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Crown YourselfRising from the Flames: Alchemy, Ancestral Healing & the Power of Spirit with Kristin DwanWhat if the fire that nearly destroyed your body was the very thing that awakened your soul?
In this deeply moving and powerfully mystical episode, Kimberly sits down with Kristin Dwan—a certified hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Teacher, and ancestral healing witch—whose transformation began the day she literally died and came back to life. Burned over 30% of her body, Kristin flatlined during surgery and returned with a spiritual mission encoded in her cells: to help others heal from the inside out.
You’ll hear her epic Phoenix story of pain transmuted into purpose, how Spirit interv...2025-05-291h 09
The Hairy Chin PodcastEp 7: The Weight Loss Resistant Fat Affecting 11% of Women - Understanding Lipedema with Kristin RichardsIn this episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, I talk with Kristin Richards about Lipedema, a progressive, underdiagnosed and weight resistant fat disorder affecting nearly 11% of women. Kristin shares her journey, exploring the hormonal imbalances and misdiagnoses that impacted her experience. We discuss symptoms like disproportionate fat accumulation, weight loss resistance, and the role of estrogen and hormonal changes. Kristin shares her experience with surgical interventions and emphasizes the importance of finding a Lipedema specialist, and how embracing conservative therapies can help manage symptoms. We also talk about the importance of self-advocacy, the mental health impact of Lipedema, and t...2024-10-301h 05
Talk CommerceValue-Based Marketing with Wordsmith Extraordinaire: Kristin N. SpencerIn this insightful episode of Talk Commerce, host Brent Peterson sits down with Kristin N. Spencer, a renowned marketing strategist and self-proclaimed "biggest word nerd." Kristin shares her journey and the innovative approach she brings to marketing, shedding light on why she believes the traditional methods have an expiration date.The conversation kicks off with a discussion on customer avatars, where Kristin explains her reservations about these conventional tools, emphasizing their exclusionary nature and advocating for a shift towards psychographics. She argues that understanding the values, personalities, and convictions of consumers is the way forward in...2024-09-0336 min
Online Business Like a BossEp 44 Speak up, be seen and heard with confidence with Victoria Nieve SpencerIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Victoria Nieve Spencer, Transformation Specialist and author of Stop Settling and Start Living.Victoria helps her clients to reconnect with their inner Truth, the essence of who they are and what they desire. She says that by reconnecting with your intuition and re-learning how to follow your inner guide, you can build your confidence and take bold actions towards achieving the relationships, career, business, and life of your dreams.In this episode, Victoria and I speak about how you can begin the process as we...2024-07-0141 min
The Process of HealingKristin Watson: Surviving a Religious CultSend us a textHave you ever felt trapped by the invisible chains of your past, wondering if there's a path to freedom? Kristin Watson joins us in a raw and impactful narrative of breaking free from a life once dictated by a strict religious upbringing and the loss that came with it. Her voice reverberates with the courage of a mother, a wife, and a survivor, shining a light on the dark corners of religious manipulation and the power of reclaiming one's narrative.This episode is a mosaic of struggle and triumph, as Kristin...2024-02-291h 21
Your Business StoryGet Curious About Your Foundational Motivations—Your WhyToday, we're going to think back in time and we're going to go back to the original method that I use to create this podcast.We're going to make some pretty shocking announcements in this episode, but I'm also going to help you think about whether or not you should be making shocking announcements. Because it's time to get laser focused on your why so that you know which steps make sense for your business to take when it comes to communicating about your business but also everything else. This is a business story podcast and this...2023-12-0519 minYour Business StoryBeing Curious Behind the Scenes With Guest Sara WisniewskiWhen Sara said goodbye to the corporate world after 20 years, she knew she wanted a change that allowed her to be there for her boys more often. Because we all know that kids grow up too fast. There isn’t