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So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What?
So God Told You To Write a Book - Now What?Heidi Gray McGill - Historical Romance - A Place to BelongHeidi Gray McGill is my guest on Episode 8 of Season 2. Her newest Christmas novella - A Place to Belong - comes out on November 18th. It is the latest book in her Discerning God's Best series. Our conversation runs the gamut from how she first felt called to begin a writing career in 2020, to the why's behind publishing under her own imprint, to her ongoing process of learning the craft of writing novels, to the challenges of writing squeaky clean romances. She pulled out some of her favorite books that have helped her hone her skills (I have listed t...
2025-11-1053 minRaising Baby Authors
Raising Baby AuthorsEp 21: Writing Mental Health Representation | Hannah BrixtonGet Sweet Caroline: https://a.co/d/4oIIYf2In this episode, Hannah Brixton, a contemporary romance author, shares her journey into writing, discussing her creative process, the challenges of editing, and the importance of mental health representation in her work. She emphasizes the significance of relatability in characters and the impact of reader connections. Hannah also delves into her publishing journey, the differences between traditional and indie publishing, and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors, encouraging them to embrace playfulness in their writing.KeywordsHannah Brixton, contemporary...
2025-10-271h 10Show, don\'t Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori65. One Stop for Writers With Becca Puglisi (Part 2)Send us a textMentioned in the Episode:Writers Helping Writers One Stop for WritersSign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!) Intro and Outro Music is Daisy by Zight and used under a CC by 4.0 DEED Attribution 4.0 International license. For more music by Zight visit https://www.youtube.com/zight
2025-09-3035 minShow, don\'t Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori
Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori64. The Emotion Thesaurus with Becca Puglisi (Part 1)Send us a textSuzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode!Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERESubmit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching EpisodesLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)
2025-09-2329 minPros Talking Prose
Pros Talking ProseYour Characters Aren't Traumatized, They're Going Through Some StuffTired of every protagonist having a tragic backstory, a clinical diagnosis, and a mountain of unresolved childhood trauma? SAME. In this episode of Pros Talking Prose, Stacey and Troy sit down with licensed therapist and voracious reader Jeanne Anderson to dismantle the overuse of trauma tropes in fiction. We’re talking big T vs. little t trauma, emotional growth without catastrophe, and how to avoid turning your book into a DSM highlight reel. What real emotional arcs look like Why “research” means more than scrolling Instagram How to write psychological depth without clinical crutch...
2025-06-141h 23Authors Talking Bookish
Authors Talking BookishCharacter Alchemy: Crafting Complex Characters, Episode 44When writing a novel, it’s essential to develop complex, authentic characters that your readers come to care about in some way. In this episode, we’ll talk about ways in which you can create nuanced characters your readers can connect to, love or hate. And we’ll provide models of characters as examples and a FREE DOWNLOAD of exercises to help you achieve them in your work.SHOW NOTES:Develop Rich Backstories A character's history shapes their motivations, fears, and desires.Embrace Flaws and Contradictions Complex characters aren't perfect; their inconsistencies make them f...
2025-04-2230 minSoul & Story
Soul & StoryEP 41 - The Importance of Reading Craft BooksToday, we discuss the importance of reading books on the craft of writing. We must keep learning. Thankfully, there are so many books available for us. We can learn about plotting, character development, and writing good dialogue. Listen in as we talk about some of our favorite books and authors. Share with us what you are reading? We love hearing from you!Authors and books mentioned:James Scott Bell “Writing Unforgettable Characters”https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Unforgettable-Characters-Create-People/dp/0910355517KM Weiland “Structuring Your Novel (Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition): Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story...
2025-04-2231 minLit Ladies
Lit LadiesS1 E12 Perseverance and Historical Romance with KyLee WoodleyThis week we tackle the topic of perseverance with historical fiction writer KyLee Woodley. Her debut novel recently released, and we discuss history, inspiration, writing, rejection, research, waiting, and SO MUCH MORE!One of our favorite writing resources came up; be sure to check out The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. This is full of gems for readers and writers alike. Get a glimpse into KyLee's process and be sure to check out her newest book!The Bandit's Redemption, by KyLee...
2025-02-2859 minThe StoryPod
The StoryPodPetty Peeves: Lip-Biting OverloadWelcome to Petty Peeves, a limited series where I rant about common storytelling habits that drive me nuts—and offer solutions for doing better. In this first episode, we’re tackling the overuse of lip-biting as a go-to gesture for every emotion under the sun. Why does it bug me, and how can you avoid it? Tune in to find out how to diversify your character’s reactions and bring more depth to your scenes.Mentioned in this episode: The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi—a great tool for...
2024-12-0615 minSo, I wrote a book... Now What?
So, I wrote a book... Now What?Episode 1- Gina Banks. Giving Yourself Permission to Try.In today's episode Nicole interviews Gina Banks, an author living in the bay area. Gina writes steamy romances about powerful women and the men who worship them. She is represented by Joanna MacKenzie at Nelson Literary Agency. Summary In this conversation, Gina Banks shares her journey of becoming a writer, discussing the motivations behind her decision to write a book, her writing process, and the importance of critique partners. She emphasizes the significance of mental health in the writing journey, the realities of book submissions, and the need to find joy in...
2024-11-2656 minWhat Were You Thinking?
What Were You Thinking?Season 4, Episode 12: Craft Tools for Writers - Angela Ackerman, The Emotion ThesaurusAngela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi met in an online critique group. They were both writing children's books and were looking for support and feedback from other writers. They soon discovered they had a knack for building lists of ways writers could show emotion, display the positive attributes and character flaws. The put these lists on a website and from there the first book - The Emotion Thesaurus - was born. Angela and Becca have more than 1.2 million copies of their 10 thesauruses. They are a leading self-published resource for writers around the world. Visit...
