Podcasts about story genius

Get signed up for the Book Sales School Summit here: https://katcaldwell.com/booksalessummit2025If you're a fiction teacher or coach you might be interested in the Fiction Teachers Summit. Sign up here:https://katcaldwell.com/fiction-teachers-summitRhonda Douglas is starting her Book Finishers Bootcamp July 18th. It's a ver good way to get ahead in your writing this summer: https://katcaldwell.com/book-finishersWe're talking about 13 ways to keep writing this summer. All the links I promised are below.Check out Jessie Cunniffe's Book Blurb Magic course. It really is magic! https://katcaldwell.com/book-blurb-courseBooks: Writing Archetypal Character Arcs, Creating Character Arcs, 2000-10000, The Science of Storytelling, The Heroine's Journey, Three Story Method, Story Genius, Wired for Story.Be sure to fill your ebook reader this summer as well. Get Across the English Channel from me or from Amazon or Kobo.

Marissa chats with Alyssa Colman about her Gilded Magic middle grade fantasy duology and her upcoming WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW in this jam-packed middle grade focused episode. Also discussed: the hallmarks of middle grade (themes, tone, voice), word counts, heavy and difficult themes in middle grade books, voice, humor, creating sympathetic characters, how middle grade characters defeat their villains, magic systems, standing out in a crowded market, and so much more!Jennifer Laughran's post about word counts: https://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordcount-dracula.htmlLisa Cron's Story Genius: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781607748892Jessica Brody's Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9780399579745Dan Wells on Story Structure: https://youtu.be/KcmiqQ9NpPE?si=jVamtqLH3YPFYBub The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Red Herrings SocietyUse the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

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)

Guest Lisa Cron is a story coach and author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die. Cron combines her wisdom of working with writers in the publishing and TV business with her fascination in the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. She says that all humans are hardwired for story; we think in story. When writers tap into this, it triggers a dopamine rush that tells us to pay attention. The problem is too many writers don't know what makes a good story. They're stuck more in "writing well" than in writing in a way that triggers the brain to want more. In this interview, she untaps the the hidden source of great storytelling, with practical tips on how to apply it to your own work. 

Which craft book is better—Save the Cat or Story Genius? Watch the Semi-Sages debate. Let us know in the comments which one you think is better!Thank you for watching Semi-Sages of the Pages. We believe that great writers support each other, which is why we have created a positive writing community where we can all build our dream books, one page at a time. We're here to support each other at every phase of our journey -- where you haven't even started writing or have published multiple times. Together, we birth our stories, celebrate the wonders of storytelling, and support those brave enough to put their passion projects into the world. Join us on discord — where you can compete in the Race to Rejection, get feedback and swap pages, or just commiserate with your fellow writers. www.semisagesofthepages.com

This is a lovely conversation with Lizzy Barber, whose novel Nanny Wanted is available now. Listen to the end to find out Lizzy's thoughts on the difference between a successful person and an unsuccessful person.Lizzy Barber is a London-based best-selling author of psychological suspense. Her debut novel, My Name is Anna, was the winner of the Daily Mail / Random House First Novel Prize. Her follow-up, Out of her Depth, was a Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, and has been optioned for television. Nanny Wanted, her third novel, is out August 17th 2023. By day, Lizzy works as the head of brand and marketing for a small restaurant group, The Hush Collection, alongside her brother Jamie.  Nanny Wanted is a modern gothic suspense, out 17th August.  When Lily leaves behind a toxic relationship in London to become a nanny for the wealthy Rowe family in Cornwall, she thinks she's found the perfect solution. But as Lily becomes increasingly entangled in the Rowes' lives, she realizes that the perfect family may not be all that they seem. And as that as much as she fears the past she is running from, perhaps the present is where the real danger lies...You can buy Nanny Wanted hereOn social media you can find Lizzy as @bylizzybarberTwitterInstagramThreadsThe podcasts (which are both really good) that got a mention in this episode are:In SuspenseThe Publishing RodeoAnd the book Lizzy mentioned is Story Genius, which I'm currently working my way through and I'm finding it brilliant.If you would like to show your love for the podcast, please consider buying me a coffee through BuyMeACoffee.com. This gives you an opportunity to make a small, one-off donation - you are not committed to regular payments. Making the podcast earns me no money, and in fact costs me a fair bit, but I do it for the love, and because I have such fun talking with wonderful authors. Even if you can't afford to buy me a coffee, simply letting me know that you love the podcast means a lot to me. Please take a moment to leave a star rating, write a review, or share the episode with others you know who will benefit from listening in, or you can tag me in social media when you share an episode that you love with your followers.My website is http://www.zoerichards.co.uk and you can access the FREE Mini Reboot through this link.You can find me on TwiX and Instagram as @zoerichardsukAnd finally my debut novel, Garden of Her Heart, is published 20th June 2024. You can pre-order here or if you are on NetGalley you can request an ARC (advance reader copy) here.Happy writing, and may the words flow for you.