anything we can do about this, I’ve checked.Now, Sara uses her behind the scenes curiosity to build systems that help her 1:1 clients sell out their courses and private packages.Have you ever wondered about the goings ons that happen out of sight? Sara’s curiosity led her down a path to business consistency that m...2023-11-2139 minYour Business StoryGrabbing Attention by Creating CuriosityCuriosity is an important tool in anyone’s marketing tool belt. And when we use curiosity to draw people in, we have to cause a disconnect between the things they know and the things they want to know. This is why curiosity-based headlines and copy will grab the attention of your unique purchasers so that they read or click to find out what information fills that gap. Motivated by this principle, you’ll see words like “secret,” “trick,” or “hack” in a lot of headlines that have historically tested well.So, how can create curiosity-enticing gaps in the things you d...2023-11-1609 minThe Process of HealingKristin Mitchell's Story: When Dating HurtsSend us a textWhat would you do if you were struck by the most unimaginable tragedy? Bill Mitchell, a grieving father, shares his raw journey of loss and resilience this week. As we navigate through the narrative of his daughter's heartbreaking murder, we uncover the complex layers of a criminal justice system that seems to favor leniency over justice. Bill provides a firsthand account of the pain of losing a child and the complex legal battles that follow.Our conversation also delves into the darker corners of the perpetrator's past, his parole process, and...2023-11-0952 minYour Business StoryUsing Curiosity to Grow as an ExpertHave you ever wondered how you can use curiosity to grow as an expert? That’s what this episode is going to talk about. Because being curious isn’t as bothersome or annoying as you might think, and we’re going to discuss why it isn’t. Plus, we’re going to chat about how being curious can make you even better at what you’re already amazing at.To learn exactly how and why copywriting works in Kristin’s complimentary 20-minute masterclass head to https://literarysymmetry.com/whycopy, and to enroll in the Your Confident Copy Academy to lea...2023-11-0115 min
Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!How Kristin Hanes Grew Her Blog to $30k Per Month While Living in a Broken-Down Sailboat We got a true dose of inspiration for you today. Founder of The Wayward Home, Kristin Hanes joins the Niche Pursuits podcast this week to share with host Jared her amazing story: How she started her blog with no prior knowledge of website building and living in a broken-down sailboat to now running a successful online business. It all began after being laid off from her job as a radio news reporter. She decided to start a blog and share interview-based articles about nomads on...2023-08-021h 00
Headspace for the Workplace with Dr. Sally3 Happiness Hacks for Executives and Founders: Interview with Kristin Darga | Episode 7In 2015, researchers from the University of California Berkeley, the University of California San Francisco, and The Entrepreneurship Center at UCSF conducted a study on the mental health of entrepreneurs and found that self-reported mental health challenges existed across 72% of the entrepreneurs in their sample. Across their lifetime:30% had experienced depression27% had anxiety29% had ADHD12% had substance use conditions11% had a bipolar diagnosisIn this episode I interview Kristin Darga, serial entrepreneur, executive coach and author of “Impact Founder.” Kristin finds that at a minimum having and maintaining a structure and strict boundaries arou...2023-02-1425 minYour Business StoryWho Is Kristin, The Storytelling Lady?Since it's only fair to subject myself to what I plan to put my guests through, here is an episode where guest host, Travis Spencer, asks me questions about my own business. All so we can get to know each other better.Are you interested in learning more about Literary Symmetry and our premier business writing services? Check out https://literarysymmetry.comYour business story matters!2023-01-0353 minYour Business StoryBrand Reputation with Emma DiGalloJoin me and my friend Emma (who happens to be a brilliant business strategist). In this episode she breaks down your brand reputation and the problems behind being able to scale. I promise you, Emma's story is one that needs to be told!To reach Emma, you can email her at emma@edg-associates.com or check out her website at https://edgbusinessstrategies.com/Or, come hang out with us on LinkedIn and follow her here: www.linkedin.com/in/emma-digalloAre you interested in hearing us on Emma's podcast? Check it out here...2023-01-0346 minYour Business StorySeason 1—TrailerAre you curious about Your Business Story and everything that Kristin will go over in Season 1?Are you ready to hear the debut of the show's amazing theme song?We've got you covered. Listen to the trailer for Season 1 today!Write your one big sentence today with this complimentary masterclass: https://literarysymmetry.com/pathway2022-12-0604 min
Clearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergWhy is self-compassion so hard? (with Kristin Neff)Read the full transcript here. What is self-compassion? Why do people struggle so much to show themselves the same kind of compassion that they regularly show to others? How can parents find a successful middle ground between authoritativeness / harshness and permissiveness / love? Should our love for ourselves be unconditional? What's the difference between shame and guilt? What should we make of people who are neither compassionate nor cruel to themselves because they simply don't practice self-reflection? What factors during childhood lead to higher or lower self-compassion in adults? What religious, cultural, socioeconomic, or other factors contribute to...2022-03-241h 01
A Thousand Miles of True Crime10. Lauren Smith Fields & Peter Bernardo SpencerKristin and Ashlee discuss the tragic deaths of Lauren Smith Fields and Peter Bernardo Spencer. Both cases have sparked media outrage on the mishandling of both investigations by police. Neither investigation has lead to any suspects in custody. What happened to Lauren Smith Fields? Why is the person who admitted to shooting Peter Bernardo Spencer not in custody? 2022-03-011h 03
So...I'm Watching This ShowEpisode 403: Spencer Review!We're finally talking about Spencer! After our trailer reaction, we felt like it might be good to talk about the actual movie!
The post Episode 403: Spencer Review! appeared first on So...I'm Watching This Show.2022-02-0126 min
The Writer's MindsetCopyediting for Authors (with Kristin N. Spencer)Kristin N. Spencer spends part of each day imagining up new worlds and beings when she isn’t busy with her three children, two dogs, and husband. When she's not writing, editing, or mothering, you can find her sewing cosplay costumes, watching geekesque movies, or reading voraciously. Her purpose in life is to help people tell awesome stories, and her favourite shape is a hexagon.In this episode, you'll learn:Why copy editing is so importantWhat the differences between copy editing and proofreading areHow to work with a copy editorWhy Microsoft Word is a magical editing to...2022-01-201h 11
Writing Expensive WordsStop Playing Hard to GetToday we're going to talk about how to be creative without confusing or alienating your reader.Books and Films discussed in this episode:"You Have Arrived at Your Destination" by Amor Towles"Guardians of the Galaxy" directed by James Gunn"Emergency Skin" by N.K. Jemisin"If I Let You In, Again" by Kristin N. Spencer (https://kristin-n-spencer.medium.com/if-i-let-you-in-again-ad0a7abd9e34)2021-08-0419 minWriting Expensive WordsFood in Fiction (With Special Guest)We're going to talk about food in fiction, naming off a few of our favorites, and why it's still okay to mention food in your writing. Special guest Travis Spencer joins us to talk about food inside of fiction.2021-02-1939 minWriting Expensive WordsConfused Readers or Stubborn Readers?We talk about the difference between a reader who wants to impose their will on your writing, and a reader who cares, but gets confused by the things you forget to include in the text (that are already cemented inside of your head).2020-11-1820 minWriting Expensive WordsWhat Were You Thinking?Have you ever wondered why thinking about writing is such a huge time-sucker for writers? Well, in this episode we talk about how writers have to work hard to make sure everything makes sense for the reader. I'm also going to share a story of when I paid hundreds of dollars to a "professional" editor who didn't really fix my manuscript.2020-11-1714 minWriting Expensive WordsI Won't Stab You in the Back, But...The hard truth you need to know before you write 100,000 more words.2020-11-1418 minWriting Expensive WordsStory Filters is Coming!The story of how Story Filters was born and all of the fun things this little course will do for your writing (for FREE!).2020-11-1112 minWriting Expensive WordsSelf-Empathy for Writers: Managing ExpectationsHow to manage expectations when you can't tell the future, and how to evaluate creative credits while managing expectations. Say that