2024-11-1250 minRaising Baby Authors
Raising Baby AuthorsEp 7: From Reader To Writer | Laney LockettLainey Lockett shares her journey from avid reader to indie romance author, discussing her writing process, the importance of community, and the challenges of balancing life and writing. She emphasizes the significance of developmental editing, building an audience, and utilizing tools. Lainey also highlights her inspirations in the romance genre and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors. Keywords Lainey Lockett, indie author, romance writing, writing process, editing, book promotion, author success, Pacific Northwest, cozy romance, writing community Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Background 01:44 Discovering...
2024-11-1147 minDear Rach & Soph
Dear Rach & SophSeason 2, episode 7 - Craft booksThis week we talk about writing craft books. Rach loves them - indeed, she collects them, and if you watch this episode on video you’ll see the collection. She’s also read a lot of them. Soph have not read too many but likes what she's read thus far. Possibly the most important information we could convey in this post is the list of books mentioned in the episode, and this is it in the order of mentioning:Save the Cat! by Blake SnyderSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Je...
2024-10-201h 02Raising Baby Authors
Raising Baby AuthorsEp 4: Writing Books You Want To Read | H.R. LloydIn this episode, author H.R. Lloyd shares her journey from an aspiring writer to a published romance author! We discuss her diverse writing interests, the impact of her creative writing education, and her unique writing process. We also delve into the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of beta readers and ARC teams, and her strategies for marketing her books. Hannah is full of valuable advice, and is all around amazing person to chat with! Keywords H.R. Lloyd, romance author, writing process, self-publishing, creative writing, character development, marketing for authors, beta...
2024-09-301h 04A Lost Plot
A Lost PlotMovies Worth Watching: Creating Backstories and Compelling CharactersThe 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Code 8 Film Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-08-15T17_07_51-07_00Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Negative Traits: https://a.co/d/1F6iXfQAngela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Positive Traits: https://a.co/d/iljebe5----------In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what makes a character compelling and how to create compelling initial stories. They use the example of a side character, Mary, from the movie Code 8 to explore ways to make he...
2024-08-2143 minFable & The Verbivore
Fable & The VerbivoreEp 242: Embodying Characters Part 1Notes:Though we don’t directly mention them by name, these previous episodes are connected with this series:Episode 31: Writing diverse charactersEpisode 188: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 1Episode 189: Neurodivergence and Creativity Part 2Episode 190: A panel on neurodiversity and creativityEpisode 202: Language affects perceptionEpisode 239: Writing with DisabilitiesEpisode 240: Writing Characters with DisabilitiesEpisode 241: Diversity in Six of CrowsAs part of this discussion, we use this definition of embodying:- “To give a concrete form to; To expre...
2024-08-2017 minRevision Wizards
Revision WizardsE041 - Dealing With Under-WritingIn this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss how to fix writing too little! Book Mentioned The Emotion Thesaurus (2ed) by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=2426
2024-07-1112 minFiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips
Fiction Writing Made Easy | Top Creative Writing Podcast for Fiction Writers & Writing Tips#145. How To Develop Your Character's BackstoryCrafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done.There are endless options when it comes to which details you can include in your character’s backstory, and what you do include will influence everything that happens in your story—from the plot events to your character’s motivations to your own ability to manage the thematic subtext of your story on a scene-by-scene-basis.In this episode, I’m going to walk you through how to develop your character’s backstory in three ste...
2024-06-0419 minMaster Fiction Writing
Master Fiction WritingAmplifying Emotions: A Conversation with Becca PuglisiIn this episode of Master Fiction Writing, I sit down with the remarkable Becca Puglisi, co-author of the bestselling series from Writers Helping Writers. Join us as Becca takes us on a journey from the inception of the first book to the expansion of the series, sharing invaluable insights into the art of character development along the way. Discover the inspiration behind the 'Emotion Thesaurus' and how it has become an essential tool for writers worldwide. Becca delves into the challenges and triumphs of creating the series, the collaborative process with co-author Angela Ackerman, and how feedback...
2024-05-1557 minInk and Magic
Ink and MagicEp 26: EndingsThis week Ines and Leslye tackle how to bring stories to a close with a deep dive on story endings. We dive into character arcs, open doors (and windows!), and resolutions. BOOKS MENTIONED Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/4a6NaqQ Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: https://amzn.to/44v2TPn  One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions  The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope: https://amzn.to/4btzGXe Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://am...
2024-05-1045 minAuthors Talking Bookish
Authors Talking BookishEditing & Revision: The Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed, Episode 021You’ve heard it said that a first draft anyone writes is a story they tell themselves. Seldom, if ever, is the first draft ready for any reader’s eyes, especially not an agent or publisher. So, how do you get a draft ready to be read by anyone besides the writer? This is where editing and revision comes in. This episode addresses various stages and techniques for piecing your manuscript into a cohesive whole.SHOW NOTES:“The difference between a published writer and an unpublished one might be their ability to revise.” Courtney MaumSta...
2024-04-3025 minThe Snailed It Podcast
The Snailed It PodcastEpisode 4: Our Writing Process Part 1Danikka and Erin get together to discuss their individual writing processes and how their characters come to life in their books. Books mentioned: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel - Jessica Brody Story Genius - Lisa Cron Romancing the Beat - Gwen Hayes The Occupation Thesaurus - Becca Puglisi & Angela Ackerman The Emotion Thesaurus - Becca Puglisi & Angela Ackerman Brought to you by: Authors Own Publishing, Danikka Taylor, and Erin Thomson. Danikka’s Details: Website: www.authorsownpublishing.com Instagram: @danikkataylor or @authorsownpublishing Erin’s Details: Website: www.erinthomsonauthor.com Instagram: @authorerinthomson Intro & Outro Music by Mikel & GameChops. The views and opin...
