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Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot5 Stages of a New Writer | Stages of Writing | Writing Problems This episode breaks down the writing process into 5 stages that writers go through with their first novel. Writing, learning to write, understanding the craft, and implementing the strategies to write a great novel is a process. One that cannot be rushed.
Writers are a special breed. Our imaginations push us to create worlds and characters out of thin air. No easy task. But it is a labor of love and, for many writers, something that fills our soul, brings us joy, and gives us a sense of purpose. Is this you? Are you a beginner writer? Is this...
2022-10-0509 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotStylesheet | Why You Need a Stylesheet | Editing Tips⭐️ 📚 WEEKLY VIDEOS for writing tips and inspiration.📚 ⭐️
This channel is all about writing tips, author tricks, and inspiration for living your best writing life. Many authors and writers must juggle writing time with family, full-time jobs, and time-consuming responsibilities. It’s frustrating to be sure, but it is possible to write a book, learn the craft, and get all that authoring stuff done.
A huge welcome to all the writers and authors who need no nonsense, honest information and tips from a traditionally and indie published author with too much to her To Do list. Thank you for watchi...
2022-09-0717 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWriter? Aspiring Writer? Author? What You Call Yourself Matters| Author Advice & TipsHow you identify yourself when someone asks matters in ways that relate to your writing goals that you may not have thought about. Are you a writer, a new or beginning writers, a pro?
This video looks at the names we give ourself and why it matters to your writing goals.
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2022-07-0618 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotRead Like A Writer | Writing Tips |Amazing Writing AdviceReading like a WRITER and not just for entertainment is an amazing way to learn about the writing craft and improve your writing skills. Writers need to read—we’ve all heard that advice—but that's just 1/2 the instruction! T
his episode discusses in depth what it means to READ like a WRITER. Hi, I'm Autumn Bardot! This channel is dedicated to writing tips, author tricks, and living your best writing life. New videos are posted every Wednesday. I'm a mom, teacher, and author who wants to share her writing experiences--the good and the bad--with new writers and those...
2022-06-3021 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotThe SECRET Every New Writer Must Know | Writing RoutinesThe secret to writing your first novel or many novels is finding a routine that works to get the pages written and also by making a consistent effort to learn the writing craft. It’s the single most important thing you can do make your ambitions and dreams of writing into a reality.
This is the first video of a series, Writing Routines, created to inspire and motivate you to finish your very first novel and/or continue with pursuing your writing goals in a way that works for you and your life.
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2022-06-2213 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotLive Book Events | Book Festival | Author Festival | Do's & Don'tsWhat to bring, table set up, what not to do and other do's & don'ts to make your live book event a great experience to get you and your books seen. Live book events are wonderful, but also scary and overwhelming. Your table can get lost in a sea of author tables.
It's so easy for prospective readers to not even see lil' ol' you sitting at your table all by your lonesome. And yet this is your chance to engage and connect with prospective readers. Make the most of it!
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2022-06-1525 min
Bookshelf BanterAuthor Autumn BardotAutumn Bardot is the author of stories about fearless women and dangerous passions. She writes historical fiction, historical erotica, and contemporary fantasy. Her 4-book urban fantasy series is written under the pen name LZ Marie.
She’s a wife, mom, grandma, and teacher. Because that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she has a YouTube channel and podcast for new writers with lots of writing tips, author tools, and inspiration.
Autumn writes best at home in her sunny Southern California backyard and while vacationing at the beach. She bakes great chocolate chip cookies, drinks too much...
2022-06-0254 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotHow To Give Helpful Writing FeedbackWhen it’s time to provide writing feedback to your writing friend it can be difficult because you want to inspire and motivate them, not crush their soul. The hard truth is that many amateur writers do not want to be told that there are problems with the novel.
Let’s face it, revisions are frustrating, take a lot of time, and require understanding elements like characterization, dialogue, pacing, plot arc, showing vs telling, and more.
How do you approach the feedback?
What’s the first question to ask the writer? How do you determ...
2022-06-0132 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWrite a Tudor Novel | Historical Fiction Tips | Historical Fiction Author | Tudor EraDo you want to write a novel in the Tudor era and need some great advice and tips?
Tudor author, Janet Wertman, discusses all things Tudor historical fiction and also shares some funny historical snafus and conundrums.
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#writingtips #beginnerwriter #writingpodcast #authorpodcast #Tudorhistoricalfiction
2022-04-2743 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWrite What You Know | What Does That Really Mean? | Writing AdviceWrite what you know. That's the advice of many authors. Is it good writing advice? Does it limit what writers can write about? It sure sounds like it!
A story has conflict, characters, a character arc, and emotions all mixed into a great plot. Do we know anything about those things?
This episode breaks down the advice 'write what you know' and how to make it work for you.
A few of the genres I don't write because they are waaaay out of my wheelhouse: crime novels, police procedurals, thrillers involving tech/science, legal t...
2022-04-1318 min
The Witty Writers Show with author, Beth Worsdell.The Witty Writers show, spicy Book Chat with host Beth Worsdell, and authors, Josephine Wrightson, Autumn Bardot and Tirza Schaefer.It's the live, spicy book chat on The Witty Writers Show with authors, Beth Worsdell, Josephine Wrightson, Tirza Schaefer, and Autumn Bardot. If you love hot books, steamy books, and spicy books, then join us. We want to know which are your favorite spicy books. Plus, we'll be asking author Tirza Schaefer about her new steamy release, Her Badass Biker. And wishing her a Happy Book Birthday!
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2022-02-2657 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotFirst Draft Process | Find Writing Time | Writing Log 3Make the most out of writing time. Have a full-time job? Writing while working full-time is challenging. Sometimes it feels impossible. There just doesn't seem to be enough free time to write. And that job can be anything that takes up the bulk of your day like moms who write and caretakers. There is often almost no time to write. But it can be done! ( I'm on my 12th book.)