five times fast.2020-11-1016 minWriting Expensive WordsSelf-Empathy for Writers: LongevityHow to use self-empathy longterm for your writer self by using thought replacement.2020-11-0916 minWriting Expensive WordsSelf-Empathy for Writers: EvaluationHow to use self-emapthy to give yourself honest and kind evaluations that are based in context and not comparison.2020-11-0814 minWriting Expensive WordsSelf-Empathy for Writers: HonestyHow to be honest with yourself, even when it's hard, so you can navigate the writing world faster and better. Hint: Kindness when being honest with yourself is key.2020-11-0716 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Biggest Complaint About Write the Perfect Read: The Fiction EditionThe thing is, simple doesn't mean bad, but it does mean repeatable.2020-11-0612 minWriting Expensive WordsSelf-Empathy for Writers: KindnessFind out what it means to be kind to yourself, and why if you aren't, no one else's kindness can really help you or your writing.2020-11-0513 minWriting Expensive WordsWhere I'm At Right NowIs storytelling better if it's quality or quantity? And is there a way to learn how to produce quality work without paying tens of thousands of dollars to a university?2020-11-0419 minWriting Expensive WordsSelf-Empathy for Writers: An IntroductionWhat is self-empathy, and why do writers need it?2020-11-0316 minWriting Expensive WordsIron Giant and the Theme of the Loss of InnocenceA master storyteller can leverage the position and experience of each character to reveal the themes, moods, and ideas from different perspectives that can either confirm or contradict these ideas to show them in the light they want. This is the best way to discuss, via storytelling, the complexities of life.2020-11-0220 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Storytelling ManifestoYou're a storyteller now.2020-10-3102 minWriting Expensive WordsNaNoWriMo Prep: No 2 Bad Days in a RowThis episode is on how to avoid quitting. You might not feel like you need this episode. I'm glad. I love your confidence. Listen to it anyway.2020-10-3111 minWriting Expensive WordsNaNoWriMo Prep: Setting Yourself Up for VictoryThese are my tricks and tips on how to hack NaNoWriMo for a better chance of winning. The NaNo Prep Care Package can be found at expensivewords.com/nanoprep2020-10-3020 minWriting Expensive WordsNaNoWriMo Prep: Planner, Plantser, or Pantser?Yes, we're going to talk about planing vs. pantsing. No, it's probably not as straight forward as you think.2020-10-3019 minWriting Expensive WordsNaNoWriMo Prep: What is NaNoWriMo?What is National Novel Writing Month, and why should I try it?2020-10-2913 minWriting Expensive WordsNaNoWriMo Prep: Spark JoyIn this episode we are going to talk about how to give yourself the best chance at winning NaNoWriMo (aside from the planning I'm going to badger you about in the next episode).2020-10-2917 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Biggest Mistakes Storytellers Make: Part 5How can you get just the right amount of the complicated everday into your story? Check out this episode, that's how.2020-10-2718 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Biggest Mistakes Storytellers Make: Part 4Some people will dislike your story. They dislike me and my writing. That doesn't mean I'm going to quit, or that you should quit either.2020-10-2621 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Biggest Mistakes Storytellers Make: Part 3Why you need to consider what is best for your story before you consider whether people might like or dislike your writing choices. Shout out to Jon Favreau because I talk about him and The Mandalorian in this episode.2020-10-2523 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Biggest Mistakes Storytellers Make: Part 2I hope you aren't hungry. It's time to understand why leaving things unfinished is so appalling to the reader and why you never, ever want to be Fred Malcom.2020-10-2317 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Biggest Mistakes Storytellers Make: Part 1This is one of the episodes you should listen to first if you haven't listened to this podcast before. Expensive words or nothing at all.2020-10-2220 minWriting Expensive WordsRelationships in Writing: Friend to Lover/Enemy to LoverThis is the final episode in the Relationships in Writing series. Today we're going to talk about what to do when one type of relationships in your story transforms into a different type of relationship. We're going to talk about Pride and Prejudice, and of course, the Hunger Games series. #teampeeta2020-10-2127 minWriting Expensive WordsRelationships in