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What did you think of this episode?Would you like your novel to impact lives like an award-winning movie? In today's encore episode, Deborah Raney shares her top movie techniques to help you do that!Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this encore episode, you'll learn how to write your book with a movie in mind.Linda's industry expert is Deborah Raney - Deb's first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired an award-winning film from World Wide Pictures. Deborah teaches at writers' conferences across the country, including Blue Ridge, and she served on the executive board of the 2500-member American Christian Fiction Writers organization for almost 18 years. Deb has written over forty books for imprints of Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and others and is thoroughly enjoying her career as a novelist. However, her first and most cherished calling is wife, mom, and “Mimi.” Native Kansans, Deb and her husband are transplants to Southeast Missouri, where seven of their thirteen grandkids live.Deborah shares:The premise of her book, A Vow to Cherish, and how it became an award-winning movie! What did having a movie made from your novel teach you about writing?Share some movie techniques to help us bring our novels to life.How does writing cinematically teach us to Show, don't tell?LINKSDeborah RaneyHow to Bring Life to Your Novel by Writing Cinematically the bookMore of Deborah Raney's Books Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Main Topic: Problem Solving in Your Novel (and your life!)   Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://magicmind.com/VALERIEJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre.   Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): started thinking about decluttering on a serious level - starting with my office (Valerie) writing, finishing things (multiple manuscripts), balancing work and work. ;-) (Erick) What are you reading? Valerie: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman; The Year of the Puppy (Alexandra Horowitz) ; Once There Were Wolves Charlotte McConaghy; The Teller of Small Fortunes Julie Leong  The Desire Map (Danielle LaPorte) Start Thinking Rich by Brad Klontz and Adrian Brambila Erick: Hampton Heights by Dan Kois; The Eyre Affair Jasper Fforde; The Boy From the Woods Harlan Coben     Segment 2 (Resources/Tips/Tidbits): Tidbit #1: Otter.io FABULOUS. Transcription software. $60/year. Tidbit #2: Wheel of Life. Rank your categories. Friends and Family, Significant Other, Personal Growth, Fun and Leisure, Home Environment, Career, Money, Health. Understand what areas need improvement, what areas are being neglected, and start to create balance. What can be worked on next? What needs to happen for the number to increase? Tidbit #3: Mental Wealth vs Mental Health. (SAD, anxiety, etc) Almost every book I read now talks about sleep as being the #1 thing for overall health. Wake up every day at same time. (Josh's ADHD/insomnia story). I'm trying it. But changing my time to later. You know I've been taking that Magic Mind performance shot (still am). I was reading a little bit more about their company--they ship internationally so I'll be able to get it in CR.--and they've got these pillars of mental wealth: Sleep. Diet. Exercise. Stress Management. Exogenous Compounds (something created outside of the body): antibiotics, herbal supplements, cigarette smoke, diet, wildfire smoke, etc.I'm doing a lot of work already in most of the pillars .... But sleep. The last thing I work on is listed first.  Magic Mind has a new mental wealth challenge going on their website, and they've packaged up their mental performance shots (which I'm still drinking in the morning with my coffee and happy lite), along with (for the first time) Sleep Shots. And I've got a link for 45% off in the show notes, of course. So yeah. Sleep. That's one of my 2025 resolutions. And my tidbit. Also, I may be weird, but I don't like naps. So I've really got to get my sleep in order. Segment 3 (Mindset-Craft-Biz Check):  Segment 4 (Main Topic):  Problem Solving in Your Novel (and your life!) GROW: Goals, Resources, Obstacles, Way Forward (Use Tarot for this too!) (author and for character) 1. Something is not right here. Skill to develop. "In service of the story." 2. GROW method. 3. Take the character out of the problem spots in the novel. It's me (the author). "Why are we here? Why did I bring us to this scene?" Transitions and staging. (What is happening between the scenes that I want the reader to know that I'm not writing?) 4. Character Motivation. Mini motivations in service to the bigger motivation.  5. Master class in long term story: Breaking Bad.   And don't forget: Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://magicmind.com/VALERIEJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Find Us: Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor   ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)