In this episode of Writers Log #3, I share how I wring every bit of writing time from my lunch 'hour,' which is really about 30 minutes, and how to...
2022-02-2318 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSTOP Writing Sentences That Drag Down Your Story#writingtips #writingadvice
The revision process is a challenge. One new writer problem: Writing a whole lot words that go no where and serve no purpose. Each sentence, each paragraph, and each scene should show and amplify your plot, characterization, conflict, and characters' emotions.
In this episode we identify pointless sentences and easy ways to revise them for more impact and purpose.
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2021-12-0105 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSYMBOLS: Is it in Your Writing Tool Box#writingtips #writeanovel #symbolicwriting
Symbols. Do you have high school language arts flashbacks of your teacher saying 'this means that.' Symbolism is everywhere! It's nuanced. It has many shades and levels. 'This' doesn't necessarily mean 'that.' Symbols are much more complex, which means it's a versatile and nuanced literary device that can add depth and complexity to your story.
Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving board into a deep pool of emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and intellectual dynamics that you decide how to mold and manipulate. It’s just one more tool f...
2021-11-0406 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotThings to Consider with Mythical & Supernatural Characters#fantasy #authortips #urbanfantasy
Urban fantasy, myths, magical, supernatural, paranormal, fantasy, gothic-- there are many genres that include mythical beings. Readers and writers have loved mythical creatures and beings since the beginning of time. Our fascination with the magical, supernatural, and fantastical beings has never waned. What is it about these types of characters that draws us in? That makes us want to believe?
In this episode I explore: why we have such a love for myths and magic, as well as 12 things to consider when writing about mythical beings. lol. I also totally mispronounce a latin ph...
2021-10-2805 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotDoes Your Story Suck#writingtips #writerfears
The fear is real! One of the main reasons new writers don't let anyone read their manuscript, query, or get author feedback is fear. Fear that your story is horrible, that someone will criticize it, or that you will be told it's less than perfect and needs revisions. Truth bomb. It probably does need revisions. That's totally normal!
Don't let your fear hold you back from the writing process, learning and growing as a writer, and taking your story to the next level, whether that's querying or self-publishing. In this no nonsense episode, I...
2021-10-1406 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotStory Arc & Character Arcs | Why They Need Each OtherCharacter growth. Character arcs. Plot. And story arc. They all work together to create a great story. A great story depends on great characters with needs, weaknesses, strength, and desires.
In this episode, I share a character arc and story arc hack that helps me write faster, create nuanced characters, and work characters' strengths and needs for all their worth.
Episodes mentioned in this episode:
✅ Character Arcs: Why You Need Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E&t=1s
✅ Why Character Growth Important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVS9pzDMcAU...
2021-10-0708 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotIs Your Book Too Expensive?#bookmarketing #bookprices #authorlife
"You book is too expensive!" Have you heard that before? Many authors have. Well, maybe your book IS too expensive and maybe it's not, or maybe you have no control over the pricing. Whatever the reason, in this episode, I have no nonsense advice for ways to respond to the expensive book claim... while still being polite and professional!
Show notes are available on FaceBook at Club Autumn.
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2021-09-2308 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 HARD TRUTHS Every New Writer Needs to Know#writeabook #writingtips
Writing is your passion! Mine too. But there are a lot of hard truths about the writing process, selling and marketing books, and the business of writing. Once you understand and accept these hard truths you're on your way to real author growth.
In this episode, I discuss things I learned about writing the hard way.
Episodes mentioned in video:
17 Reasons Why Authors Need Connections https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3cs...
Common Book Cover Problems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APIjT...
Find show no...
2021-09-1611 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotCommon BOOK COVER PROBLEMS#indieauthor #indiepublishing #authoryoutuber #writingyoutuber #authorpodcast #writingpodcast
If you're an indie author your book cover needs to look just as good as the big publishers' covers. That's the truth. Don't skimp on cover art and/or graphic design. Book covers matter. I see way too many indie covers that look indie. That's not good.
Readers DO judge a book by its cover. So you may have the most beautiful prose or the best story, but if your book cover isn't on point in regards to genre, then readers will swipe past it. If it looks amateur, rea...
2021-07-2911 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotFIRST NOVEL FEAR#authorpodcast #writingpodcast #newwriter
Do you have a manuscript sitting on your laptop? Are your too afraid to take the next step? Don't be! I hear it all the time. I'm too afraid to show my manuscript to anyone. Someone will criticize it. Someone will suggest a revision or tell me it's not perfect!
In this episode, we look at all the new writer excuses for not taking the next step and why you simply must overcome those fears to be the best writer you can and fulfill your writing goals.
Fear is fine! It's to...
2021-07-2211 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotNovel Revisions: The 3rd DRAFT & BEYOND#writingtips #authorpodcast #writingpodcast #revisionprocess
Revisions! It's a fact of writing life. How many times do you need to revise your manuscript? It's not a one size fits all answer. Every writer discovers through trail and error what works best for them.
In this episode, I share my tips, tricks, writing intentions, and what I look for while revising the third draft ( and beyond).
Will these revision tips work for you?
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2021-07-1516 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotQUERY Do's & Don'ts#querynovel #authorshelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpodcast
You finished the novel. You revised it a thousand times. Now it's time to send the dreaded query letter to literary gents. If this is your first query, you know it's a confusing and frustrating process. Yet it may be the only reason that a literary agent decides to ask for a full or partial.
A query has to be more than perfect. It has to bait the agent and entice them enough to ask for more.
From your query alone, the literary agent can tell if you have excel...
2021-07-0215 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot14 Things to do AFTER a WRITERS CONFERENCE#authorpodcast #writingpodcast #authorshelpingauthors
I love writers' conferences. They're a great chance to meet and connect with new writers, authors, and learn a lot of new information. The down side? There's so much to do after attending a writers conference. My head explodes with book and marketing ideas. If you're like me you type lots of notes and download lots of info. Now comes the hard part. Organizing all that information so you can find it and access it later.
