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Teaching Myself to Write NovelsPlanning Plot while Thinking with a ToddlerMy kiddo has reached an age where I'm able to get more momentum going with my writing and it's been feeling really great. Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2025-10-1018 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsThis was meant for AprilSpeaking of the vortex of time, this episode was meant for April but I was doing other things. Looking back at this one, I found it really helpful and hope you do, too. Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2025-08-2820 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsThe Vortex of TimeWhen you say "you'll finish it by the end of the year" but the end of the year has already come and goneBuy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2025-02-1822 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWriting Journey as a New MomThe top secret news I wouldn't tell you all about... I have a precious little baby and she's the best! In this episode, I'll catch you up with how it's all been going and how I've been balancing it all. Hint: you'll have to go with the flow. New mom, published book--so many changes, I decided this one needs to be the launch of a new Teaching Myself to Write Novels podcast "season"!Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394...
2024-12-2431 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsI Published a Book!Transitus is now available for order! In this episode, I go over my marketing strategy for the launch of my debut novel.Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657Buy on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2024-03-3032 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsAnother Rewrite, and AI isn't So Helpful (But Kinda Is)Another rewrite, another update, and AI isn't so helpful, but still kinda is? Forewarning: I'm out of breath this whole episode. For reasons. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2024-02-0324 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsUsing AI to help write a novelYou're probably all interested now in how I've been using AI lately to help me with my novel. Listen to find out more. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2023-12-0826 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsIndie Authors and TikTokIn this episode, I will update you on my current progress between 3 WIP novels, talk about my TikTok journey so far, and recognize the journey of leveling up your "writing craft" is quite difficult. Hope you find this one interesting! And if you want to follow me on TT, find me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@briaunamariah Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2023-07-1334 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsAll is Lost Moment, Motivation, and a Complete MSAn update on my progress and the last and final part 3 of my editing session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2023-05-2948 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsGetting Ready to Query & Randy Surles and Laura Graves Session Pt2Part 2 is up, by request. Thanks for speaking up and requesting it. 3rd and final part of my editing session will be coming soon. This piece of recorded session with Randy Surles and Laura Graves is preceded by an exciting update!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2023-04-231h 01Teaching Myself to Write NovelsWriting, Coping with Change, & Mental HealthStay tuned for my "writing craft" = "pottery" metaphor and my mini-rant on how bad Avatar 2 was (no spoilers).Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2023-02-1427 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsLost In The Details: Randy Surles and Laura Graves sessionI'm back! We're back on track and moving along. I had a 2 hour long session with Story Grid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves after they looked at my manuscript. In this episode, I give a quick update on where things are at and get right into the first 50 minutes of my editing brainstorm session.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6bOpening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-11-251h 00
Always Looking UpBriauna Mariah On The Importance Of Authenticity In FashionIn this week’s episode I sat down with Briauna Mariah. Briauna is the Founder and CEO of We Speak Model Management, a non-traditional model management that gives a voice to models who deserve to be celebrated. We discuss the founding of We Speak, the difference between authentic and inauthentic disability representation, and the need to stop being afraid of disability, both inside the fashion industry and in society at large. Read the transcription HERE Follow We Speak: Instagram: @wespeakmodels Website: https://www.wespeakmodels.com Follow Briauna: @briaunamariah Follow Me: Instagram: @jil...
2022-11-2147 min
Always Looking UpBriauna Mariah On Disability Authenticity In FashionIn this week’s episode I sat down with Briauna Mariah. Briauna is the Founder and CEO of We Speak Model Management, a non-traditional model management that gives a voice to models who deserve to be celebrated. We discuss the founding of We Speak, the difference between authentic and inauthentic disability representation, and the need to stop being afraid of disability, both inside the fashion industry and in society at large. Follow We Speak: Instagram: @wespeakmodels Website: https://www.wespeakmodels.com Follow Briauna: @briaunamariah Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Web...