Writing: Workplace Proximity AssociatesIf you ever feel stuck when you're writing, show a scene of your character at work and introduce a wacky or relatable character. This episode is brought to you courtesy of Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope.2020-10-2018 minWriting Expensive WordsRelationships in Writing: FamilyIt's important to understand that family relationships are complicated, and that's why they're so important to your story. Do I use my own expensive words in this episode. Yes, and they might come back to bite me, but oh well.2020-10-1922 minWriting Expensive WordsRelationships in Writing: FriendshipIn the second episode of the Relationships in Writing series, we are going to go over how to write platonic friendships. Specifically, we are going to look at Amos and Naomi in The Expanse series and Anne and Diana in Anne of Green Gables. Are there puns about the ship that is for friends in this episode? You bet there are.2020-10-1823 minWriting Expensive WordsRelationships in Writing: RomanceIn the first episode of the Relationships in Writing series we are going to take on the big one: romance. How should you think about romantic relationships inside of your story, and how can you write them in an informed way so that you don't get blind-sided by your target audience? P.S. I definitely talk about my husband in this episode.2020-10-1730 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: Wrap UpThis is the last episode of the Writing 101 course. Join me as I take you through a review of all of the episodes and help you as you journey forward to write the story of your heart.2020-10-1614 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: Storytelling in NonfictionThis is the eighth episode of the Writing 101 series where we talk about how the ideas of character, plot, and setting apply to storytelling in nonfiction.2020-10-1523 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: Worldbuilding/SettingDo you like rules? Check out how rules can save you from alienating your entire reading audience in the seventh episode of the Writing 101 series.P.S. It was Insurgent, not Allegiant. Allegiant is the third book in the Divergent series.2020-10-1420 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: How to Develop Your Story Idea Into a PlotThis is the fifth episode in the Writing 101 series. Today, we're going to talk about how to plot the plot, keeping the character arc in mind. We'll also discuss how to fuse the relatable with the spectacular. P.S. You can hear my dog, Moonie, chewing her bone toward the end of this episode. Trust me, you don't want to miss that.2020-10-1323 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: How to Keep GoingToday we're going to talk about writing letters to our future selves, and what to do as far as writing accountability in the pandemic age we find ourselves in.2020-10-1314 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: Breathe Life Into Your CharacterThis is the fourth class in the Writing 101 series. Now that we know how to create a character, let's talk about how to create emotional journey via conflict within the story to create a character arc that readers will remember and relate to.2020-10-1121 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: What if My Idea Isn't Original?Do you feel like you have an idea, but it's not unique enough for your first novel? Let's dispel some myths together and get your closer to being able to write.2020-10-1019 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: From Story Idea to Story PlanThis is the second episode in the Writing 101 series. Explore how you can go from a story idea to a basic inkling of what your plot will entail. I walk you through a real story idea to plot exercise where I make up a new story idea on the fly. Hint: castles are involved.2020-10-0923 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting 101: How to StartIt's time to think about your story goals and glorious glimmer (AKA your story idea) as you examine how to start writing. And if you don't know yet, we'll talk about ideas that will help you figure out what your glorious glimmer is if you don't have one yet.2020-10-0821 minWriting Expensive WordsHaving it All as an ArtistHow can you balance your life as an artist and your life as a human person? We're going to talk about that using three different examples (one did a great job) and also how I approach the precarious balancing act that is my life as a writer, mom, wife, and business owner in these unprecedented times.2020-10-0726 minWriting Expensive WordsDepicting the Everyday in WritingI was thinking about how we write regarding the everyday, and why we can and can't do certain things. I admit some super strange about myself in this episode regarding the types of podcasts I used to listen to. Can you guess what kind of podcasts they were?2020-10-0617 minWriting Expensive WordsBook vs. MovieI'm mostly going to talk about Ready Player One, but I also mention a few other examples where literature battles against film. Listen up and let me know which medium you prefer.P.S. The Amy Adams movie I couldn’t remember the name of was Arrival, which is based on a short story by Ted Chiang titled “Story of Your Life.” (I know, shame... Arrival is SUCH a great film. My bad.)2020-10-0525 minWriting Expensive WordsStranger Than Fiction: A ReviewI'm going to tell you why the sleeper film, Stranger Than Fiction, is the thing I use to refill my creative potion, and why you should watch it, and pay attention to the wonderful characterization that drives the plot of this ironic and funny 2006 film written by Zach Helm.2020-10-0426 minWriting Expensive WordsOne Scene at a TimeIf you haven't built up your writing endurance yet, here's an idea of how to do it. Do I talk about college sports in this episode? Yes. Yes I do.2020-10-0315 minWriting Expensive WordsShould I Use Slang in My Story?Do I use embarrassing slang in this episode to prove my point? Hekka yeah I do.2020-10-0218 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting Realistic ChildrenChildren are such interesting creatures. How can we include them in our writing without stereotyping them or making them seem one-dimensional?2020-10-0220 minWriting Expensive WordsWriting Realistic CharactersThe truth is, that the most authentic characters are based on real people with actual characteristics. The only way to get real depth in writing is either through adding experience, or interviewing people to get insight into the experience you want to write. In today's episode we take a look at different characters who achieve this level of complexity and the authors who wrote them.2020-10-0119 minWriting Expensive WordsWriter’s Block: Is it Real?How to address writer's block (AKA writer's fatigue) and how to overcome it. As Hogarth says in the film Iron Giant, "You are who you choose to be." I may confess to sometimes locking myself in the bathroom to meditate for five minutes in this episode.2020-10-0119 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Case of the Misleading CoverWhen you get the cover wrong, you are likely to get angry reviews and turn readers into mortal enemies. Find out why in this episode, where I once again mention that I won't be writing about horses anytime soon.2020-09-2917 minWriting Expensive WordsWhat If...Yesterday I was playing "What if the worst thing that can happen, happens?" and I think the answer will help you as battle forward through your writing journey.2020-09-2820 minWriting Expensive WordsMiscommunication as a Plot DeviceWhy miscommunication as a plot device drives me crazy (in books, film, and real life) and how you can give your story and characters more depth by making them emotionally healthy.2020-09-2720 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Trope of the Untrustworthy ParentFinding balance is so important, not just because of what adults consume for entertainment, but what children consume for entertainment as well. Warning: I talk a lot about alien invasions in this one.2020-09-2515 minWriting Expensive WordsImposter SyndromeHow are Accounting and writing related? Find out in today's episode where we examine what imposter syndrome is, how to overcome it, and why we must overcome it.2020-09-2520 minWriting Expensive WordsWhat Your Font Choice Says About YouIn this episode we go over why things like font choice and formatting matter to the reader, and how authors can prove the to reader that they care about the reader's time.2020-09-2322 minWriting Expensive WordsLet's Talk about Love by Claire Kann: A ReviewWhy representation can't be the only point of a book, and how to avoid the editing pitfalls Kann couldn't seem to avoid. Still, I loved this book.P.S. The book I was referencing by Kara Swanson is titled The Girl Who Could See.2020-09-2237 minWriting Expensive WordsThe ISBNWhat I did to get the money for my ISBN pack, and what you can learn from that. In addition, we talk about why you do or don't need an ISBN for your book. Also, a quick note on why you won't see Expensive Words on Amazon's new podcasting service.2020-09-2124 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Thing Successful Writers DoJoin me as I explain why the crisis of having my family want