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Konsultpodden by Berotec & Cinode98. Hantverket Försäljning med Martin Linderson & Anna LantzÅrets första avsnitt och inte mindre än två gäster i studion. Både Anna Lantz, vd på Sigma Technology Digital Solutions, och Martin Linderson, Affärsledare på Berotec, är otroligt uppskattade och erfarna säljare i konsultbranschen. De har olika tillvägagångssätt men samma målsättningar och syn på relationen till kund och konsulter. Här får vi många tips och tankar om hantverket försäljning och vad som är så fantastiskt givande med yrket.
Poddvärdar är Mattias Loxi, Helena Torhage & Håkan Mildh Svensson.2025-02-1156 min
HATE PodcastsPremiere: Linn Elisabet - All That I Can Be [ACT008]HATE exclusive premiere.
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”For not being, all is the greatest price you owe. Please, for all of us: make your radiance known.”
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Dear WriterEpisode 163 - The End.This week is the final episode of Dear Writer. We talk about the journey we've had as podcasters and writers, and give you our plans for the future. Thanks for being an amazing podcast audience and happy writing!2024-10-0141 min
Dear WriterEpisode 162: The Road TravelledThis week, in our penultimate episode, we look back at some of the best tips, interviews, and exercises we've had on Dear Writer. We share some of our biggest takeaway and offer advice to those just starting on their writing journey and those who are interested in co-writing.2024-09-0347 min
Dear WriterEpisode 161: Marketing - Promotional StrategiesThis week, we chat about different promotional strategies authors can use and our experiences using them - what worked for us and what didn't. We discuss the use of author websites, blog posts, newsletters, mailing lists, and a variety of different paid promotions.2024-07-3044 min
Dear WriterEpisode 160: Author Spotlight - Cathryn deVriesCathryn DeVries is an author based in the Gold Coast, Australia. Collaboratively with her daughter, Cathryn writes epic romantic fantasy. While she and her daughter have yet to embark on their publishing journey, Cathryn is looking forward to this challenge in the near future, and has recently had success with winning the Stuart and Shadow Short Story Prize. Outside of her writing life, Cathryn studied aeronautical engineering and worked in the air force for several years. Now, she is a homeschooling mum to her four children and works a side business of alpha reading, to provide other writers with concrete...2024-07-1640 min
Dear WriterEpisode 159 - Marketing: Social MediaThis week, we discuss our experiences using social media to market our books. We talk about the platforms we use, why we chose those specific platforms, and give you our overall takeaways from the strategies we have used so far.2024-07-0244 min
Dear WriterEpisode 158: Author Spotlight - Shan IyerShan Iyer is an author based in Auckland, New Zealand. He writes in several different genres. In non fiction, Shan explores the subject of sociology, while his fiction works include Arabian Science Fantasy and Dystopian Science Fiction. Shan is interested in the ‘what-if’s’— whether that be opening people’s minds to their current world, or examining future possibilities. Outside of his writing life, Shan channels his creativity through music, playing for a Synth Metal band as a guitarist, lyricist, and a keyboardist-in-training.
To find more about Shan or purchase his books, go to https://shaniyer.com2024-06-1828 min
Dear WriterEpisode 157: Reveling in the Romance - Part 2This week we continue our discussion about writing romance. We chat about how to make romantic scenes believable and how to tackle romance in YA novels. We also share some of our experiences writing romance clichés and some of the challenges we have when writing romance/romantic scenes.2024-06-0429 min
Dear WriterEpisode 156: Author Spotlight - Sue CarpenterSue Carpenter is a writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. Sue writes within a number of different genres, including YA, junior fiction, children’s fiction and she also dabbles in poetry. Sue has received a number of awards. These include: first place in the IWW Short Story competition in Sci-fi/fantasy with her story ‘Blood Protectors’; highly commended in kidslit with her story 'Lavendar Hill'; and 2nd in long fiction under her thriller penname Lee Simpson's 'Switches'. In 2023 she was a runner up in XYZ children's poetry, and in 2022 she was runner up in the National Poetry Day, Poetry at the be...2024-05-2233 min
Dear WriterEpisode 155: Reveling in the Romance - Part 1This week we talk all things romance. We chat about how to decide whether to include romance in your novels, how romance can enhance your characters and plot, and what we think makes a good romance.2024-05-0732 min
Dear WriterEpisode 154: Author Spotlight - Jade Du PreezOn our author spotlight section this month we welcomed Jade du Preez. Jade is a lawyer and author based in Auckland, New Zealand. She won the New Zealand Writers College Short Story Competition in 2013 and the Same Same But Different Short Fiction Contest in 2016. She recently launched her debut novel, 'Outsider' - a story of art, identity, secret diaries and legal anomalies set in Japan and New Zealand.2024-04-2333 min
Dear WriterEpisode 153: An Overview of Editing - Part 2This week we continue our discussion about editing. We talk about whether or not to pay for proofreading, how we do our developmental edits, and share our tips for editing better (and smarter).2024-04-0931 min
Dear WriterEpisode 152: Author Spotlight - AK NevermoreThis week in our author spotlight we were pleased to welcome AK Nevermore. AK is an author based in New York. She writes in a number of different genres, including Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, and Paranormal Erotica. Outside of her writing life, AK is a Jane-of-all-trades. As a home-schooling stay-at-home mom, her primary job is looking after her kids. However, AK is also a certified chef, restores antiques and dabbles in beekeeping. Her resume includes belonging to the Authors Guild, being an RWA Chapter board member, and volunteering for numerous committees. AK’s goals are to write amazing bo...2024-03-2644 min
Dear WriterEpisode 151: An Overview of Editing - Part 1This week we discuss editing (I know it sounds boring but I promise it's not). We go through the three major types of editing, and give you a window into our process to help make it as painless as possible.