2024-04-0333 minMy Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeChoosing the Right POV for Your NovelWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/umqeMohkOC0 Mentioned: ARC Giveaway - https://lpenelope.com/2024/03/daughter-of-the-merciful-deep-arc-giveaway/ Daughter of the Merciful Deep - preorder Publishers Weekly starred review Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland  Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell Plot vs. Character by Jeff Gerke  Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody  OneStopforWriters.com The Negative Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Events: - The Authorprenuer Path workshop - 3/26/34  - Poconos Writers' Conference - 4/20/24  - My calendar - https...
2024-03-2523 minSalome\'s Writer Therapy
Salome's Writer Therapy025 Defining Characters RESOURCES | My Writing Journey 2.0💫As I work through creating my main characters for My Writing Journey 2.0 project, I noticed there are some tips and resources I could share with you that might make your own character creation process easier... so here it is! ✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to create dynamic and realistic characters in your story➡️ https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter✨Last week's episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/73e90371-7051-4d9c-bfc0-c07e54efc65e...
2024-03-1508 minWay-Word Writers Podcast
Way-Word Writers PodcastEpisode 9: The Descriptive Thesaurus Collection With Co-Author Becca PuglisiSend us a textUnlocking Creativity: The Impact of the Descriptive Thesaurus Collection with Becca PuglisiThis episode of Way-word Writers features Becca Puglisi, co-author of the Descriptive Thesaurus collection and a passionate educator in the writing community. Becca shares her unconventional journey into writing, which began at 30, initially as a means to earn extra income, leading her to explore various genres before co-authoring the Descriptive Thesaurus. She and Angela Ackerman, her co-author, were compelled to create the thesaurus as a solution to their struggles with expressing emotions in their writing. This episode delves into...
2024-03-0434 minAuthors Talking Bookish
Authors Talking BookishCharacter Development: How to Make Your Characters Jump Off the PageWhat is Character Development? Characters are at the core of every story. This episode dives deep into how to create characters that will jump off the page. From types of characters to creating backstory, conflict and arc, you’ll learn how to create dynamic characters to anchor the plot of your next story. The 3 Ms of Character Setup by C.S. LakinMindsetMotivationMood“Everything we do is goal directed, and our biggest goal is figuring out everyone else’s agenda, the better to achieve...
2024-02-2025 minDogs Are Smarter Than People: Writing Life, Marriage and Motivation
Dogs Are Smarter Than People: Writing Life, Marriage and MotivationShow Us Your Wounds Writers and Stealing Seven King CakesThere’s this really great book for writers by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi called The Emotional Wound Thesaurus. It came out way back in 2017.As they write in their prologue, “Life is painful, and not all the lessons we learn are positive ones. As with you and me, the characters in our stories have suffered emotional trauma that cannot easily be dispelled or forgotten. We call this type of trauma an emotional wound: a negative experience (or set of experiences) that causes pain on a deep psychological level. It is a lasting hurt that ofte...
2024-01-3018 minThe Literaries
The LiterariesEpisode 37: Is the Cat Okay? (Our Favorite Craft Books)Join us this week as we share our favorite writing craft books, and how we use them while working on our stories!Books Mentioned: THE EMOTION THESAURUS by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION by Celia Brayfield and Duncan Sprott, WRITE YOUR NOVEL FROM THE MIDDLE by James Scott Bell, SHOW, DON’T TELL by Sandra Gerth, ROMANCING THE BEAT by Gwen Hayes, SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL by Jessica Brody, THE COLOUR BIBLE by Laura Perryman, School of Plot WorkbooksInstagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theliterariespodcast. Intro music by Justyna Kryscio.
2024-01-0938 minRevision Wizards
Revision WizardsE035 - Interview With Zack JeffriesIn this episode, hosts Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith talk with Zack Jeffries about his new book "Break Through to 'The End'", a book of prompts that isn't like your traditional writing prompts, designed specifically for neurodivergent writers but useful for anyone who finds traditional prompts difficult! Find Zack online! Book: Break Through to "The End" Tiktok: #zprompt or @jeffriesbooks Website: https://jeffriesbooks.com Other Books The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression...
2023-11-0234 minSPA Girls Podcast
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP416 – Emotional Wounds with Angela Ackerman This week we chatted with Angela Ackerman, one of the authors of the classic writing book, The Emotion Thesaurus.  If you’ve never picked up one of the amazing thesauruses by Angela Ackerman and her co-writer, Becca Puglisi, you’re missing out! Created especially for writers, the ten different thesauruses will help you add emotion, be more creative, and make your book sing!  In this particular episode (aside from Trudi and the other SPA Girls singing the praises of Angela’s books) we talk to Angela about emotional wounds – what that means, why it’s important fo...
2023-10-051h 07SPA Girls Podcast
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast - Angela AckermanThis week we chatted with Angela Ackerman, one of the authors of the writing classic, The Emotion Thesaurus.  If you've never picked up one of the amazing thesauruses by Angela Ackerman and her co-writer, Becca Puglisi, you're missing out! Created especially for writers, the ten different thesauruses will help you add emotion, be more creative, and make your book sing!  In this particular episode (aside from Trudi and the other SPA Girls singing the praises of Angela's books) we talk to Angela about emotional wounds - what that means, why it's important for our characters an...
2023-10-051h 07Pencils&Lipstick podcast
Pencils&Lipstick podcastEp 201 Craft Books I RecommendSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.myflodesk.com/signupYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstickBack-to-School Bundle for Writers: https://www.shortcutsforwriters.com/back-to-school-for-writers-bundle-registration-page/Science of Storytelling Will Sto...