“I'm trying to be creative and original and all that and so I was like, thinking, yes, but how come we need to have these words in common in order to build a story?” -- Jennifer HiltIn this episode of How To Write the Future, podcast host Beth Barany talks with USA Today Bestselling author of The Trope Thesaurus, Horror Trope Thesaurus, and Trope Thesaurus Romance, Jennifer Hilt. Together they delve into the how, why, and when to use tropes, plus discuss using them to help build your story.ABOUT JENNIFER HILTJennifer Hilt is a USA Today Bestselling author of The Trope Thesaurus, Horror Trope Thesaurus, and Trope Thesaurus Romance. Her most recent project, Trope Thesaurus Fantasy and Science Fiction ran a successful Kickstarter campaign. She has written twenty-four books across four pen names plus her urban fantasy series: The Undead Detective.With degrees in linguistics and literature, Jennifer loves talking about story development. She also collects dictionaries in unfamiliar languages, binges scandi-noir series, and shouts out tropes from the comfort of her couch.Get your FREE copy of 5 Trope Lists to Develop Your Story: https://BookHip.com/HXAHDSCConnect with JenniferWebsite: www.jenniferhilt.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/authorjenniferhilt/X: https://twitter.com/jenehiltYT: https://www.youtube.com/@TropeTalkRESOURCESFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Start (or Finish!) Your Novel 1-1 Mentorship Program https://bethbarany.com/start-your-novel-1-1-coaching/Henrietta The Dragon Slayer series and film http://henriettathedragonslayer.com/— Kickstarter campaign happening now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorbethbarany/henrietta-the-dragon-slayer-filmGet support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES AND CO-PRODUCTION by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2024 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3j MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

“Take the expectations of the genre and spin it. That's our job, is to take what's expected and play around and work through multiple iterations.”Know Your Genre and Characters. In episode 93 of the How To Write the Future podcast, host Beth Barany explains the importance of knowing your genre, shares about reader expectations and tropes, and about bringing in your uniqueness. There's also a special invitation to work one-on-one with Beth or sign up for her mastermind group. (Part 3 of 4: Transform Your Novel with These 7 Editing Tips for Bestselling Success)ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTThe How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.RESOURCESPlan Your Novel Like A Pro: https://books2read.com/pynlapHenrietta The Dragon Slayer short film - we're fundraising right now. Check out our Kickstarter here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorbethbarany/henrietta-the-dragon-slayer-filmStart (or Finish!) Your Novel 1-1 Mentorship Program:https://bethbarany.com/start-your-novel-1-1-coaching/Edit Your Novel and Find Your Readers: 12-month Group Mastermind Program for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers - open for enrollment: http://coaching.bethbarany.com/Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW CO-PRODUCTION AND SHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2024 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3j MUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

The simple editing process to turn your messy first draft into a second draft you love.“I've written first drafts before, but I've never edited a second draft. How do you actually do it?”A writer asked me this a few days ago. And they're not alone—it's a question I hear a lot.How do you actually edit a novel? Is there a process? A system? A strategy? Something, anything, to guide you after you finish the first draft?Yes. Yes, there's a process to edit a novel.Better yet, it's a simple process. (That doesn't mean it's easy—don't get those confused. But it's not complicated.)And in this episode, I'll walk you through this process step by step.You'll learn:The 5-step editing process I use with all my one-on-one clientsHow to customize this process to make it work for YOUThe trap you risk falling into if you don't use this processWhere the REAL work of developmental editing happens (hint: it's not about changing the words in your manuscript!)Why this process will make your editing clearer, more effective, and more efficientAnd more!If you've ever felt lost, confused, daunted, or completely overwhelmed by the very idea of editing your novel——or if you've been editing, but you can't tell whether you're making progress or just spinning your wheels——then this episode is for you.Links mentioned in the episode:Work with me: alicesudlow.com/contactEp. 31: 3 Ways to Create a Scene List That Makes Your Editing Process (Almost) EasyStory Structure: The 6 Essential Elements of Every Novel, Act, and SceneCharacter Arcs: Three-Act or Four-Act Structure: Which Is Best for Your Novel?Theme: Your Story Has Deep Meaning. Do You Know What It Is?Point of View: The Most Important Principle When Choosing Your Point of ViewSupport the showWant more editing tips and resources? Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.And if you're enjoying the podcast, would you mind leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more writers find these editing resources. And it helps me know what's helpful to you so I can create more episodes you'll love!Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »

Welcome back to another episode of the Niche Pursuits News podcast, where Spencer Haws and Jared Bauman, of 201 Creative, discuss the latest news and important recent events in digital marketing, SEO, and website creation. The first news item that Spencer and Jared address this week is the rollout Google core update, which concluded about a week ago. They share some of the key takeaways from Lily Ray's analysis, one of which was the importance of EEAT and the massive post-update boost to UCG platforms like Reddit and Quora and dictionary-type sites.  Is this in response to AI-generated content? Will their rankings change over time? And what about the pre-update volatility that many sites experienced? Tune in to hear what Spencer and Jared have to say. Moving on, they talk about how tech leaders like Elon Musk and Bill Gates recently met privately with the Senate to discuss how to craft guardrails for AI. This is especially interesting for website owners and content creators because regulations on AI could affect how we create content. Other news covered in the episode is Google's announcement that it will no longer be showing how-to results for desktop users. It had previously been removed from mobile search results, along with FAQ results. Spencer and Jared talk about the impact of this move by Google and why they think it was done. The last news item they touch on this week is an exhaustive State of Digital Marketing report. They talk about the decline in the cost of ads, which is good news for advertisers. On the flip side, RPMs are low, which negatively affects website owners running ads. Will there be a comeback in Q3 and Q4, or is this trend here to stay? Jared and Spencer share their thoughts.    In the Shiny Object Shenanigans portion of the episode, Spencer shares how he launched 2 new challenges. In the first one, people will build AI sites from scratch and document the process. In the second challenge, people will scale an existing site with AI.  He created a free community to follow along, and the person in each competition who has the most organic traffic after 6 months (new site challenge) and 3 months (existing site challenge) will walk away with $2,500.  Jared talks about doubling down on his Amazon Influencer side hustle as we move into Q3 and Q4, making 99 videos in the last week. He also shares his takeaway after looking at his August earnings, which had declined, suggesting that consumers weren't making large purchases during the month. With 638 videos currently on the platform, Jared is ready to earn some serious money as the year draws to a close. Then it's time for Spencer to share his Weird Niche Site. The single-page site he found is getting 2.4 million organic visitors per month, ranks for 30k keywords, and is monetized with display ads: Compress JPEG. Although it seems like a very simple tool and website, Spencer and Jared talk about all the work that goes into creating and ranking it. Jaren then shares his site: Your Novel, where you can submit your story, have a novel written about you, and get it shipped to your house. The books are available in a wide range of categories and come in hardback, paperback, or ebook formats. Although it doesn't rank for many keywords or get a lot of traffic, they agree that the website has potential if certain SEO strategies were applied to it, and most of all, it certainly qualifies as weird.  And that concludes another episode of the latest news in the industry. We hope you feel informed and inspired. See you next week! Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links? Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper

Episode 164 / We delve into writing craft this week with mystery author and podcaster John Gaspard, who shares how to use filmmaking techniques in novel writing. We also discuss finding unique aspects of our lives and using them in our books. We also cover some practical tips like the importance of eliminating unnecessary details between scenes and chapters, as well as cutting the last sentence or two of a scene, a technique recommended by Aaron Sorkin.John also shared how he uses existing content to create podcasts for readers. Links: Save the date: Written Word Media series: What We Wish We'd Known About Publishing With Sara Rosett and Jami Albright (April 27th, 2023 at 12:00pm ET): https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series/Show notes: Timestamps:[00:00:52] Writing Veteran Transitions to Fiction Novelist[00:09:04] Don't encourage friends and family to buy[00:11:32] Author Buys Back Rights From Publisher: Success Story[00:19:17] Shifting Perceptions of Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing[00:21:27] The Popcorn Principles: Filmmaking Techniques for Writing"[00:23:33] Exploit Your Unique Perspective in Filmmaking[00:27:12] Maximize Impact: Lessons on Scene Structure[00:32:44] Leveling up: Revealing Character and Backstory through Dialog[00:36:38] Podcasting Chapters of Your Novel[00:42:31] The Timeless Podcast: Evergreen Content Author website: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com