to stop watching a movie 75% of the way through ended up with a lecture to my kids about trusting the storyteller.2020-09-2015 minWriting Expensive WordsWhy Being Creative is So HardWhen you are a creative person, you constantly have to work hard, because when you’re lazy, the other creatives notice. Here is my story of noticing, and why I don't want to be noticed for these types of mistakes, and how that can itself be a burden sometimes.2020-09-1922 minWriting Expensive WordsReaffirming Small MomentsWhy do subtle moments stay with us? How do these small moments matter for the reader, the character, and the actual real life?2020-09-1818 minWriting Expensive WordsAtomic Habits and Being BoredToday we're going to look at a section of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear and discover the importance of being able to work through boredom.2020-09-1718 minWriting Expensive WordsI Made a Big MistakeHave you ever made a mistake? A big mistake? Well, I did, and an Amazon reviewer nailed me for it, but they also made a mistake. Find out what these mistakes were, and how you can move forward when you make one.https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/sasquatch-illusive-or-elusive2020-09-1622 minWriting Expensive WordsEducated: A ReviewSpoiler Alert: Though I try not to give away the finer plot points, I do give away the ending of this story. It is a difficult yet inspiring read made up of all expensive words.2020-09-1519 minWriting Expensive WordsListening, Why It MattersWhy do we need to listen, how can we listen, and how do we apply these ideas to characters in our stories? Also, what happens when we disagree with the person we're listening to?2020-09-1426 minWriting Expensive WordsObjectification in LiteratureTrigger warning: This episode contains the discussion of objectification, pornography, and sexual assault.Today we're going to talk about A Field Guider to the North American Teenager by Ben Philippe and why his protagonist, Norris Kaplan, really made a few female readers angry.2020-09-1318 minWriting Expensive WordsFiction Writers' Workshop: The ProcessJoin me as I walk you through the process I use, as I write a book in real time. Today we talk about the process.2020-09-1226 minWriting Expensive WordsConsider the VillainLooking at both Meet the Robinsons and Educated by Tara Westover, we examine why complicated villains are more satisfying to read and to write.2020-09-1121 minWriting Expensive WordsStory GoalsWhen we think about future goals, are we realistic? Do we just want fame, or do we want to project our voice? And if we want to project our voice, why? Is it because we want to feel validation? When you write from a place of seeking validation, you can’t use the expensive words you have because all of your motivations are fear-based. When you are afraid, you are mentally blocking yourself from using your own experiences to reach into the lives of others.2020-09-1018 minWriting Expensive WordsTenet: A ReviewChristopher Nolan is a masterful storyteller, and his newest film Tenet is another solid proof of that fact. Listen to my impressions and how impressed I was by this new time-loop story.2020-09-0917 minWriting Expensive WordsHow Feeling Worthless Affects My ArtFind out why my feelings of worthlessness froze me as an artist, and how I was able to start creating from a healthier emotional place.2020-09-0822 minWriting Expensive WordsHow to Keep Going When I Feel UnispiredIf you're a perfectionist like me, you're going to love this episode. Learn why I freaked out over a simple PDF and why I'm not going to let feeling uninspired keep you from writing.2020-09-0716 minWriting Expensive WordsWhy Should I Hire a Copyeditor?If you've ever wondered what a copyeditor does, and how you can find a good one, this episode is for you.2020-09-0630 minWriting Expensive WordsShow, Don't Tell - Part 1Today we take a quick look at "Flashlight" by Susan Choi and A Crime in the Family by Sacha Batthyany so that we understand what showing looks like, and we also discuss why authors fall into the temptation to tell.2020-09-0518 minWriting Expensive WordsThe Suspension of DisbeliefThe Suspension of Disbelief is something that all of us understand, but we don't all know what it's called. When is something a suspended disbelief, and when is it a plot hole? Find out, and find out what this means to you as a writer.2020-09-0422 minWriting Expensive WordsEndearing Main CharactersWhat is the best way to endear your main character to your readers? Check out the example of Miles Morales in the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.2020-09-0323 min