2023-10-0200 minThe Aquarean Podcast
The Aquarean PodcastWhy You Should Put Down the Tarot Books and How to Perform a General Tarot ReadingSend us a textSTREAM THE FULL EPISODEPURCHASE THE 30 DAY MEDITATION CHALLENGEWhat's in this episode?The different experience levels of Tarot Reading.How to Enhance Your Intuition.Book Recommendations with links below.I got my first Tarot deck when I was 12 years old (26 years ago). I studied on and off until I fully embraced a routine practice in 2016. I was astonished at how hard it was to improve. I finally put down the Tarot books...
2023-08-0927 minTurning to Story
Turning to Story01: Character is StoryLyssa Mia Smith and Anna Mercier start at the very beginning of their writing process: character. They provide insights into building character and how character can progress the plot as well as make for a book your reader can't put down! Resources Mentioned: Endings: The Good, The Bad, the Insanely Great Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi
2023-08-021h 11How To Survive Until You\'re Published
How To Survive Until You're PublishedBuilding a Powerful ProtagonistIn this episode Amy Bell and M Irene discuss the keys to building a powerful protagonist using tips from Lisa Cron’s "Story Genius", Jessica Brody’s "Save the Cat Writes a Novel", and "The Emotional Wound Thesaurus" by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. They dive into what internal motivation is needed to build a compelling character, and how your character’s wound, wants, needs and goals should tie together to drive the story forward.
2023-07-2120 minSchrijfpraat de podcast
Schrijfpraat de podcastS1 #38 Die Met Liz HarteveltIn deze aflevering is Liz Hartevelt te gast. Liz schrijft New Adult boeken die zowel door haarzelf als door uitgeverij Loft books worden uitgegeven. Daarnaast heeft Liz de diagnoses autisme en ADHD. Zij vertelt open en eerlijk over wat dit voor haar en haar schrijfproces betekent. De boeken waar Liz in deze podcast over spreekt zijn: Druks van Francien Regelink https://libris.nl/boek?authorTitle=francien-regelink/druks--9789463491181/ en The Emotion Thesaurus a writer’s guide to character expression van Angela Ackerman https://libris.nl/boek?authortitle=ackerman-angela-puglisi-becca/the-emotion-thesaurus--9780999296349 De serie die ik bedoelde is: Lentegroen, Zomerloof, Herfstrood en Winterzon van Ja...
2023-06-1345 minSelf-Publishing Tips & Tricks
Self-Publishing Tips & TricksSPTT 031 – The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca PuglisiEpisode 031 Released on: May 15, 2023   In this episode, Shanon does a solo review of “The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide To Character Expression” by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi. The book is a reference book for writers who want to improve their ability to convey characters' emotions effectively. Shanon talks about the book, how it’s helped her in her writing, its strengths, and its limitations. WEBSITES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🌟2023 Authortube Writing Conference: https://www.authortubewritingconference.com/ 🌟First Page Critique Submissions for the 2023 AWC: https://bit.ly/first-page-s...
2023-05-1510 minAuthor(ish) Podcast
Author(ish) PodcastAuthor(ish) Podcast Episode 02 – The Emotional Phases of Writing In episode two of the Author(ish) podcast, based off a blog Dana wrote, Dana and Amy talk about the Emotional Phases of Writing. You can read the blog by clicking here. I share that I recently met my publishing sister, S.E. Reed, author of the upcoming YA My Heart is Hurting. (You can watch the trailer below). Dana shared that she just got her first round of edits for her upcoming book, Serving Love. We answer a listener question about how sometimes doing the research for historical fiction can slow down...
2023-04-0422 minTop Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal
Top Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#169 – Angela Ackerman on How to Add Emotions to the Characters in Your BookAngela Ackerman is co-author of 6 best-selling writing guides and enjoys sharing her passion for storytelling with writers across the globe. A writing coach and international speaker, Angela believes that writers should never stop striving to learn and grow. Her desire to help writers in new, innovative ways is a love she shares with Becca Puglisi and Lee Powell and led to a powerful collaboration that became One Stop for Writers®. In the fiction realm, Angela is sowing her wild oats, playing around with darker themes and interesting plot twists. While her pr...
2023-01-0914 minPodcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal
Podcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#169 – Angela Ackerman on How to Add Emotions to the Characters in Your BookAngela Ackerman is co-author of 6 best-selling writing guides and enjoys sharing her passion for storytelling with writers across the globe. A writing coach and international speaker, Angela believes that writers should never stop striving to learn and grow. Her desire to help writers in new, innovative ways is a love she shares with Becca Puglisi and Lee Powell and led to a powerful collaboration that became One Stop for Writers®. In the fiction realm, Angela is sowing her wild oats, playing around with darker themes and interesting plot twists. While her pr...
2023-01-0914 minTop Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal
Top Business Leaders | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#168 – Angela Ackerman on How to Put Emotion Into Your BookAngela Ackerman is co-author of 6 best-selling writing guides and enjoys sharing her passion for storytelling with writers across the globe. A writing coach and international speaker, Angela believes that writers should never stop striving to learn and grow. Her desire to help writers in new, innovative ways is a love she shares with Becca Puglisi and Lee Powell and led to a powerful collaboration that became One Stop for Writers®. In the fiction realm, Angela is sowing her wild oats, playing around with darker themes and interesting plot twists. While her pr...
2022-12-1914 minPodcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal
Podcast | Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal#168 – Angela Ackerman on How to Put Emotion Into Your BookAngela Ackerman is co-author of 6 best-selling writing guides and enjoys sharing her passion for storytelling with writers across the globe. A writing coach and international speaker, Angela believes that writers should never stop striving to learn and grow. Her desire to help writers in new, innovative ways is a love she shares with Becca Puglisi and Lee Powell and led to a powerful collaboration that became One Stop for Writers®. In the fiction realm, Angela is sowing her wild oats, playing around with darker themes and interesting plot twists. While her pr...