In this episode, I share 14 things I do after attending a writer's conference. Get all that inf...
2021-06-2810 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 Types of WRITER CONFERENCE ATTENDEES#authorshelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpodcast #authorhumor
This is Part 3 of my Writers Conference series. I love writing conferences, and after years of attending them, I realized that there were 10 types of writer conference attendees.
Which writing conference attendee are you?
I try to be a befriender but usually end up a weary wanderer.
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2021-06-2708 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWRITING CONFERENCE HORROR Stories#authorshelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpodcast
Writers conferences are wonderful. I always return with a million new ideas and meet lots of writers and authors. But while attending all those writers conferences, I learned that there are some definite Do's & Don'ts for conference attendees.
In this part of my writers conference series, I share some writing conference horror stories.
Can you relate to any? Leave a comment and let me know!
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2021-06-2516 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot15 WORKSHOPS I Wish They Had at WRITERS CONFERENCES#authorhumor #authorshelpingwriters #writingpodcast #authorpodcast
Writers conferences! They have the most wonderful session. I've been a presenter as well! But sometimes I wish they had some funny comedy sessions. Writers need to laugh about the writing and author life, after all. Author humor helps us not take everything so dang seriously!
This episode is a tongue-in-cheek conference workshop wishlist. Did I leave any out? Which made you laugh the most? Which would YOU attend? Please comment with your conference session wishlist!
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2021-06-2209 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot14 SECOND DRAFT TIPS#authorhelpingwriters #writeanovel #writingpodcast
Do you want to write a novel fast? Or write it faster than the first novel you wrote? This episode is part of how to write novel step by step. It's the method I use to help write a novel quickly and effectively. The method also helps me cover the key points to write a novel.
Of course, everyone has their own unique novel writing method. New and beginner writers have to figure out what works best for them. In this episode, I discuss the all-important second draft. It's where I pack on all t...
2021-06-1018 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotDo You NEED an OUTLINE?#authorhelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpost #noveloutline
Do you write outlines for your novels? Writing a novel is a step by step process, one the beginner and new writer learns as they go. I'm a big fan of novel outlines. It helps me write the first draft fast and acts as a GPS for my plot. Outlines can help you avoid writer's block and so much more!
In this episode, I discuss why outlining works and how it helps with the whole novel writing process.
Other episodes mentions in this video:
✅ The episodes on archetype...
2021-06-0312 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotRough Drafts | 3 Things You Need & 4 Things You Don't#authorhelpingwriters #writingprocess #writingpodcast
Writing a novel is a step by step process. New and beginner writers often get bogged down with the first draft. That can cause a lot of frustration! The first draft is the skeleton of your story. It doesn't need to be perfect or even grammatically correct. After you get the first draft of your novel written, move on to the next step of the novel process. Because it's impossible to revise what isn't written.
In this episode I discuss what works for me, the 3 things in my first draft and the 4 things...
2021-05-2710 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot17 Reasons Why Authors Need to Network#authorpodcast #authorhelpingwriters #writersnetwork
Networking, making connections, and growing your writing community with other authors and writers is more important than you may realize...or want to believe. Truth: writing a book is a solitary task, but writing friends can offer advice and support on the vast and confusing world of writing and publishing. Their experience can especially guide a beginner writer through the precess of rewrites, editing, querying, publishing, and platform building.
Author collectives, writing network, writing communities, Zoom groups, and review groups offer invaluable support and provide opportunities for so many different aspects of the wri...
2021-05-2010 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotShould You Give Up Writing?#authorhelpingwriters #indieauthor #writingmotivation #writingpodcast #authorpodcast
Frustrated with writing? Aggravated with publishing? Disappointed by agents? Confused by book marketing? Bewildered by the whole book writing process?
There is so much that is frustrating, aggravating, disappointing, bewildering, and confusing when it comes to writing a book and getting it published. Some writers and authors feel like they want to give up writing. Just quit and walk away from the whole indie author business. How do you know when it's time to give up writing?
This episode keeps it real as I share some common writer comp...
2021-05-1310 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWriters, Do you need a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?#virtualassistant #authorpodcast #authorhelpingwriters #writingpodcast
You wrote the book. Maybe a few. Maybe a lot. You market your books, you're active on social media, you write...and it's exhausting! Or maybe you have full-time job, children, and/or provide in-home care for a loved one. Your writing time is precious. But doing all that author stuff takes up too much of your writing time.
Is it time for a virtual assistant?
This episode is about figuring out if you need a virtual assistant and the benefits of having a virtual assistant to give you more...
2021-05-0611 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotThe 7 Story Archetypes#literaryarchetypes #storyarchetypes #authoryoutube #writingyoutube #plotyourstory
The 7 basic story archetypes. Do you know them? I bet you do. But are you using the story archetype to help you write a better novel or story? To plot faster? The benefits of knowing and using a story arc are many. Writing a great story and creating great character arcs are just two of them.
In this episode, we look at the 7 story archetypes, and why and how they can help you write a better story with better characters.
Episodes mentioned in this video:
✅ Why Character...
2021-04-2918 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWriting Chat #2A 2-part author chat about the writing process, novel writing, writing advice, novel research, historical fiction, indie publishing vs traditional publishing, and common author and writing mistakes.
In this episode, Beth Worsdell, host of The Witty Writers Show, and I talk, laugh, discuss, and share our personal stories and experiences about what it means to be an author and a writer. So if you want to listen to 2 friends talk writing, grab your beverage of choice, as we talk about our favorite subject-- being an author. And all the challenges and fun that comes along with it.
2021-04-2237 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWriting Chat #1A 2-part author chat about the writing process, novel writing, writing advice, novel research, historical fiction, indie publishing vs traditional publishing, and common author and writing mistakes.