Last summer, I had the pleasure of brunching with Matty Dalrymple, where we bonded over the fact that she put up with three wild and wooly Hutchins dogs, regaled me with stories of her own, and shared some about her writing with me. I went home and started reading the Ann Kinnear and the Lizzy Ballard series immediately, and I've been hooked ever since. I cannot wait to have her on the show and share her latest, BE WITH THE DEAD, with you. I think you're going to love her and her writing. Join us! About BE WITH THE DEAD: An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches--they're life and death. ★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go!" —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author Ann Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel," but she isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing. Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, has problems of his own. His client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and Darren is despairing of being able to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards. Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, provide the money she needs to buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: thriller novels. When Marilee is attacked at an author event and refuses to leave her Ocean City, Maryland, condo, the couple entertains guilty visions of a life without her disparaging comments and unreasonable demands. As Ann's involvement in Darren and Jeanette's dilemmas deepens, she finds the cases have more in common than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death. About MATTY DALRYMPLE: Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, SNAKES AND LADDERS, and THE IRON RING; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels THE SENSE OF DEATH, THE SENSE OF RECKONING, THE FALCON AND THE OWL, A FURNACE FOR YOUR FOE, A SERPENT'S TOOTH, and BE WITH THE DEAD; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES and WRITE IN WATER. Matty lives with her husband, Wade Walton, and their dogs in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and enjoys vacationing on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and Sedona, Arizona, and these locations provide the settings for her work. Matty is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.

Last summer, I had the pleasure of brunching with Matty Dalrymple, where we bonded over the fact that she put up with three wild and wooly Hutchins dogs, regaled me with stories of her own, and shared some about her writing with me. I went home and started reading the Ann Kinnear and the Lizzy Ballard series immediately, and I've been hooked ever since. I cannot wait to have her on the show and share her latest, BE WITH THE DEAD, with you. I think you're going to love her and her writing. Join us! About BE WITH THE DEAD: An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches--they're life and death. ★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go!" —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author Ann Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel," but she isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing.Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, has problems of his own. His client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and Darren is despairing of being able to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards.Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, provide the money she needs to buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: thriller novels. When Marilee is attacked at an author event and refuses to leave her Ocean City, Maryland, condo, the couple entertains guilty visions of a life without her disparaging comments and unreasonable demands.As Ann's involvement in Darren and Jeanette's dilemmas deepens, she finds the cases have more in common than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death. About MATTY DALRYMPLE: Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, SNAKES AND LADDERS, and THE IRON RING; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels THE SENSE OF DEATH, THE SENSE OF RECKONING, THE FALCON AND THE OWL, A FURNACE FOR YOUR FOE, A SERPENT'S TOOTH, and BE WITH THE DEAD; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES and WRITE IN WATER. Matty lives with her husband, Wade Walton, and their dogs in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and enjoys vacationing on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and Sedona, Arizona, and these locations provide the settings for her work. Matty is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

Last summer, I had the pleasure of brunching with Matty Dalrymple, where we bonded over the fact that she put up with three wild and wooly Hutchins dogs, regaled me with stories of her own, and shared some about her writing with me. I went home and started reading the Ann Kinnear and the Lizzy Ballard series immediately, and I've been hooked ever since. I cannot wait to have her on the show and share her latest, BE WITH THE DEAD, with you. I think you're going to love her and her writing. Join us! About BE WITH THE DEAD: An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches--they're life and death. ★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull you in and don't let go!" —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Crime Fiction Author Ann Kinnear has been invited to the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference to give a talk on "Making the Supernatural Super in Your Novel," but she isn't enthusiastic about adding public speaking to the offerings of Ann Kinnear Sensing. Ann's conference liaison, editor Darren Van Osten, has problems of his own. His client, bestselling thriller author Jock Quine, was killed during a burglary at his Princeton mansion, and Darren is despairing of being able to coach Jock's bookish son Alec to pick up the authorial torch from his larger-than-life father. Darren's best hope of staying solvent is to capitalize on his most mysterious client, Lara Seaford, whose debut novel is sweeping the thriller awards. Meanwhile, cozy mystery author Marilee Forsythe is demanding that her son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Jeanette, provide the money she needs to buy out her cozy contract and switch to her true calling: thriller novels. When Marilee is attacked at an author event and refuses to leave her Ocean City, Maryland, condo, the couple entertains guilty visions of a life without her disparaging comments and unreasonable demands. As Ann's involvement in Darren and Jeanette's dilemmas deepens, she finds the cases have more in common than mere authorial posturing ... and that the stakes are life and death. About MATTY DALRYMPLE: Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, SNAKES AND LADDERS, and THE IRON RING; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels THE SENSE OF DEATH, THE SENSE OF RECKONING, THE FALCON AND THE OWL, A FURNACE FOR YOUR FOE, A SERPENT'S TOOTH, and BE WITH THE DEAD; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES and WRITE IN WATER. Matty lives with her husband, Wade Walton, and their dogs in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and enjoys vacationing on Mount Desert Island, Maine, and Sedona, Arizona, and these locations provide the settings for her work. Matty is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime.