Also, apologies in advance for the mic issues!2024-03-1224 min
Dear WriterEpisode 150: Author Spotlight - Jennifer SafreyThis fortnight we welcomed Jennifer Safrey to the show. Jennifer is a romance author based in Massachusetts. Before her life as an author, Jennifer was a copy editor at the Boston Herald. While she reflects positively on the experience, she needed a way to decompress from hearing about many real-life, tragic stories, and turned to reading. After her work day had ended, she would often be found reading romance fiction until the early hours of the morning. Eventually, Jennifer began writing romance, hoping to provide readers with a blissful escape and a happy ending. Jennifer’s books feature smart, savvy, ac...2024-02-2749 min
Dear WriterEpisode 149: Black Skies Book 2 - The Price of PandemoniumThis week we celebrate the release of our NEW NOVEL The Price of Pandemonium! We give you some exclusive excerpts and introduce you to our cast of characters. We also treat you to a (hilarious) reading from our first draft of The Price of Pandemonium that was written when we were teenagers!2024-02-1346 min
Dear WriterEpisode 148: Becoming a Writer: A guide for New Authors - Part 2This week, we continue our discussion about starting your writing journey. We chat about social media, when to publish your first book, and we share some of the mistakes we've made and the lessons we've learned so far.2024-01-3041 min
Dear WriterEpisode 147: Becoming a Writer: A guide for New Authors Part 1This week, we give you part one of our guide for new authors! We talk about how we got started writing, the reasons why you might decide to start writing, and how to figure out what to write. We also discuss how start writing your first book and how get over your first bout of writers block.2024-01-1631 min
Dear WriterEpisode 146: Author Spotlight - D.T. PowellThis week we welcomed D.T. Powell onto the show. D.T. is a Christian writer of fantasy and science fiction, who is based in South Carolina. Since an early age she has been a keen reader, and when she was 9 years old God sent a fictional character into her life which led her on a journey of self-discovery, and to ultimately pick up her pen and begin writing. Her hobbies include hanging out with her husband and their three kitties, reading, playing pickleball, listening to music, and imagining scenes to use in future books.2023-11-0732 min
Dear WriterEpisode 145: Writing Style and Author Voice - Part 2This week, we talk about how to find and hone your author voice. We then delve into the intricacies of character voice and why it is important to find distinct voices to tell your story.2023-10-2431 min
Dear WriterEpisode 144: Author Spotlight - Perrie PattersonThis week we welcomed Perrie Patterson to the author spotlight. While Perrie's five published novels feature romance as the primary genre, she also crosses into other categories within her writing, including historical fiction, young adult, and new adult genres. In her day-to-day life, Perrie and her husband, Jeff, have raised two grown children. Although they have flown the nest, Perrie keeps herself busy. She is a keen volunteer of a number of different societies and groups in her community, and is the host of The Talking Atlanta Podcast. Perrie’s goals are to write intriguing stories—the type of story you...2023-10-1050 min
GudstjänstenLäsarsångsgudstjänstI läsarsångsgudstjänsten i Kristianopels kyrka i Blekinge på tacksägelsedagen sjungs många välkända väckelsesånger. Predikar gör församlingens präst Sanna Linderson. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Jag tror att vi är skapade att sjunga i förväg – i förväg för nästa generation, att sjunga in det hopp som våra barn och alla andra kommer behöva för att orka sitt livslopp. Att det är vi som tillsammans med den himmelska härskarans lovsång sjunger in sången i skapelsen, den so...2023-10-0809 min
Dear WriterEpisode 143 - Writing Style and Author Voice - Part 1This episode of Dear Writer, Sarah tackles the topic of the author's writing style and voice, with part one focussing primarily on the author style. With Ashley absent due to illness, Sarah flies solo and attempts to discuss what writing style is and why it is important, the development of our own personal styles, and tips to discover or hone your unique writing style.2023-09-2620 min