In this episode, Beth Worsdell, host of The Witty Writers Show, and I talk, laugh, discuss, and share our personal stories and experiences about what it means to be an author and a writer. So if you want to listen to 2 friends talk writing, grab your beverage of choice, as we talk about our favorite subject-- being an author. And all the challenges and fun that comes along with it....
2021-04-2227 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotResearching Historical Fiction | 5 Authors Keep it Real#historicalfictionauthors #historicalfictiondiscussion #historicalfictionresearch #authortalk #historicalfictionpodcast #writingpodcast
Five historical fiction authors talk about research for their novels. How long does it take to research a historical fiction? What are the problems with historical fiction research? What are the unique and interesting ways they have discovered facts, historical gossip, and information.
Can you believe a date that's carved in stone? Maybe not!
Join me, Autumn Bardot, and four historical fiction authors as we take an honest look the fun, foibles, and facts of researching a historical story.
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2021-04-2147 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotCharacter Growth | Why a Novel Needs It#charactergrowth #characterarc #writeabook #authorpodcast #writingpodcast
Character growth? Does your story have it? It's a common problem with beginner writers. Does your character need character growth? Yes! Especially the main character. A character will help plot your story.
This episode offers a twofold look at why character growth is so critical for both writers and readers.
Write a better story. Satisfy a reader's need for meaning and purpose.
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2021-04-2109 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotReader Problems | Are You Ruining the Story?#authorhelpingwriters #readerproblems #bookproblems #authorpodcast #writingpodcast
Are your accidentally annoying your readers? Ruining the story? It's a sure way to lose readers. You don't want that! If you're a new and beginner writer you do not want to ruin the story for a new reader.
Readers are gold. Treat them well. Don't worry. You can fix all these things!
This episode is all about the 11 ways that you may frustrate, aggravate, and annoy a reader.
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✅ Revise Like a Pro: https...
2021-04-2109 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotHow to IMPROVE Your AUTHOR PROMOSAuthors need to build their platform. Promoting your books and yourself is not all about the buy my book or look at me post. Those get old and turn off readers and writers alike.
Writers aren't marketers or promotion experts but they can learn a few stealth marketing and promoting skills that help keep them relevant and active on social media. Without being annoying.
Do you make the best use of Facebook posts and comments when promoting or mentioning your books, and blogs.
Video mentioned in this episode:
✅ 20 Tips for Tag Lines http...
2021-04-2112 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 Beginner Writer Must Do'sI learned how to write a book the hard way. I was a beginner writer. A newbie writer! A brand new writer with a dream! I didn't have a writing mentor and didn't know of any writing groups when I wrote my first book.
There were very few author youtubes and writing podcasts didn't exist yet. I didn't know many writers or authors either. There were so many things I didn't know about writing and publishing a book. It would have saved a lot of heartache and aggravation if I had known these things.
In this...
2021-04-2109 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 Beginner Writer Don'tsYou wrote a book! Yay! That is wonderful and quite an achievement. I made many mistakes when I first began writing. There is so much a writer can get wrong. So many mistakes that are easy to make. Some were silly writing mistakes. Others more serious and time consuming to fix.
In this episode, I share the 10 things you don't want to do as a beginner writer and/or new author.
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2021-04-2112 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotHistorical Fiction and Food Four historical fiction authors talk food and how they integrate into their historical fiction. What did they eat in ancient times? Or medieval? Or even 5O years ago? You might be surprised. Is there a literary purpose for including food description in a novel? How do you research food eaten in your novel's time period, culture, and place?
In this episode, four authors from the southern California chapter of the Historical Novel Society dish about food and food in historical fiction. Yummy!
HISTORY TALKS is a group of historical fiction authors in southern California who love a...
2021-04-2145 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot3 Reasons Why You Can't Get a Literary AgentYou wrote a book. The best book. Now it's time to look for an agent. Getting an agent is a challenge. Some writers get an agent right away. Some never do. Some authors go through several agents. And maybe not for the reasons you think.
In this author chat, I discuss the 3 main reasons why you can't get an agent and/or a publishing deal. ( Because they are different things.) Don't worry! There are things you can do to change that.
🌻 Mentioned in the Video Historical Novel Society conference: https://hns-conference.com/
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2021-04-2110 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot20 TIPS For Writing a TAGLINETaglines are like bait. They try to hook the reader. An author needs to spend time crafting a great tagline and book hook to get potential readers interested enough to read the back of book blurb. A catchy phrase entices and summarizes what your book is all about. The best book hooks do it in a few words.
Taglines and book hooks are needed for book promos, marketing, and capturing the main premise of your book.
Many new writers struggle with writing a n enticing catchy phrase for their books because we think like authors not mar...
2021-04-2108 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotDo's & Don'ts for DIALOGUE TAGSDialogue tags should be like Ninja. Readers don't even know they are there! Here are tips and tricks for when and when NOT to use "he said, she said." My Facebook group, CLUB AUTUMN has a DOWNLOADABLE FILE of the information in this episode.
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2021-04-2108 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 Things You MUST HAVE in a CHARACTER CHARTDo you want to write great characters? Unforgettable characters in novels don't happen by chance. The author crafted each character to be larger than life and yet believable.
Many authors use character charts to help organize their characters' basic traits. But character charts can be much more than just physical characteristics and personality. Get the most out of your character chart, so that you can create unforgettable and great characters AND have that ever essential character arc and growth. Write a better novel.
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✅ Middle of the Story Tips https://www.youtube.com/wa...
2021-04-2113 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot4 Authors Chat About HISTORICAL ROMANCE & Romance in Historical Novels Four authors chat about historical romance and romance in historical fiction. From the extra spicy to the sweet, members of the southern California Historical Novel Society share what they love about romance.
Who is our favorite romance heart throb? How do we handle sexy scenes? And what diverse characters? What was the first historical romance we read? And more!
HISTORY TALKS is a group of historical fiction authors in southern California who love all things history and writing! Join us once a month for a range of topics!