In writing a weird story, I always try very carefully to achieve the right mood and atmosphere and place the emphasis where it belongs. - HP Lovecraft The post S39E6 – Knowing How to Use Italics in Your Novel appeared first on Writing Roots.

What a Great Rainy Night to Type a Few Chapters in Your Novel...But What's Happening Across the Street? (Rear Window 1954 Alfred Hitchcock Vibes) Did you just witness a possible crime? Should you call someone? Should you just mind your business and keep typing? One thing's for sure, you better stay alert… _____ Please subscribe for *DAILY* videos: https://bit.ly/31YtQPc Link to video: https://youtu.be/DkzHlR4gOU4 ========= BEST 4 EARBUDS FOR LISTENING EXPERIENCE: ➤ Most affordable but still high-quality sound, noise-canceling Bluetooth earbuds - https://bit.ly/3AQohjH ➤ Premium 180Hr Playtime Bluetooth earbuds w/ overall best sound & quality construction - https://bit.ly/3KJIFqW ➤ Affordable in-ear style Bluetooth earbuds w/ great sound - https://bit.ly/3BbAalk ➤ Affordable over-ear style exercise Bluetooth earbuds w/ great sound - https://bit.ly/3CWrwc2 _________________ SOOTHING SOUNDzzz ON SOCAL MEDIA: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@soothingsounds000?lang=en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/soothingsoundzzz/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Soothing-Soundzzz-271614694688828/ Spotify (Podcast) https://open.spotify.com/show/6vHMEcA5DQdriv4SBNePwe ______________________ ABOUT: This channel is dedicated to making soothing audio, nature sounds, and relaxing ambiance to help people sleep better, fight insomnia, reduce stress, relieve anxiety, focus, study, read, ASMR, meditate, and more. #rearwindow #gentlerain #gentlerainsounds #typewriter #typingsound #sleepmeditation #cozyambience #fallasleepfast #relaxingambience #relaxingsounds #soothingsoundzzz

Learn how and why you need to choose a genre, and find out what to do if your book doesn't conform to one specific genre. You can listen to this episode How to Choose a Genre for Your Novel with Karin Beery on Christian Publishing Show.

A couple of months ago, I read the book - The Plot Thickens: 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life by Noah Lukeman. In it, I found a comprehensive list of character traits. I asked myself, “Do my favourite characters have all these traits?”. I choose Lord John Grey from Outlander to find out. I now challenge you to pick a character or two and discover how they were brought to life. This episode focuses on the character's ethics.   Recommended book - Storyworld First: Creating a Unique Fantasy World for Your Novel by Jill Williamson   At StorySD.com you can: Get free eBooks (English and Portuguese) Watch/Listen all StorySD episodes Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive content Explore recommended articles, books, podcasts and videos   Other StorySD series: Series 1 - Transmedia Storytelling for Business Series 2 - Build your Business Stories Series 3 - Technology – The future is here Series 4 - Use Stories To … Series 5 - Characters Series 6 - Travel Guide for Kids Series 7 - Transmedia Storytelling Case Studies Series 8 - Story Breakdown Series 9 - Interactive Storytelling Series 10 - Stories from Scotland Series 11 - Character Case Study

We have had episodes about protagonists, the characters who want something that drives the plot forward, and antagonists who get in their way. But stories do not live on protagonists alone. Side characters, or supporting characters, play a vital role in your novel. But how do you craft characters that are believable and compelling? How […] You can listen to this episode How to Create Compelling Secondary Characters for Your Novel with Angela Hunt on Christian Publishing Show.

This week, I'm revisiting an topic that I originally discussed in my August 16, 2020 episode. Choosing a title is difficult for many of us (myself included), but there are a number of ways we can make this process easier for ourselves.************************************************************************************************************************************************* Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and I'd really appreciate it if you can rate and review me on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about my show! ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Helpful links: "Naming Your Novel: How to Choose a Fiction Title That Fits," by Jacob Mohr: https://www.tckpublishing.com/how-to-choose-a-fiction-title/ "Coming Up With the Perfect Title for Your Novel": https://nybookeditors.com/2017/02/coming-perfect-title-novel/ "How to Come Up With a Good Book Title": https://www.wikihow.com/Come-Up-with-a-Good-Book-Title "Can a Book Title be Copyrighted?" by Jean Murray: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/can-a-book-title-be-copyrighted-3974593#:~:text=Book%20Titles%20Typically%20Can't,not%20eligible%20to%20be%20copyrighted.