Dear WriterEpisode 142: Author Spotlight - Paulette StoutThis fortnight we welcomed Paulette Stout to our author spotlight segment. Paulette is a contemporary women’s fiction author based in Massachusetts. Paulette was raised by a single dad in Manhattan, in a biracial/interfaith family, and she weaves this experience into her books. Her writing features diverse characters with the backdrop of New York City. Through her novels, Paulette includes a range of social issues that she feels are too often ignored by society. Paulette believes that fiction is a fantastic way to explore the lives and experiences of those different than ourselves.2023-09-1245 min
Dear WriterEpisode 141: Ready, Set, Action - Part 2This week, we continue our discussion about writing action scenes. We chat about the importance of pacing your action scenes, why action scenes are critical to character development, how to balance dialogue with action, and we give you our tips for writing compelling action sequences.2023-08-2935 min
Dear WriterEpisode 140: Author Spotlight - Sue TidwellThis fortnight on Dear Writer we were delighted to welcome Sue Tidwell. Sue is an award winning memoir author based in Idaho. Her book, Cries of the Savannah, is a passionate travel memoir about her adventure in Africa. The tagline of her book reads, An adventure. An awakening. A journey to understanding African Wildlife Preservation. When not at the keyboard, Sue can be found atop a paddleboard, enjoying the antics of her grandchildren, or engaged in the latest outdoor excursion with her husband.2023-08-1549 min
Dear WriterEpisode 139: Ready, Set, Action! - Part 1This week, we talk about action scenes before taking a deep dive into writing fight scenes! We discuss the types of fight scenes, our challenges writing them, and what we think a compelling fight scene should contain.2023-08-0133 min
Dear WriterEpisode 138: Author Spotlight - Mark LoveIn our author spotlight this week we welcomed Mark Love to the show. Mark is a mystery/romance writer based in Michigan. He has released a number of books in his two ongoing series; The Jamie Richmond Mysteries, and The Jefferson Chene Mysteries. Outside of his writing, Mark leads a busy work life. In addition to his career in business, he was once a freelance reporter at a local suburban newspaper. He is also a professor at his local college, and has facilitated writing groups with those who enjoy writing as much as he does.2023-07-1841 min
Dear WriterEpisode 137: Writing Deep Scenes - Part 2This week, we continue our chat about writing deep scenes. We discuss the importance of character backstory and internal thoughts in making deep scenes that pack a punch. We talk about how to avoid making your scenes sound cringey and give you some of our tips for writing emotional scenes.2023-07-0434 min
Dear WriterEpisode 136: Author Spotlight - Dan RiceThis week we had another of our author spotlight episodes, and we welcomed Dan Rice onto the show. Dan is a young adult urban fantasy author based in the West Coast of the US. Dan’s award winning debut novel, Dragons Walk Among Us, was published in 2021, with the sequel, The Blood of Faeries, released in February earlier this year. Dan hopes to eventually achieve his dream of making a living writing speculative fiction.2023-06-2038 min
Musikprodd-podden#136 Musik för dansgolv - VKBP takeover del 2Det här avsnittet är ett specialavsnitt där Vem Kan Bli Producent Stockholm för andra och sista gången tar över podd-rodret! Trion Lovina Isaksson, Anna Engberg och Vincent Almgren har ännu en gång satt sig i studion, i avsnittet pratas bland mycket annat om kreativa beslut i mixning, DJ:andets inverkan på musikskapande, att mastra dansmusik och så lite tankar om workflow.Utöver detta får vi också höra intervjuer med Li Linderson, Canan Rosén och Rojda Sahin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-151h 05
Dear WriterEpisode 135: Writing Deep ScenesThis week, we talk about writing the keystone emotional scenes in your novel. We discuss why these scenes are important, how to build up to one of these scenes, and how we draw on our personal experiences to make these scenes feel authentic.2023-06-0633 min
Dear WriterEpisode 134: Author Spotlight - Pamela S ThibodeauxThis week on our author spotlight we hosted Pamela S Thibodeaux. Pamela is an award winning author and has published both fiction and non-fiction books. Her contemporary romance fiction novels feature flawed, true to life characters, and have Pamela’s Christian faith and hope interwoven into the narratives, while Pamela’s non-fiction writing features her faith and spiritual journey. Pamela’s goals are to continue to write and share stories that inspire and entertain, as well as glorifying God.2023-05-3035 min