2022-11-2147 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWarning: All Progress Will Be LostI lost 100 pages of editing and it set me back more than 2 months. At the end of the day, art is unpredictable and you have to put one step in front of the otherSign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-09-2528 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsFind That Joy and Throw out the RulesSeriously throw away all the rules. Don't let the rules whisper in your ear that you're doing it wrong. You're doing it right if you've found your rhythm and joy.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-08-1427 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsThe Ramble you Probably Shouldn't Listen toIt really is a ramble, but I'm feeling great and it's what I have - so, enjoy. Or don't. I talk a bit about where I'm at currently, work life balance, the editing process on my 2nd pass at Transitus with my editor, and of course social media IG/Tiktok. If you're curious and you're viewing this after July 30th, check out: @briaunamariah and @wespeakmodels Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http...
2022-07-2123 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsLife Happens to Writing and The Creative ProcessLife happens! Stick around for my rant about the locals. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-06-0429 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWhat do Models Have in Common with Authors?My findings on the current market for authors, what to do about the oversaturated market (it has to do with what I also ask my We Speak rep'd models to do!), finding and discovering new genres, and more on my POV/story structure journey. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-04-0230 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWorldbuilding and Plot is a Tool for Theme: Randy Surles & Laura Graves SessionLots of of useful info in this one! I've included 30 minutes of a session with Storygrid editors Randy Surles and Laura Graves. The focus of this conversation is all around theme and me figuring out how to enhance storytelling. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-03-1937 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsMotivation and Threads of EditingMy editing journey continues! I'm facing obstacles but finding motivation in spite of them, finding time where ever I can to work on my (now various) projects, and still exploring what I like in a book by going outside of my usual genres. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-02-0826 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsEditing with An Editor: An Entirely Foreign ProcessToday I talk about Editing. Going from 1st draft to 2nd is one thing. And from 2nd to 3rd... well, I'm just beginning but it's a whole other thing. And hiring an editor to help with this project is a necessary step, and a giant leap of faith.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2022-01-1330 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsRecap, Self Publishing, And What's Next...Recap, Self Publishing, And What's Next... Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-12-1622 minTeaching Myself to Write Novels'Show Don't Tell' and Other 'Rules'How tips and tricks have changed my entire writing style and what to be aware of in your own writing.At then end I talk about the concepts from and read from the following article:https://theconversation.com/how-did-white-become-a-metaphor-for-all-things-good-140674Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-11-1336 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsSlow Progress is ProgressListen to the next session in my "Story Grid with Randy & Laura" installment.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-10-251h 06Teaching Myself to Write NovelsPt 2: Story Grid Session w Randy Surles And Laura GravesI hope you enjoy my second recorded session with Story Grid editors Randy & Laura, following the first brainstorm session (episode 24, published in July) I had with them. Slow progress is still progress! I found this helpful. You might, too.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-09-2354 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsBrainspace is Valuable Real EstateJust giving you a little update with nuggets of useful info! Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-08-2220 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsStory Grid Brainstorm Session w Randy Surles And Laura GravesProgress is slow on this next book. I hope you enjoy my recorded session with Story Grid editors Randy & Laura! I have no time & wish I were writing more. But at least I'm writing! (And plotting! Still...)Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Check out Randy Surles here: https://randysurles.com/Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-07-2848 min
The Eccentric CEOInside the Business of Managing Fashion Models — Briauna MariahThe world of high-fashion and modeling may be glamorous, but it is still a business. How do models and their agents really make money, how is that changing, and what is it really like to make a living as a model?
My guest Briauna Mariah is the Founder of "We Speak," a new-age modeling agency in New York managing hundreds of models on its roster — with clients ranging from Victoria's Secret to Microsoft Xbox!
Join me as she gives us a peek into the "business" side of modeling agencies, and all its light (and dark)....