No matter what your book is about or how well-written it is, the blurb on the front cover or product page can make or break it. I discuss why blurbs are so important for writers, and (because writing good blurbs CAN be intimidating!) provide tips on writing them. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ***************************************************************************************** References "How to Write a Book Blurb: A Guide for Novelists." Reedsy, September 12, 2018, https://blog.reedsy.com/write-blurb-novel/. Kotobee. "10 Tips to Write a Book Blurb That Sells." Kotobee Blog, March 13, 2019, https://blog.kotobee.com/book-blurb/. Rabbit, Esther. "How To Write The Perfect Blurb (Examples, Formula, Opening Statements, etc.)." Esther Rabbit, January 14, 2019, https://estherrabbit.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-blurb/. Riding, James. "Summary judgement: a brief history of the book blurb." Prospect, June 15, 2021, https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/arts-and-books/summary-judgement-a-brief-history-of-the-book-blurb. "The Do's and Don'ts of How to Write a Blurb for Your Novel." Blurb, https://www.blurb.com/blog/writing-blurbs-for-novels/.

Writing dialogue can be tricky! And there are quite a few things to keep in mind as you write dialogue for your novel, but is Talking Head Syndrome one of them?   Jump in to see if YOUR NOVEL is suffering from Talking Head Syndrome and how to dive in! And don't forget, we have a live master class that is going to happen on Friday, February 26 at 12 PM Pacific standard Time. Even if you can't catch us live, be sure to sign up so that you can catch the replay.   JOIN THE WIN OVER WRITER'S BLOCK MASTERCLASS THIS FRIDAY FEB 26, 2021 https://massielvalenzuela.lpages.co/writers-block-masterclass/   Follow me on IG where I share even MORE WRITING TIPS! https://www.instagram.com/massielwrites/   *READY TO START WRITING?* https://linktr.ee/massiel_valenzuela **** PATREON ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP https://www.patreon.com/massielvalenz?fan_landing=true ** PS: New VIDEO Training to SELF-EDIT YOUR BOOK in Less than 12 Minutes!*** https://mailchi.mp/985948b68e0f/black-hearts-studios **Check out the Podcast on iTunes or on your favorite podcast app** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-write-a-book-podcast/id1476562705 !Follow us on Facebook and get all the goods! https://www.facebook.com/Blackhearted-Story-Studios-LLC-101335505283671 Catch up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/massielwrites/ RECOMMENDED WRITING TOOLS (I do receive a small portion of the sales from the following links at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!) EDITING SOFTWARE Pro Writing Aid https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=8969 RECOMMENDED DICTATION TOOLS & SOFTWARE Dragon Professional Individual 15.0 Speech Dictation and Voice Recognition Software [PC Download] https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXIGCQW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01LXIGCQW&linkCode=as2&tag=blackhearteds-20&linkId=4918f031d5e46f6f8a872bf0dd2911b8 https://amzn.to/3txZtIu Andrea Communications NC-181VM USB On-Ear Monaural Computer Headset with Noise-canceling Microphone, in-line Volume/Mute Controls, and Built-in External Sound Card and USB Plug https://amzn.to/3q0ZXVu OM Digital Solutions Voice Recorder WS-852 with 4GB, Automatic Mic Adjustment, Simple Mode, SILVER (V415121SU000) https://amzn.to/2YREHWi

On this week's episode, hosts Sarah and Sab talk about the eight main male archetypes in romance books. The ladies spill the tea on who their favourite archetypes are, compare them to the heroes or antiheroes Sarah has written and have a bit of a giggle. You may also discover who from one of Sarah's series she would pick in real life. The links to the lists used in this episode: We Need a Hero: A Look at the Eight Hero Archetypes A Look at 8 Key Male Archetypes for Your Novel

We don't have to like it, but we need to accept the reality that the titles we choose for our books matter. While it's not easy for many authors to come up with the "right" title, there's a lot of advice out there that can help make the process of naming your next masterwork less painful...and even fun! ************************************************************************************************************************************************* Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and I'd really appreciate it if you can rate and review me on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about my show! ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Helpful links: "Naming Your Novel: How to Choose a Fiction Title That Fits," by Jacob Mohr: https://www.tckpublishing.com/how-to-choose-a-fiction-title/ "Coming Up With the Perfect Title for Your Novel": https://nybookeditors.com/2017/02/coming-perfect-title-novel/ "How to Come Up With a Good Book Title": https://www.wikihow.com/Come-Up-with-a-Good-Book-Title "Can a Book Title be Copyrighted?" by Jean Murray: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/can-a-book-title-be-copyrighted-3974593#:~:text=Book%20Titles%20Typically%20Can't,not%20eligible%20to%20be%20copyrighted.