Dear WriterEpisode 133: Creative Exercise - Object PersonificationThis week on Dear Writer we tried out an exercise that involved choosing a random object and writing from it's point of view. To hear how it all turned out and whether we thought this exercise was helpful for creativity, listen to the full episode.2023-05-2315 min
Dear WriterEpisode 132: A Plotter's Guide 101 - Part 2This week, we continue our discussion on plotting and give you our guide to outlining your novel, from the idea scatter gun to chapter plans. We also talk about the importance of character and subplots when plotting, and give you some handy tips if you are plotting for the first time.2023-05-1630 min
Dear WriterEpisode 131: A Plotters Guide 101 - Part 1This week we give you Part 1 of our Plotting 101 guide. We talk about how we came to be plotters, how we generate ideas, and how we turn those ideas into a coherent plot. Finally, we discuss the importance of story structure and how to choose the best one for your novel.2023-05-0937 min
Dear WriterEpisode 130 - Author Spotlight: AJ SkellyThis episode of Dear Writer featured another of our author spotlight interviews, and we were happy to welcome AJ Skelly. AJ Skelly is a YA author based in Ohio, with a passion for all things for all things fantasy, medieval, fairy-tale romance, and (most especially) werewolves. As an avid reader and former English teacher, AJ has always been interested in the written word. She lives with her husband and children, who share her love for books. AJ’s goals are to provide positivity in the YA genre, and inspire young readers through unforgettable characters, leaving them with hope and the fe...2023-05-0234 min
Dear WriterEpisode 129: Creative Exercise - Your Scariest MemoryThis week on Dear Writer we tried out an exercise from imagine forest.com, which asked us to write a short paragraph about our scariest memory. The exercise sounded simple, but was fraught with challenges. Listen to the episode to hear our (lengthy) paragraphs and to see how it panned out.2023-04-2524 min
Dear WriterEpisode 128: Genre Deep Dive - Historical Fiction Part IIThis week, we continue our discussion about Historical Fiction. We talk about diversity and inclusivity in Historical fiction, how to create historical characters, and the importance of tone/language when crafting your novel.2023-04-1834 min
Dear WriterEpisode 127: Genre Deep Dive - Historical Fiction Part IThis week, we explore the historical fiction genre. We talk about what attracts us to the genre, and discuss the importance of historical accuracy and research in creating a compelling historical fiction novel.2023-04-1134 min
Dear WriterEpisode 126: Author Spotlight - Susan L MarkloffThis week on Dear Writer we welcomed Susan L Markloff on the show to talk about her books and writing journey. We greatly enjoyed talking to Susan about the highs and lows of the road so far, including everything from the success of seeing her book in print, and the challenges of marketing and finding a readership.2023-04-0450 min
Dear WriterEpisode 125: Creative Exercise - Haiku PoetryThis week on Dear Writer we attempted Haiku poetry, looking at both the contemporary and traditional forms. We shared our results and our experiences, discussing whether we thought writing Haikus were a good way to develop creativity. The exercise this week was taken from the following website: https://www.writingforward.com/writing_exercises/poetry-writing-exercises/creative-writing-exercises-haiku2023-03-2821 min
Dear WriterEpisode 124 - Genre Deep-Dive: YAThis week, we continue our discussion about the YA genre. We explore the importance of character voice, the issue of preachiness in YA novels, and give some tips on writing good YA stories.2023-03-2133 min
Dear WriterEpisode 123 - Genre Deep-Dive: YA - Part 1This week, we take a closer look at the YA genre of fiction. We discuss the characteristics of YA fiction, and look at the popular sub-genres that are common in YA. We also talk about the different ways tense and point of view can be used to good effect when writing in this genre.2023-03-1438 min
Dear WriterEpisode 122: Author Spotlight - Elizabeth Moore KrausThis week we hosted Elizabeth Moore Kraus on our podcast. Elizabeth had recently retired from her job as an English professor and, during covid, compiled her experiences of traveling with her sisters into a memoir, titled "Three Sisters, Three Weeks, Three Countries (Still Talking). It was a pleasure to talk to Elizabeth about her writing and her life.2023-03-0749 min