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

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

TusCon 49 Panel Characters: The Good, the Bad and the Unlikable! So many ways to structure your characters. Likeable, not so much. Relatable, hate-able. How do you put the right character in the right story? Our Panelist Sharon Skinner, More information can be found at www.sharonskinner.com or www.bookcoachingbysharon.com And mentioned Story Genius by Lisa Cron  We would like to definitely thank you awesome Volunteers, Staff, and guests who came out to TusCon this year! #TusCon #TusCon49 https://tusconscificon.com/ Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com

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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 #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 #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

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Defining genre How to mix genres  Tropes with a twist Genre-specific mistakes to avoid This week's question is: What self-limiting beliefs do you have? Recommendation of the week is: Story Genius by Lisa Cron Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Sacha's Black Friday Discounts, use code BLACKFRIDAY30 Books Courses Black Friday Deals Post Find out more about John: The Anatomy of Genres Rebel of the Week is: Karla Hailer 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  3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Tara D, V.E. Griffith and Liz Lazo. 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

In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe analyze two query letters each, and in the process discuss what constitutes a long query, in respect of word count; how statements in dialogue shouldn't be made simply to tell the reader something; avoiding vague references in queries; and getting a submission that reads like a published book. After which, Bianca chats with Alexa Martin, author of Better Than Fiction, about her journey to publication; writing teacher books; planting curiosity seeds and having the reader be an active participant instead of spoon-feeding them everything; character arcs and how they are so integral to the character's wants/needs; flipping genre tropes; Story Genius, character misbeliefs, the third rail, and causality; and putting hooks in your books.Find us on our socials:Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyraInstagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writingFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting, www.biancamarais.com and www.carlywatters.com Alexa can be found at www.alexamartin.com and on Instagram at @alexambooks 

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!

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!

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

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

One of the fastest way to kill your creative drive is to tell yourself, "I'm not a real writer." Today I examine where those thoughts come from, why they crush creativity, and what to do about it. *** Giveaway Alert: Infostack is giving away 10 amazing books on writing craft (including Story Genius, On Writing, Big Magic, and more!). Click here to enter the giveaway. Submissions close on June 6, 2022. *** Ready to end burnout and fall back in love with writing? Click here to schedule a consult - we'll chat on Zoom and we'll diagnose the root cause of your burnout and your custom solution. *** Love the podcast? Then you've got to get on my email list. Go to IsabelSterling.com/join to make sure my best advice for staying in love with writing and banishing burnout goes right to your inbox. When you sign-up, you'll get a PDF with the 5 Causes of Writer's Block so you can figure out why you're stuck and get back to writing. That's IsabelSterling.com/join - See you next week!

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!

Stina Flodén är aktuell med sin bok "Nu dör vi". I hennes skrivprocess har hon fått mycket hjälp av skrivhandboken "Story Genius" av Lisa Cron. Utifrån den pratar vi om att huvudkaraktärens vanföreställning, om att hålla den röda tråden, om vändpunkter och mycket mycket mer. Som alltid!  Stöd mitt arbete med skrivarpodden genom att swisha till 0722-093 789 eller bli patreon här: https://www.patreon.com/kerstinonnebo Av: Kerstin Önnebo, Klippning: Frida Liljeros, Musik Maria Eggeling

Welcome to episode #7 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. 11 & 12 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 9 of STORY GENIUS. For next time, the suggested reading is: Ch. 13 & 14 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, please also read p. 65 - 68 of THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. Newsletter: https://www.novelmarathon.com/newsletter -> Sign up to get my downloadable scene card template NaNo Coffeehouse Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/Kvp3fH8QrG Instructions for joining the morning writing sprints channel (audio on): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb02g6Hg9N-/ Forest app: https://www.forestapp.cc Other useful links: https://www.novelmarathon.com/links Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #6 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. 9 & 10 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 6 of STORY GENIUS. For next time, the suggested reading is: Ch. 11 & 12 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, work through ch. 9 of STORY GENIUS. Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #5 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. 7 & 8 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 8 of STORY GENIUS. For next time, please read and complete the writing prompts in ch. 9 & 10 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, read and work through ch. 6 of STORY GENIUS. Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #4 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. 5 & 6 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 7 of STORY GENIUS. For next time, please read and complete the writing prompts in ch. 7 & 8 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST. For extra credit, read and work through ch. 8 of STORY GENIUS and p. 13-15 in THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL. Good luck & happy writing!

Welcome to episode #3 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast aimed at 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. In this episode we'll be recapping ch. 3 & 4 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and talk through the exercises in ch. 5 of STORY GENIUS. To join, get the books and complete the readings and exercises suggested in each chapter. Between now and the next show please work through the writing prompts in ch. 5 & 6 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and finish the exercises in ch. 5 of STORY GENIUS. For extra credit, go ahead and read ch. 7 of STORY GENIUS titled “What Next? The Beauty of Cause and Effect” — we'll be talking about that next time. Good luck, happy writing & let's check back in how it's going in episode #4!

Welcome to episode #2 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast aimed at 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. In this episode, we'll be reviewing ch. 1 & 2 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 1 through 4 of STORY GENIUS. To join, get the books and complete the readings and the exercises suggested in each chapter. Looking ahead, in advance of the next show, we'll be working through ch. 3 & 4 of THE ONE YEAR NOVELIST and ch. 5 of STORY GENIUS. Good luck, happy writing & let's check in how it's going in episode #3!

Welcome to episode #1 of NOVEL MARATHON, a 26-episode podcast aimed at 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, chapters 1-2 2) STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron, chapters 1-4 3) THIS YEAR YOU WRITE YOUR NOVEL by Walter Mosley, p. 3-13. To join, complete the readings and the exercises suggested in the chapters. Good luck, happy writing & let's check in again in two weeks!

