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12pt FontEp 52 | How to Outline a NonFiction NovelThis is the second episode in the NonFiction novel series here at 12pt Font. So you’ve got an idea for a novel. What happens now? What is the next step in the non-fiction writing process? This episode is a full breakdown of a NonFiction outlining process. From Introduction to Closing chapters, and everything in between.Come Say Hello:Website: https://www.pendoland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pendoland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pendolandYouTube: PendoLandEmail: 12ptft@gmail.com ...2020-05-2418 min12pt FontEp 51 | Starting a NonFiction NovelHow to Start a NonFiction NovelThis is the first episode in the next series for 12pt Font. We’re going to write a book together. From Conception to Publication this episode is the first of many to come. This episode covers our first forays into the world of nonfiction writing. Making a decision to write, carving out the time, and then coming up with the idea. Show Notes:Assassin’s Apprentice | Robin HobbCome Say Hello:Website: https://www.pendoland.com/In...2020-05-0820 min12pt FontEp 50 - Close ReadingThe practical guide to close reading.This episode we are building off of what we began last episode. We dive straight into the Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, and we use this phenomenal work to explore close reading together.Come Say Hello:Website: https://www.pendoland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pendoland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pendolandYouTube: PendoLandEmail: 12ptft@gmail.com Show Notes:Literary Deviceshttps://literarydevices.net/2020-04-2522 min12pt FontEp 49 | Reading for WritersWhy should Writers Read? It's a good question. This episode is all about why writers should read, what ‘close reading is’, and why you should consider doing it. We talk about the benefits of reading as a writer, and why close reading is a good way to expand your writer’s toolbox.
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Wocket in my Pocket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPJl2e38S4g
The Thief | Megan Whalen Turner
https://www.goodre...2020-04-0413 min12pt FontEp 48 | Free Verse & Blank Verse PoetryThis episode we talk about Free Verse and Blank Verse poetry. What makes them different? How are they similar? How do you separate them from fixed form poetry? We also discuss how you can create your own free and blank verse poems. We dive into scansion, meter, feet, and other poetic conventions. As the final episode of the season two poetry series, these forms of poetry close out the show.
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The Raven | Edgar...2020-02-2811 min12pt FontEp 47 | GlosaExpand your poetic horizons with the Glosa, with William Blake’s The Tyger. Want to learn about interesting forms of poetry, and intertextuality in poetry. The Glosa originates in Spanish court poetry. It is an incredible form of fixed-form poetry that uses quotes from other works to form the foundation of a new one. A great way to play with words, and to enter a dialogue with the poets of the past, present, and future.
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Sh...2020-02-1515 min12pt FontEp 46 | SonnetWhat is a sonnet, where does it come from, and how do I write one? This episode we dive into these questions and more with an exploration of the Italian/Petrarchan and Shakespearean forms.
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The Power of Habit | Charles Duhigg
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12609433-the-power-of-habit
What is Sonnet
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-sonnet-2985266
Sonnet | Literary Devices
https://literarydevices.net/sonnet/
Sonnet | Wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonnet
Petrarchan Sonnet | Wiki
...2020-01-3114 min12pt FontEp 45 | HaikuThis week we answer the questions what is haiku, and how do we write one? We’re demystifying this ancient Japanese art of poetry, in an accessible, and entertaining way that will get you writing haiku in no time.
Poetry is fun!
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Their Eyes Were Watching God | Zora Hurston
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37415.Their_Eyes_Were_Watching_God
Haiku
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku
List of Kigo
https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~rw...2020-01-1812 min
12pt FontEp 44 | What is Poetry?This episode of 12pt Font introduces our next topic: poetry. WOAH! Don’t click away! I promise I’ll do my best to make this series enjoyable, engaging, entertaining, informative, and of course, relevant. This episode attempts to answer the question ‘what is poetry?’. How well it succeeds in answering that question… Well, you’ll just have to listen and find out.
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How to Read (and Write) About Poetry | Susan Holbrook
https://broadviewpress.com/product/how-to-read...2019-12-1409 min12pt FontEp 43 | WriMo 2019 (The Bonus)A bonus episode of 12pt Font to say CONGRATULATIONS. No matter whether you got 50K or 5, words were placed on a page that were not there before. That’s good. Be proud of yourself!