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2021-04-2135 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotBIO WRITING TIPS For the New Writer#writingtips #newwriter #writerbio #authorhelpingwriters
Writing a bio for all those social media platforms can be a challenge when you're a new and beginner writer. But writing a good bio is important. A good bio can help grow your writer network and make more writing connections. Don't just dash one off. Bios matter.
But beware, they reveal more than you may think--good and bad. How do you write a bio when don't have a book, cred, and accolades? I struggled with this when I was writing my first book.
In this episode I share tips...
2021-04-2110 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotCHARTS & LISTS Writers Need to Stay ORGANIZEDStay organized. Find all your author info fast. Here are some of the charts and lists I find helpful.
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2021-04-2110 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot18 VALENTINE GIFT IDEAS for WritersWriters need more than just a computer and their imagination. They need writing gifts that help them write better and faster. Gifts that inspire and motivate. This Valentine's Day, get your writing Valentine a gift that says 'I love that you write.'
Or be your own Valentine and treat yourself. You're a writer. You deserve it!
In this episode, I share 18 gift ideas for writers, from free to dream worthy.
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2021-04-2107 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSocial Media Tips for Writers & AuthorsWriters need social media. Beginner and novice writers need social media. Experienced writers need social media. Bestselling authors need social media. Social media helps writers get discovered, grow their platform, and share their knowledge.
In this episode, I share 10 social media tips to level up your social media game. Don't avoid social media, writers. Build your writer network, author community, and readership.
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2021-04-2112 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotFaceBook and Zoom Interview Tips Yay! You got that interview! Now is a great time to market yourself, promote your books and novels, grow your readership, and gain more exposure.
Make the most of that Zoom, Youtube, and FaceBook interview. Bad lighting, unflattering angles, and awkward backgrounds will distract the viewer from your message. Put your best author face forward!
In this episode, I share tips to improve your social media face time!
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2021-04-2111 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot9 TIPS To Put More Lift into Your Rising ActionYou wrote a novel! The beginning of the story is great! The ending is amazing. But the middle lags. What do you do?
This is a common beginner writer problem. The slow middle. The lagging plot.
How do you write a better story? Write a page-turning story? Keep the middle of the story riveting? My answer: Put more story in your story. It's easy! In this episode, I share 9 tips to put more lift into your rising action.
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2021-04-2109 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotTips That Help Me Write While Working Full-timeWriting a novel is a challenge. Especially if you work full-time. And that includes staying home to take care of children and loved ones. I love to write, but there is simply not enough time in the day to write as much as I want because....life!
How do I find time to write, work a full-time job, and be a mom and wife? Find time to write! It's not about finding time to write. It's about stealing every moment you can.
In this episode, I share 8 tips that helped me write nine novels ( now 11 since...
2021-04-2120 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot2021 WRITING INTENTIONS - not resolutions! 2020 was a challenge in many different ways. I taught class remotely, which required restructuring all my lesson plans. It was disheartening, aggravating, and technological nightmare. What a great time to start a YouTube channel. Well...yes and no. In this video, I share my intentions--not resolutions--for the year 2021. Because intentions seems a whole lot stressful than resolutions. Find my books and social media links at https://linktr.ee/AutumnBardot Get new episodes delivered to your inbox at http://ww.autumnbardot.com/newsletter/
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2021-04-2108 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotCharacter Archetypes | Make the Most of ThemThere are 12 common archetypes in literature. In short, an archetype is a classic example or model of something. Archetypes have specific traits that make them instantly identifiable and understandable. Are you using archetypes for maximum plot and story potential?
This episode is the 3rd in the archetype series and focuses on the main archetypes in literature. Understanding archetypes helps: --imagine your characters' strengths and weaknesses --create a character arc -- the reader learn from your character
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2021-04-2128 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotMale Hero ArchetypesI need a hero....Every novel needs a hero. Not all heroes are the same. There are lots of different kinds of male heroes. Is your hero the classic male alpha hero, warrior hero, beta hero, bad boy, good ruler, or professor hero?
This is the 2nd in my archetype series and looks at all the different kinds of male heroes and their archetypical traits. What's your favorite male hero?
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2021-04-2117 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotFemale Hero ArchetypesThe female is hero is here! And she's here to stay! I love strong female characters. I love them so much they are in all of my books. Woman power! Yes! There are many different kinds of female heroes. The crusader, librarian, boss, survivor, spunky gal, free spirit, and more!
This is the first in my 3 part archetype series where I discuss female hero archetypal traits. By understanding your female hero archetype, the faster and easier it is to write a great, nuanced character. Who is your favorite female hero archetype?
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2021-04-2118 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotRevise Like a ProEvery author knows revision is the key to a great novel. Revisions are a challenge, especially if you're a beginner writer. What does it mean to revise? What are you supposed to revise...exactly?
Revising is about saying more with less words, using the best words, and writing purposefully. The reality is that no matter how great your story, amateur and beginner writing brings it down.
This episode discusses common writing problems, beginner writer issues, how to tighten a sentence, and how to make your writing sound more pro. Because yes, amateur writing is evident in t...
2021-04-2119 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot13 Beginner Writer Tips | Writing Your First NovelAh, that first novel. All that stuff I didn't know. I didn't even know how much I didn't know about the writing and publishing process. However, writing a novel was a dream that I made a reality. I learned so many things while writing my first novel!
In this episode, I share the top 13 things I learned as a new beginner writer. Had I known these things earlier, the writing process may not have been so frustrating or taken me so long. Write better. Write faster. Learn the craft of writing and the business of being a writer...
2021-04-2110 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSummon the Muse for Writing Inspiration Is your writing uninspired? Need Inspiration? Or motivation? Call on a Muse! There are nine muses. One is sure to help with writing. But don’t get them confused. Summon the right muse for your writing problem.