Tess & Karen found bestselling author Katherine Center to be a delightful guest.  Her theory on why writers should follow their own compass and practice the art of self-encouragement was insightful. Listeners will also be interested in discovering why watching rom coms is part of her job as an author, and enjoy the story of the time she went to a farmer's market and bought cheese from one of her characters.Book mentioned during the podcast: Story Genius by Lisa Cronhttps://katherinecenter.com/

I mentioned a lot of resources this week! - Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh - https://amzn.to/3A24hI9 - 7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor - https://amzn.to/3uxaESV - Story Grid - https://storygrid.com/ - Remarkable tablet - https://remarkable.com/ - Vellum ebook software - https://vellum.pub/ - Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland -  https://amzn.to/3ml97eR - Take off Your Pants by Libbie Hawker - https://amzn.to/3iujYSD - https://OneStopForWriters.com - CS Lakin classes - https://cslakin.teachable.com/ - Story Genius by Lisa Cron - https://amzn.to/3BFSCAK - Story by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/3moY8AW   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Vanessa Lillie is the Amazon Bestselling author of Little Voices, which received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Best Debuts 2019 by Bolo Books. She's a Board Member of Sisters in Crime and has a weekly column in The Providence Journal. Her recently released thriller, For the Best, was a “must read” in POPSUGAR and CrimeReads. In early 2022, she'll release a coauthored Audible Original project called Young, Rich, Widows.Notes:Website:   www.facebook.com/vanessalillieauthorTwitter:   www.twitter.com/vanessalillieFacebook:   www.facebook.com/vanessalillieauthorInstagram:    www.instagram.com/vanessalillieBooks mentioned in the podcast:Story Genius by Lisa Cron: http://wiredforstory.com/story-genius-1Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody https://www.jessicabrody.com/books/non-fiction/save-cat-writes-novel/about/****************************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

Seth and Alex delve into the writing of novels, and world-building therein! How story and characters should be informed by great world-building, and vice versa! Alex shares his discovery of Lisa Cron's informative novel, Story Genius, and the two answer which fictional character they're happy DOESN'T exist. Send us YOUR questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com, @spacecastlepod on Twitter or Instagram, or give us a call at 970-591-3577! Become a Galactonaut and choose a future topic! https://www.patreon.com/SpaceCastlePod Join the madness on our Discord! https://discord.gg/PyZ8DWzFU4

Seth and Alex delve into the writing of novels, and world-building therein! How story and characters should be informed by great world-building, and vice versa! Alex shares his discovery of Lisa Cron's informative novel, Story Genius, and the two answer which fictional character they're happy DOESN'T exist. Send us YOUR questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com, @spacecastlepod on Twitter or Instagram, or give us a call at 970-591-3577! Become a Galactonaut and choose a future topic! https://www.patreon.com/SpaceCastlePod Join the madness on our Discord! https://discord.gg/PyZ8DWzFU4

A breakdown of my very painful process of getting back on track with this manuscript. Mentioned: - In the Heights - The Plot Whisperer by Martha Alderson - https://amzn.to/3pPL4pM - The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne - https://amzn.to/2Yw6Elx - The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr - https://amzn.to/3wywbLf - David Corbett "The Compass of Character" - https://davidcorbett.com/teaching.php - Story Genius by Lisa Cron - https://amzn.to/3wl96LN - Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland - https://amzn.to/3vls5Ez - Enneagrams Relationships - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-enneagram-type-combinations - Sequences - https://medium.com/your-first-novel/what-is-a-sequence-in-a-novel-or-a-movie-ddd9f0f35d78 - Screenwriting Tricks for Authors by Alexandra Sokoloff - https://amzn.to/2P4HUNW - Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody - https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV - Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell - https://amzn.to/35eBwLu - Dramatica Plot Steps - https://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/plot-outline.html - http://onestopforwriters.com/ - Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes - https://amzn.to/3vob3FQ - Anne Aguirre's Ars Numina series - https://amzn.to/3ec95nc   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Lisa Cron is a story coach, speaker, and the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die. She has previously worked as a literary agent, a television producer, and a story consultant for Warner Brothers and The William Morris Agency, among others, and has served on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in visual narrative. Since 2006, she has also taught in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. Lisa lives in Santa Monica, California and currently advises writers, nonprofits, educators, and journalists on the art and craft of story.

Here is our essential writing tip this week: our suggestions for how to put the care in your characters. We discuss several ways to develop characters and Tina shares the specific method for fictional character development. Story Genius: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Genius-S...​ 30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431​ Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/​ Learn more about the hosts... Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/​ Tina: https://christinacattane.com/​ Rhonda: https://seekingmrdavison.com/​ Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/

On this episode of Marketing for Good, Erica is joined by Lisa Cron to discuss the evolution of stories. They discuss using the story of your organization (through your mission, vision, value, and purpose statements) to connect with your audience. They stress the importance of pinpointing the self narrative of your target audience and why using facts is not as effective as utilizing stories. Lisa also talks about emotion as a survival mechanism and the significance of shifting our perception of stories from something that is entertaining to something that is part of our brain architecture.  Resources Referenced:Antonio Demasio: https://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?pid=1008328Leslie Zane Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leslie-zane-on-breaking-rules-subconscious-marketing/id1510085905?i=1000513939332Chip and Dan Heath: https://heathbrothers.com/Maria Ross Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maria-ross-the-empathy-edge/id1510085905?i=1000488984335Episode 5: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-are-your-true-believers/id1510085905?i=1000474227645 About Lisa:Lisa Cron is the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die. Her TEDx talk, Wired for Story, opened Furman University’s 2014 TEDx conference. Lisa Cron is a story coach, author, and speaker. She spent a decade in publishing, and has been a literary agent, television producer, and story analyst for Hollywood studios. Since 2006, she’s been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, and she has been on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in Visual Narrative in New York City. In her work as a private story coach, Lisa works with writers, nonprofits, educators, and organizations, helping them master the unparalleled power of story. Lisa can be found at: wiredforstory.com. Connect with Lisa:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaCronWebsite: http://wiredforstory.com/ Connect with Erica:Website: http://www.claxonmarketing.com/https://claxonuniversity.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricaMillsBarnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/Email: info@claxonmarketing.com

Story or Die Whether you’re pitching a product, saving the planet, or convincing your kids not to text and drive, story isn’t just one way to persuade. It’s the way. It’s built into the architecture of the brain, and has been since early humans gathered around the camp fire, trying to figure out how to outsmart the lion next door. This is a fascinating conversation with Lisa Cron discussing the topic of her book story. Guest Bio. "Lisa Cron is a story coach, speaker, and the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade and Change Minds in Business and in Life. She has previously worked as a literary agent, a television producer, and a story consultant for Warner Brothers and The William Morris Agency, among others, and currently advises writers, nonprofits, educators, and journalists on the art and craft of story. She has also served on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in visual narrative and, since 2006, has taught in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program"

Lisa Cron is a story coach, speaker, and the author of Story or Die, Wired for Story, and Story Genius explores the art of practical empathy and why your audiences are moved be emotion and not data. Explore Park's free and premium story building tools including his new book, Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand: http://bit.ly/StorytellingTools Like what you hear? Park offers online or in-person workshops, consulting and keynotes. Visit businessofstory.com to get in touch.

Lisa Cron, author of the new book Story or Die, shows us how to use and create powerful stories that can drive teens to change their bad behavior without you even asking.

EPISODE 237I Today's guest is the wonderful http://wiredforstory.com/ (Lisa Cron) sharing with us about her new book, https://amzn.to/3uZ7KGd (Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, and Change Minds in Business and in Life). While Lisa's previous books, Wired For Story and Story Genius, were aimed more at writers, Story or Die is for everyone who is trying to understand someone else -- whether a potential customer or a neighbor -- and persuade them to change how they think and act. Lisa loves talking about story and her passion overflows to her listeners. There is so much to learn here about how we think and how we can influence others. Think about your readers when you're listening, as well as other people you do business with or live with or interact with in any way. Learn more about Lisa and her books at her website, http://wiredforstory.com/ (http://wiredforstory.com/)​, or connect with her on Twitter, @LisaCron.

This week’s episode is about the power of talking out your story in the midst of drafting. This is a tool perfect for writers in the midst of NaNoWriMo, or at any stage of creation in their novel.  To sign up to get the link, head here: https://mailchi.mp/101855cfe7ff/nano-group-2020    This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Mentioned in this episode:   STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron https://bookshop.org/books/story-genius-how-to-use-brain-science-to-go-beyond-outlining-and-write-a-riveting-novel-before-you-waste-three-years-writing-327-p/9781607748892?aid=10928&listref=swap-happy-campers-reading-list Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/ Stop Writing Alone Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone  NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber  Stay connected to learn about all Stop Writing Alone stuff -- get on Nicole’s email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/stopwritingalone/ Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/ Stop Writing Alone website: https://stopwritingalone.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Stop Writing Alone Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/stopwritingalone/  Nicole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nv_rivera  The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607    When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin https://www.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/ 

Author and host, Bianca Marais, finishes her discussion with Lisa Cron, author of Story Genius and Wired for Story. In this second of two episodes, Lisa unpacks her approach to backstory. Weighing in with an opposing view, is bestselling author, Karen Dionne (The Marsh King's Daughter and The Wicked Sister) with her advice of how to work in backstory without dragging your story backwards. Be prepared to pick sides!

O maior erro de quem quer escrever um livro é não saber o que é história. Você sabe? Essa série vai ter bastante material de apoio. https://lereverbo.com Série baseada nos ensinamentos do livro STORY GENIUS. Adquira o seu: https://amzn.to/3dXpDgy Nós aprendemos o que é a forma de uma história, os eventos, a jornada, a trama, mas não sabemos o que é, de fato, uma história. Ao sentarmos para escrever, falhamos. E pior, nós pensamos que essa falha só prova uma coisa: que não temos talento. História não é a trama ou os eventos que acontecem. História é sobre como as coisas que acontecem na trama afetam seu protagonista e como ele muda internamente como resultado disso. História é sobre a luta interna, não a externa. É sobre o que protagonista tem que aprender, superar, lidar internamente para resolver os problemas externos que a trama oferece.

Author and host, Bianca Marais, chats with Lisa Cron, 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) and Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence. In this first of two episodes, Lisa discusses the biggest mistake writers make, discovering your character's misbelief, the myth of plotting, and why character profiles don't work. Bianca and Lisa also disagree about backstory! This episode will be continued next week.

Lisa Cron is story coach and the best-selling author of Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence and Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel.

Jennie Nash is the founder and chief creative officer of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to help writers write books worth reading. Since the company’s inception, writers serious about reaching readers have trusted Jennie to coach their projects from inspiration to publication. Her clients have landed top New York agents, national book awards, and deals with houses such as Scribner, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette. Jennie is the author of 9 books in 3 genres. She taught for 13 years in the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program, is an instructor at CreativeLive.com and speaks on podcasts and at writing conferences all over the country.In this episode we go deep into:Jennie’s love of Seth Godin and how the start-up world can translate into the craft of writingThe importance of asking yourself ‘Why’ to zero in on your writing goals and focusHow Jennie found herself in the business of book coaching instead of writingWhat exactly is book coaching, and why should authors consider it?Why people expect writing to be an innate talent instead of something that you work onRecognizing the true hard work of the writer journeyWhen to recognize that you need to switch business focus and turn from prioritizing writing to offering servicesEmbracing the modern changes in the publishing industryHow to confidently ensure that you’re actually helping writers with your services as a teacher and coachThe power of systems and processes in order to grow your businessWhy coaches shouldn’t be tied to outcomes, but to processesThe importance of asking the right questionsThe value of working with a coach who has been in the trenches as a writerWhy writers aren’t the best judge of their own workComparisons between personal trainers and book coachesChanging your mindset on money and understanding your worth as an authorThe importance of providing value to your clients and being honest with what they can expectWhy Jennie coachesFind out more about Jennie:https://bookcoaches.com/abc https://www.authoraccelerator.com/Links from the show:Wildviolet CreativeHttps://www.danielwillcocks.comSeth Godin's "Alt MBA” https://altmba.com/Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" https://simonsinek.com/commit/start-with-why/Creativity Inc https://books2read.com/u/3Gdj2aLisa Kron’s Story Genius https://books2read.com/u/4NL299Get your Great Writers Share merchandise!https://www.danielwillcocks.com/merch/gwsGWS Press books:Collaboration for Authors: https://books2read.com/u/3G2jLnSpecial thanks to:Intro vocals: Persephone RoseShow theme: Karl HughesBecome... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tis the season of novel writing advice. Which craft book do you subscribe to? Whose teachings are you faithful to? This week Nicole presents a new option: let’s play Dr. Frankenstein with them all and create the novel writing monster that works best for each of us individually! This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today! Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone.com/  Mentioned in this episode: STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron https://bookshop.org/books/story-genius-how-to-use-brain-science-to-go-beyond-outlining-and-write-a-riveting-novel-before-you-waste-three-years-writing-327-p/9781607748892?aid=10928 SAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL by Jessica Brody https://bookshop.org/books/save-the-cat-writes-a-novel-the-last-book-on-novel-writing-you-ll-ever-need/9780399579745?aid=10928  Stop Writing Alone Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone  NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber  Stay connected to learn about all Stop Writing Alone stuff -- get on Nicole’s email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/stopwritingalone/ Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/ Stop Writing Alone website: https://stopwritingalone.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Stop Writing Alone Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/stopwritingalone/  Nicole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nv_rivera  The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607    When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin https://www.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/ 

Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode Tif talks about her birthday and how she approaches revision planning.Books she brings up:STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron: https://amzn.to/33bL20zSAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL by https://amzn.to/35i7HuUROMANCING THE BEAT by Gwen Hayes https://amzn.to/2ZiIIDNPick up Tif's most current book ONCE UPON A SUNSET: https://amzn.to/3m4jwun*all links are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Stories to Love Podcast!

This week Nicole discusses part one of Lisa Cron’s book, Story Genius, entitled WHAT A STORY IS AND WHAT IT ISN’T. A deep understanding of story is one of the most important things a writer needs, but when Lisa Cron dared to say that everything we’ve learned about writing is wrong, Nicole was intrigued.    This episode was sponsored by The Coloringbook Coach. Use the code STOPWRITINGALONE15 to receive 15% off your services booked at www.thecoloringbookcoach.com    Visit the Stop Writing Alone Bookshop to support Stop Writing Alone and indie bookshops: https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone    Mentioned in this episode: STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781607748892  PitchWars https://pitchwars.org/new-start-here/  Storymatic https://thestorymatic.com/  Stop Writing Alone Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/Stopwritingalone  NV Rivera YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPlp1EVzQhDFPdGp5w2KoQ?view_as=subscriber  Stay connected to learn about all Stop Writing Alone stuff -- get on Nicole’s email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/stopwritingalone/ Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/ Stop Writing Alone website: https://stopwritingalone.com/ Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: https://mailchi.mp/ff8df93e57dc/penpals  Stop Writing Alone Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/stopwritingalone/  Nicole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nv_rivera  The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607    When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin https://www.howinthehellpodcast.com/ Lisa Murray https://ihavedreamsdammit.com/ Claire Oldham West https://slimmingstories.podbean.com/ Johanna Jaquez-Peralta https://www.instagram.com/latina_livin_keto/ Emma Isaacs https://www.instagram.com/emmaisaacsdesign/ 

Do you feel like you have a screenplay inside of you but don’t know how to bring it to life? Today's guest Lisa Cron might be able to help.Lisa is story coach and the best-selling author of Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence and 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).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.Since 2006, she's been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program and she's on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in visual narrative in New York City.Some of the things we cover in this conversation are:What your audience’s brain is hardwired to crave in every story they read – and it’s not what you think.Why writing a successful screenplay is not about having the innate “talent” that only a lucky few are born with, but something you can learn!How to become a more confident screenwriter, and make whatever you’re writing now deeper, richer, more compelling, and able to do what all stories are meant to do: change how the audience sees the world, themselves, and what they do in the world.Enjoy my conversation with Lisa Cron.

Do you feel like you have a screenplay inside of you but don’t know how to bring it to life? Today's guest Lisa Cron might be able to help.Lisa is story coach and the best-selling author of Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence and 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).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.Since 2006, she's been an instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program and she's on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts MFA program in visual narrative in New York City.Some of the things we cover in this conversation are:What your audience’s brain is hardwired to crave in every story they read – and it’s not what you think.Why writing a successful screenplay is not about having the innate “talent” that only a lucky few are born with, but something you can learn!How to become a more confident screenwriter, and make whatever you’re writing now deeper, richer, more compelling, and able to do what all stories are meant to do: change how the audience sees the world, themselves, and what they do in the world.Enjoy my conversation with Lisa Cron.

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We're catching up on our reading and have another "craft book" report to share with our readers. Today we're talking about Story Genius by Lisa Cron. If you're looking for an interactive book of exercises on how to develop stronger characters and plots driven by those characters, we encourage you to listen to this episode and check out the book! http://wiredforstory.com/story-genius-1 Let us know if you've read the book and what your thoughts are on social media! Find is on the interwebs... TWITTER @geekymary @melissaannlong @writingeasypod1 INSTAGRAM @WritingEasyPodcast @writewithmelis  

In this episode, we're going to talk about the biggest myth that holds writers back and what to do about it if you're falling prey to this myth. Here's a quick overview of what we talk about in this episode:[01:00] How do you know if you're falling prey to this myth? Here are 3 scenarios that might signal to you that you need to address the belief at the root of this myth. Which scenario best describes your writing practice?[03:00] The #1 myth that holds writers back (it's probably not what you think!)[03:30] A real-life example of a writer who almost gave up on her writing because she believed in this myth. Don't worry, it has a happy ending![06:45] Where does this myth come from? Why do we believe this myth? [08:00] Strategies for combatting this insidious myth and how unwinding this belief can help you write a stronger, more focused draft.[11:15] A new and improved definition of what it means to write a story. An example of what this looks like in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.[13:25] Key points and a recap of the episode.Subscribe & Review in Apple PodcastsAre you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode! Especially because I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. So, click here to subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts!If you're already a subscriber, and if you enjoy the show, I would be really grateful if you left a review over on Apple Podcasts, too. Those reviews help other writers find my podcast and they’re also super fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the show is. Thanks in advance--I really appreciate it!Links mentioned in this episode:The Story Genius book by Lisa CronEpisode Freebie: The 3 Questions to Help You Uncover Your Story PDFP.S. Did you know that I have a Facebook group just for fiction writers? In this private group, we talk about all things writing, editing, and publishing fiction. It's free to join and you can request access here. Hope to see you there!

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EPISODE 164I Since I’m sick this week, I’m bringing you an encore of one of my favorite episodes of the show, an interview with Lisa Cron, which aired April 12, 2018. I hope it inspires you! In addition to teaching writing in the UCLA Extension writing program, Lisa Cron is the author of both Wired for Story and Story Genius. She is an energetic and enthusiastic speaker who will reignite your fire and passion for writing! Lisa says that her first book, Wired for Story, is more of an explanation of how it all works in the audience member’s brain when they are reading or watching a story. Story Genius takes it a step further and explains how to make your stories amazing. If you’re a neuroscience geek like me, there’s really interesting stuff to get your mind racing along those lines. But if you just want to know, Why do people love the stories they love?, Lisa and her books will help you better understand it. This interview is so interesting on so many levels! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Learn more about Lisa’s take on story at her CreativeLive workshop!

This week on MomWrites…Melanie spends some time in a sensory deprivation tank (in someone’s house?!), gets an A+ from Kemlo this week for character development and creepiness, and gets her questions answered about ancillary characters (to ax, or not to ax?).Mel decides to turn her random security guard character into someone useful – a human, empathetic foil for all these flat affect characters, deciding that she needs to either ax him completely or find an arc and resolution for his character. The important thing is that his actions or departure affect’s Mel’s protagonist, somehow.In other chapters, Kemlo’s having trouble reading one of the other characters, who’s supposed to be a later romantic interest but Mel’s having trouble translating the relationship between this person and the main character and advises Mel to keep building the character and the relationship.“Is this one of those situations where you’re not going to get it right the first time, but every time you go over it you put one more little piece in, one more little piece in…you don’t try to get it all in right out of the gate?” – Abby MathewsYes, Abby, that’s exactly right. Each time you ask yourself why – why’s the character behaving this way? What are they motivated by? — you’re going to get another layer, another level of nuance in your writing.According to Lisa Cron in Story Genius, every character believes they’re the protagonist in their own story, and we should write accordingly if we want our characters to behave in a way that is consistent for them, for their story, and the story they’re telling themselves. We don’t just want reaction – we want action – real-life people, for instance, don’t merely react. We act! We make decisions based on what we want, what we’re trying to avoid, what we’re ultimately after in life.Melanie and Kemlo go over some dialogue in-detail to determine if there’s a need for subtext (there is!) and if there are things she can add or subtract to make the conversations more clear. Even if you don’t want to spell out what another character’s true motivations are if you’re writing in the first person, you can lay clues to help your protagonist—and your reader!—figure it out along the way.

In ATK podcast episode 17, Alexa and Shannon discuss plotting using Story Genius and Rosie Danan explains the hybrid spreadsheet she uses... The post ATK Podcast Episode 17: Story Genius and Plotting appeared first on All The Kissing.

Welcome to Mom Writes! Today we’re introducing our new cohost and book coach, Kemlo Aki, who will be guiding us through the revision process. Kemlo’s a mom too, though her kids are grown. She’s been a book coach with Author Accelerator since 2014. Kemlo’s worked with over 80 writers, she came in on the ground floor, working directly with Jennie Nash and Lisa Cron of Story Genius. She also helped create some of the content in the coaching certification program. We’re super lucky to have her on Mom Writes!The revision process is time to step back, take off your writer’s hats, and put on your editing hat as you look more analytically at the work you’ve done. Abby and Mel have both completed the manuscript audit, which Kemlo has reviewed, and they spend time discussing her feedback.Mel mentions that revision can seem overwhelming at times because you’ve often got 15 different things you’re tracking in your chapter and it’s important to find a way of fixing these things that works for you. Often, and this is what Jennie has recommended in the past, is working on it piecemeal – pick one thing (a green item, yellow item or red item – for more information on this see previous episodes that cover the manuscript audit in Season 2) and do that thing, or 3 green things, or whatever you have time for. Indeed, one of the best things about revision if you’re a drafter that needs a LOT of time (like 2+ hours per drafting session) is that revision is something you can work on for 5 minutes here and there. We discuss various ways we’re planning on tackling the revisions in our manuscript, either chronologically or issue-by-issue, or both.The great thing about Kemlo working on the manuscripts is that it’s always nice to have a pair of fresh, experienced eyes on your work. Both Abby and Mel had the curse of knowledge –and even Jennie to some extent, having been there since the very beginning of the podcast—and Kemlo was able to point out big holes and flaws that nobody had noticed until now. Even little idiosyncrasies like Mel’s tendency to use fuzzy pronouns got some attention, and she got (thankfully!) called out on them.Fuzzy pronouns – (“it”, usually, or “them”, “they”, etc.) are problematic because your writer’s mind is automatically filling in the blank. You’re taking a chance on the reader here, as they can’t necessarily fill in the blank like you (the author) can. Taking time to clarify these things can mean the difference between a clear concept and one that pulls your reader out of the story.Part of revision is dealing with constructive criticism. We’ve all been there, and sometimes you have to take a moment between receiving comments and deciding how to move forward on them, reminding yourself that there’s nothing wrong with not knowing something. No great writer skipped the rookie stage. Mel, Abby and Kemlo talk about what it’s like moving from that sensitive writer stage to the stage where you are delighted by feedback, even feedback that isn’t entirely rosy, because you have somewhere new to go with your work, something new to try.

In Part Two of this special edition of the show the author, educator, book coach and founder of Author Accelerator, Jennie Nash, returned to go deeper on tools and strategies for writers on the winding, sometimes daunting journey, to finishing your big, scary book. "Writing a book is a noble endeavor, it does something no other art does." - Jennie Nash Jennie started her career in publishing at Random House and has over 30 years experience in all facets of the industry. She also taught at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program for 12 years and has spoken at writing conferences across the country. She's the author of seven books including a self-help book for writers – The Writer's Guide to Agony and Defeat (Amazon) – and has written hundreds of magazine articles for national publications. For nearly a decade now Jennie has been coaching authors "from inspiration to publication" (including Lisa Chron, author of Wired for Story and Story Genius, and Sam Polk, author of For the Love of Money: A Memoir), helping them to land top New York agents and book deals with major publishers. As the founder of Author Accelerator, described as "A personal trainer for your writing life," she and her team of book coaches now provide writers the blueprint so often lacking in the traditional publishing world ... including the tools, nurturing, and encouragement needed to finish their work and get it into the world successfully. In a serendipitous turn of events, after this interview Author Accelerator became a sponsor of this show, and I'll tell you all about a resource they've created just for listeners of this show during our chat. This conversation is tailor-made for writers just starting out or well along on your journey to publish. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. If you missed the first half of this show you can find it right here. And if you’ve missed previous episodes of The Writer Files you can find them all in the archives at writerfiles.fm, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. In Part Two of this file Jennie Nash and I discussed: Why there is no such thing as a truly "original story" How book coaches keep up with trends and best practices across multiple genres Why authors need to understand the universe they're writing in The key to getting the most out of your investment in writing retreats, conferences, courses, and coaching The three top reasons writers want and need to write a book And why you have a duty to take the risk, be intentional, and persevere and write your book Show Notes: Author Accelerator The Writer's Guide to Agony and Defeat: The 43 Worst Moments in the Writing Life and How to Get Over Them by Jennie Nash (Amazon) For the Love of Money: A Memoir by Sam Polk Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid Author Accelerator on Facebook Jennie Nash on Twitter Author Accelerator on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Please click the PayPal Donate button to support The Writer Files with a secure PayPal donation