2022-12-1914 minRomancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure
Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book StructureEp 41 - Novel Prep and Starting NaNoWriMo with Shayla RaquelShayla Raquel is an author, self publishing mentor, speaker, editor, wifey, and dog mom. She's been helping authors on their publishing journey for over a decade and has writing tips to spare! We chat all things NaNoWriMo and how writers can get invested in any stage of the word count. As a former NaNo winner, Shayla divulges her current methods and tools that set her up for success. Plus, teach you how to apply the tricks for your own writing!Connect with Shayla:https://linktr.ee/shaylaleeraquelTwitter - @shaylaleeraquel...
2022-11-0749 min...and it\'s writing.
...and it's writing.Ep062 (Mini-Ep): Crafting CharactersD.C. and Avery discuss their techniques and processes when creating new characters. Mentioned: Character Development Worksheet Writing Thesaurus Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
2022-10-2516 minEditing Tipsies
Editing TipsiesS1 E8 - Show vs. TellEditing can be an overwhelming experience, so this month we are bringing you our tips for silencing your inner critic and dealing with self-doubt. As writers, we are all guilty of telling instead of showing at some point. Ever wonder how to identify where that is in your writing and how to make it go away?  In this episode, we talk about showing versus telling and when to use each and how to do so appropriately. We will give you warning flags and words as well as give you some ideas on how take the s...
2022-09-0919 min...and it\'s writing.
...and it's writing.Ep 054 (Mini-Ep): Your Character’s GoalsA conversation on how character goals shape your plot wanders into a discussion about writing characters who think differently than you, and why goals are important to your story. Mentioned: Books by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: Emotional Wound Thesaurus Positive Trait Thesaurus Negative Trait Thesaurus Emotion Thesaurus Character Development Questions Worksheet
2022-08-2920 minThe Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Conflict With Becca PuglisiHow can you intensify the conflict in your books to hook readers? How can you introduce different types and layers of conflict to improve your story? Becca Puglisi explains why and how to write conflict. In the intro, thoughts on the DOJ vs PRH trial [Twitter @JohnHMaher] and Publishers Weekly round-up; my thoughts on subscription […] The post Writing Conflict With Becca Puglisi first appeared on The Creative Penn.
2022-08-1556 minChristian Publishing Show
Christian Publishing ShowHow to Write Realistic Characters with Becca PuglisiAuthor and writing coach Becca Puglisi shares tips and tools to help you write believable characters that your readers will love.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
2022-08-0841 minPencils&Lipstick podcast
Pencils&Lipstick podcastWriters Helping Writers with Becca Puglisi
2022-04-2500 minCoffee & Real Talk for Writers
Coffee & Real Talk for WritersEp. 12: Improving Your Characters with the EnneagramIn this episode, I talk about working with beta readers, planning my next project, and how learning the Enneagram helped me make my characters better.Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.Mentioned in this episode:Every Star that Shines preorderEnneagram overviewEnneagram typesDrew Newkirk's channelThe Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman...
2022-04-0136 minCoffee & Real Talk for Writers
Coffee & Real Talk for WritersS1E10: Change is the only certaintyIn this episode, I talk about tools for writing emotion and developing characters, a recent family situation that means a major adjustment, and my tools for coping with change and challenges.Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.Mentioned in this episode:Brenna Davies's article about me on the Boomarten Editorial blog:2022-02-25: Author Spotlight: Talena Winters The W...
2022-03-0426 minEmotional Badass
Emotional BadassHow Emotional Awareness Can Help HSPs Manage Worry and Enhance Mental HealthAre you aware of the mental and physical toll that worry can take on Highly Sensitive People? Nikki Eisenhauer explores the various manifestations of worry, from physical symptoms like a wrinkled brow to mental responses like an inability to focus. Learn how to identify these signs and develop healthier coping mechanisms and better mental health. By understanding the role of emotional awareness and mindfulness, you can transform worry into a catalyst for growth. Join us to gain valuable insights and strategies for managing worry and improving your mental health. The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi.
2021-11-1417 minThe Rebel Author Podcast
The Rebel Author Podcast107 How to Craft Conflict in Your Novel with Becca PuglisiShow Notes In this episode we cover:  What conflict is and why it’s so important for your novel How to layer conflict Mistakes writers make with conflict How to show conflict How to use “choice” and complicating choice to further tension and plot This week’s question is: what is the best book you’ve read in your genre? Recommendation of the week is: 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain audiobook written and narrated by ME! Audible US  Audible UK  Direct Link ***this sho...
2021-10-1352 minThe Author Accountability Podcast
The Author Accountability Podcast019 Craft Book RecommendationsRecorded on the Monday 3rd May 2021 SPOILERS FOR SHADOW AND BONE IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IT In this week’s episode, Rhianne and Donna chat about the craft books that have helped them with their writing.  JOIN THE FUN: Grab your downloadable book guide here! Craft Book Guide FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US: Rhianne: https://www.authorrhiannewilliams.com/links Donna: https://linktr.ee/donnadeoliveira Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthorapod/ NOTES FRO...
2021-09-0248 minSelf Publishing Insiders
Self Publishing InsidersWriters Helping Writers - A Chat with Angela Ackerman & Becca PuglisiMark Leslie Lefebvre interviews Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi of WRITERS HELPING WRITERS. Angela and Becca are the co-authors of the “gold standard” of writing guides, the Writers Helping Writers thesaurus collection. The series is available in eight languages and has sold over 600,000 copies. These books are used in universities and by editors, agents, writing coaches & authors all over the world. Learn more about Writers Helping Writers at https://writershelpingwriters.net//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publis...
2021-09-0248 minDear Writer
Dear WriterEpisode 43: Talking ShopOn this talking shop episode, Sarah reviewed a book she believes every writer should have in their toolkit: 'The Emotion Thesaurus' by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi. Ashley reviewed a chapter on dystopian fiction in the academic book, 'Beyond the Blockbusters: Themes and Trends in Young Adult Fiction' by Rebekah Fitzsimmons and Casey Alane Wilson.