Dear WriterEpisode 121: Creative Exercise - GesturesThis week on Dear Writer we tried out another creative exercise. This involved creating a scene between two characters, using only gestures to have a conversation. Listen in to find out how we found the exercise and how we think it could be useful for creativity and writing.2023-02-2818 min
Dear WriterEpisode 120: The Supporting Cast - Part TwoThis week, we continue our discussion about creating side characters. We talk about the difference between flat and round characters, and how to use them effectively in your novel. We also share our tips for creating compelling supporting characters.2023-02-2128 min
Dear WriterEpisode 119: The Supporting Cast - Part OneThis week, we discuss the importance of side characters in your novel. We talk about the different archetypes of supporting characters, how you can blend archetypes to make your characters more compelling, and try to iron out how many side characters you should have in your novel.2023-02-1438 min
Dear WriterEpisode 118: Author Spotlight - Ashley KaplanThis week on Dear writer we had another of our author spotlight interviews, and we were excited to host Ashley Kaplan. Ashley is a YA fiction author based in Ontario, Canada. Outside of writing, Ashley is a stay-at-home mom of two toddlers and is enjoying discovering a new chapter of her life as a mom and author. We had an interesting discussion about her writing journey and her hopes for expanding her writing career.2023-02-0736 min
Dear WriterEpisode 117: Creative Exercise - RoomThis week on Dear Writer we tried another creative exercise from the Reedsy blog, called 'Room'. The instructions were: using a character from your current WIP, describe the room you are currently located in. We tried out the exercise and discussed how we found the experience. If you are are interested in this exercise and would like further information, visit the reedsy blog here: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exercises/setting/room/2023-01-3016 min
Dear WriterEpisode 116: Creating the (Im)Perfect Hero Part IIThis week, we continue our discussion about creating compelling protagonists. We chat about character motivations, how supporting characters can aid your protagonist, and give some handy tips for getting to know your hero better.2023-01-2430 min
Dear WriterEpisode 115: Creating the (Im)Perfect Hero Part IThis week we discussed how to write compelling protagonists. We talked how character flaws and backstory can make your hero's interesting and realistic.2023-01-1728 min
Dear WriterEpisode 114 - Author Spotlight - Rhonda ReneeThis week on our author spotlight section we had Rhonda Renee. Rhonda is an elementary school teacher with two grown daughters and she enjoys imparting her passion for books in those around her. Rhonda has written two novels; Antique Dreams and Moments in the Soul of a Man. We enjoyed having Rhonda on the podcast and hearing about her writing journey.2023-01-1024 min
Dear WriterEpisode 113: Creative Exercise - Personality QuizzesThis week on Dear Writer, we tried out doing some personality quizzes as our characters. Our chosen quizzes were a Myers Briggs personality test from 16personalities.com, and Love Languages from 5lovelanguages.com. The results we got were unexpected and interesting. We discussed the way we thought this could be used to help write our novels and increase creativity.2023-01-0321 min
Dear WriterEpisode 112: Sequels and Series - Part 2This week, we continue our discussion about writing sequels and series. We give some tips about writing a series, chat about some of the technical aspects of series writing, and talk about how different cover designs can help show your book is part of a series.2022-12-2736 min
Dear WriterEpisode 111: Sequels and Series - Part 1On this week's craft episode, we discuss writing series and sequels. We chat about the pros and cons of writing a series versus a standalone novel, and some of the writing elements that need to be considered before embarking on a series.2022-12-2031 min
Dear WriterEpisode 110: Author Spotlight - Auckland Writers' AnthologyThis week on our Author Spotlight we had Sue Glamuzina and Kynan Wright, the organizers of the Auckland Writers' Anthology, 'Tales of the Domain'. We both partook in this Anthology, and it was interesting to have a behind-the-scenes chat to glean how the anthology was created.