2021-07-1556 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsMy Own Personal Character ArcToday's podcast features: Allergies. How my queries are going. How my plotting is going (not well). Having my own whole entire personal character arc. Finding my inner artist. Breaking my non-writing streak with 94 words. And how very, very burnt out I am. (:Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-07-0120 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsQueries, plots, and arcs oh mySometimes I make a lot of sense. Sometimes I make no sense. You decide. I talk mostly about character arcs in this episode as I try to make sense of them myself. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-05-3125 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsBare Minimum EditingI think this one is actually pretty useful, especially if you need permission to be lazy with your edits. Stick around for the bonus update (from today, April 25th) at the end.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-04-2629 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsUsing a synopsis to come up with ideasRecorded this right after I posted the last one. I talk about aliens :)Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-03-1220 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsBeginning to EndTook me a minute to make this live! Thanks for listening. I can't guarantee consistency of these episodes but I do plan to keep going! (with writing and with the podcast)I mention Margie Lawson in this episode. Check her out here: margielawson.com Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-02-2324 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsBreak The RulesGive yourself to permission to break/change/amend whatever rules you want.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2021-01-0644 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsDevelopmental Editing Chat w/ Jenn WindrowCheck out Jenn here: https://jennwindrow.com/Margie Lawson references here: https://www.margielawson.com/Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-12-2930 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsAnswering QuestionsForget backstory. CONTEXT is everything.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-12-1333 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsStop RushingJust an update on where I'm at post-nano and a new word I invented. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-12-0622 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsNaNo: Captain's LogWelp, that was interesting. Given the date of this episode, you can safely assume I did not complete NaNo. But I did not fail at it. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-11-2730 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsDo AnythingI have a backlog of episodes because of computer issues, so enjoy! I'm trying to be Tony Robbins in this episode & hardly talk about writing, but I think you'll get something out of it!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-11-1521 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsThe Argument for a Cruddy DraftI have a backlog of episodes because of computer issues, so enjoy! I've decided to be a crazy work-a-holic (nothing new there) and try NaNoWriMo for the first draft of the next book I plan to write - while still completing and polishing my first book, Transitus.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-11-1214 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsHow to Conceal a SurpriseRecorded pre-US election: As I re-read the Harry Potter books, I found a pretty cool thing Rowling did to conceal a surprise in book 3. Somehow, I managed to imitate that structure. I blame it on my "muse" (ie, completely accidental) but hopefully telling you about it helps you in some way!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-11-0618 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWriting WeaknessesComparing ourselves to other writers' journeys can be fun... until it's not.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-11-0117 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsStuck? Rethink Story StructureSome audio issues mostly in the beginning - sorry! Tis' the life of a multitasker. Almost lost this morning's writing (but didn't! *phew*)Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-10-2619 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsFlashdrive FlashbackMy mom sent me a flashdrive with my cruddy first (middle schooler) attempt at a book on it and it saved me from today's writers block. (Saved, as in, got me to procrastinate).Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b The class I mention in this episode can be found at: www.MargieLawson.comOpening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-10-2226 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsI Am Not Ripping Off Avatar 2I am racing the release of James Cameron's Avatar 2. Thank you 2020 for delaying the long awaited movie once again.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b The class I mention in this episode can be found at: www.MargieLawson.comOpening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-10-1126 minTeaching Myself to Write Novels"The Craft"Does anyone else hate every time someone says "the craft"? I do. But I keep saying it. And I'm probably not going to stop. What else am I supposed to say?Also - sorry about the audio in the second half of this one! I stopped for a video and then forgot to pic up the mic from my jacket. Oops. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b The resources/classes I mention in this episode can be found at: www.MargieLawson.comOpening Music: Airport Lounge by K...
2020-10-0629 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsInsert Title Here (Error)I was being lazy with the title. Honestly, I'm overworked and my creative energy has been expended. So really, it's the best title possible for this one. The struggle is real right now! Listen to me rant about stress and discuss the process of how I wrote a recent opening passage of mine.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b The resources I mention in this episode can be found at: MargieLawson.comOpening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http...