In this episode, I'll walk you through five questions that will help you write compelling characters. I highly recommend using these questions to flesh out both your protagonist AND your antagonist, but you can also use these questions to help you develop your secondary characters, too. Here's a preview of what we'll cover:[01:45] Question 1: What does your character want? Your character's goal will help you shape the external plot of your story as well as each of your story's scenes. [05:00] Question 2: Why does your character want to achieve this goal? Your character's motivation needs to be strong enough to push them through the story without allowing them to give up. [06:55] Question 3: What's standing in his or her way externally? What's the external conflict? This is essentially the antagonist or the antagonistic force in your story. [8:20] Question 4: What's standing in his or her way internally? What's the internal conflict? This is essentially any inner demons, fears, or an outdated worldview that your character needs to overcome in order to succeed in accomplishing their goal.[10:30] Question 5: What's at stake if they fail to accomplish their goal? In other words, what are the consequences for your protagonist if they fail?[12:30] Key points and episode recap.[14:00] How many characters should you answer these questions for?[14:45] Bonus exercise: Grab your favorite book and see if you can answer these five questions for the protagonist. Were the answers easy to identify? 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!Links mentioned in this episode:Episode Freebie: 5 Questions to Help You Craft Compelling CharactersHow to Handle Character Backstory in Your Novel (blog post)P.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!

In today's extra special bonus episode, I'm going to answer some questions from you guys! Here's a quick overview of what we talk about in this episode:[01:30] Joe Larkin asks, "Do you have a general rule of thumb for how long a scene should be?"[02:45] Margo Geary asks, "Your job sounds really awesome! How do you become an editor or book coach?"[04:45] Julia Pentrose asks, "I get why info-dumping isn't a good idea, but how do you get your character's backstory or worldbuilding details in your story without info-dumping? Isn't that stuff important to show the reader?" [08:15] Karen Stroud asks, "I've heard that head-hopping is bad, but can you explain what head-hopping is and why exactly is it bad?"[12:00] James K. asks, "I read your blog post on creating an Ideal Reader Profile for your story and I have a question. What happens if you end up with an unplanned subplot or if your story takes a dif turn than what you were planning and you realize now that your ideal reader doesn't align with the direction your story has taken?"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!Links Mentioned in this Episode:Story Grid Editor Certification CourseAuthor Accelerator Book Coach Certification CourseHow to Handle Character Backstory in Your Novel (blog post)My Notes to Novel Program (online course for writers)Join the Fiction Writing Made Easy Facebook CommunityIf you don't have Facebook, you can submit your question here.P.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!

Whether you are writing literary fiction or historical fiction, police procedurals or YA, before readers will fully invest in reading your story, to get them past those crucial first fifteen pages, you need to show the reader WHY they are reading. In this episode, we discuss how you find the WHY of your story and how that becomes the basis for your inciting incident. Support the show (http://patreon.com/yourfirstfifteenpages)

So, you've reached the end of the climactic sequence of your novel, and you're wondering how to give your story a satisfying conclusion. Or, perhaps you're currently outlining your novel, and you're stuck and not sure how to plan the denouement scenes for your story in a way that will satisfy your future readers. I know the idea of having to wrap up every loose thread in your novel can be daunting. Trust me; I've been at that place three times before. That's why, in this episode, I'm going to explain what are the denouement scenes, share three tips on how to write and structure these scenes, and breakdown three examples from literature.Before I dive into the writing tips, this is the twelfth instalment in my series on three-act structure. If you've just joined me on this episode then, I will link the previous eleven episodes below.What is Three-Act-Structure? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/iap012-three-act-structure/How to Write a Great Story Hook in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/iap013-the-story-hook/How to Write a Great Ordinary World Scene | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/the-ordinary-world/How to Write the Inciting Incident | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/inciting-incident/How to Write the First Plot Point | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/first-plot-point/How to Write the Rising Action Scenes in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/rising-action-scenes/How to Write the Midpoint of a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/midpoint/How to Write the Second Half of the Second Act | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/second-act/How to Write the Dark Night of the Soul Scene of a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/dark-night/How to Choose the Right Ending for Your Story | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/story-ending/How to Write the Climactic Sequence of a Novel |  https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/climactic-sequence/How to Write the Hero at the Mercy of the Villain Scene in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-023/ After you've listened to this episode come on over to the show notes at authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-024/ and let me know by sharing in the comments section, a tip you've learned from the episode or ask a question if you're stuck with writing your denouement scenes, or tweet me at WriterADHay. Thanks for listening!   Check out the Show Notes How to Write the Denouement Scenes for Your Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-024/ Tools & ResourcesAsk a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions on writing, editing and Self Publishing Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhayWant podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ ** Connect with Me on Social Media **Twitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay

NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writers' Month, is well underway. By this point in week two your story might have become a little bit, well, stuck. In these next two episodes I share tips and advice from myself and others about how to get unstuck when you still have 30,000 words to write!   Unsticking Yourself thread on Twitter: https://stada.me/unstuck Tony Conaway's article on public readings: https://stada.me/tonytalk Further reading: What To Do When You're Stuck In The Middle of Your Novel, (https://stada.me/wdstuck) from Writer's Digest, with advice from the excellent DIYMFA book by Gabriela Pereira  James Scott Bell's book: Write Your Novel From The Middle    

Advice about how to get unstuck when you still have 30,000 words to write! RESOURCES: Unsticking Yourself thread on Twitter: https://stada.me/unstuck Tony Conaway's article on public readings: https://stada.me/tonytalk Further reading: What To Do When You're Stuck In The Middle of Your Novel, (https://stada.me/wdstuck) from Writer's Digest, with advice from the excellent DIYMFA book by Gabriela Pereira  James Scott Bell's book: Write Your Novel From The Middle

In this podcast episode, we tell you what will thrill your readers on your author website and make them want to come back. The post 110 – 11 Ways Proven to Draw Readers to Your Novel’s Website appeared first on Author Media.

So, you've got a story idea that you can't wait to write and you're wondering; how do you write a good story? Is there a structure you should follow as you write a novel? There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to writing a novel. If you're just starting out, then I recommend using Three Act Structure. This type of story structure is a writing tool used by screenwriters. It was studying the craft of writing for screen, which I was introduced to the concept of structuring a story. Why Three Act Structure?I've been thinking about where I should take The Indie Authorpreneur Podcast from here. And, I've decided the next logical step is to move toward discussing outlining techniques and writing the first draft. But, before we can discuss these elements of writing I need to share with you the basic elements of story structure. Understanding the basics of story structure will help make outlining a little easier. In light of this, I've created another audio mini-series.How will this mini-series work?I'll record a series of short episodes every week focusing on the Three-Act Structure and its various elements. This means each separate plot element will have its own episode. I want you to be able to use these episodes as reference tools as you write and outline your stories.In this episode, I'll discuss:The benefits of three-act-structure as an aspiring author.Who would benefit from using three-act-structure?A macro view of each of the three acts and the various story elements of each act.Reader Psychology.And what to read next, if you want to dive in a little deeper into Three-Act Structure. Thanks for listening!  Check out the Blog PostWhat is Three Act Structure?  Books and Episodes MentionedPlot + Structure by James Scott Bell  Upcoming Episodes in the Three-Act-Structure SeriesWhat is Three-Act-Structure? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/iap012-three-act-structure/How to Write a Great Story Hook in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/iap013-the-story-hook/How to Write a Great Ordinary World Scene | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/the-ordinary-world/How to Write the Inciting Incident | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/inciting-incident/How to Write the First Plot Point | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/first-plot-point/How to Write the Rising Action Scenes in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/rising-action-scenes/How to Write the Midpoint of a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/midpoint/How to Write the Second Half of the Second Act | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/second-act/How to Write the Dark Night of the Soul Scene of a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/dark-night/How to Choose the Right Ending for Your Story | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/story-ending/How to Write the Climactic Sequence of a Novel |  https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/climactic-sequence/How to Write the Hero at the Mercy of the Villain Scene in a Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-023/How to Write the Denouement Scenes for Your Novel | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/episode-024/ Tools & ResourcesAsk a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions on writing, editing and Self Publishing Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authordhayWant podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ Connect with Me on Social MediaTwitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay