcast!   We ask Carly about trends in fiction, how to know when a manuscript is ready, how book deals are made, if it actually is harder than ever to sell a book right now, and more!    Books about writing Carly recommends  On Writing by Stephen King   Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses   Obsessions Olivia - Tayvis (Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce) Becca -  A Thing or Two's October 9 Episode: Rats, Rain Clogs, and Romance, Birkenstock Boston Clogs    What we read this week Olivia - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff  Becca - Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan (out 11/14)   This Month's Book Club Pick - The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Prose - Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today at  Prose.com/bop.  Cozy Earth - Get up to 35% off site-wide when you use the code “BOP” at cozyearth.com   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Preorder Becca's Book!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods and Bone Marry Bury! Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

In this episode I briefly discuss the bullshit that is war of any kind and I pay brief homage to Matthew Perry (R.I.P.) before reflecting on some favorite passages from Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet and Mason Currey's Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. In reflecting on what Rilke calls "the happiness of being a beginner," I announce my intention to begin writing a novel this month—and to complete 50,000 words of it—as a first-time participant in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). And in sharing some gems from Daily Rituals, I discuss some of my own sacred routines, as well as some words of wisdom on discipline and inspiration from Gustave Flaubert, Steve Reich, Samuel Beckett, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Bernard Malamud.

Host: Massiel Valenzuela - Castaneda Episode Name: Unlocking NaNoWriMo Success: Preparing for the Writing Marathon in PrepTober Episode Number: 201 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the "How to Write A Book" podcast, host Massiel Valenzuela introduces "PrepTober," the month leading up to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). She emphasizes the importance of preparation for NaNoWriMo, offering practical tips. Massiel encourages setting specific and realistic writing goals for the 50,000-word challenge, with a 25% higher success rate for those who do. She recommends outlining and plotting your novel, even for discovery writers, as it can reduce stress and boost productivity. Lastly, she advises creating well-rounded characters before NaNoWriMo to propel your story forward. Massiel's podcast will provide daily support and motivation throughout the writing challenge in November. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com  Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Check out Paula! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us: Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)   

I'm a fan of NaNoWriMo—National Novel Writing Month, in which the plan is to write 50,000 words of a novel in November. It's about 1666 words a day, a little more if you take off for Thanksgiving, and it's do-able to get to 50K words. But realistically, most people's result, even if they “win” isn't a draft of a novel. It's usually the rambling draft of the first half or two-thirds at best. Because even if your preferred method of writing is to “pants” (As opposed to plot), getting a novel draft to actually END is perhaps the most difficult part. Even the “murky middle” is easier to draft than those concluding scenes. But NaNoWriMo can—and has, for many people—end in an actual draft that becomes a novel. There's something about the energy of the month and the challenge of imposing those 1666 words on days that are already full of countless things that really works for many of us. The Chicken Sisters began (after years of noodling) as a NaNoWriMo project in 2018, and plenty of other authors also attribute their first drafts to NaNo. I drafted Playing the Witch Card during November, too. The key is to make a plan and stick to it (and not abandon it if it bleeds into December, either). There's nothing I love more than making a plan—so here are my keys to NaNoWriMo success.First: Recognize if this is for you. For me, the combined challenge of confining the draft to a month and the ridiculousness of making it November—hello, Thanksgiving, all the things—actually makes me more determined. Tell me I can't do a thing and watch my dust. I love the sheer ridiculousness and arbitrariness of shoehorning this in. It fits perfectly into the model of things I've achieved in the past. So that's the question: when have you been successful at seeing a project through to the end? Did it look like NaNoWriMo? Or maybe it was similar, with more or less accountability. Did it have a set schedule, did you tell people about it or keep it secret? Do you thrive on self-imposed deadlines or loathe them?If this whole game feels wrong or burdensome to you—but you still want to draft a book—then quit this right now and make your own game, but don't let yourself off the hook. The reason most people never write a book, even if they dream of doing it, is… they never write a book, they just dream of doing it. Go ahead and reject NaNo if it's not for you—but use this moment to find a way of getting it done that is. (You might give Sarina's Episode 352, how to write a novel in 3 months, a listen.)Second: It's not cheating to know what your book is about, it's smart. If sitting down on day one and writing it was a dark and stormy night and going on from there has worked for you, go for it. Most of us need more (and if you've never FINISHED a book by starting off that way, it's safe to guess you need more). In a perfect world, you'd go through the processes we describe during summer 2023's Idea Factory (Episodes 366-373) AND the Blueprint for a book series (Episodes 322-330). If nothing else, you should know these three things: What's the book about (the plot), why are you writing it/why does the world need it (the emotional arc) and where does the story start, peak and then end. Those last can be vague if you prefer—the killer traps her and her dog in a mountain cabin, she manages to escape and returns for revenge—or much more specific if you know who the killer is, or why the couple splits and then reunites. On the one hand I do better with specifics; on the other, those specifics are nearly always wrong. So go figure.Third: You need a plan for what you will write when. Most of us noodle around wildly in the beginning of a book and then get stuck in the middle and hit that 50K without grappling with the end. I try to force myself to stick to a schedule: Week one: the beginning, Week two: the first half of the middle, Week Three, finish the middle and Week four: write to the end. If I'm not there—and I never am, it's impossible—I “prewrite” to the next place I need to be. That means a scrawl of what needs to happen and it's truly gibberish. Because I love y'all, and because I don't think people often imagine writers are exaggerating when we talk about “shitty first drafts”, here's a picture of some pre-writing/outlining from my current project.The bar is LOW. Why why why, indeed.Fourth, let's say I get to 50K and the end of November—yay!—but I didn't write The End. Keep going forward—do not revise until you've ended this draft somehow unless you've successfully finished other novels by revising before you hit the end. It doesn't have to be the right ending. It probably isn't the right ending. But until you write it (or at the very least pre-write it but it has to include the actual things that happen and are felt and said, not just end this somehow), you can pretend everything is going in the right direction when it probably isn't. When we revise before we finishing, we're almost certainly revising the wrong thing. And if you don't “win?” Revise that schedule, re-make the rules, take a mulligan and keep going until you do. Don't abandon that book. Even if it's the worst book ever. We all write the worst books ever, and sometimes we fix them and sometimes we don't, but until you prove to yourself that you can finish a draft, you'll never write a better one.Finally, keep this mantra in mind. Cross-stitch it on a pillow, put it on a post-it, get a tattoo. Good writing comes last. Don't polish that sentence until you know it belongs, don't perfect that scene until it's earned its place in the book. One last word on NaNoWriMo: If you want to do it, if you wish you could do it, if you've always dreamed of doing it… do it. It's 2 hours a day for 30 days. You can find them. You can make it happen. But… you're the only one who can. If the idea of being a book coach niggles at you every time you hear anything about our sponsor, Author Accelerator, I have good news: they've fully revised and updated both the fiction and non-fiction book coach certification program. With more than 100 hours of training, videos, case studies, and worksheets, Author Accelerator's program teaches you the key editorial skills, client-management strategies, and tools needed to help writers reach their goals and to help you start a thriving book coaching business.But maybe you've got no doubt it's a great program—you're just not sure if book coaching right for YOU, or if you can pull it off. Well, Author Accelerator wants it to be the right call for you, too. They're offering a $99 5-day challenge all about getting your business idea out of your head and onto the page—but #AmWriting listeners get it for half off. Head to bookcoaches.com/podcast and enter the code PODCAST at checkout for 50% off. bookcoaches.com/podcastAnd if you're asking yourself—so why charge for the challenge, if they want it to be right for me too? Because if you pony up, you'll really DO it. So if it's time to stop dreaming and start acting, there you go. I've been through this, and I can tell you that this is more than just an online course. You'll take the skills you learn and apply them with real-life clients through three practicums designed to help you practice helping authors go from confusion to clarity with their novel idea. Yes, you work with real writers, yes it's terribly nerve-wracking—but the author I worked with during one of my practicums just got a book deal with that project! This is real, kids—and it works.  This is a public episode. 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Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode I talk with New Zealand author and Ages of Pages book fair coordinator, Johanna M. Rae, about going Indie and selling locally.  Other topics we discuss include: ·       Why Johanna left traditional publishing for Indie publishing. ·       Why developing your author platform is so important, particularly if you live in a small country. ·       How to establish a reader following and author platform before you're published. ·       How to connect with readers at book events, even when you're an introvert. ·       The essential four-legged writing companion every author should have! If you've been on the fence about selling locally, let Johanna inspire you to step outside your comfort zone and grow your readership! Visit Johanna's website here: https://www.johannamraeauthor.com/ Visit the Ages of Pages website here: https://agesofpages.weebly.com/ Follow Johanna on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/johanna.m.rae/ and https://www.instagram.com/ages_of_pages/ Follow Johanna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JohannaMRae and  https://www.facebook.com/agesofpages Find out more about Duffy Books in Homes here: https://www.booksinhomes.org.nz/Home Preptober is here! If you're preparing for NaNoWriMo this year, make sure you check out these cool writing tools: Scrivener  Plottr  Author Revolution 4 Books, 5 Days Course: Mastering AI-Enhanced Story Planning Find out more about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) here:  https://nanowrimo.org/ * Please Note: I am an affiliate for Scrivener, Plottr and Author Revolution courses. These are resources I personally use and enjoy. As an affiliate I get a small kickback at no extra charge to you. If you would like to learn more about Plottr, make sure you listen to Episode 47: Plotting with Plottr with Troy Lambert. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going. Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader's newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