Click here --> https://mybook.to/talesofthedomain 2022-12-1351 min
Dear WriterEpisode 109: Creative Exercise - EightThis week on Dear Writer we tried another creative exercise, called "eight" which Ashley found on the Reedsy blog. It involved using the 8th sentence from the 8th chapter of a random fiction book, and using it to create a poem eight lines long which relates to your current work in progress.2022-12-0617 min
Dear WriterEpisode 108: Writing Short Fiction - Part 2This week we continued with our discussion of short fiction, in particular discussing short stories. We talked of our (limited) experience in writing short stories and how we had found the experience coming from a background of primarily novel writing.2022-11-2941 min
Dear WriterEpisode 107: Writing Short Fiction - Part 1This time on Dear Writer we talked about writing short fiction. In part one, we discussed what short fiction is and some of the elements of short fiction that are important in creating an engaging story.2022-11-2243 min
Dear WriterEpisode 106: Author Spotlight - Jennifer ChastainToday on Dear Writer, Sarah talked with Jennifer Chastain, a romance author from a small town in the state of New York, who now lives in North Carolina with her husband. We had a very engaging and inspiring conversation about Jennifer's journey so far, and her upcoming romantic suspense series.2022-11-1545 min
Dear WriterEpisode 105: Speculative Fiction Writing with Lee MurrayThis episode of Dear Writer, we were lucky enough to speak with Lee Murray about writing speculative fiction. Lee is a USA Today bestselling author and a four-time winner of the International Bram Stoker Awards. She writes speculative fiction in a number of different sub-genres, and resides in the beautiful Bay of Plenty district in New Zealand.2022-11-0850 min
Dear WriterEpisode 104: From Lacklustre to Blockbuster - Creating Tension - Part 2On this week's episode of Dear Writer, we continue our discussion about creating tension in fiction. We talk about some the common techniques for making tension and chat about some of our writing tips for enhancing tension in your novel.2022-11-0134 min
Dear WriterEpisode 103: From Lacklustre to Blockbuster - Creating Tension Part 1On this week's episode, we talk about the importance of creating tension in your novel, what the different types of dramatic tension are, and the distinction between tension and conflict.2022-10-2536 min
Dear WriterEpisode 102: Author Spotlight - Astrid V.J.This week on our Author Spotlight we had Astrid V.J., a South African fantasy author and USA Today bestseller. In her day life Astrid is a social anthropologist and transformational life coach who lives with her family in Sweden. We had a great chat about how she uses her skills and interests to create inspiring characters who work through personal trials to tell her stories.2022-10-1846 min
Dear WriterEpisode 101: AI Text to ImageThis week we tried another creative exercise, and used AI text to image software to generate pictures from our novels. We discussed the experience of doing this and how we think it might be useful to creativity and as writers.2022-10-1123 min
Dear WriterEpisode 100: Micro vs Macro Part 2In this week's craft episode we dive into part II of our micro vs macro discussion where we talk about the techniques that can be used to enhance the macro and micro details in your writing.2022-10-0439 min
Dear WriterEpisode 99: Micro vs Macro Part 1In this week's craft episode, we discuss the basics of writing micro (details) and writing macro (significant traits) through the lens of character and description.2022-09-2731 min
Dear WriterEpisode 98: Author Spotlight - Steven J KolbeThis week we interviewed Steven J Kolbe about his books and his writing process. We had a great discussion on the importance of portraying mental illness accurately in media and greatly enjoyed talking to Steven about his experiences. If you want to find out more about Steven and his books, visit his website at https://stevenjkolbe.com.2022-09-2046 min
Dear WriterEpisode 97: Creative Exercise - Found PoetryThis week for our creative exercise we explored found poetry. We each took an instruction manual and used the text to create our found poems. We discovered this was a very enjoyable exercise. To read our found poems, visit our instagram @lindersoncreations.2022-09-1317 min
Dear WriterEpisode 96: World Building Part 2On the week's episode of Dear Writer, we continue our discussion about world building. We talk about the important elements of building a realistic world, how much detail you should give to your readers, and some of our hot tips for effective world building.2022-09-0632 min
Dear WriterEpisode 95: World Building Part 1On this week's episode of Dear Writer, we talk about some of the exciting new changes happening on the podcast before jumping in to a discussion about world building. We cover topics ranging from how world building and setting differ, to why it is important to consider world building in your novel.2022-08-3026 min
Dear WriterEpisode 94: Writing and Technology with Joanna PennThis week on the podcast we had a very interesting interview with Joanna Penn about how the ever-evolving world of technology affects our careers as authors. We discussed the advances in artificial intelligence and how it can be used as a writing aid, before moving onto the topic of digital narration and what benefits might be derived from this technology.2022-08-2339 min
Dear WriterEpisode 93: Culturing Creativity - Sestina PoemsThis week on our culturing creativity episode, we explored Sestina Poems and discussed how they can contribute to inspiring creativity. For this exercise, we used the instructions on the masterclass website linked below to come up with the Sestina Poem. Adhering to the strict structure was a challenge, but an enjoyable one! Click on the link if you are interested in creating a sestina poem yourself.