In this episode, I share 9 ways to summon the muse. Warning: Muse summoning results may vary. LOL
The muses are:
1. Clio
2. Euterpe
3. Thalia
4. Melpomene
5. Terpsichore
6. Erato
7. Polymnia
8. Ourania/Urania
9. Calliope
By the way, all nine muses are characters in my glam, chiclit...
2021-04-2110 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotOvercome Writer's BlockWriter’s block. A terrible condition that strikes angst and fear into the hearts and souls of writers the world over. Don't succumb! There are lots of different reasons why writers and authors come down with a case of writer's block. Don't worry, there are ways to move past writer's block.
In this episode, I share 23 way to overcome, recover, and fight off writer's block so you can can get back to doing what you love, writing a book! Viva creativity!
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2021-04-2110 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot6 Party Talk Questions & How Writers Can AnswerOn rare occasions, writers leave their creative cave to attend parties. There, all your friends and acquaintances will ask the dreaded questions: How is your book coming along? Can I be in your novel? Where do you get your inspiration? And more!
Be ready with your answers to the most often asked questions. In this episode, and after attending many parties, I share all my honest, tongue-in-cheek answers to the most common writer questions. And still get invited back!
The common questions people ask writers:
1. How's your novel coming along?
2. What's your b...
2021-04-2108 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot7 Tips For Writing a SEXY SCENE A steamy story. A classic bodice ripper. A risqué passage. A sweet romance. A naughty erotica. We love reading them. Writing a sexy scene for a novel can go from the mild to XXX erotica! The best sexy scenes are yummy! The poorly written sex scenes are cringe-worthy. Make sure to get more sizzle and purpose from each scene.
Whether you're writing a novel with a little or a lot of sexual content, this episode is about the why and how of a great sex scene. And the things to consider before writing that sexy scene.
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2021-04-2111 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotEnrich Your Writing with EYE SYMBOLISMEyes are powerful symbols. The mere glance glimmer gawk gaze ogle glare bore focus beam sparkle peek peer look goggle gape leer (did I miss any?) reveals a character’s emotions. No wonder the eyes are the windows of the soul. But there’s more to eyes than…well, meets the eye.
Symbolism is never ‘this means that.’ Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving board into a deep pool of emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and intellectual dynamics that YOU decide how to mold and manipulate. It’s just one more tool for your writing toolbox.
2021-04-2108 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot16 Fast FIRST DRAFT TIPSFirst drafts might just be the toughest draft for writers. It can seem overwhelming. Many beginner writers end up frustrated because they focus on too many things. The result? A very slow first draft. Write faster. Get that first draft written. Revise later. Stop reading and rewriting your first few chapters!
In this episode, I share my fast first draft tips.
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2021-04-2111 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 Research Tips Writers research. It's what we do. Sometimes it's overwhelming. Make it easy and save yourself headaches during the revision process with these 10 research tips. Save all your research in a logical and easy -to-access way. I realized that using the same research methods I teach my students for writing term papers, and essays, works perfectly for writing a novel
In this episode, I share the research tips. Write faster. Write smarter. Don't lose you research.
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2021-04-2115 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot14 Writing Challenges | Author HumorWriting a book comes with problems. Author struggles. Beginner writing issues. Writing frustrations. Writers feel angst, panic, euphoria, creative outbursts, and self-doubt. No wonder writers have emotional meltdowns. 😜
Wouldn't it be great if there was a special therapist just for writers? So just for fun and to make you smile, I came up with 14 writing diseases. Because sometimes a bit of writing humor is all we need. 🙃 Do you have any? Or do you have another kinds? Let me know! Drop a comment.
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2021-04-2010 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot7 DA VINCIAN PRINCIPLES to Write BetterWriting inspiration from a genius. Discover how these 7 principles from Leonardo da Vinci will help you be a better writer.
Improve your writing. Think better. Think smarter. Use your experiences to write a story. Write better. Write faster. Write a great novel. ( Forgive my Italian pronunciation.)
THE 7 PRINCIPLES
1. Curiosita
2. Dimonstrazione
3. Senzazione
4. Sfumato
5. Arte/Scienza
6. Corporalita
7. Connessione
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2021-04-2013 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotLiterary Symbolism | Fire Symbolism and Water Symbolism Fire symbolism and water symbolism are two huge are literary symbols. Their meanings stem from a myriad of religious beliefs, legends, and myths. Fire symbolism and water symbolism represent a universe of power, destruction, ambiguity, duality, and divinity.
Whether earthly or otherworldly, these forces of nature are feared and loved with equal fervor. No wonder authors love playing with their multiple meanings in poetry and literature.
There's so many ways to use them to amplify character, emotion, conflict, and theme. Remember, symbolism is never ‘this means that.’ Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving boa...
2021-04-2011 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot12 WRITING TIPS From ConfuciusConfucius is considered one of the most important and influential individuals in human history. His wisdom and teachings influence and resonate with people worldwide. Here's 12 sayings attributed to him that can definitely help you in your writing journey. Which is your favorite?
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2021-04-2016 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotLiterary Symbolism | Household Objects part 2The magic of symbolism! Symbolism in novels matter. They bring layered, nuanced ideas, emotions, characterization, and more to a story. Does your novel or story have symbolism? Does it need symbolism to add depth and complexity?
Even objects in your home are full of symbolism. Common objects and ordinary things like books and bowls. Symbolism is never ‘this means that.’ Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving board into a deep pool of emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and intellectual dynamics that YOU decide how to mold and manipulate. It’s just one more tool for your writing...
2021-04-2013 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSymbolic Objects in LiteratureThe magic of symbolism! Symbolism in novels matter. They bring layered, nuanced ideas, emotions, characterization, and more to a story. Does your novel or story have symbolism? Does it need symbolism to add depth and complexity?
Even objects in your home are full of symbolism. Common objects and ordinary things like books and bowls. Symbolism is never ‘this means that.’ Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving board into a deep pool of emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and intellectual dynamics that YOU decide how to mold and manipulate. It’s just one more tool for your writing...