This time on Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick: A conversation with the award-nominated Australian author of children's fantasy books and stories, Jeffery E. Doherty  (also find him on Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter!). Jeffery E. Doherty is also an illustrator, speaker, book reviewer, and book cover designer. His books include Paper Magic and his darkly humorous upper middle grade fantasy series The Guardians of St. Giles. Jeffery has created over a dozen book covers for IFWG Publishing and five covers for SQ Mag, including the May, 2014 edition, which won the Australian Shadow Award. Jeffery has worked as a nurse, a police officer, a learning support officer, and a librarian. He brings his experience from all those careers into his writing and art. Join us as we explore the cathartic power of creating and writing, the responsibility and privilege of writing for special needs children, legacy, seeking out challenges and growth as an author... and more! This episode was recorded on May 9th, 2023. The conversation with Jeffery Doherty was recorded on January 27th, 2023. Links and Topics Mentioned in This Episode Did you know you can name your own price (at least $1.00) for any of my e-books when you buy direct? My day job? I'm a creative services provider helping authors, podcasters and other creators. How can I help you? Creativity and post-traumatic stress disorder. What is spina bifida? Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Norwegian singer Aurora. What do we mean by in medias res? Locke & Key comics and Netflix series. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. Jeffery's hundred day painting challenge. NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. I'll be at the 2023 SFWA Nebula Conference. Will you be there? Say hi! Maybe you would like to be a future guest on Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick? Learn more! Big thanks to my Multiversalists patron community, including Amelia Bowen, Ted Leonhardt, Chuck Anderson, and J. C. Hutchins! This episode took eleven hours to record, edit, produce, and publish, so I'm incredibly grateful for the support of my patrons. If Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick brings you joy, become a patron! The Multiversalists patron member community receives the uncut, unedited version of every episode. For this episode, patrons get almost forty five minutes of additional content! Want in on that? Become a patron for at least $5.00 per month (cancel any time) and get a bunch of other perks and special access, too. Every month the member community has at least twenty members, I will donate 10% of net patron revenue to 826 National in support of literacy and creative writing advocacy for children. Let's go! Love Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick and have the desire and means to make a one-time donation in support of the show? Donate via PayPal or leave a tip via Ko-Fi, with my grateful thanks.

In this vault episode, I chat with Gretchen Rubin, a renowned author of multiple bestsellers including The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. Her books have been widely read and translated into over thirty languages, selling almost three million copies worldwide. Gretchen co-hosts the award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin alongside her sister Elizabeth Craft, where they discuss happiness and good habits. She has been recognized as one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and is a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100.Our conversation centers around The Four Tendencies, delving into which tendency I may align with (and even my wife's), how to fully embrace your own tendency to thrive, and more. I hope you enjoy listening to our discussion as much as I did!Links Worth Exploring Connect with Gretchen: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Buy Gretchen's latest book: Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World The Surprising Truth About Why Your To-Do List May Be Failing You | Gretchen Rubin The 4 Tendencies That Explain Why You Struggle To Get Stuff Done (and What to Do About It) | Inc. Signing Up for “NaNoWriMo” – National Novel Writing Month? Here's Why It Works | Gretchen Rubin Exciting: Scientific Research and Experiments Underway to Understand the Four Tendencies Better | Gretchen Rubin Take Gretchen Rubin's Quiz: The Four Tendencies Related Conversation: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen Related Blog Post: 3 Steps to Building Productivity Habits That Stick Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this vault episode, I chat with Gretchen Rubin, a renowned author of multiple bestsellers including The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. Her books have been widely read and translated into over thirty languages, selling almost three million copies worldwide. Gretchen co-hosts the award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin alongside her sister Elizabeth Craft, where they discuss happiness and good habits. She has been recognized as one of the Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and is a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100. Our conversation centers around The Four Tendencies, delving into which tendency I may align with (and even my wife's), how to fully embrace your own tendency to thrive, and more. I hope you enjoy listening to our discussion as much as I did! Links Worth Exploring Connect with Gretchen: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Buy Gretchen's latest book: Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World The Surprising Truth About Why Your To-Do List May Be Failing You | Gretchen Rubin The 4 Tendencies That Explain Why You Struggle To Get Stuff Done (and What to Do About It) | Inc. Signing Up for “NaNoWriMo” – National Novel Writing Month? Here's Why It Works | Gretchen Rubin Exciting: Scientific Research and Experiments Underway to Understand the Four Tendencies Better | Gretchen Rubin Take Gretchen Rubin's Quiz: The Four Tendencies Related Conversation: The Evolution of Getting Things Done with David Allen Related Blog Post: 3 Steps to Building Productivity Habits That Stick Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is doneThat's on top of 20 movie reviews for the month of November, another 10k wordsGiving away handmade Christmas giftsWard may have a car project coming upTop Gun: Maverick