2021-09-0134 minStory Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft
Story Works Round Table | Conversations About CraftSWRT 210 | Emotional WoundsIn this weeks Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by Becca Puglisi to talk about emotional wounds, and writing deeper and more compelling fiction. This episode previously aired as episode 028. Make sure you go back into the library and check out our other episodes with Becca Puglisi. Join your hosts, Alida Winternheimer, Kathryn Arnold, and Robert Scanlon, at the Round Table every week by visiting http://storyworkspodcast.com. Show notes, links, comments, and more!Visit WordEssential.com and book a discovery call today!
2021-06-2434 minSPA Girls Podcast
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP296 – Developing Character Wounds In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast we talk about emotional wounds, and why they’re so important in developing your characters, and creating an awesome story! From possible wounds that you could give your characters, to how those wounds will develop the story, and how you can use them to amp up the tension, and create a story that your readers will love – we talk about it all! SHOW NOTES: Emotional Wound Thesaurus – Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Website – Writers Helping Writers Lisa Cron – Wired For Story ...
2021-06-1630 minWish I\'d Known Then . . . For Writers
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersNick Thacker on Plot versus Character and Bookbub TipsEpisode 072 / Action & Adventure Thriller author Nick Thacker joins us this week to talk about the delicate balance of plot versus character. Nick is also a systems guy and he shares tips on getting a Bookbub and well as what trends for authors he sees on the horizon.  Sara’s in a fantastic nonfiction promo this week: the Writer Blowout 99 cent sale. How to Write a Series is on sale until June 4th along with a slew  of other great books from these authors:  KM Weiland – Structuring Your Novel Joanna Penn – The Successful Author Mindset Cheryl Bradshaw – Mastering Y...
2021-06-011h 04EightyTwo NinetySix
EightyTwo NinetySixYou Can't Use Up CreativityIn episode 41, Ashley and Gabrielle discussed maintaining our creative flows in general, but especially during this panorama. We chatted about how social media platforms affect us, our dream offices + farm life goals, and the fact that you can’t use up creativity—the more you use, the more you have. Word to Dr. Maya Angelou.  Life Hack: Money Planner In Our Words: Ashley: The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi  Gabrielle: More than One Thing podcast by Athena Calderone Music/Captions:  A: “Did you know that you saved me? Did you know that you...
2021-02-231h 02The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips
The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing TipsBTS034, Struggling to Write Book Two in a Series and the Results of My Free Book Promotion on KoboSend us a textJuly was full of surprises. A well-known free ebook platform shared my novella with its audience. And I’m going to share the results of this with you. While we're on the topic of book marketing, I will also discuss the outcome of my free promotion on Kobo. After careful deliberation, I took steps to self-publish my reader magnet on all stores, and I talk about the reasoning behind this decision. As I was publishing my mystery short story, I had a tonne of pricing issues with Apple. The word nightmare is an un...
2020-12-0927 minStrategic Authorpreneur
Strategic AuthorpreneurSAP 038: Coauthoring with Angela Ackerman and Becca PuglisiJoin indie authors Crystal Hunt and Michele Amitrani as we share ways to save time, money and energy as you level up your writing and publishing career. Writing collaboratively can be a great opportunity for indie, hybrid and traditionally published authors. Whether you’re good at working with others or see the potential benefits that a collaboration could bring to your business, joining forces with another writer could help you level up many of your writing projects. This is what happened to Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, the authors of the well-loved series of...
2020-11-161h 12Writeway Presents The Real Story
Writeway Presents The Real StoryCoffee & Trades: Resources for Your Writerly ToolboxIn today’s episode, Rea and Joe share some of the best resources from their writing experience. As you think about crafting each piece of your book, you’ll definitely want to check out these tools. *Today Rea and Joe discuss:* * When to bring resources & methodology into your writing process * Listening to your instincts vs. utilizing tools & resources * The importance of making space for and away from your writing *Resources:* * Submission-Ready in Six Weeks: WritewayCo.com ( https://www.writewayco.com/submission-ready-in-6-weeks ) * Rea & Joe’s book recommendations: * Save the Cat! Writes a Novel ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32805475-save-the-cat-writes-a-novel ) by Jes...
2020-11-0337 minThe Make Books Travel Podcast
The Make Books Travel PodcastS1 E18: Always Be Learning. Author & Writing Coach Becca Puglisi Shares Tips for Aspiring WritersOn  this episode of the Make Books Travel podcast I’m speaking with Becca Puglisi. Becca is an international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling author of The Emotion Thesaurus and other books for writers. Not only does Becca help make books travel in the US and other English speaking countries through her creative writing books and her coaching work, she also does so in other languages. 2 Seas Agency represents translation rights in her books, which have sold into numerous countries. We discuss what led her to becoming a writing coach, the impact the Cov...
2020-08-2542 minThe Rebel Author Podcast
The Rebel Author Podcast043 Character Occupations and Details with Becca PuglisiEpisode Show Notes   This week’s questions is:   What job does your character have?   Find out more about our guest Becca Puglisi:   The Occupation Thesaurus: https://writershelpingwriters.net/bookstore/  One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com  Writers Helping Writers blog: https://writershelpingwriters.net   Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here. Order the Workbook here.    Bo...
2020-08-051h 19The Rebel Author Podcast
The Rebel Author Podcast042 Character Psychology with Dr Alex BryantEpisode Show Notes   This week’s questions is: What part of character creation do you find the hardest?   Book recommendation of the week is: The Occupation Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi   My blog review and lessons learned How to use character occupations to deepen your characterization    Grab The Occupation Thesaurus here.   I was delighted to be interviewed by AG Billig on her Self-Publishing Mastery talks channel. We had an amazing chat  about adulting, parenting, creativity, routine a...
