Podcasts about writing characters

Taking a mini break from our genre essentials series this week to chat about characters.  How do you get to know your characters? I'm sharing 5 tips on some fun ways to help your characters reveal themselves to you before you start writing, or even during the writing process.  I hope you enjoy this one. And don't forget if you have a question you'd like answered just reach out.    Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too! Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi    

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This week we're looking into the stories that inspire and move us, focusing on those that focus on everyday characters who are extraordinary in their very ordinariness. We speak to guest Sadeqa Johnson about the characters who've called to her, those voices that became well-rounded characters who she brought to life. This episode touches on a bit of magic, and what it's like to listen to and get to know the characters who end up in the books we want to write. There's much to love about this episode, not the least of which is Sadeqa's energy and enthusiasm for her craft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview The Stardust Thief author Chelsea Abdullah.Special OfferVisit litjoycrate.com/chelsea to get 15% off Chelsea's collection using the code "LOULIE". Only valid within 48 hours of the airing of this episode!Topics Discussed:[1:20] The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah https://amzn.to/47eJcfT[3:41] Becoming an Author and Publishing The Stardust Thief[12:53] The Sandsea Trilogy[14:45] Writing Characters[22:54] Bringing a Character to Life[32:16] Writing the First Draft[35:50] Chelsea's Writing Ritual[38:13] Fictional World to Visit[41:14] Fictional Character to Meet[48:30] Chelsea's TBR[50:20] Final QuestionsAuthor BioChelsea Abdullah is the award-winning author of The Sandsea Trilogy, an epic fantasy series that begins with The Stardust Thief. An American-Kuwaiti writer born and raised in Kuwait, she grew up listening to stories about mysterious desert creatures and wily (only sometimes likable) heroes.Consumed by wanderlust, she has put down roots in various states. After earning her MA in English at Duquesne University, she moved to the East Coast, where she currently lives. When not immersed in her own fictional worlds, she spends her free time playing video games, doodling characters, and hoarding books she doesn't have the shelf space for.Other Resources MentionedThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirStrange the Dreamer by Laini TaylorThe Dividing Sky by Jill TewThis Ends in Embers by Kamilah ColeThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanWhat's New at LitJoy?You asked—we delivered...our coveted Throne of Glass Bookshelf Alley is BACK, but only for a limited time! Take home this iconic moment before this opportunity disappears into the forest like the Lord of the North. Follow LitJoy!Join our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes:Though we don't directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series:Episode 31: Writing diverse charactersEpisode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativityEpisode 202: Language affects perceptionEpisode 239: Writing with DisabilitiesEpisode 240: Writing Characters with DisabilitiesEpisode 241: Diversity in Six of CrowsAs part of this discussion series, we use this definition of embodying:- “To give a concrete form to; To express, personify, or exemplify; To make corporeal, to give body to a spirit, or to incorporate.”Here are a few articles and videos we consulted in preparation for this series of episodes:- Amy Tan Teaches Fiction, Memory, and Imagination Masterclass Video “3. Memory, Truth, and Imagination”- TedEd Video “How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson”- Diane Callahan Quotidian Video “Writing Fiction with Emotional Honesty”- Jericho Writers Article “Emotions In Writing: How To Make Your Readers Feel”- Writers Helping Writers Website & “https://onestopforwriters.com/thesaurus”- LitHub.com Article “Nicola Griffith on Writing Immersive Historical Fiction”- Writer's Digest Article “The Journey of Character Creation: How Trauma and Empathy Inspire Fiction”- The Guardian Article “Character building and what makes a truly great actor”- Arts.ac.uk Article “Techniques: Get audition ready- Embody a character”- Mariam-Webster.com Definition of Empathy- GreaterGood.Berkely.Org Article “What is Empathy?”- Linda S. Clare Article “Writing with Empathy”Books and Films Mentioned:- Getting into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors by Brandilyn Collins Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Notes:Though we don't directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series:Episode 31: Writing diverse charactersEpisode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativityEpisode 202: Language affects perceptionEpisode 239: Writing with DisabilitiesEpisode 240: Writing Characters with DisabilitiesEpisode 241: Diversity in Six of CrowsAs part of this discussion, we use this definition of embodying:- “To give a concrete form to; To express, personify, or exemplify; To make corporeal, to give body to a spirit, or to incorporate.”Here are a few articles and videos we consulted in preparation for this episode:- Amy Tan Teaches Fiction, Memory, and Imagination Masterclass Video “3. Memory, Truth, and Imagination”- TedEd Video “How to write descriptively - Nalo Hopkinson”- Diane Callahan Quotidian Video “Writing Fiction with Emotional Honesty”- Jericho Writers Article “Emotions In Writing: How To Make Your Readers Feel”- Writers Helping Writers Website & “https://onestopforwriters.com/thesaurus”- LitHub.com Article “Nicola Griffith on Writing Immersive Historical Fiction”- Writer's Digest Article “The Journey of Character Creation: How Trauma and Empathy Inspire Fiction”- The Guardian Article “Character building and what makes a truly great actor”- Arts.ac.uk Article “Techniques: Get audition ready- Embody a character”- Mariam-Webster.com Definition of Empathy- GreaterGood.Berkely.Org Article “What is Empathy?”