D. T. Kane reads chapter 17 of his epic fantasy fiction novel, Declaimer's Discovery. Donate to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month): https://store.nanowrimo.org/collections/donate Support D. T. Kane: https://www.patreon.com/dtkane If you're enjoying the show and/or have already read some of D. T. Kane's books, consider either purchasing an eBook or paperback or leave a review on Amazon … Continue reading D. T. Kane's Epic Fantasy Book Club, Declaimer's Discovery Chapter 17 -Episode 43 (2:16) →

A fun thing happens in November each year: NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month. Let me share with you what my experience with writing an entire book in 30 days has been like. Learn more and check it out here: https://nanowrimo.org/

Этот соло-эпизод - акт создания пространства между эпизодами подкаста. Также это приглашение провести садхану письма в ноябре, объединив jazziam journey и NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). приглашение писать ежедневно с 1 по 30 ноября - что угодно - стихи, строчки, эссе, записи в дневнике или же полноценный роман в 50 тысяч слов. на этих выходных пройдет бесплатный онлайн жазайм, а в течение ноября я буду проводить workshops по письму: это будут jazziam + poetry и jazziam + human design. stay tuned! вся информация будет на странице жазайма в Телеграме и Инстаграме давайте напишем вместе страницы в этом ноябре! отмечайте @jazziamwithkarina и ставьте хэштег #jazziwrimo приятного прослушивания, jazziamen Jazziam on Instagram Jazziam on Telegram

Woohoo! It's the final episode of this “Ready To Write?” series and today, a focus on the power of wins. Yes, this has been season 6 of the Youier podcast and it's for anyone for who you being Youier includes writing. Why October? Because November is NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – and I want you to be ready! 

Christian novelist Allison K. Garcia joins Jaye for an engaging conversation about the book The Dry Depths of My Soul, the first installment in The Mosaic series. This is Allison's initial foray into the genre of Queer Christian fiction. This exciting, energetic discussion includes discussion of LGBTQ+ identity and Christianity, mental health, church clarity, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and much, much more.  Order The Dry Depths of My Soul: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1951882180/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_3X6W5K3GGRVQ0QMBMZXK_0  Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dry-depths-of-my-soul-allison-k-garcia/1141755379?ean=9781951882181  Books 2 Read: https://books2read.com/u/bw1D1e  Learn more about & do NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org  More from Allison K. Garcia: Publications: https://www.amazon.com/Allison-K-Garcia/e/B017OEJC44/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1  Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/allisonkgarciaauthor  GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14602745.Allison_K_Garcia  Social media: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/athewriter  IG: http://www.instagram.com/allisonkgarciaauthor  Potstirrer Podcast: Link-in-Bio: https://potstirrerpodcast.com/linkinbio/  Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/potstirrercast  IG: http://www.instagram.com/PotstirrerPodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/  Website: http://PotstirrerPodcast.com  Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/ 

The guest of today's episode (the very first episode in English!) is Nathan Fleming - writer, educator and founder of KELT (Kazakhstan English Language Theater)! In this conversation, we discussed: • our first meeting and how Nathan saw Juliet in March Hare • following the guidance and doing what are called to do • How Ganesh mantra helped us during the call • The story of the Mysterious Old Man • The power of community • Acting is reacting, living is responding • NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and Nathan's role in Karina's writing journey • Choosing to be an ambassador of our art • Nathan's book Thimblerig's Ark • Dealing (and healing through it) with negativity towards our art • Divine synchronicities and why everyone has their superpowers • Moving through resistance • Nathan shares his experience of living abroad At the end of the episode, Nathan answers Yenlik's question and shares his journal prompt with the audience. Nathan's book Thimblerig's Ark on Amazon KELT Almaty on Instagram Nathan on Twitter

Durante el mes de noviembre se lleva a cabo el NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month) que consiste escribir durante el mes y llegar a la meta de 50,000 palabras. Por eso, en instagram hemos tenido transmisiones en vivo, cada domingo, con la escritora y editora Eugenia Cruz (@nojuzgo), para compartir nuestra experiencia durante dicho desafío de escritura. Así que en este converatorio tendremos la última sesión de escritura en NANOWRIMO.

Gwen Tolios is an author who has published short stories, middle grade novels, and her recent romance, Returning to You. In this episode, Gwen shares how she came to understand and identify in the queer community as asexual and biromantic and what those identities mean. She's found a good community in Chicago and is currently leading a local anthology publication and will be a regional leader for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month in November).    Asexuality Visibility Education Network (AVEN): https://www.asexuality.org/en/ NineStar Press: https://ninestarpress.com/ Connect with Gwen: https://linktr.ee/gwentolios   Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast  Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com    Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com    Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns  Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Gene Ellis is a fiction and poetry writer, five-time NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) participant, soon-to-be-published author, performer, and did I mention, husband and father of two. Though Gene and I met in the theatre world, in this episode we talked about writing, the road through novel-writing and getting his publishing deal, the myth of life balance, gaining confidence in yourself, and finding support from others. Here's what we talked about: How his love for writing stemmed from a group project in school, not from a very young age What it felt like on Day 1 of writing a novel in a month Scheduling time for creativity and putting in the work Letting your art take up space in your mind Finding support and confidence from family, friends, and Facebook groups Redefining how you think about yourself - finding the confidence to say “I am a writer / (Insert your art form)”