2020-07-2947 minThe Fearless Storyteller
The Fearless StorytellerThe Reader Experience with Ryan Schow After a 5th-grade assignment captivated his classroom, bestselling author RYAN SCHOW was hooked on writing. Eventually, he found his way to independent publishing. His first series—Swann—“failed” to draw Urban Fantasy readers in.  But, because of his dedication to studying his writing heroes and analyzing the marketplace, Ryan learned how to captivate readers and carve out a comfortable career writing post-apocalyptic fiction. In 2019, he was an Amazon All-Star Award recipient for his stories.  Learn more by listening to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller.  RyanSchow.com Read these before...
2020-03-021h 10The Hobby Shelf
The Hobby Shelf10. Book Clubs and Party GamesLooking for some games to play or books to read with large groups of people? We've got you covered! This episode was requested by one of our listeners, @threecrownsbooks on Instagram. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf! Games: Outer Worlds Dice Forge Cards Against Humanity Two Rooms and a Boom Codenames Telestrations Fog of Love Wavelength ...
2019-11-2555 min#AmWriting
#AmWritingEpisode 181 #NaWhateverWriMoMaybe you’re drafting a novel, maybe you’re not. Either way, we vote for seizing on the community energy generated by NaNo and getting some work done.The magic of NaNoWriMo isn’t in the number of words or the length of time or even the month of November. It’s in the community seizing this time—when we could so easily heave a giant sigh and say oh, well, November, it’s practically December, might as well give up—and instead bestowing upon it this extra energy, turning it into a holiday of our very own...
2019-10-1844 min#AmWriting
#AmWriting#NaWhateverWriMoMaybe you’re drafting a novel, maybe you’re not. Either way, we vote for seizing on the community energy generated by NaNo and getting some work done. The magic of NaNoWriMo isn’t in the number of words or the length of time or even the month of November. It’s in the community seizing this time—when we could so easily heave a giant sigh and say oh, well, November, it’s practically December, might as well give up—and instead bestowing upon it this extra energy, turning it into a holiday of our very own. We’re all for...
2019-10-1844 min#AmWriting
#AmWritingEpisode 179 #ShouldWantCanAmWritingNot writing what your inner parent says you “should” be writing? How to get over it.Fellow writers, KJ here. I have gathered you here today to discuss the moment last week when I sat down on my bed, surveying a pile of literary fiction, some of which I liked and some of which I most emphatically did not, and asked myself, as I have many times on other topics—should I be writing something other than what I am writing? Should I be good at something other than that which I am good at? This week, I lay...
2019-10-0542 minWriter in the Making
Writer in the MakingRevising (Part 4)Where is your scene happening? Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s “Urban and Rural Thesaurus” guides and onestopforwriters.com are mentioned in this episode.
2019-09-0604 minWorldbuilder\'s Anvil
Worldbuilder's Anvil5 Invaluable tools in writingToday's Topic Not the internal tools either Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Notebooks Creative Friends Google ,Great Courses Plus, and Email Readers Grammarly Thesaurus The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Worldbuilding Task Right a paragraph about the last time you got angry by only describing how you acted, or how you felt Real world task Read something Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when...
2019-08-2047 minPaper Team
Paper TeamTV Writing Resources We Use (PT139)Alex and Nick share the TV writing resources they use for the screenwriting craft, from books, websites, and podcasts, to apps, tools, and hardware. We go over some of our personal recommendations we've discussed over the years, and why they matter to us. Content 1 - Books (00:30) 2 - Finding Scripts (11:05) 3 - Apps/Software (14:19) 4 - Hardware/Tools (19:08) 5 - Websites (25:46) 6 - Podcasts (34:55) 7 - Miscellaneous (39:06) Links "The Cheeky Monkey" - Tim Ferguson "Writing the TV Drama Series" - Pamela Douglas "Television Writing from the Inside Out" - Larry Brody "The TV Writer's Handbook" - Ellen Sandler "Write to TV" - Martie Cook "Elephant Bucks"...
2019-06-1700 minBelgariad & Beyond
Belgariad & BeyondFearlessness and DogfightsPawn of Prophecy | Chapter 20 Where Sondra’s muddled and wallowing in her slippery nipples, Alysia’s goofy AF with a cold and forgets it’s her dad’s birthday, and is seducing Sondra with talk of spreadsheets, and they’re both finding fearlessness a challenge. Time for Garion to remember he has a mark on his hand. (How do you forget a thing like that?) Random fact: Kombucha is is a fermented, slightly alcoholic, lightly effervescent, sweetened black or green tea drink commonly intended as a functional beverage for its supposed health benefits. Sometimes the bevera...
2019-05-151h 01The Am Writing Fantasy Podcast
The Am Writing Fantasy PodcastThe AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 16 – Advice from a line editorChet is a line editor. He gives us a solid crash course on line editing and shares practical examples of common author mistakes. Writing is a craft that no one ever masters fully and it's always helpful to get inputs on how to improve. Chet delivers lots of tips and tricks. Whether you're an experienced writer and a newbie, there's lessons for everyone in the conversation Chet and I had. Enjoy some advice from a line editor. During the video, Chet mentions The Emotion Thesaurus. It's written by Becca Puglisi and
2019-04-1541 minWriter On The Road
Writer On The Road#151 What Happens When a Software Developer & a Pair of Writers Get Together? with Lee PowellLee Powell is a writer and expert in technology. He works with Angela Ackerman and her co-creator Becca Puglisi at One Stop for Writers. He also created the Windows version of renowned writing program Scrivener. When the team collaborated, they came up with the Character Building Tool, which combines Powell’s software design skills with Ackerman and Puglisi’s thesaurus writing skills. In this episode, we chat about the following: the importance of collaboration Scrivener for Windows One Stop For Writers the Character Building Tool following your passion what happens when creativity and coding meet integrating technology into the writing p...