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sestina-poem-form
Below, you can find our poems.
Sarah's Poem: A Sestina for Julia
Nothing more fun than play
with your favourite person. A toothless grin,
your face an open...2022-08-1635 min
Dear WriterEpisode 92: A Diverse CastThis week we discuss the importance of having a diverse cast of characters in your novel. We chat about how we feel diversity in fiction has changed over the past ten years, how we feel we have changed as writers during this time, and some tips for creating authentic characters.2022-08-0956 min
Dear WriterEpisode 91: Talking ShopIn this month's Talking Shop episode, Sarah reviewed Episode 7 and 8 from the lecture series Writing Great Fiction - The Mechanics of Dialogue and Integrating Dialogue into Narrative. Ashley reviewed chapter four of The Writing Experiment – Strategies for Innovative Creative Writing By Hazel Smith which was about using already existing texts to inspire new literature.2022-08-0229 min
Dear WriterEpisode 90: Author Spotlight - Melissa GuyanThis week we talked to Melissa Guyan about her writing journey. Melissa is a New Zealand based indie author. Her work spans a number of subgenres in romantic fiction, with a different penname for each. In YA romance, she goes by Jordan Ford, in romantic suspense she is Melissa Pearl, and in romantic comedy she is Melody Sweet. She also cowrites Christian small town romance under the penname Sophia Quinn. Melissa has published over 80 novels and owns a small press company, Forever Love Publishing.
At the end of the show, Melissa discussed her reading challenge. If you would like to...2022-07-2658 min
Dear WriterEpisode 89: Culturing Creativity - How to Say NoOn this culturing creativity episode, we discussed the power of saying 'no'. Saying no can be a difficult feat to master, yet without appropriate boundaries it can be easy to fall victim to burnout. We talked about whether we find it hard to say no, and some tips and thoughts on how to ease the guilt and free up writing time.2022-07-1933 min
Dear WriterEpisode 88: Transforming the First DraftThis week, we discuss how to edit the first draft of your novel. Should you let your manuscript rest or start editing immediately? Then, we share our editing checklists and some tips about dealing with Beta Reader feedback.2022-07-1253 min
Dear WriterEpisode 87: Talking ShopIn this month's Talking Shop episode, Sarah reviewed the second chapter of The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maas which explained the nuances of showing vs telling. Ashley reviewed chapter two of a book called The Writing Experiment – Strategies for Innovative Creative Writing By Hazel Smith which demonstrated a writing technique based on experimenting with different genres.2022-07-0633 min
Dear WriterEpisode 86: Author Spotlight - Beth D. CarterOn our Author Spotlight segment this month, we chatted with Beth D. Carter. Beth is a US based author who writes romance novels about ordinary girls in extraordinary situations. She has been published for thirteen years and released 100+ books in that time. We had a really interesting conversation about the twists and turns in her publishing journey, and she shared some invaluable writing advice and editing tips.2022-06-281h 01
Dear WriterEpisode 85: Culturing Creativity - Mood BoardsOn this Culturing Creativity episode, we try our hand at making mood boards for some of the books in our Black Skies Series and discuss how these mood board can help inspire creative thinking.