If you enjoy this podcast, consider buying me a coffee: https://adamstoner.com/support World leaders have an uncanny knack for making even the most exciting of things thoroughly depressing. Given their rhetoric, you'd be forgiven for thinking that humankind is in no better position at the end of this year than we were last, but that's not the case at all. Here's a reminder of what happened: JANUARY: A riot at the US Capitol, a new President of the United States. I pledge to learn more about space, planets, and the movement of the stars and then quickly forgot about it. 86 countries sign a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. The coronavirus vaccine programme begins in earnest in the UK. FEBRUARY: NASA's Perseverance and Ingenuity rovers land on Mars. I sign up to HEY, the email service from Basecamp, and it totally revolutionises the way I work and communicate. I kit the home out with Philips Hue lightbulbs, Eve cameras, and more smart-tech. MARCH: Ever Given jackknifes itself in the Suez Canal. The remains of a woman butchered at the hands of an off-duty police officer causes outrage across the country, reigniting conversation around violence against women. I get vaccinated; a syringe symbolising the slow-at-first-then-all-at-once return to some kind of normal. With the team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine, we make Mysteries of Science. APRIL: I play croquet. I take up a bunch more freelance work. The number of confirmed COVID cases passes 150 million; the number of vaccinations surpass 1 billion. Prince Philip dies. MAY : Netherlands orders Shell to align its carbon emissions with the Paris Climate accord. The Eurovision Song contest reunites nations around the continent; it's the first since the UK exited the EU. We come last. I visit Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, SEA LIFE, do an at-home escape room, take on an assault course, do archery, ride a heritage railway, and walk in a forest used as a set for some of the biggest movies in the world. I turn 26 and take some time offline… JUNE, JULY & AUGUST: Restrictions ease. Football fever grips the nation. The number of vaccinated people exceeds three billion. I lay the foundations for a log cabin in my garden and bury a time capsule within its concrete base. Massive floods devastate large regions of Europe. The event is attributed to a slowed jet-stream caused by climate change. The IPCC unequivocally states that climate change is human-caused, widespread, rapid, and intensifying. Two decades of foreign policy fail as the Afghan government surrenders to the Taliban; the US withdraws, ending 20 years of occupation. I come up with an idea that fulfils my new year's resolution to learn more about space and spend the next quarter planning for it. SEPTEMBER: I visit the Science Museum, We The Curious in Bristol, the Royal Observatory Greenwich, all for this project that launches in four days time. I sold my car. El Salvador becomes the first country to accept Bitcoin as an official currency. Inspiration4 is launched by Space X and becomes the first all-civilian spaceflight. I come back online and write a piece for Science+Nature all about the Overview Effect. OCTOBER: I go to the cinema for the first time in two years to see James Bond. I visit a wedding. I stroll through history by walking the Ridgeway, treading a route that's been used by thousands for millennia. NOVEMBER: World leaders gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference and emit nothing but hot air. I try NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – and tap out 14,000 words all about humankind and its attempts to project our condition into the universe. DECEMBER: News of a new coronavirus variant seizes headlines once more. World leaders begin to hermit their kingdoms again. Vaccination efforts intensify, case numbers quintuple. I go to two Christmas parties and get a booster jab. The biggest space telescope ever built opens a new era in astronomical exploration. Our collective human story has always been marred with setbacks and challenges but 2021 is proof that the wheels of human progress will restlessly turn. It was also a reminder that it's up to us to steer the vehicle. You'll next hear from me in just a few days time on Tuesday, January 4th 2022 where I'm going to tell you about that exciting project I mentioned. Happy New Year.

It's NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and I thought I'd share some deep wisdom from a master on the craft of writing, Stephen King and his fantastic memoir On Writing. Find this book and other great books from Zoo-notable at your local library: https://www.worldcat.org/libraries Support ZooFit and future projects and stay updated with exciting offers and opportunities: Join the ZooFit Pride on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/zoofit?fan_landing=true and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/349632132955510 Follow more of ZooFit online: https://www.zoofit.net/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sprinting to the finish line? Today we're discussing what sprints are and how to use them to propel your writing. Made popular with the rise of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and the Pomodoro Method, this is a handy technique that can be done in person, virtually, with a group, or all by your lonesome.  Do you love sprints? Tell us on the socials! Like this episode? Share it with a friend. Leave us a review. Give us a rating. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter and YouTube: Twitter: @geekymary & @MeliWriter  Youtube: The Writing Easy Podcast & The Creative's Tarot

Are you in the process of writing a novel this month, for National Novel Writing Month (or, as it's more commonly known, NaNoWriMo), and are you getting caught in the struggle of it? That's exactly what we're addressing on today's episode of Indie Author Weekly!  This is the podcast for indie authors, aspiring authors, and curious bookworms who want the inside scoop, tips and motivation, and behind-the-scenes journey of writing and self-publishing books.   TUNE IN NOW to get SIX resources for starting to write your novel this month, during #NaNoWriMo...   Resources & links mentioned in this episode:Get podcast and book updates delivered to your inbox at SaganMorrow.com/behindthescenes .Learn more about all of Sagan's books (including Small Town Stilettos, the Polyamorous Passions romcom series, Our Choice: Romance for Roe, and the business books) at SaganMorrow.com/books .Episode 32 of Indie Author Weekly: 20 writing prompt ideas .Episode 114 of Indie Author Weekly: 7 examples for how to get story ideas from everyday life .Episode 133 of Indie Author Weekly: 5 tips for how to write a book with a busy schedule .Episode 65 of Indie Author Weekly: 10 tips to beat writer's block .Episode 31 of Indie Author Weekly: how to get through the messy middle .Episode 46 of Indie Author Weekly: how to boost your word count during NaNoWriMo .NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) .Get productivity and success coaching with Sagan: SaganMorrow.com/ceo .Super-quick survey to share what you want MORE of on Indie Author Weekly: SaganMorrow.com/question Reach out to Sagan on Twitter or Instagram: @Saganlives .Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts .Let's chat about this episode:@Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

In this episode Jim Esch chats with Jillian Benedict about the impact Covid19 had on her writing life, her launching of an Instagram account to feature her short-form writing "doodles," long-form fiction projects, and the progress she is making during Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month). Jill shares a selection of her flash fiction. You can follow her Instagram account @writerwithtoutacause. Her recently published short story "Problem Visit" can be found at Feels Blind Literary.

We're here to chat about our NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) progress. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let's get started! Full disclosure: this episode was recorded on November 5, at the end of the first week of NaNo. Happy writing!You can reach us anytime at theteagrannies@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @theteagrannies podcast.Helpful links:NaNoWriMo (add us as writing buddies! miraya_e and elisebbv)NaNoWriMo Time Management Quiz (find more NaNo prep tools here: https://nanowrimo.org/nano-prep-101) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, romance author, Charmyra E. Fleming kicks off the 21st episode delving into "M.A.I. Quote of the Day" by Jodi Picoult. Followed by 3 lessons she's learned during the first week of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). This week's "M.A.I. Sip of the Week" she shares a cozy season perfect cocktail, "Caramel Apple Sangria".  As always, the Creative Calfuray, "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise is available on the Creative Calfuray website and Etsy. Click Here to check it out! As a token of my appreciation, if you choose to purchase Creative Calfuray's "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise, you are eligible to receive 10% off by using the coupon code: MAITHANKYOU at checkout! Be sure to read my weekly blog "M.A.I. Pop Life" on my website, and check out my website and social media pages! To connect with me and engage, follow me on social media! www.CreativeCalfuray.com Become a Purple Charm VIPatron Click Here! Instagram  Facebook Twitter  Pinterest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, romance author, Charmyra E. Fleming kicks off the 20th episode delving into a very timely "M.A.I. Quote of the Day" by Toni Morrison. Followed by sharing her thoughts on kicking off #NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), and meeting her writing goals for the week. In honor of NaNoWriMo, this week's "M.A.I. Sip of the Week" is a coffee by a Black Coffee Company (Black Acres Roastery, www.blackacrescoffee.com). Shout out to No Pix After Dark for the recommendation. Finally, she closes out the episode with reflecting on her birthday weekend and attending the Baltimore Brunch Line Dance Party. As always, the Creative Calfuray, "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise is available on the Creative Calfuray website and Etsy. Click Here to check it out! As a token of my appreciation, if you choose to purchase Creative Calfuray's "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise, you are eligible to receive 10% off by using the coupon code: MAITHANKYOU at checkout! Be sure to read my weekly blog "M.A.I. Pop Life" on my website, and check out my website and social media pages! To connect with me and engage, follow me on social media! www.CreativeCalfuray.com Become a Purple Charm VIPatron Click Here! Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tim talks about the pendulum swing from subverting expectations back to traditional story tellling.NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)www.nanowrimo.org Music Provided by:"Too Cool" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Send Comments, Questions or Topics to:  tentative.title.with.tim.podcast@gmail.comFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/title_timAlso listen to the Podcast on:https://tentative-title-with-tim-podcast.buzzsprout.comiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tentative-title-with-tim-podcast/id1522367764Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7udse6cS982BoiFVcUlpCx?si=lDCy48uOSz6_M1T9AUH1ZQStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=552771&refid=asaSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-528793632iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tentative-title-with-tim-p-68515250/

Episode 147 of bookcareers.com Live It's 1st November and you'll be hearing about NaNoWriMo, what it is and how you can participate. In this episode of bookcareers Live we discuss the origins of NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – and how you can use the discipline of writing every day to spur you on, […] The post NaNoWriMo 2021 – Writing and Getting Published appeared first on Bookcareers.

In this episode, romance author, Charmyra E. Fleming kicks off the 19th episode delving into "M.A.I. Quote of the Day" by Marcus Garvey. Followed by sharing her thoughts on wrapping up “Preptober” preparations to write during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). This week's "M.A.I. Sip of the Week" she shares another festive Halloween inspired and themed cocktail, "Hocus Pocus Witch's Brew". Finally, she closes out the episode reflecting on her accomplishments and celebrating her 41st birthday, on October 26, 2021! As always, the Creative Calfuray, "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise is available on the Creative Calfuray website and Etsy. Click Here to check it out! As a token of my appreciation, if you choose to purchase Creative Calfuray's "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise, you are eligible to receive 10% off by using the coupon code: MAITHANKYOU at checkout! Be sure to read my weekly blog "M.A.I. Pop Life" on my website, and check out my website and social media pages! To connect with me and engage, follow me on social media! www.CreativeCalfuray.com Become a Purple Charm VIPatron Click Here! Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Spotify Playlists: Book 1 - The Violet Rose - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0gOtZL23hReOBLlKF8c6Tl?si=C3Vw22wcSSWAb-lMGEMKnw Book 2 - 3AC - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0GPbtlerKsNsaAPlLiyTds?si=PaEyJrLKQC2ocZQvk-D1Kw Book 3 - Perfect Chemistry - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-3-pc-hea/pl.u-mJy88R4FyXLJVN Book 4 - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-4-sapphire-waters/pl.u-V9D77vJcEzGZM3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, romance author, Charmyra E. Fleming kicks off the 18th episode delving into "M.A.I. Quote of the Day" by James Clear. Followed by sharing her thoughts on the process and techniques she's using for plotting the story for her 4th book, as she prepares to write during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). This week's "M.A.I. Sip of the Week" she shares a festive Halloween inspired and themed cocktail, "Peach Boo-Lini". Finally, she closes out the episode with a little Prince History around the "Controversy" album. As always, the Creative Calfuray, "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise is available on the Creative Calfuray website and Etsy. Click Here to check it out! As a token of my appreciation, if you choose to purchase Creative Calfuray's "M.A.I." Branded Merchandise, you are eligible to receive 10% off by using the coupon code: MAITHANKYOU at checkout! Be sure to read my weekly blog "M.A.I. Pop Life" on my website, and check out my website and social media pages! To connect with me and engage, follow me on social media! www.CreativeCalfuray.com Become a Purple Charm VIPatron Click Here! Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of The Burial Plot we have dug up author Sarah J Dhue.Sarah was born and raised in the Alton/Godfrey area of Illinois.  Her first love is writing and she's been at it since elementary school.  She self-publishes her creative fiction and writes mostly Horror and Paranormal fiction, with a little bit of Science Fiction.  She completed her first book in the summer of 2010.  That book, For Two Cold Minutes, was first printed locally in 2012, and finally became her first self-published book in August 2014.  Sarah has participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) as well as Camp NaNoWriMo for many years.  In November 2017, her novel Monsters was in the International Miami Book Fair.  Her novel, Star Crossed, was her first major genre departure from her typical Horror, Paranormal, and Science Fiction into the realm of Romance.  As well as her self-published books, her writing has been featured in her high school and college literary journals.  Outside of academia, she has short stories in Volumes 3 and 4 of Lulu's Share Your Scare Anthology.While writing is Sarah's first love, she has degrees in Computer Graphics and Web Design and designs all of her own book covers.  Outside of school and work, she is a coffee enthusiast who loves going to independent shops in her local area and when she travels – which she loves to do – checking out all of the cool atmospheres and delicious coffee they have to offer.  She's an animal lover, enjoys playing video games, and believes in supporting artists of all kinds/mediums from all over the world!We pick her brain on all things self-publishing, including an overview of the process that Sarah goes through to unleash her works on the world. We get some social media marketing tips, in-person events, and the science of using emojis. Sarah shares with us her desire and efforts to support other authors and artists.She gives us an overview of her experience with NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo and why she feels it is a valuable exercise for writers.We talk about her journey into cross-genre writing and her book Demented that is officially associated with game giant Nintendo.Sarah's book Lake Vautour has a compelling and personal backstory to its creation as well as a personal connection to Brenda! Sarah reads an excerpt from this creepy, vulture-infested-horror-who-dunnit. Sarah can be found at:https://www.sarahjdhuephotos.com/more-writingand on social media at:https://www.facebook.com/SarahJDhueAuthor/https://twitter.com/Sarah_iWriteMore on NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo https://nanowrimo.org/Brenda can be found at:https://brendatolian.com/Joy can be found at:https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

A quick look at what it takes to prepare for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and how stretching ourselves creatively can be scary but exciting! To learn more about NaNoWriMo or to see behind-the-scenes pictures from this episode, visit instagram.com/grownupvoice_podcast. And don't forget to check out the podcast's website at grownupvoice.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebekah-shafer4/support

Have you ever had a great idea for an App that could help tons of people level up in their professional lives? Emily Naber did and cofounded the ChatterFox App which provides real-time feedback for non-native English speakers to help improve their English proficiency and pronunciation!   In this interview, Emily shares: Her methods for staying organized with her goals as a co-founder The importance of being open to being multi-skilled and breaking out of the box that society puts us in Her fears about getting into the start-up industry   In my personal update, I'll share why I decided to change the podcast logo and other minor updates to the show.   Episode Notes & Links:   Download the App!  Googleplay Or  Apple Check out the ChatterFox website to learn more about how the app and their services can help you! www.chatterfox.com   You can also follow them on Instagram or YouTube !   Ever wanted to write a book? Your chance is coming up! Sign up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for free and join me to write 50,000 words in the month of November!   Looking for more inspiration?   You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.   You can also check out articles at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog   Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com   Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!

Ever considered buying a piece of fine jewelry but weren't sure of its worth? On today's episode, I interview jewelry curator and business owner, Sara Duchovnay, about her journey to starting Songbird Sara Antique Jewelry for which she curates, restores, and sells beautiful pieces of estate jewelry.   She explains: What divorce rings are and how they can help women find healing Why she feels that "failing" at a business is a learning experience How buying a piece of antique jewelry can be empowering for women   In my personal update, I'll share how I've been working to step outside my comfort zone.   Episode Notes & Links:   Check out the amazing antique jewelry pieces Sara has on her website for Songbird Sara Antique Jewelry! Use this unique link to get free shipping for Go Find Out Podcast listeners! Or use Coupon code: Go Find Out   Instagram: Songbird Sara Jewelry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/songbirdsarajewelry/   Here is a link the book Sara mentions in the interview that has helped her better managed the financial side of her company: Profit First by Mike Michalowitcz   Ever wanted to write a book? Your chance is coming up! Sign up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for free and join me to write 50,000 words in the month of November!   Looking for more inspiration?   You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.   You can also check out articles at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog   Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com   Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!

Ready to hear some "truth bombs" from Yolanda Russell about business and branding? Listen to my interview with her to hear how she went from an ICU nurse to building a thriving business and then pivoted to providing branding and business coaching to female entrepreneurs.   You'll learn about: Her life-changing experience as a nurse that prompted her to shift her career focus Why she teaches that a brand is all about you and your professional development Her five pillars of the Breakthrough and Brand Accelerator Program   In my personal update, I'll discuss how watching highlights of the VP debate really helped me shift my thinking on the importance of being heard as a woman.   Episode Notes & Links:   Follow Yolanda on Instagram where she posts motivational and informational videos!   You can also check out Yolanda's podcast and hear some of her truth bombs about marketing and branding here: Accelerate Your Brand and Breathrough Podcast   Or visit her website to get more information on her Breakthrough & Brand services! www.yrussell.com   And of course, you can sign up for her Badass Bosses facebook community here! https://www.yrussell.com/tribe-unfiltered   Ever wanted to write a book? Your chance is coming up! Sign up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for free and join me to write 50,000 words in the month of November!   Looking for more inspiration?   You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.   You can also check out articles at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog   Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com   Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!  

In today's episode, I explain my favourite season of the year: NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).NaNoWriMo exists in two versions:the big event in November, in which the goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days.the two smaller camps in April and July, for which you can set your own goal and edit or outline a novel instead of writing a novel.All three are annual events, and they are free to join for writers of all backgrounds and experience levels.This week's action step: Join the NaNoWriMo fun (https://nanowrimo.org)Declare your projectJoin a cabin (mine might have room! ask me on social media or leave a comment)Stock up on cafeeine and snacks.***Come join The Writing Sparrow on its very own Facebook fan page or its very own Instagram account!Find out more about Sarina and her books on her website, and find her on Instagram and on Facebook.Support the show

The excuses that we tell ourselves tend to be the number one reason we don't move forward toward our goals.   Do these excuses sound familiar? I don't have the money to buy the equipment I don't have the time to spend on that project right now I can't start a business in this economy I don't know how to use X software/hardware/etc. I'm not smart enough/thin enough/fast enough etc. to be able to do the thing that I want, so why try?   Instead of getting caught up in these limiting thoughts, ask yourself instead: What one thing can I do today that will take me one step closer to my goals?   You don't have to wait around until things are "perfect" for you to start working toward your goals. Instead, start where you are and you'll eventually chip away at your goals until you achieve them.   (Transcript Below)   Episode Notes & Links:   Ever wanted to write a book? Your chance is coming up! Sign up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for free and join me to write 50,000 words in the month of November!   Looking for more inspiration?   You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.   You can also check out articles at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog   Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com   Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!   Transcript   Welcome to the Go Find Out Podcast, Episode number 20! I'm your host, Jennifer Jelliff-Russell.   Today's show is focused on how to start where you are with your goals, no matter what your goals are.   No matter what your goal is, there is always some small step that you can take toward achieving it. It's very easy to let fear rule us and allow us to make excuses for why we're not moving forward with working toward our goals. Fear can manifest as excuses like: I don't have the money to buy the equipment I don't have the time to spend on that project right now I can't start a business in this economy I don't know how to use X software/hardware/etc I'm not smart enough/thin enough/fast enough etc to be able to do that thing so why try?   The common denominator here is that these thoughts come from a place of fear and negative thinking. It's easier to tell ourselves that we don't have what it takes to complete our goal than it is to make ourselves push toward achieving it.   And don't get me wrong, positive thinking is not going to suddenly drop a million bucks in your lap or fix the economy so you can open a business. However, flipping the script on this way of thinking and saying, "Okay, I don't have x equipment, but what can I do to make still make this happen? Will take you one step closer to your goals than if you do nothing.   Let's talk about starting a podcast as an example. It's true that there is a ton of advice out there on what kind of equipment you should buy and there can be a lot of upfront costs - but only if you decide to incur those costs. If you really want to start a podcast, all you need is a smart phone and occasional access to the internet. In most places, you can access both of those things. There are several free podcast hosts and free podcast recording apps for your phone.   So if your excuse to not get started is that you don't have the "right" equipment, then that's truly what it is, an excuse to not start.   One of my lame excuses for not starting to podcast was that I didn't have a quiet space to record. However, after looking up free ideas for recording spaces, I found tons of people were using their closets! I didn't need to spend big bucks just to buy a mini recording studio. Now, I'm very lucky that my husband and I are in the process of renovating our old farmhouse, and my husband converted one of the closets into a more sound proof room. However, it's just an unfinished closet with extra insultation! I don't' even have a door on it yet. I'm just using a double layer of moving blankets nailed to the doorway. Super fancy, right? But for now, for the most part, it works. I've been able to record 20 episodes so far in this space with fairly good sound quality.   So why am I blathering on about this? Because the excuses we tell ourselves tend to be the number one reason we don't move forward toward our goals.   If you've listened to some of my recent interviews, you'll hear that most of my guests say that they didn't get external pushback on their ideas, but dealt more with internal negative dialogues that they had to reframe in order to get started moving toward their goals.   Rather than coming from a space of "I can't do X," or I don't have the money, or equipment, or the right body or whatever, instead, ask yourself: What is one step I can take today to move forward toward my goal?   If you've been stuck in moving forward, take a moment to write down your end goal. It doesn't matter how big your goals is. It could be this big, hairy, audacious goal of doing something huge, but you still have to start with small steps.   Next, break down your goal into actionable and realistic steps.   For example, one of my personal goals is to write 20 books in the next five years. If I break down this goal down into actionable and realistic chunks, that means I need to write 4 books a year. And that number breaks down to writing 1 book every 3 months.   After writing a few books, I know that I'm usually able to write 1000-1500 words a day within a 1-2 hours span. And that idea to write only 1000 words a day for 3 months means I'd have a good sized first draft of 90,000 words. But saying, I'm going to write 90,000 words in a 3 months is overwhelming. So instead, I'll stick with telling myself that realistic goal of writing 1000 words a day.     Remember that the steps you're going for here need to be realistic. If I said, I'm going to write a book in a weekend! That  would be, for the most part, pretty unrealistic for my personal abilities as a writer. And if I told myself I was going to do that, then I would quickly become overwhelmed by the prospect of having to complete a book in a weekend and would promptly quit writing.   But let's say you have other goals. Maybe you want to visit every country in the world. You have the pretty simple excuse right now that you can't travel anywhere because of the pandemic. And you wouldn't be wrong to say that, right? But instead, if you say to yourself, "I know I can't travel right now, but what can I do to prepare for travel?" You might realize that this is a great time to apply for your passport if you don't already have it. Or a good time to check out free books from the library to start researching the next country you plan to visit when things do open back up.   If you're goal is to open a business but you don't have the funds, what are the things that can do right now to move one step closer to your goal? You could start researching what kind of paperwork you need to complete in order to get your business started. You could start researching government grants that might apply to your business. You could meet virtually with a small business administration or SBA representative and get free coaching on how to build your business plan.   So I want you to ask yourself, what is one thing that you can do today that will take you closer to your end goal?   I'd love to hear what steps you take toward your goals today! You can tweet them to me @GFOPodcast! Or if you're stuck, let me know and maybe I can help you come up with actionable step you can take today!   Alright, join me next week when I interview Yolanda Russell, who is a business and branding coach helping women achieve their entrepreneurial dreams!   That's it for today! Now Go Find Out!

Have you ever had an idea for a product that could help others through difficult times? Windy Ezzell experienced this too! Join me as I interview Windy about her journey of getting into reproductive coaching for individuals and couples going through the family building process. We'll discuss how Windy got her idea for the Fertile Affirmations cards which are a mindfulness based tool and also how she turned those cards into an app.   In my personal update, I'll discuss some key points from the book, Zilch: The Power of Zero in Business by Nancy Lublin and how you can apply suggestions from the book to your small business.   Episode Notes & Links:   Check out Windy's website here:  www.Fertileaffirmations.com Or follow her on Instagram: @FertileAffirmations   And here's a link for the book by Nancy Lublin that I discuss in my personal update. Zilch: The Power of Zero in Business https://www.amazon.com/Zilch-Power-Business-Nancy-Lublin/dp/B004J8HXT0   Ever wanted to write a book? Your chance is coming up! Sign up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for free and join me to write 50,000 words in the month of November!   Looking for more inspiration?   You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.   You can also check out articles at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog   Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com   Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!

  Have you ever had an idea for a product that you know would make the world a better place? So did Gigi Mortimer with EyeJust's bluelight blocking products!   In this interview I talk to Gigi about her journey from accessories designer to creative entrepreneur and CEO. She explains how she initially got the idea for EyeJust screen protectors and how she maintained her drive to get the products through testing and development.   In my personal update, I'll explain NaNoWriMo, how it's helped me write the third book in my urban fantasy series in a little over a month, and how it might help you write your first novel.   Episode Notes & Links:   Interested in learning more about EyeJust products or ordering screen protectors for your devices? Visit: https://eyejust.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs9Hwmp_z6wIVIgiICR3VwwwdEAAYASAAEgJwLvD_BwE   You can also follow EyeJust on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyejust/   Ever wanted to write a book? Your chance is coming up! Sign up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for free and join me to write 50,000 words in the month of November!   Looking for more inspiration?   You can follow this podcast on facebook, twitter, or Instagram.   You can also check out articles at https://www.evergrowthcoach.com/blog   Interested in my fiction or articles about being an Indie-Author? Check out my author website at www.jjrussellwrites.com   Want to support the podcast? Buy me a cup of coffee here!

Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary, Dan, and Howard We're going to share some of our experiences with NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in an effort to encourage you to participate in ways that will advance you toward your goals. Note: After a week, this is the only photo we've found of Wounded Howard. Dan took it, and Howard was clearly putting on "angry face" for show.  Also, he doesn't look nearly as pale as any of us remember him looking. Credits: this episode was recorded in Cosmere House Studios by Dan Dan the Audioman Thompson, and mastered by Alex Jackson

KWL Director Mark Lefebvre interviews bestselling author M.L. Buchman (“Matt”) about his non-fiction title specifically targeted for writers and other creators, Estate Planning for Authors: Your Final Letter (and why you need to write it now), a step by step guide on how authors can make sure their legacy remains profitable for decades for their heirs after they are gone. During the interview, Mark and Matt discuss: The approximate 120 titles that Matt has written (about half full length books, the other half short stories) in the past several years The 20 “sweet romance” versions of his romance titles that were re-drafted to remove the adult situations and adult words for a more “wholesome” audience. Described as: “This “Sweet Version” is the exact same story as the original, with no foul language and the bedroom door—even when there isn't one—tastefully closed.” How Kristine Kathryn Rusch, after hearing Matt state that he couldn't write short, commissioned him to write a short story for an anthology she was editing (Fiction River: Christmas Ghosts) – showing the power that a good editor can have a pulling excellence out of a writer The way that the short fiction Matt writes can help funnel readers into the various series novels he has written The free short stories that Matt posts to his website for free on the 15th of every month (called “the Ides of Matt”) and how he uses that to earn money (both the individual short stories available on all retailer websites as well as in compendium editions later on) How Matt's book on estate planning came out of the fact that his wife and child were terrified about how they might manage his IP should something happen to him A will might control who gets what, but it doesn't usually include instructions on how to manager that person's IP (Intellectual property) The examples of estates that were not necessarily handled well as well as examples of estates that were managed spectacularly (how Priscilla Presley turned a near-bankrupt Elvis estate into a multi billion dollar legacy The 14 page letter that explains, “in English” (ie, explaining publishing industry concepts that most non-publishing people don't understand) how to manage the various elements of an estate, particular one that includes assets from an author publishing digitally How this process and the “final letter” works not only for writers, but for anybody who has an IP that can be passed along to heirs After the interview, Mark reiterates the importance of thinking about the future and about the long term and reminds authors the importance of putting a plan in place to ensure that their heirs are equipped to properly manage their IP when they are no longer around. He then reminds writers of the forthcoming NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and encourages writers to take advantage of such “global” activities where writers can mutually support and cheer one another on to get that first draft of a novel written in a 30 day period.   Links of Interest M.L. Buchman's books on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/search?query=M.L.%20Buchman&fcsearchfield=Author M.L. Buchman's website:  http://www.mlbuchman.com/ M.L. Buchman on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mlbuchman M.L. Buchman on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mlbuchman NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)   Bestselling author M.L. Buchman started the first of over 50 novels and as many short stories while flying from South Korea to ride across the Australian Outback. All part of a solo around-the-world bicycle trip (a mid-life crisis on wheels) that ultimately launched his writing career. His true love in military romantic suspense, with contemporary romance, thrillers, and SF all vying for second place.     If you enjoy this podcast and would like to automatically download episodes as they go live – even before the show notes are posted to the Kobo Writing Life website – subscribe to the RSS feed via your favourite pod-capturing platform (such as iTunes) using this link: RSS feed for Kobo Writing Life Podcast.

Executive Vice President of Publisher Relations and Content at Kobo, Pieter Swinkels introduces a live on stage at Kobo “Kobo in Conversation” interview of Robert Harris about his latest book, Conclave. (As an interesting aside, Pieter was, at one time, Robert's publisher in the Netherlands). Robert is interviewed by Toronto pop culture columnist, film journalist and television personality, Johanna Schneller. In the interview Johanna and Robert discuss: Brexit and how, though the public events surrounding Brexit are possible fodder for a forthcoming Robert Harris novel, he prefers to wait perhaps 10 or 20 years after such an event, because after such time, you can more properly see the patterns a lot more easily when you're not as involved in them The research involved in writing about a papal conclave, the oldest, most secretive election in the world, starting with the request for permission to see the places that aren't normally open to the public The overwhelming majesty of the setting of the Sistine Chapel and the Apostolic Palace The bunker-like setting that the cardinals are sequestered in and the similarities to an Agatha Christie cottage mystery setting The enormous power of the internet when it comes to researching a book such as this one, and how the entire process of gathering that research being hugely sped up The writing routine that Robert Harris employs, starting with research How this particular novel was written between January and July of this past year Harris's daily writing routine of starting sometime around 7 or 8 AM and then finishing at about half past noon, and his belief that one can do only about four hours or so of hard creative work A reference to the Stephen King quote about the “boys in the basement” who are hard at work for a writer when the writer is not sitting at their writing desk Harris's strong belief in deadlines and how the fear and adrenaline helps him produce A look into one of Harris's earliest books, the non-fiction title Selling Hitler, an investigation of the “Hitler Diaries” scandal, which was published in 1986, and how it led to the author's evolution into writing novels   Kobo Writing Life Director Mark Lefebvre then talks about something Robert Harris mentioned in the interview – the concept of the deadline and how he saw that fear and adrenaline as important elements in the creative process for him as a writer. Lefebvre talks about his own experience writing to deadline on his own non-fiction works and then considers the concept of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and that 30 day deadline to write a prescribed number of words (50,000). He talks about the critical nature of that imposed “deadline” and how it can help a writer actually sit down and get words written.   LINKS OF INTEREST Robert Harris's website Johanna Schneller on Twitter Robert's books on Kobo

Marie Force, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 40 contemporary romance novels was recently in Toronto and spent an evening with Kobo, Harlequin and an intimate group of lucky fans to celebrate Marie. Mark Lefebvre, Director of Kobo Writing Life, interviewed Marie in front of the group. In the conversation, Mark and Marie discuss: How Gansett Island, a fictional island is based on Marie's favourite real island, Block Island, is a spot that Marie goes to regularly The next Gansett Island book (Celebration After Dark - coming December 1st) which will feature Big Mack and Linda The READER WEEKEND summer retreat that Marie runs for her fans, (limited to 300 people) which is co-ordinated and plann by Julie, Marie's Executive Assistant How Marie has been with a Harlequin imprint (Carina Press) since 2010 when Fatal Affair was launched and the recent deal for books 10 through 13 which is, so far, the biggest deal of her career A reveal that Sam is not going to get pregnant any time soon in the Fatal series (because of how significantly that might change everything in the series) How new ideas are constantly flowing through Marie's mind and the amount of time she ends up spending thinking about fictional people in her life The six people that Marie employs full time The fact that Gansett Island is Marie's favourite series and how Sam from the Fatal series is her favourite character to write. The manner by which Marie embraces both traditional publishing and self-publishing and how she enjoys the collaboration of working with publishers How self-publishing allows her to do things such as bring out three books in three weeks (something that is a rare feat when it comes to traditional publishing) The reality of the punishing writing schedule (writing 8 or 9 books in a year) that Marie keeps in order to meet the demands of the publishing that she does How the first books from the Fatal series sat on the shelf for a full year before Carina Press came along, wanting to do something different about the way that romance was presented to readers   Marie also answers questions from her fans about: If Skip might ever recover from his paralysis Whether or not she will write until Scotty becomes an adult Her most memorable fan interaction Whether or not fans will see more of Shelby and Avery The hardest part of writing romance The best ways to keep informed about Marie's new works and the new Marie Force app that is available to keep fans informed and connected Whether or not she plots out books ahead of time Where she writes most often and whether or not she writes longhand or via a computer If Doctor Harry Flynn might ever have a love interest Her influences for writing   After the interview, Mark goes over a few tips for those about to embark upon NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), conjuring up a few tips derived from articles on the Kobo Writing Life blog by Kevin J. Anderson and Chris Mandeville.