2019-03-2100 minWriter in the Making
Writer in the MakingOne Stop?The One Stop for Writers by Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi, and Lee Powell. Does this work? From character building, world building, and mapping scenes, you’ll find it here. Is the investment worth it? onestopforwriters.com is mentioned in this episode💻
2019-02-2815 minWriter in the Making
Writer in the MakingWriter’s GuidesWhich writer’s guides are most helpful? Do I even need one? Decisions...decisions. In this episode, I mention guides by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, along with works by K.M. Weiland, Bryn Donovan, Mary Gray, and Nicholas C. Rossis.
2019-02-2015 minWriter On The Road
Writer On The Road#145 How to Create Characters That Resonate With Your Readers, with Angela AckermanAngela Ackerman is a writing coach, international speaker and co-author of six best-selling books with the latest one the updated Emotion Thesaurus: a Writer’s Guide to Character Expression. Angela is an international speaker and bestselling author who loves to travel, teach, empower writers, and pay-it-forward. She also enjoys dreaming up new tools and resources for  One Stop For Writers (https://onestopforwriters.com/) , a library built to help writers elevate their storytelling. She’s also one half of the team over at Writers Helping Writers, alongside Becca Puglisi. You can find out more here. (https://writershelpingwriters.net/about-writers-helping-writers/) In this ep...
2019-02-0600 minDIY MFA Radio
DIY MFA Radio185: Understanding the Emotional Wound - Interview with Angela Ackerman and Becca PuglisiHey there word nerds! Today I am so excited to have bestselling co-authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi on the show! Angela and Becca co-founded the popular Writers Helping Writers site, a hub where authors can hone their craft, as well as One Stop for Writers, an innovative online library built to help writers elevate their storytelling. I happen to be part of their current cohort of Resident Writing Coaches on Writers Helping Writers and have been a longtime fan of their work. They are also both writing coaches and international speakers, and...
2018-02-0756 minPaper Team
Paper TeamThe 2017 Paper Team Holiday Special (PT71)Alex and Nick celebrate the end of 2017 by taking a look back at Paper Team's past year, and a look forward at what is to come in 2018. What were the most popular Paper Team episodes of the year? What was the best thing of 2017? What new gifts did Nick and Alex exchange with one another? Plus, a word about contacting our guests. The Paper Team throws some confetti... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: A word about etiquette (01:10) 1 - Paper Team 2017: A year in review (03:26) 2 - Best of 2017 and our milestones (11:39) 3 - Preparing for 2018 as a TV writer (35:37) 4 - Paper Team goals...
2017-12-1800 minStory Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft
Story Works Round Table | Conversations About CraftStory Works Round Table 029 | Emotional Wounds & Character ArcsRobert's still on vacation, so Alida & Kathryn welcome special guest, Becca Puglisi back to the show to talk about character arcs and role emotional wounds play in our characters' evolution over the course of a story. This episode is another one cram-packed with amazing takeaways! Visit WordEssential.com and book a discovery call today!
2017-11-2334 minStory Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft
Story Works Round Table | Conversations About CraftStory Works Round Table 028 | Emotional Wound ThesaurusAlida & Kathryn welcome Becca Puglisi, co-author of the Emotional Wound Thesaurus, to the Round Table. Getting your characters' emotional wounds right can be the key to getting their backstory, motivation, and even moral code right. This is an insightful episode with lots of take-aways.  Show notes at www.StoryWorksPodcast.comVisit WordEssential.com and book a discovery call today!
2017-11-1633 minPaper Team
Paper TeamTV Characters 101 (PT46)Update: PT46 transcript now available Alex and Nick discuss one of the most important parts of television writing: creating compelling characters. Why are characters so vital to television shows? What are some key elements to watch out for when writing characters in a TV script? Why are character introductions so important in screenwriting? How can you create interesting people that fit your TV show? The Paper Team explores their existence... SHOWNOTES Content A special announcement (00:46) 1 - Television is a character's medium (01:41) 2 - Describing characters: introductions, archetypes, and traits (02:42) 3 - Character voices, filler characters, and empathy (17:38) 4 - Characters in the story...
2017-06-1200 minChasing Creative
Chasing CreativeEpisode 6: Creativity is a Muscle - Writing & Publishing with Amanda ShofnerAmanda Shofner satisfies her need for adventure through the written word. She’s a self-published author who has written urban fantasy, non-fiction and romantic suspense. She’s a voracious reader, TV-watcher and Minneapolis native. We chatted with Amanda about her writing process, alpha readers, beta readers, pantsing, plotting and a little bit of everything in between. Here’s where to find Amanda Shofner: Website/blog: http://amandashofner.com/ My blog posts at Mill City Press/where my non-personal writing content is: https://www.millcitypress.net/blog/authors/amanda-shofner Published: http://published.com/
2016-02-2953 minRay Edwards Show
Ray Edwards ShowWhy Copywriting Is the Most Valuable Skill in Any Business I believe that for most businesses, the most valuable skill you can learn is writing copy. It can make the difference between profit or bankruptcy. During this show you'll also discover… The #1 barrier to hearing God's voice. An indispensable tool for evoking emotions in your writing. Success story from student and regency member Marshall Bone. Links From the Show The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Marshall Bone's website How to Get Promoted on the Show Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give u...
2015-09-2340 minRay Edwards Show
Ray Edwards Show#184: Why Copywriting Is the Most Valuable Skill in Any Business I believe that for most businesses, the most valuable skill you can learn is writing copy. It can make the difference between profit or bankruptcy. During this show you'll also discover… The #1 barrier to hearing God's voice. An indispensable tool for evoking emotions in your writing. Success story from student and regency member Marshall Bone. Links From the Show The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Marshall Bone's website How to Get Promoted on the Show Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give u...
2015-09-2340 min