2020-09-2330 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsIs Editing Fun?Apparently it is! And my life is a roller coaster.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b The resources I mention in this episode can be found at: MargieLawson.comOpening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-09-1024 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsAdjustment PeriodI hate everything. But I will get through this!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-09-0319 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsFailure Does Not ExistWinded, but (maybe a little too) inspired, I've been going on meditative walks & runs to help me with this editing phase. Oh, also: failure does not exist.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-08-2824 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsEditing BeginsOpening up with a deep discussion on next steps with Lisa of Heart Ally Books (my lovely mother-in-law). She is also deeply involved with Margie Lawson's Writers Academy.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b MLWA: https://www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy Heary Ally Books: https://heartallybooks.com Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-08-1948 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsThe Art of StorytellingSome things I keep in mind when as plotting out my novels (and what I've learned from Story Grid).Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-08-1226 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsHow to Write A Book SeriesToday I talk about my lull before I begin the editing process on my first ever novel. I've been spending time working on my book series I plan to write next! (There’s a spoiler)Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-08-0223 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsTransitus CheckpointDraft "Zero" is complete! Where am I going next? Here's what's new (and old) on this journey of mine.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-07-2925 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsSocial Media AnonymousHow to kick social media (ahem Facebook) in the butt.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-07-2421 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsHow to Become An Overnight SuccessSpoiler alert: you might not like the answer. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-07-1824 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsHow Inclusive Is Your Novel?Talking more here about representation since it's all I can think about these days. The test I mention is called the Latif Test but there are a couple others as well. Let's make sure our writing is fully inclusive!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-07-1019 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWhy I Love CartoonsGet ready for an Avatar the airbender episode & go start watching if you've never seen the series before! *There are spoilers!* I also talk about representation & tokenism in the media.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-07-0728 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsIs The Second Draft Near?Today I talk about podcasting, free books for self-promotion, and the "light at the end of the first draft tunnel."Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-07-0326 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsLiterary FinesseToday I dive into the specificity of the writing craft, discuss suggestions on leveling up, and ways to draw your reader into your character perspectives.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-06-3030 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsScene Session w Randy SurlesThis episode is my session with the Story Grid editor, Randy Surles! I had to cut a lot out so it’s a little disjointed but I hope you get the gist of how helpful he was!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-06-2638 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsBigger Picture (Zoom Out)Scene-session episodes to come soon! Here I talk about how zooming out helps me understand the arcs and structure of my novels.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-06-2317 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsFinding My New NormalFinding my way back to my own "new normal," I decided to book a scene-breakdown session with a Story-Grid editor, Randy Surles. My next episode(s) will show how it went!Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
2020-06-1821 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWe're Living HistoryI had to take a break from writing and podcasting but I'm back. I talk a bit about how world events have affected me and I also get into world building on a second project of mine. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-06-1035 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsVillain Complex & CharacterToday I try to work out how to make my wimpy protagonist as cool as my villainous, conflicted secondary character.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-2920 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsGive Yourself Credit! (For not "writing")Slogging in the middle of my story, today I talk about giving yourself credit for all the things that add up to your novel (not just word count). I have a 6-minute bonus about using dialogue as a crutch at the end.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-2522 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsPost Lockdown Balance pt 2Pt 2: I'm getting close to a full time workload. The sudden shift has made me reflective and I've learned a lot with just observing my patterns.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-2311 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsPost Lockdown BalanceQuarantine madness is getting to me. Today I rant a lot as I try to navigate this writing journey and reincorporate my old life while staying sane.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-2020 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsThey/Them Pronouns and Other ThingsToday I mention The Sand Sea, which can be accessed before June here: storygrid.com/the-sand-sea The YouTube lectures I mention are by Brandon Sanderson and can be found here: youtu.be/-6HOdHEeosc Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-loungeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-1722 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsGuest Episode with Shirley JumpToday I talk about Goal, Motivation, Conflict, story structure, mentor figures, and more with Shirley Jump.Notes:For updates from Shirley, visit ShirleyJump.com and for more on her classes, visit MargieLawson.com If you'd like one of the tools we mentioned from Shirley, email shirley@shirleyjump.com and she'll send you one free worksheet!Sign up for my book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-1348 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsWriting a Novel is FluidToday is a follow up on Ep. 5: I share my revelations and I'm excited about my progress. Maybe a little too excited. (What comes up, you know...)Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-1225 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsTake Risks & Go BackwardsToday I talk about the fluidity of my writing journey and how it's sometimes ok to go backwards.Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-1126 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsArcs & Getting StuckI had a rough few days! Today I decided to document my process of getting "unstuck."Sign up for book updates: http://eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-0823 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsCommunity & World BuildingToday I discuss how social "career writing" can really be. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-05-0631 minTeaching Myself to Write NovelsTheme & Story GridIn this episode, I discuss Story Grid and finding ways to work theme into your story. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music:Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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