If you would like to create your own mood board, we suggest using milanote at https://milanote.com for an easy online platform.2022-06-2129 min
Dear WriterEpisode 84: Building the BonesOn this craft episode of Dear Writer, we discussed the importance of story structure when writing your novel, and explored some of the common elements found in different types of narrative structure.2022-06-1458 min
Dear WriterEpisode 83: Talking ShopIn this episode, Sarah reviewed the first chapter of Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction by Writer's Digest Books (Editor) which gave handy tips about how to organize your writing life. Ashley explored an article called Fantasy World Building: The Power of Detail by C.S. Pacat from the the journal Writing Queensland which looked at how the addition of small details to your setting can make your novels feel more real.2022-06-0737 min
Dear WriterEpisode 82: Author Spotlight - M.K. StableyOn our Author Spotlight segment this month we chatted with M.K. Stabley. She is a US based author who writes cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist. She has two series, The Eva St. Claire Mysteries and The Alexa Vandagau Mysteries. The next novel in her Eva St. Claire Series will be released in August. When she's not writing, she's talking about writing on her podcast, The Talking Book Podcast. We had an engaging conversation about her writing process, her inspiration, and her writing journey so far.2022-05-3154 min
Dear WriterEpisode 81 - Culturing Creativity - The Writing MindsetOn this culturing creativity episode, we talked all about developing a healthy writing mindset. We explored what a 'writing mindset' is, why it's so important for your writing, and how to work out an approach to writing that is suited to your individual circumstances.2022-05-2426 min
Dear WriterEpisode 80: The Art of EmotionThis craft episode was devoted to the art of creating emotion in your characters and in drawing out emotion from your readers. We discussed tips and tricks we use to engage readers by creating realistic emotion-driven scenes, and why the reader's emotional connection to the characters is important.2022-05-1745 min
Reading And Writing PodcastAshley Lindsay and Sarah AndersonInterview with Ashley Lindsay and Sarah Anderson, co-authors of the novel WHEN THE RAIN FALLS published under the pen name Sasha A. Linderson.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-05-1111 min
Dear WriterEpisode 78: Author Spotlight - Julie HigginsOn our author spotlight segment this month we had a wonderful chat with Julie Higgins. Julie is a mystery/thriller writer based in the UK. Her debut novel, Finding Ruby, was released in 2019. The sequel, A Long Time Burning, is a Christmas mystery that will be released near the end of this year. We had an engaging conversation with Julie about the process of writing mystery novels, her inspiration, and her writing journey so far.2022-05-0350 min
Dear WriterEpisode 76: Weaving in BackstoryOn this craft episode of Dear Writer, we discussed how to weave backstory into your novel, and why it is important, especially when it comes to the craft of character and relating to your readers.2022-04-1944 min
Dear WriterEpisode 75: Talking ShopWe introduced two more writing resources on this talking shop episode. Though both articles we chose were more directed at instructors of creative writing classes, they were enlightening and thought-provoking reads. Sarah explored an article called "Writing Here, Writing Now; Making Sense of It All: Examining Cultural and Historical Context in the Introductory Creative Writing Class", by Oindrila Mukherjee. Ashley examined an article called "Before the First Draft: Cultivating Inspiration and Creative Insight in the Classroom", by Brandi Reissenweber.
You can find both articles here:
https://scholarworks.rit.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1261&context=jcws
https://scholarworks.rit.edu/cgi...2022-04-1233 min
Dear WriterEpisode 74: Author Spotlight - Melissa McTernanOn our author spotlight this month we were delighted to talk to Melissa McTernan. Melissa is a paranormal/fantasy romance author based in New York. She has three novellas published by small presses: Missing Maren, Through the Fairy Ring, and Secret Family Recipes for Love and Butter Cookies. Her new self-published book, Bewitched By My Best Friend came out last month. We had an inspiring conversation with Melissa about her books, her writing process, and her road thus far.2022-04-0542 min
Dear WriterEpisode 73: Culturing Creativity - Finding Your GenreOn another culturing creativity episode, we immersed ourselves once again in genre. But this time, we focussed on how to find the genre that suits you best. To some, it seems like an obvious answer. But we discussed how this affects your writing and your confidence, particularly as a new writer if you're not sure where to start.2022-03-2921 min
Dear WriterEpisode 72: Crafting the Perfect VillainOn this craft episode of Dear Writer, we talk about how to craft the perfect villain, and the many reasons why the villain is so central to the plot of your novel.2022-03-2249 min
Dear WriterEpisode 71: Talking ShopOn this talking shop episode, we focussed on two academic articles. Sarah discussed an article titled, "'I've Learned I Need to Treat My Characters Like People': Varieties of Agency and Interaction in Writers' Experiences of Their Characters' Voices", by John Foxwell, Ben Alderson-Day, Charles Fernyhough, and Angela Woods. Ashley reviewed an article called "Hideous Progeny - Examining how the failings of science and technology have informed a range of dystopian texts", by Paul Taylor-McCartney.
You can find both articles here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053810019304155
https://www.nawe.co.uk/DB/current-wip-edition-2/articles/x16-hideous-progeny-by-paul-taylor-mccartney.html2022-03-1527 min
Dear WriterEpisode 79: Talking ShopWe ventured into the realms of Academia once more to bring you two new and interesting resources about writing. Sarah explored ideation, and the processes of the brain when an idea is sparked, in the article "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat" by Arne Dietrich. Ashley reviewed "Malcolm Cowley on the Four Stages of Writing: Lessons from the First Five Years of The Paris Review" by Maria Papova.
You can find both articles here:
http://www.textjournal.com.au/speciss/issue13/Dietrich.pdf
https://www.themarginalian.org/2013/04/05/malcolm-cowley-four-stages-of-writing-paris-review/2022-03-1435 min
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