2021-04-2009 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot7 Deadly SINS of WRITINGWriting struggles. Writing problems. Bad writing habits. What are the 7 deadly sins of writing? You might be surprised. Don't get trapped in writing hell.
In this episode, I look at the deadly sins of writing -- 7 writing problems -- and how a writer can actually use them for good. Write better. Author smarter. Write faster. Write a great novel.
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2021-04-2009 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot21 Rules For WritersThere are rules for writing and then there are rules for writers! Follow them and you will succeed as a writer and an author. Break these rules for writers at your own peril! Which writer rules are you breaking?
This episode looks at how the Rules for Life also apply to writers and authors. Yes, there is some author humor and writing humor. There's also writing tips, author tricks, and writing inspiration. Write better. Write faster. Author with integrity and a generous heart.
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2021-04-2014 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotEnrich Your Writing with COLOR DESCRIPTORS
Blood red and cherry red convey much different feelings. So do color descriptors like ivory and white. Discover how to use color descriptors to enrich your writing.
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2021-04-2008 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotCharacter Arcs | Writing Tips A great story is all about character's strengths, weaknesses, needs, desires, and how they are thwarted from getting it! Want to write a great novel? Write great characters.
This episode is all about character arcs and why you need them for a better plot, more conflict, and a great novel and story.
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2021-04-2007 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotColor Symbolism | Literary SymbolismThe magic of symbolism! I bet you can rattle off four different songs that have a color in the title. That’s because color is attached to a spectrum of emotions. Savvy writers know color can symbolize, reveal, and add irony. Color symbolism is fraught with ambiguity and duality, making it a vibrant way to add complexity.
Symbolism in novels matter. They bring layered, nuanced ideas, emotions, characterization, and more to a story. Does your novel or story have symbolism? Does it need symbolism to add depth and complexity?
Symbolism is never ‘this means that.’ Symbols and the...
2021-04-2011 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotAre you OVERWRITING? Why you need to stop!Beginner writers tend to overwrite. Do you write long sentences,? Do you use flowery words? Or do you like to show off your college level vocabulary? Fancy, big words slow down a story and often comes off as elitist and pompous. It's also confusing and takes the reader out of the story. Remember, it's about the story, not the scholarly vocabulary. In this episode, I share why you don't want to use big, confusing words and vocabulary. Write better. Write a great story.
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2021-04-2009 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWrite a Great Villain How do you write a great villain? A memorable villain. A believable villain. Even a supervillain. What if your villain is the protagonist in the story? ( He is in one of mine.)
What character traits make a great villain? Can you make a villain lovable or likable? Villain tropes are boring. You need to add nuance and layers to your villain, bad guy, or antagonist.
In this episode, I share 14 ways you can add, nuance, complexity, and depth to the villain in your novel and story.
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2021-04-2009 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot10 Traits Every Writer NeedsWriting and authoring is hard work! A writer needs more than just creativity, imagination, and an idea to write a novel or story.
These 10 traits will help you on your path to success! Which do you have? Do you have the traits and characteristics of a good writer? Which do you need to focus on or practice?
This episode shares the 10 traits writers need to help them do what they love most...write a story! Write better. Author smarter.
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2021-04-2015 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotScene ChecklistEvery scene in a novel and story serves a purpose. A scene in a novel needs to advance the plot, provide characterization, and a whole lot more. Are you making the most of each scene? Many beginner writers write scenes that do nothing for a novel. Or the scene does too little.
Each scene should build upon the other. Write better, write smarter. Write a great book! This episode is about the elements you need to write a great scene. What's missing from your scenes? What are you doing right? Let me know in the comments.
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2021-04-2017 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWriter Complaints and ProblemsWriters have a lot to complain about. Writing a novel comes with all kinds of problems. There's so much we have to deal with, manage, learn, and figure out. Many writing and publishing issues we have no control over. Admit it, writers like to whine. That's okay. Sometimes a bit of whining and commiserating is good for a writer's soul.
In this episode, I share some of the common writing complaints. What's your favorite? What do you never complain about? What do you never complain about. Let me know in the comments. Also, I hope I made you laugh...
2021-04-2018 min
The Witty Writers Show with author, Beth Worsdell.Beth Worsdell interviews historical fiction, historical erotica, and urban fantasy author, Autumn Bardot on The Witty Writers Show.Join author, Beth Worsdell and erotic, historical fiction, and urban fantasy novelist, Autumn Bardot for a guaranteed fun chat about her amazing books on The Witty Writers Show. Be warned, Autumn's books take no prisoners and they are Hot, Hot, Hot!!! We can't wait to hear more about Autumn's most release, Confessions of a Sheba Queen.
Autumn's Bio: Autumn Bardot writes historical fiction and more about fearless women and dangerous passions. She has taught literature, writing, and the magic of words for more than sixteen years. Autumn was the guest author on Stoya's Book Club, has an arti...
2021-04-2059 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotEnrich Your Writing with MEALTIME SymbolismOh, the drama of the family meal! People eating and drinking together is tasty with yummy symbolism. Why is that, you ask? In ancient times, sharing one’s meal symbolized hospitality and goodwill. Certain foods, drink, or days were associated with religious and social rituals. If one was breaking bread with someone, it indicated friendship, truce, partnership, or an alliance.
The human race hasn’t changed all that much. We still enjoy eating with those we like and avoid eating with those we don’t. Eating and/or fasting rituals are found in most religions. And I can’t thin...
2021-04-2016 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWriter Problems | Dante StyleWriting a book is hard! Writing a great novel even harder. Sometimes the challenges are too great and we get caught in writing hell. You don't want this! Like Dante's Inferno, new and beginner writers struggle with many writing problems before publishing their first story. Each circle comes with its own hellish emotions. Which circle are you trapped in?