Story expert Lisa Cron joins Jess and KJ to dig into the mechanics of a good book, including the difference between plot and story, and looking beyond “what happened” to “why did it happen”.To talk to Lisa Cron is--unless you've already read Story Genius or Wired for Story--to possibly flip everything you thought you knew about story--fiction, nonfiction, short, long, whatever--onto its head.Story, she points out, isn't plot. It isn't what happens, and then what happens next, and then what happens next. It's the why behind those happenings. It's not, well, a spaceship just landed on the green in front of the library, and I'll either a) rush towards it or b) head for my car.It's WHY I do those things. It's not just what I do next, but what it is about me, now the main character in this rather stressful tale that may end with us all being the entrees on some giant interstellar menu, that makes me make the no doubt terrible choices that I make (good choices make bad books). And that's my backstory. Which brings me to one of the many, many quick-write-that-down moments in this episode. Backstory isn't backstory. It IS the story. It informs every line of every page, every decision, every "because of this, then that," right up until the end, when whatever screwed me up in the first place becomes something I can overcome in order to win the aliens over and persuade them that we're not tasty after all (before I fry them with my laser gun and it's alien nuggets for everyone, with a variety of dipping sauces).Our guest, Lisa Cron, is the 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] (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781607748892) and Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781607742456) . She also contributed to Author in Progress: A No-Holds-Barred Guide to What It Really Takes to Get Published. (https://writerunboxed.com/2016/06/09/author-in-progress/)#AmReadingJess sings the praises of The Lewis Trilogy (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781549174162) , Peter MayLisa recommends Everything I Never Told You (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780143127550) , Celeste NgKJ is still finishing her favorite novel of this year so far, There's a Word for That (https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780316437165) , Sloane Tanen.#FaveIndieBookstoreBook Soup (https://www.booksoup.com/) , Los AngelesThis episode was sponsored by Author Accelerator, the book coaching program that helps you get your work DONE. Visit https://www.authoraccelerator.com/amwriting for details, special offers and Jennie Nash’s 2-tier outline template.Find more about Jess here (http://www.jessicalahey.com/) , and about KJ here (https://kjdellantonia.com/) .If you enjoyed this episode, we suggest you check out Marginally, a podcast about writing, work and friendship (https://www.marginallypodcast.com/) . This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Author, educator, book coach and founder of Author Accelerator, Jennie Nash, joined me this week in a special edition of the show dedicated to unearthing tools and strategies for writers on the winding, sometimes daunting journey, to finishing your big, scary book. "Writing a book is like childbirth." - Jennie Nash Jennie started her career in publishing at Random House and has over 30 years experience in all facets of the industry. She also taught at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program for 12 years and has spoken at writing conferences across the country. She's the author of seven books including a self-help book for writers – The Writer's Guide to Agony and Defeat (Amazon) – and has written hundreds of magazine articles for national publications. For nearly a decade now Jennie has been coaching authors "from inspiration to publication" (including Lisa Chron, author of Wired for Story and Story Genius, and Sam Polk, author of For the Love of Money: A Memoir), helping them to land top New York agents and book deals with major publishers. As the founder of Author Accelerator, described as "A personal trainer for your writing life," she and her team of book coaches now provide writers the blueprint so often lacking in the traditional publishing world ... including the tools, nurturing, and encouragement needed to finish their work and get it into the world successfully. In a serendipitous turn of events, after this interview Author Accelerator became a sponsor of this show, and I'll tell you all about a resource they've created just for listeners of this show during our chat. This conversation is tailor-made for writers just starting out or well along on your journey to publish. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In Part One of this two part file Jennie Nash and I discussed: Why the stages of writing a book are like the stages of grief How Jennie came up with a winning formula for helping writers bring their books to life The questions so many writers forget to ask before they start writing their book The frustrations and roadblocks authors run up against in the middle of a book How to make meaningful progress toward finishing Creativity and the myth of the lone genius And why writers can't wait around to be picked Show Notes: Author Accelerator The Writer's Guide to Agony and Defeat: The 43 Worst Moments in the Writing Life and How to Get Over Them by Jennie Nash (Amazon) For the Love of Money: A Memoir by Sam Polk Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence by Lisa Cron Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid Author Accelerator on Facebook Jennie Nash on Twitter Author Accelerator on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Please click the PayPal Donate button to support The Writer Files with a secure PayPal donation     

I'm not quite ready to work on the outline for my next book, but I'm getting closer. In the meantime, I thought I would share with you some books that I use when outlining my novels.Here are links to the three books I referred to in the video which do include my Amazon affiliate code:Save the Cat The Writer's JourneyStory Genius Find out more about me and get a free book at alissagrosso.comIntro music in this video by the greatest boyfriend in the world, Ron Gross of Zega-Zadda

I sit down with Lisa Cron, the author of STORY GENIUS and WIRED FOR STORY - she is chock full of advice to make your next novel truly unputdownable. Also, I get a couple of words in edgewise, and talk about my obsession: RUSSIAN DOLL!

In addition to teaching writing in the UCLA Extension writing program, Lisa Cron is the author of both Wired for Story and Story Genius. She is an energetic and enthusiastic speaker who will reignite your fire and passion for writing! Lisa says that her first book, Wired for Story, is more of an explanation of…

Lisa Cron is an author, story consultant, and instructor at UCLA’s Extension Writing Program. Her book, Wired for Story has also been featured in video tutorials on writing fundamentals, and shares its title with a fascinating TEDx talk of the same name. She also has two upcoming books, Story Genius and Story or Die. The Business of Story is sponsored by ACT! and Zignal Labs ACT! helps individuals, small businesses, and sales teams organize prospect and customer details in just one place, ultimately driving sales. Visit http://actstory.com and enter to win a pair of BOSE noice-cancelling headphones.  Zignal Labs is a real-time cross-media story tracking platform to make your life easier to see relevant data and reach your customers where they are. Stay ahead of what the world thinks with a free trial at http://zignallabs.com/story.   In This Episode Your inherent superpower Lisa shares her essential structure for creating story The purpose behind conflict in story The science behind the reward centers in our brains Writing for the entrepreneur Resources Wired For Story Lisa’s video tutorial, Writing Fundamentals: The Craft of Story Lisa’s TEDx Talk, Wired for Story www.wiredforstory.com Brené Brown's TED talk on vulnerability www.Businessofstory.com For more insights from your favorite storytellers, visit http://bit.ly/BizofStory .