- Linda S. Clare Article “Writing with Empathy”Books and Films Mentioned:- The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression (Second Edition) by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman - The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Psychological Trauma by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Notes:Though we don't directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series:- Episode 31: Writing diverse characters- Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1- Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2- Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativity- Episode 202: Language affects perception- Episode 239: Writing with Disabilities- Episode 240: Writing Characters with DisabilitiesAs part of this discussion, we use the CDC's definition:- “A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions).”- “There are many types of disabilities, such as those that affect a person's: Vision, Movement, Thinking, Remembering, Learning, Communicating, Hearing, Mental health, and Social relationships.”- “Although ‘people with disabilities' sometimes refers to a single population, this is actually a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. Two people with the same type of disability can be affected in very different ways. Some disabilities may be hidden or not easy to see.”Here are a few articles we consulted in preparation for this series:- DisabilityinKidLit.com Article “Interview with Leigh Bardugo about Six of Crows”- CDC Disability and Health Overview Website - “What is a Disability?”- ADA (Information, Guidelines, and Training on the Americans w/ Disabilities Act) Website Guidelines for Writing About People With Disabilities- NEA.org Article “What to Know About Invisable Disibilities”- PenguinRandomHouse.com Article “Beloved Book Characters With Disabilities”- TheGuardian.com Article “The disabled villain: why sensitivity reading can't kill off this ugly trope”- DiverseBooks.org Article “How Stories About Disability Help Create Empathy”- Mariam-Webster.com Definition of Empathy- GreaterGood.Berkely.Org Article “What is Empathy?”- BookRiot.com Article “On Imperfect Representation vs. No Representation”- TheMighty.com Article “8 Movie Characters That Show These 6 Classic PTSD Symptoms”- TheMighty.com 22 Fictional Characters People w/ Anxiety Relate To- Modcast.blog Article “Ranked: Deaf Characters in Fiction”- Yahoo Insider Article “'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character”- DisabilityHorizons.com Article “20 books with a disabled character as the lead or focus of the story”- BurlingtonCountyTimes.com Article “Dyspraxia, Daredevil and disabilities in fiction”- LaneWilliam.wordpress.com Article “Disabled Characters Who Rock”Books and Films Mentioned:- Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Notes:Though we don't directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series:- Episode 31: Writing diverse characters- Episode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1- Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2- Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativity- Episode 202: Language affects perceptionAs part of this discussion, we use the CDC's definition: - “A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions).”- “There are many types of disabilities, such as those that affect a person's: Vision, Movement, Thinking, Remembering, Learning, Communicating, Hearing, Mental health, and Social relationships.”- “Although ‘people with disabilities' sometimes refers to a single population, this is actually a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. Two people with the same type of disability can be affected in very different ways. Some disabilities may be hidden or not easy to see.” Here are a few articles we consulted in preparation for this series:- CDC Disability and Health Overview Website - “What is a Disability?”- ADA (Information, Guidelines, and Training on the Americans w/ Disabilities Act) Website Guidelines for Writing About People With Disabilities- NEA.org Article “What to Know About Invisable Disabilities”- PenguinRandomHouse.com Article “Beloved Book Characters With Disabilities”- TheGuardian.com Article “The disabled villain: why sensitivity reading can't kill off this ugly trope” - DiverseBooks.org Article “How Stories About Disability Help Create Empathy”- Mariam-Webster.com Definition of Empathy- GreaterGood.Berkely.Org Article “What is Empathy?”- BookRiot.com Article “On Imperfect Representation vs. No Representation”- TheMighty.com Article “8 Movie Characters That Show These 6 Classic PTSD Symptoms”- TheMighty.com 22 Fictional Characters People w/ Anxiety Relate To - Modcast.blog Article “Ranked: Deaf Characters in Fiction”- Yahoo Insider Article “'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character”- DisabilityHorizons.com Article “20 books with a disabled character as the lead or focus of the story”- BurlingtonCountyTimes.com Article “Dyspraxia, Daredevil and disabilities in fiction”- LaneWilliam.wordpress.com Article “Disabled Characters Who Rock” In this series, the Verbivore talks about her experience with learning about dyspraxia and mentions that she'd never even heard the word until several years ago and that it's a type of neurodivergence that's not as well known. Here are some of the resources that she‘s found helpful in her journey:- Dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk Article “Dyspraxia at a glance”- YouTube Video "Rewiring Dyspraxia from the Brain | Farah Nanji | TEDxLuxembourgCity”- YouTube Video “Dyspraxic and Fantastic! | Ellie Madeira | TEDxCCGrammarSchool”- Attitudemag.com article “What is Dyspraxia? Clumsy Child Syndrome”- TheUnwritten.co.uk article “How the Media Discusses Daniel Radcliffe's Dyspraxia is Outdated and Damaging”If you'd like to learn more about neurodiversity, here are a few articles and videos to get you started:- ChildMind.org Article “What Is Neurodiversity? And how can parents support kids who are neurodivergent?”- MedicalNewsToday.com Article “What to know about autism in girls”- PsychCentral.com Article “Masking in Autism: The ‘Why' Matters”- Ted-Ed Video “What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley”- YouTube Video “Autism is a difference, not a disorder | Katie Forbes | TEDxAberdeen”- YouTube Video “Unmasking the Stigma Behind Autism in Females | Emmy Peach | TEDxUGA”Music from: https://filmmusic.io ‘Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Today we discuss the reasons for having an author email list. What the benefits are and how you can utilise this method for promotion of your book and for maintaining a closer contact with your readers, followers and subscribers to your website, blog, etc.

Making sure you have characters that are realistic means describing them vividly. It is your job as the writer to ensure that your reader can envisage the characters in their mind when reading about them. Todays podcast gives you some insight into how to do this.

In this podcast I wanted to share with you a few writing tips that I think may help you when it comes to writing your story. Remember, most stories have already been told just not in the way you will tell it. And that is what writing is all about. By using your imagination, emotions, experiences etc and by thinking outside the box you should be able to produce a great masterpiece.

Are we willing to walk with our characters? Are we willing to go far enough? Are we willing to let go to find transcendence? This episode's special guest is former Editor in Chief of Philomel Books, Patricia Lee Gauch. Patti (as she's known by her friends) was T. A. Barron's editor for over 30 years – editing 27 of his 32 books. T. A. and Patti speak passionately about finding the core values of your story, then protecting and nurturing them, and letting them shine organically. Hear two seasoned writers explore the power of humor and magic in stories, as well as the importance of voice. Patti urges us, “Trust the universal storyteller in you. If you only trust your brain, you may have a compositionally powerful piece, but you may have missed the beating heart. And that is what we're going for – the beating heart.” Where did it all begin for Patti? And… how do we, as authors, earn our ending? You don't want to miss this lively and completely inspiring conversation about voice, character, and the beating heart of story. Aspiring writers – this one's for you. About Patricia Lee Gauch: I am Patricia Lee Gauch, my writers call me Patti. I have worn many hats – journalist, author, teacher, lecturer and finally editor, but all of my hats have been grounded in writing. And my relationships with my writers have passed into sacred space, from my point of view. I have worked with Patricia Polacco, Brian Jacques, Eric Carle, Andrew Clements, Janet Lisle, Jane Yolen, but the first writer I worked with at Philomel was T.A. Barron. The renowned Madeleine L'Engle discovered him at a retreat, was impressed, and brought him to my agent Dorothy Markinko, and she brought him to me, fledgling editor. He was and always has been an unusual mix of writer of fantasy writer and environmentalist, wroter of fantasy and philosopher. As he walks his Colorado mountains, which he does regularly, he is always searching for ideas. His characters are often paradigms, rich in their humor, their courage, their humanity. That's Tom, searching. And discovering. Tom and my fondest memories were rooted in editorial sessions at his mountaintop cabin in Colorado. We would sit in a window that looked out on a meadow, simply breathing open air, and we would begin a somewhat miraculous brainstorming. I was often the tip-master, but Tom could catch fireflies of ideas, and when he realized that there was a key Merlin story still to be told, he began writing his life's work. We are partners still. And partners here today. Check out Patricia Lee Gauch's novels and picture books. Magic & Mountains is hosted by T. A. Barron, beloved author of 32 books and counting. Carolyn Hunter is co-host. Magic & Mountains Theme Song by Julian Peterson.

This week, Ramya and Jacob convene with the book club to have an in depth discussion on what specifically makes a book enjoyable. Everyone shares their ranking of the following 4 elements in order of personal importance to their enjoyment of a book; Plot, writing, characters and setting. Spoiler alert, opinions differ. We also wrap up banned books week, which ended on October 7th, with a few shocking statistics from the ALA, American Library Association as well as take a look back at the history of book bannings

In this podcast, Richard Chizmar talks about Becoming The Boogeyman, writing characters based on real people, future writing projects, and much more. About Richard Chizmar Richard Chizmar is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. He is the co-author (with Stephen King) of the bestselling … Continue reading

Are you a fan of celebrity romances?   Prepare to get the behind-the-scenes scoop with author Ava Wilder as we delve into her latest novel, Will They or Won't They.  Plus, we explore the complexities of her main characters, Lilah and Shane, and the real-life celebrity gossip that inspired this story.  From discussing her writing process to sharing her literary influences and current reading recommendations, Ava offers an exclusive insight into her creative world.BOOK: Will They or Won't They by Ava Wilder on Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.Join the members-only BiblioLifestyle Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed brunches, workshops, plus more. Visit bibliolifestyle.com/community for more details and to join us. Download your free copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Summer Reading Guide by visiting thesummerreadingguide.com. This year's guide features forty-eight new books, organized across eight categories, plus a minimalist reads list of eight must-read books. The guide also includes fun recipes, summer activities, reading and lifestyle tips, classic books, and a fun challenge. Get your free guide today!

So much is happening in the world of film and entertainment!  And from a depth perspective there is no one better to talk about this with than "Wiz" Remi Adeleke!  He's a former Navy SEAL, actor, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and SO MUCH MORE!  Noah & Remi will wax the potential coming WGA Writer's Strike (writers create stories), the power of authentic characters, AND a non-spoiler review from Remi on "John Wick: Chapter 4".  Noah wants to know if it lives up to the original film.  PLUS, there's a major UPDATE on upcoming film projects Remi is working on.  Be salt.  Be light. https://www.youtube.com/@remiadeleke1278 --> Remi Adeleke's YouTube Channel. #TransformedStory#TheUnexpected#RemiAdeleke#ThePowerOfWriting#AuthenticCharacters#JohnWickChapter4#FilmMakingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Minute WriterArticleJosh's WebsiteConnect with Josh on Twitter!Connect with David on TwitterLast week on the interview series I talked to Rob Hart, author of six novels. He shared how he develops suspense early in a novel to keep readers engaged. 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Writing real charactersFinding people you trust to work withHow our life experiences can drive our fictionBIOJosh Stallings' latest book TRICKY, was listed by Library Journal as one of the ten best crime books of 2021. YOUNG AMERICANS, a disco heist novel was nominated for the Lefty and Anthony awards. Born in Los Angeles, and raised by counter-culture activists in Northern California, he grew up an undiagnosed dyslexic and spent some time as a petty criminal and failed actor before becoming a movie trailer editor. He, his wife, and two wonderful mutts now live in Idyllwild. TRICKY, was written in honor of his son Dylan, who is intellectually disabled. 

If you're looking to write a character with mental illness, here's my experience and some tips for writing them.

“All three of the books that I have written during the pandemic have really been my way of going into another world and finding a place where none of this was happening. And that I could just relax and have fun. And so, I hope that my books are that kind of fun, joyous of maybe slightly salacious time for readers, too, because that's what I enjoyed as I was writing them.” Jasmine Guillory is one of our favorite rom-com authors, with her seventh and eighth books (By the Book and Drunk on Love) releasing this year. Jasmine joins us on the show to talk about writing Black leads in romance, her literary influences, releasing three books during the pandemic and connecting with readers in person again, her love for the Bay Area, the elements that make up a signature Jasmine Guillory novel, and much more with guest host, Elani Wilson. And we end this episode with a TBR Topoff with Marc and Rhys riffing on their favorite Jasmine Guillory novels   Featured Books (episode) Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory By the Book by Jasmine Guillory Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen   This episode of Poured Over is produced and hosted by Elani Wilson and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   A full transcript of this episode is available here.

In this law and order episode of Writing Break, I'm dishing out two scoops of courtroom drama with a sprinkling of murder. So, let's take a break from the summer heat and discuss antagonists, the characters we love to hate. https://medium.com/@dinchamion (Greg Fazekas) - Featured Author https://www.facebook.com/IdaZimsen/ (Iða Zimsen, Reykjavik, Iceland) - Featured Bookstore https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2022/07/where-the-crawdads-sing-delia-mark-owens-zambia-murder/670479/ ('Where the Crawdads Sing' Author Wanted for Questioning in Murder - The Atlantic) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-19/stephen-king-set-to-testify-in-book-publishing-antitrust-trial (Bloomberg - Stephen King Set to Testify in Book Publishing Antitrust Trial) https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-block-penguin-random-house-s-acquisition-rival-publisher-simon (Justice Department Sues to Block Penguin Random House's Acquisition of Rival Publisher Simon & Schuster | OPA | Department of Justice) https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jul/14/alleged-book-thief-filippo-bernardini-may-avoid-trial-in-the-us (Alleged book thief Filippo Bernardini may avoid trial in the US | Books | The Guardian) https://forms.aweber.com/form/64/1857023764.htm (Free Style Sheet Templates) https://medium.com/@rosemi (Free Writing Tips) Music licensed from Storyblocks: “More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory “Spirit in the Sunrise” by Jon Presstone “Warm Honey” by Jon Presstone “Summer Funk Disco Madness” by MEDIA MUSIC Group “Action Bravery Music” by Bobby Cole

WE ARE BACK!!!In this episode, we talk about how to write a strong female character without using the stereotypes we often see!Come have a drink & listen!Shout out to D.M. Lewry for her first book in the Wynter Blood Series: The EOS Key!Support the show

How do we decide on the hero for our story? How can we write distinctive — but still believable — characters? Matt Bird talks about aspects of writing character. In the intro, a guide to UBLs, Universal Book Links [Draft2Digital]; Your author brand [Ask ALLi with me and Orna Ross]; The Creator Economy in Bath. […] The post Writing Characters With Matt Bird first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Amelia Loken, author of Unravel, talks to us about her debut novel featuring a main character who is a deaf, self-rescuing princess with embroidery magic. Amelia talks about her efforts to make sure her book represents the true experience of a deaf person, even though its set in a fantasy world. And she shares her own experience dealing with hearing loss. Get Unravel: books2read.com/u/4joMrD Connect on Twitter: @amelialoken

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Stories to Love Podcast. Today's episode is with AC Arthur.  AC Arthur has worked as a paralegal in every field of law since high school, but her first love is and will always be writing romance. She's written and won awards for her acclaimed Donovans and Shadow Shifters contemporary and paranormal romance series. Under her pen name, Lacey Baker, she created the quaint small town of Sweetland and wrote the novelization for the Original Hallmark Channel Movie, A Gingerbread Romance.After years of hosting reader appreciation events, AC created the One Love Reunion, an event designed to bring readers and authors together to celebrate their love of books.AC resides in Maryland with her family, where she's currently working on her next book…or watching Criminal Minds.In this episode we discussed her most recent AC Arthur book The After Party and the freedom she felt in writing it, the magic of the first line, her four pen names, and the reader conference she founded called One Love Reunion.We also get to hear little snippets of Vader, AC's sweet dog!Links discussed:Christmas in Rose BendNo Ordinary ChristmasChristmas Data BreachUnwrapped Romance PodcastAffiliate links are included with these links. 

Guest author Tamie Dearen is in a discussion with Alessandra Torre about writing characters your readers will love and sympathize with, even when your plot forces them to do unlikable things.This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers.  Listen in!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

In this episode, we discussed:Writing to market vs. writing what you feel inspired to writeFreewriting to really get to know your charactersTips on how to make character's voices distinct in dialogueDifferentiating characters based on the impact they have on other characters in a storyElizabeth's Books and Books we discussed in the episodeGeorgie Girl by Elizabeth Sumner WaflerIn Robin's Nest by Elizabeth Sumner WaflerWriting the Breakout Novel by Donald MaassBefore and After the Book Deal by Courtney MaumMeet Elizabeth Sumner WaflerElizabeth is a writer and the author of four novels. She is an active volunteer with the Women's Fiction Writers Association and loves working with developing writers through her side hustle Four Eyes Editorial. Elizabeth, her husband and cairn terrier Mirabelle recently moved from Charlottesville Virginia to the booming southern hotspot--and the place of her birth--Greenville, South Carolina, which Conde Nast ranked the sixth best small city in America. She never misses a farmer's market or chance to explore art, music, and foodie destinations, or hiking opportunities in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the upstate.Connect with Elizabeth Sumner WaflerElizabeth on InstagramElizabeth on TwitterElizabeth's Website Like the Podcast?Are you a subscriber? If not, I invite you to subscribe, so you'll get notified every time a new episode goes up.Click here to subscribe on iTunes.Click here to subscribe on Stitcher.And, if you're enjoying what you're hearing, I'd be super grateful if you left me a review. Those help other creative souls find this show, and they're fun to read. To leave a review, open up the podcast in your podcast player, and scroll down to the bottom where it gives you the option to review the show.Stay Connected with AmyJoin the bi-monthly cowriting/creating sessions, you can subscribe to the newsletter to get ideas, tips, and inspiration to get started creating and acting on those creative callings.Connect on FacebookConnect on LinkedIn.Connect on Instagram.

But today I want to talk about Characters and where they come from.Recently, an article came out on a newsletter that I am a huge fan of, “Writer's Write”. And it was basically a collection of quotes from famous authors about the issue of character development. It was a fascinating list and I want to read a few of them here for you and discuss them a little in terms of how they impact my own writing life.Naturally, I will share that link in the show notes for those people interested in taking a look at it. And, if you are a writer, feel free to sign up for their newsletter. I get it and I enjoy it. Not a terribly long read, but some great links in there.Huge thank you to Jim Wink who is an active supporter through Patreon. Won't you consider joining him in helping the show along?Recently, an article came out on a newsletter that I am a huge fan of, “Writer's Write”. And it was basically a collection of quotes from famous authors about the issue of character development. It was a fascinating list and I want to read a few of them here for you and discuss them a little in terms of how they impact my own writing life.Take a listen and I hope you love it as much as I do. Check it out here!You can find out more about Dingbat Publishing here.See you again soon!-Bryan the Writer Support the show (http://paypal.me/BryanNowak)

In this episode we talk about the ruler archetype: what is it, how to write it, thoughts to think about when writing the ruler! Come have a drink & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

Want to write memorable characters who stand out from each other? Want to clear the “character clones” out of your manuscript? This is your episode! Learn essential tips for making your characters shine (and be delightfully different from each other) so that your books are easier to write and easier to sell. Plus, in the Episode Action Tip I share what you should be focused on during social media woes.

Want to write memorable characters who stand out from each other? Want to clear the “character clones” out of your manuscript? This is your episode! Learn essential tips for making your characters shine (and be delightfully different from each other) so that your books are easier to write and easier to sell. Plus, in the Episode Action Tip I share what you should be focused on during social media woes.

Candace and I chat about her approach to writing and co-writing, what is compelling about dark fantasy, and creating social media content as an author. Candace Robinson Online Official Website https://authorcandacerobinson.wordpress.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/literarydust/ Twitter https://twitter.com/literarydust TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@candacerobinsonauthor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/literarydust All Books https://books2read.com/ap/R5yg9r/Candace-Robinson My Recommendations Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice Listen to the Album Feel Good Watch the Show

In this episode, we talk about motivations. What motivates your character? What do your characters' motivations drive them to do?  Come have a drink with us & listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

One thing you hear about a lot when you start sending your manuscript out into the world is ‘agency'. Most agents (and publishers) are looking for characters who make things happen, not ones who merely react to the situation they're stuck with. It's okay to start off with a character with minimal agency, but most readers want to see the characters come into their own. ============================================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction... I'm a Blogger (https://morganhazelwood.com) | Vlogger/Youtuber (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) Of course, I'm on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/) | Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood) | Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/) | Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/) | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

Quick and easy ways to character build, write character traits + show not tell. Mums are one of the most important characters in our lives. So this Mother's Day, give your mum the gift of preserving her as a VIP character in your life story. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Who are characters in a life story * What facts help create a character * Why character setting is so crucial * How to use 'show not tell' for character building * Write characters who are memorable and sparkle on the page! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-characters/ ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/S8ceaAFPNII ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations - FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY Had a go writing characters? Send me an example! I'd love to read your work. Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Writing tips: The ultimate guide of life-story tips for new writers https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-tips/ Memory recall: How to fast track remembering childhood memories + long-term memory retrieval https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memoryrecall/ Dialogue like a pro: See how easily you can use speech marks and quotes in writing https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/dialogue/ Super settings: Setting examples and how to write the setting for your life story https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/setting/ Visual writing: Become a visual storyteller with visual writing techniques https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/visual-writing/ ♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on. For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours! ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

This week I am talking to award winning author, Marni Graff about writing characters that endure and continue to be believable throughout a series. 

What does it take to write characters readers connect with, ones they'll never forget? We'll ask Jonathan Maberry, author of the hit Joe Ledger series and the Netflix-filmed V Wars novels, exactly how he does it. *** * Relentless: A Joe Ledger and Rogue Team International Novel, by Jonathan Maberry https://amzn.to/3cMk8Bb  * Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook, by Donald Maass https://amzn.to/3eTPXe0  

When learning how to write, I had a difficult time working with the characters in the scene. Until I discovered the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory, or CMM for short. The CMM theory argues that the way people communicate with one another is often times more important than the matter being discussed. The mood and mannerisms that a person adopts during an interaction or experience plays a large part in the construction of the reality. Instead of simply focusing on the message content or what people are thinking which made my characters sound robotic. I turned more focus on the pattern of communication and what that pattern creates. Email: seriesoflivesinc@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiarakaihorowitzwriter

Lee Goldberg steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. Lee is an international bestseller who broke into television with a freelance script sale to “Spenser: For Hire.” Since then, his TV writing & producing credits have included sci-fi (“seaQuest”), cop shows (“Hunter,” “The Glades”), martial arts (“Martial Law”), whodunits (“Diagnosis Murder,” “Nero Wolfe”), the occult (“She-Wolf of London”), kid's shows (“R.L. Stine's The Nightmare Room”), T&A (“Baywatch,” “She Spies”), and comedy (“Monk”) clip shows (“The Best TV Shows That Never Were”). Lee's mystery writing for television has earned him two Edgar Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. His two careers, novelist and TV writer, merged when he wrote the eight books in the “Diagnosis Murder” series of original novels. He followed that up by writing fifteen bestselling novels based on the television show “Monk” that have been translated and published internationally. Lee lives in Los Angeles and still sleeps in "Man From U.N.C.L.E." pajamas. His latest release is "Bone Canyon” which is his second contribution to his Eve Ronin series. In this episode, Lee and host Gavin Reese discuss police procedurals, crafting three-dimensional characters, and composing genre-breaking fiction. Lee's works: https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Goldberg/e/B000APXNDQ/ Lee's site: https://leegoldberg.com Gavin's works: www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin's site: https://gavinreese.com

Lee Goldberg steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. Lee is an international bestseller who broke into television with a freelance script sale to “Spenser: For Hire.” Since then, his TV writing & producing credits have included sci-fi (“seaQuest”), cop shows (“Hunter,” “The Glades”), martial arts (“Martial Law”), whodunits (“Diagnosis Murder,” “Nero Wolfe”), the occult (“She-Wolf of London”), kid’s shows (“R.L. Stine’s The Nightmare Room”), T&A (“Baywatch,” “She Spies”), and comedy (“Monk”) clip shows (“The Best TV Shows That Never Were”). Lee’s mystery writing for television has earned him two Edgar Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. His two careers, novelist and TV writer, merged when he wrote the eight books in the “Diagnosis Murder” series of original novels. He followed that up by writing fifteen bestselling novels based on the television show “Monk” that have been translated and published internationally. Lee lives in Los Angeles and still sleeps in "Man From U.N.C.L.E." pajamas. His latest release is "Bone Canyon” which is his second contribution to his Eve Ronin series. In this episode, Lee and host Gavin Reese discuss police procedurals, crafting three-dimensional characters, and composing genre-breaking fiction. Lee's works: https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Goldberg/e/B000APXNDQ/ Lee's site: https://leegoldberg.com Gavin's works: www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin's site: https://gavinreese.com #writersbeat #writerslife #writerscraft #amwriting #amwritingfiction #amwritingthrillers #amreading #amwritingcrime #amreadingcrime #amreadingfiction #amreadingthrillers #fiction #bestseller #writer #author #thriller #gavinthecop #gavinreese #leegoldberg #everonin #bosch #monk #amwritingcops #amreadingcops #book #podcast #novelist #nyt #nytbestseller #detective #strongwomen #amwritingmysteries --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersbeatpodcast/support

Lee Goldberg steps into the Interrogation Room to try getting his story straight. Lee is an international bestseller who broke into television with a freelance script sale to “Spenser: For Hire.” Since then, his TV writing & producing credits have included sci-fi (“seaQuest”), cop shows (“Hunter,” “The Glades”), martial arts (“Martial Law”), whodunits (“Diagnosis Murder,” “Nero Wolfe”), the occult (“She-Wolf of London”), kid’s shows (“R.L. Stine’s The Nightmare Room”), T&A (“Baywatch,” “She Spies”), and comedy (“Monk”) clip shows (“The Best TV Shows That Never Were”). Lee’s mystery writing for television has earned him two Edgar Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. His two careers, novelist and TV writer, merged when he wrote the eight books in the “Diagnosis Murder” series of original novels. He followed that up by writing fifteen bestselling novels based on the television show “Monk” that have been translated and published internationally. Lee lives in Los Angeles and still sleeps in "Man From U.N.C.L.E." pajamas. His latest release is "Bone Canyon” which is his second contribution to his Eve Ronin series. In this episode, Lee and host Gavin Reese discuss police procedurals, crafting three-dimensional characters, and composing genre-breaking fiction. Lee's works: https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Goldberg/e/B000APXNDQ/ Lee's site: https://leegoldberg.com Gavin's works: www.amazon.com/Gavin-Reese/e/B072W5PPGS Gavin's site: https://gavinreese.com

This week's episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast features debut author Elissa Grossell Dickey. Elissa Grossell Dickey is a former journalist who now works in higher education communications. Stories have always been a big part of Elissa’s life—from getting lost in a book as a child to now reading bedtime stories to her kids. As a columnist for the National MS Society, Elissa shares her personal journey of living with multiple sclerosis. Though she grew up among the lakes and trees of northern Minnesota, Elissa now lives on the South Dakota prairie with her husband and children. The Speed of Light is her first novel. For information, visit www.elissaadickey.wordpress.com. The Spoonie Authors Podcast is devoted to sharing the life and stories of a different disabled author every other Friday. To be considered for an interview, send your author bio + the project you would like to discuss during your interview to diannalgunn @ gmail.com.

Welcome faithful listeners! Today we'll be talking about characters in writing, and how to construct them. Let's begin!

You may have been told your characters are too 'flat', not 'rounded' or 'believable' - that's an important note, but how do you actually go about fixing that? Kira-Anne Pelican, the author of 'The Science of Writing Characters', has written extensively about this very question. Using the latest research from the major branches of psychology to explain how to make a character interesting, we combine this in typical '21st Rewrite style' to look at a screenplay through this lens, focusing this week on Chloé Zhao's majestic film 'The Rider'. Kira-Anne's book 'The Science of Writing Characters' is available now in ebook and paperback. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact

In this episode, we discuss character archetypes. There are hundreds of these, and we talk about some of them. Why to use character archetypes and more! Come have a drink with us and listen!Support the show (http://patreon.com/EDWpodcast)

Hi! If you’re just joining us we’re talking about character this week. To find the posts about character, just look at the tags WRITING CHARACTERS or MAKING CHARACTERS. So, in the comments of a blog I used to guest star in, a writer, Helen, mentioned that she once took a writing class and “the teacher … Continue reading "How to Write Awesome Characters"

Developing characters is a favourite part of writing for today's guest. D.J. Munden, which is one reason I asked him on as a guest. D.J. is a science fiction and fantasy author with multiple books to his name, including Tavern, which we discuss during the interview. D.J.'s author story is interesting because he found his love for writing while pursuing a different career. In this episode of the Author Your Dream podcast we talk about where to start in the character development process, how to find inspiration for your physical descriptions and how you don't need to write a full biography. D.J. Munden gives some fantastic tips for how to help you when you are developing your characters and gives us an idea that many of you may not have considered. Playing Dungeons and Dragons! He also shares some tips for how to write non-human characters and how to avoid creating flat ones. Developing Characters Highlights: 02:09 D.J. Munden's author journey 07:46 Writing Characters that differ from you 9:36 How D.J. approaches developing characters 10:28 Where to start 13:43 Your character's backstory 14:40 developing physical attributes 18:14 Where to get visual ideas for characters 25:31 What is a flat character and tips to help you avoid them 29:06 Developing the core milestones and turning points of your character's life 34:52 Non-human characters 38:36 How to know if a character is developed enough 41:09 D.J.'s final piece of advice Head to the Author Your Dream website for more show notes.

All about writing historical fiction and historical fantasies, and taking inspiration from history for stories; and stuttering awareness in media while also mentioning some tips and misconceptions to take into account if you are writing a character who stutters! We also talk about Julianna’s personal WIPs! The Lost Phoenix and her fantasy short story collection. Follow Julia on Instagram @julia_goodwin_writer Julianna’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoTN3gFafu4kN2lx4os9ag

There are characters, and then there are characters that leap off the page. Today I'm talking the latter with historian and author, Lexie Conyngham. Join us and immerse yourself in all things characterisation and find out how you can write realistic characters that readers will simply love. 

What is the best part of a book? Or maybe I should ask another question: what is the core of a story? I would say the answer to that question is character. Who am I journeying with? Who am I getting to know. Now, you most likely learned a specific way to describe characters in your stories. That strategy is likely by blocking all the text about when character is introduced. Now, I don't think this is a bad start, but on today's episode of How to Write Good I am going to talk about three strategies that will help you write characters into your story in a natural way. My Book: https://amzn.to/31UI7ZgMy Newsletter:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a1r2k2My episode on editing:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/33660047My Website:www.danielpoppie.com HTWG Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/howtowritegoodHTWG Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielpoppieHTWG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtowritegoodOne Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-last-toast-for-ebenezer-fleet

What is the best part of a book? Or maybe I should ask another question: what is the core of a story? I would say the answer to that question is character. Who am I journeying with? Who am I getting to know. Now, you most likely learned a specific way to describe characters in your stories. That strategy is likely by blocking all the text about when character is introduced. Now, I don't think this is a bad start, but on today's episode of How to Write Good I am going to talk about three strategies that will help you write characters into your story in a natural way. My Book: https://amzn.to/31UI7ZgMy Newsletter:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a1r2k2My episode on editing:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/33660047My Website:www.danielpoppie.com HTWG Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/howtowritegoodHTWG Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielpoppieHTWG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtowritegoodOne Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-last-toast-for-ebenezer-fleet

Join us as we talk about the differences between men and women and how that affects the way we write our characters. Can we smash the stereotypes and discover what makes the best realistic heroes and heroines? Questions (From A Lee Martinez below) to ask while developing a character of the opposite gender: IS THIS CHARACTER OBJECTIFIED? IS GENDER BEING SUBSTITUTED FOR PERSONALITY? AM I TRYING TOO HARD TO SUBVERT EXPECTATIONS? DO I CARE ABOUT THIS CHARACTER? Links from the podcast: A Lee Martinez and How to Write from the Opposite Genders POV—https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/how-to-write-from-the-opposite-genders-point-of-view The Four Rs of Writing Characters of the Opposite Gender-- https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/the-four-rs-of-writing-characters-of-the-opposite-gender Being a better writer: Writing the opposite gender—https://maxonwriting.com/2015/05/18/being-a-better-writer-writing-the-opposite-gender/ Fast and Easy Guide to writing opposite gender--https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/fast-and-easy-guide-to-writing/ Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHLNR28 Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Intro Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Our hosts share their best tips for writing memorable characters. Featured book: War of Gods (Paternus # 3) by Dyrk Ashton. Read it here: https://bit.ly/warofgods Contact us: Send us questions/thoughts by emailing wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com . Jed reads and replies to every email. We might even answer your question on the show! For more about our hosts and our books: Dyrk Ashton: paternusbooks.com Michael R. Fletcher: michaelrfletcher.com Rob J. Hayes: robjhayes.co.uk Jed Herne: jedherne.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author, JC Andrijeski. She is the author of many books (and numerous short stories) in the science fiction, paranormal, cyberpunk-like and urban fantasy genres. Many of her books are parts of series like the Quentin Black psychic detective books or the latest Nick Tanaka Vampire detective books. Her books are sexy, gritty, romantic, and often dystopian. In a word, I find her books page-turners. You want to know what happens next and the sex and romance sizzle.   JC's website: https://www.jcandrijeski.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1150834498264133/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jcandrijeski/

I cannot say this enough: your main character is at the core of your story. The main character is what the reader experiences your story through. With few exceptions, your story is going to be understood through your main characters. Whoever you make that character is going to color every aspect of your story. If this is the case, we should probably take some time to develop our main characters, should be not? In this episode, I go through five different tips that will help you create characters.My Book: https://amzn.to/31UcCPgMy Newsletter:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a1r2k2 My other episodes on character:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32309239https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32313979https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32320666https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32324564https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32433487My Worldbuilding technique episode:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31871877My Website:www.danielpoppie.com HTWG Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/howtowritegoodHTWG Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielpoppieHTWG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpoppieOne Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-last-toast-for-ebenezer-fleet

I cannot say this enough: your main character is at the core of your story. The main character is what the reader experiences your story through. With few exceptions, your story is going to be understood through your main characters. Whoever you make that character is going to color every aspect of your story. If this is the case, we should probably take some time to develop our main characters, should be not? In this episode, I go through five different tips that will help you create characters.My Book: https://amzn.to/31UcCPgMy Newsletter:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a1r2k2 My other episodes on character:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32309239https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32313979https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32320666https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32324564https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32433487My Worldbuilding technique episode:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31871877My Website:www.danielpoppie.com HTWG Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/howtowritegoodHTWG Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielpoppieHTWG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielpoppieOne Last Toast for Ebenezer Fleet:https://www.spreaker.com/show/one-last-toast-for-ebenezer-fleet

This week's interview is with fantasy author Laitie Montai! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creatives. Transcripts of this podcast are also available on the Spoonie Authors Network. To learn more or become a contributor, visit spoonieauthorsnetwork.blog. And of course, if you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to leave us a 5 star review on your favourite podcast streaming platform.

This week's interview is with multi-genre author Amara J Lynn! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creatives. Transcripts of this podcast are also available on the Spoonie Authors Network. To learn more or become a contributor, visit spoonieauthorsnetwork.blog. And of course, if you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to leave us a 5 star review on your favourite podcast streaming platform.

US-based author Lindsay Buroker explains how she started her self-publishing career way back in 2010, keeps her fans happy and manages to write ten books a year for them.

PART 2 of our in depth interview with DAVID STEWART discussing the problem with modern Star Wars as well as other characters in fiction like novels, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and a LOT more INCLUDING some anime talk! A blast of a time! | Check out David Stewart: https://dvspress.com/ | Try VRV: http://www.vrv.co/geekdom | Try http://www.awesomeCreatoracademy.com | MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/geekdom101-official

Your Hosts: Piper, Dan, and Tempest, with special guest Nicola Griffith In this episode we discuss how to faithfully represent people with physical disabilities through the characters we create. Our guest, Nicola Griffith, walks us through the process of rigorously imagining how the world might look to someone with a particular disability. Credits: This episode … Continue reading 14.47: Writing Characters With Physical Disabilities →

Welcome to Part 1 of a SPECIAL TWO-Part episode with author, reviewer, and musician DAVID STEWART as we discuss MODERN STAR WARS and where it went wrong PLUS writing characters for other forms of fiction and what works and what doesn't. An AMAZING learning experience! I hope you like this show! | Check out David Stewart: https://dvspress.com/ | Try VRV: http://www.vrv.co/geekdom | Try AwesomeCreatoracademy.com | MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/geekdom101-official

Learn why setting is so important for your book, and 4 important questions to ask yourself when you are making the decision around the setting and backdrop for your book, in this episode of Indie Author Weekly. Today’s episode topic is another listener-submitted question from Alana, who wants to know, “How do you do setting? Do you see setting as an additional character, or does it not matter? Is it important for you to represent certain places with your setting?” Before we can get into answering these questions about setting, we first need to look at what exactly setting is. Setting is about the time, place, and society in which a story is told. You want to make sure that the setting you’ve chosen is one which highlights the main themes of your story, and really showcases them. If you choose a setting that detracts from the themes of your story, then that can really take away from the emotional effect. A setting that bolsters your story’s themes will resonate more strongly with your readers, so that whatever messages you might be trying to convey are really driven home. Tune into this episode of Indie Author Weekly now to get the inside scoop and behind-the-scenes peek at how your host Sagan Morrow writes setting into her books, plus why setting matters so much and how you can apply these tips to your own writing… Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Sagan’s books at SaganMorrow.com/books Winnipeg locations: Forth, Langside Grocery, Goodwill Social Club, Peasant Cookery Access sample chapters of Sagan's novels, transcripts of each episode, cheatsheets and spreadsheets relevant to the episode topics, and additional resources, at SaganMorrow.com/secretpodcast Submit your questions for future episode topics at SaganMorrow.com/question Connect with Sagan (@Saganlives) on Twitter and Instagram. Feel free to use the hashtag #IndieAuthorWeekly to chat about this episode. Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)

Dayton Ward and David R. George III: How to Write Star Trek Novels. For almost the entire history of Star Trek, novels have played a part in many people's experience of the fandom. They are a way to go beyond what we see on the screen, and Star Trek fiction novels now account for scores more adventures than the television shows and films. But how does a Star Trek novel come to be, and what goes into the writing of a Star Trek adventure in book form? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by veteran Star Trek authors Dayton Ward and David R. George III to discuss how to write Star Trek novels. We talk about how they got their start in writing, the process of how a Trek novel is published, how writing tie-in fiction differs from writing original fiction, how they approach writing the established characters, working with CBS licensing, and what is required for someone to become a Star Trek author. We wrap up by talking about what projects they currently have on the go, and where they can be found online. In the news segment, we report on a new Discovery novel coming in December, a schedule change for The Autobiography of Mr. Spock, and a new Voyager Mirror Universe comic coming from IDW. We also review the sixth and final issue of The Q Conflict, as well as respond to listener feedback from The Babel Conference for Literary Treks 274: An Old Man in the Park Feeding Pigeons. News DSC: Dead Endless Announced (00:02:37) Autobiography of Mr. Spock in 2020 (00:05:57) Voyager Mirror Universe Comic Announced (00:08:29) The Q Conflict #6 Comic Review (00:11:30) Listener Feedback (00:26:17) Feature: Dayton Ward and David R. George III Getting Started (00:30:48) Star Trek Books Process (00:39:37) Keeping Up with Continuity (00:45:20) Painting a Star Trek Picture (00:54:32) Writing Characters (01:01:25) Pushing the Envelope (01:06:31) Working with CBS Licensing (01:12:09) How to Get Published (01:18:37) What's in the Works (01:38:14) Final Thoughts (01:43:47) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guests Dayton Ward David R. George III Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

This is the 4th and final teaser episode. In this segment, the Voices of Color crew dropped a few gems on writing compelling characters of color. If you can write someone with goals and desires then you can write a successful PoC character. The podcast will launch Sunday, March 31st.

In this episode, we talk about a number of common questions people have about reading and writing in Chinese. We challenge the conventional wisdom that kids books in Chinese are good things to read when you are learning Chinese (spoiler; they're not). You'll also learn why so many books in Chinese have pinyin over the top of the characters and how this can negatively impact our learning. We also address the question students face in our modern age: should I learn to hand write Chinese characters? We'll talk about Stephen Colbert's Chinese pronunciation on The Late Show and John has an amazing tech tip on utilizing the text-to-speech feature native in practically all smart phones. Guest interview is with Vanessa Dewey who moved to China because she wanted to learn Chinese. Ten years and two kids later, she shares her amusing experience towards fluency. We would really really really like to hear what you have to say about our podcast. Please write us a review on iTunes! That helps us immensely! You can also find us on Facebook, please like us and drop us a note! Article referenced in this episode: Pinyin over Characters: The Crippling Crutch As always, sponsored by Mandarin Companion.

Emily Barr gives pupils in her workshop tips on writing three dimensional characters. Oct 5th 2017.

The Friends talk characters out of their element: an Amazon among men! a Pakistani comedian dating a white girl! a red-headed orphan in Canada! Also, Matt tries to keep the podcast pure and fails miserably.

On the 21st episode of The Writing Podcast, Adam and Lindsay discuss writing characters (both heroes and villains) that make readers buy more books.   To view the entire show notes and join the discussion, visit the show page at http://thewritingpodcast.com/21 !

As writers, we must look at who the character could be, not necessarily who the character already is. That’s the key to writing characters with depth. For more info and show notes check out DIYMFA.com/005

The boys of the league talk about a chapter from Orson Scott Card's book, Writing Characters and Viewpoint.ALL THIS AND MORE ON EPISODE 10!!