In this episode, I share the 10 circles or levels of writing issues...because writers need some author humor to put things in more positive, funnier author perspective. Write Better. Write Smarter.
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2021-04-2018 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSymbolic Parts of the Body | Literary SymbolismThe body and all its body parts are full of symbolic meaning. Discover how to amplify character, emotion, and theme using body symbolism.
The body is a temple. We’ve heard the expression. And everybody knows a temple is a place of worship and a place to access the divine. It should come as no surprise that our body parts hold ancient symbolic meanings. So before fixating on a character’s body part you might want to explore the symbolism associated with it.
This episode looks at how and why parts of the body can be symbol...
2021-04-2021 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotBook Reviews | Author AdviceShould you read reviews of your book? Some authors do. Others refuse. Some just take an occasional peek. When I first started out I read every single book review. Now there are only a few kinds of reviews that I read. O
f course, every writer and author feels differently about reading reviews of their novels. You have to find what works best for you. This episode is how I learned to handle reviews of my books.
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2021-04-2010 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotBlood Symbolism | Literary SymbolismBlood symbolism is vast and wide. Blood is a powerful and often confusing symbol. From the divine to the violent, our fascination with blood infuses our collective consciousness. An entire book could be devoted to the symbolism of blood. And perhaps already has. The reason behind the power of blood is obvious. Blood is life and death, a physical indicator of our existence. And yet, behind this crimson liquid life force, man has imbued blood with great spiritual, divine, and emotional power.
This episode looks at the 21 ways blood can be used symbolically in a novel. Have you...
2021-04-2010 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotNaming Your CharactersCan a character's name be symbolic? Yes! They're your characters! You get to name them. Consider being more purposeful when naming your characters. In many cultures today and in historical times, a name is important and decided on with much thought. A name meant something, foretold a personality trait, and/or promised a destiny.
Symbolic names in literature are used all the time!
In this episode, I discuss how symbolic or ironic character names can add depth, complexity, irony, and characterization to your novel! Write better, author smarter. Write a great novel.
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2021-04-2009 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotHow to Write a Sexy Scene ~ extended version#romancewriting #writingpodcast #sexscenewriting
A steamy story. A classic bodice ripper. A risqué passage. A sweet romance. A naughty erotica. We love reading them.
Writing a sexy scene for a novel can go from the mild to XXX erotica! The best sexy scenes are yummy! The poorly written sex scenes are cringe-worthy. Make sure to get more sizzle and purpose from each scene.
Whether you're writing a novel with a little or a lot of sexual content, this episode is about the why and how of a great sex scene. And the things to consider...
2021-04-1943 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotAuthor Book Marketing Tips | Think Click Bait Check out my new book! Check out my new blog! Those kinds of posts on Instagram, Twitter, and FaceBook don't work! Why? Because they are boring and don't provide any hint about why someone needs to check out or click the link.
Writing a teaser and/or promo lines ( or copy ) is a challenge. It's a marketing skill. And we're authors, not marketers or advertisers. Authors need to learn some marketing skills and learn how to improve the book, blog, and promo teasers we post on social media. Think clickbait! The phrase "check it out" is not intr...
2021-04-1905 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotViolence in Novels | Literary ViolenceViolence! We love it! In many genres, it’s 100% necessary. It can also be symbolic. Or not.
Violence may be:
thematic
biblical
Shakespearean
allegorical
transcendent
metaphoric
a plot device: ( Most action-adventure movies.)
symbolic
gratuitous
In this episode, I discuss violence in novels, how to use it, and the different kinds of literary violence. Because a punch in the nose may be just a punch in the nose...or a whole lot more.
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2021-04-1909 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotWrite Better CharactersMany beginner writers struggle with how to improve characterization. In fact, new writers often don't quite understand exactly what that means or how exactly to write great characters. How does an author write great characters that come alive and feel real for readers? A great character has weaknesses, strengths, and desires. But how do you show that in story?
In this video, I share 5 ways to write better characters and improve your characterization.
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2021-04-1910 minWrite Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotMountains, Rivers, Deserts, & Cliffs | Literary SymbolismSymbols matter. Topography can be more than just the physical setting or location of your novel. It can reveal theme, be a plot device, provide characterization, foreshadow, create conflict, act as an antagonist, and more.
Settings may indicate or foreshadow a character’s:
moral growth or decay
emotion
problems or dilemmas
Geography and topography can also serve as moral, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual indicators. Discover how to amplify characterization, emotions, conflict, plot, foreshadowing, and themes in your novel .
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2021-04-1922 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot9 Tips to Deal with a Novel Critique A novel critique is scary! Really scary! But getting one is important, especially for beginner writers. A good critique can take your novel or book to the next level. A good critique will explain what you need to improve to make your novel better.
There are all sorts of novel critique groups and online critique services. Some writers find trusted, critique partners they use for years. Professional authors can offer valuable advice, tips, and tricks to make your book better. However, some writing critiques will do you no good because the writer isn't knowledgable enough or or have a lot...
2021-04-1911 min
Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotSymbolic Architecture | Literary Symbolism Symbolism in architecture. The ancients understood its symbolic importance. Modern architects will agree. The roof overhead, the window gazed through, the threshold walked across, all these structural features are designed to create an emotion and feeling. Which means architecture and all of its architectural elements can be used symbolically in novels and stories as well.
Architecture can amplify theme, foreshadow, plot, conflict, and characterization beyond the superficial.
Remember, symbolism is never ‘this means that.’ Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving board into a deep pool of emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and intellectual dynamics...
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Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn BardotThe Writing Process | Step by StepAre you a beginner or new writer? The writing process can be a struggle. Every writer's process is unique to them and often comes from experience learned after writing several books.
When I first started writing it helped me to learn what other authors' writing processes were. I always learned new tips and author tricks. Discovering the novel-writing process of other authors can help you improve and perfect your own.
This episode is about my step by step novel writing process. And I don't hold back!
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