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Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24453082-big-magic2019-11-3004 min12pt FontEp 42 | Life After NaNoThe sun rises and sets upon this, the day before the end. Wherever we are in our project, the fact that so many of us have come this far is truly incredible. Let us all take time to celebrate the incredible achievement that is the work we have done. In this episode of 12pt Font, we talk about what happens after all the words are on the page, and the first draft is completed. Episode 42 is all about life after NaNoWriMo.
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...2019-11-2908 min12pt FontEp 41 - WriMoTogetherEveryone can use support, especially during NaNoWriMo. In this episode, we discuss three ways to find yourself a wonderful writing buddy for support during NaNo and beyond! Reddit, Discord, and NaNoWriMo write-ins. Wherever your comfort level is, we’ve got an option for you! Each method has been tested, and each method has been proven successful. It just takes some patience, with a little hint of panic.
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How to Win Friends and Influence Pe...2019-11-1510 min12pt FontEp 40 | What is NaNoWriMo?Hello, and WELCOME TO SEASON two of 12pt Font.
New Year; New Nano, and 12pt Font has got you covered. In this episode we answer the questions: What is NaNoWriMo, what does it mean to participate, and how does one ‘win’.
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NaNoWriMo
https://nanowrimo.org/
Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12543.Bird_by_Bird2019-11-0107 min12pt FontEp 39 | Business Writing BasicsThe final episode of 12pt Font Season One is all about the basics of business writing. In this episode we break down three main principles that are applicable to all effective professional communication. Join us as we demystify and simplify the ‘must-know’ skills of effective business communication.
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Anatomy of Story – John Truby
https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Story-Becoming-Master-Storyteller/dp/0865479933/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BOISVZLF628F&keywords=anatomy+of+story&qid=1572543622&s=books&sprefix=anatomy+of+%2Cstrip...2019-11-0118 min
12pt FontEp 38 | Maya Angelou: Narrative InstanceEpisode 38 brings us Narrative Instance.
The instant in which the narration happens. In other words context. I know it seems simple, but I promise, it’s really not. Well, it can be, but sometimes it isn’t. This description not making any sense, that’s fair. I promise that if you just trust me on this one and listen to the podcast it might make some sense.
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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings...2019-04-0511 min
12pt FontEp 37 | Jack Gilbert: ConcisionEpisode 37: How to say more with less.
This episode is all about concision and the wonders of editing. We explore Jack Gilbert's A brief for the Defense, and I must make some sacrifices in using it to demonstrate concision. So! Stick around and we can explore this wonderful editing tool together.
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A Brief for the Defence – Jack Gilbert
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brief-for-the-defense/
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary...2019-03-0525 min
12pt FontEp 36 | Elizabeth Gilbert: Platonic RelationshipsIt's episode 36, and Valentine's day has just passed us by. Love is in the air, but there's a lot of different kinds of love.
In this episode, we explore platonic love. How do we portray platonic relationships effectively in our stories?
Well! I have searched far and wide for some answers, this is what I have learned. Hope it helps you too!
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A Brief for the Defence – Jack Gilbert
https://www.poemhunter.com/po...2019-02-1923 min
12pt FontEp 35 | Walt Whitman: ClarityNumber 35. Isn't that a nice round number? In episode 35 we get into the nitty-gritty of what makes a work clear. Using Walt Whitman's poem Song of Myself we can break down the sentence by sentence, and word by word details that help your writing to make sense.
ALSO! This episode – in addition to our writing prompt – we have our first writing exercise!
In the near future I'll have a webpage dedicated to all of these exercises on my website so stay tuned, and make sure to check in.
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12pt FontEp 34 | Amy Tan - Cohesion Over ClarityHey!
Today we have Amy Tan with the Joy Luck Club. The book is an incredible feat of setting and time manipulation and is an excellent example of cohesion. What is cohesion? So glad you asked!
Listen to find out!
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Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace (5th Edition) – Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup
https://www.amazon.com/Style-Basics-Clarity-Grace-5th/dp/0321953304
Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman
https://www.amazon.com/Neverwhere-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0380973634
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brando...2019-01-2214 min
12pt FontEp 33 | Write OftenOne Week of January Gone Already?
So we've properly begun the new year! Most of us have gone back to school, and back to work, and back the every day of life. With the new year come new habits, and new attempts at discipline. For many of us writers, this manifests into resolutions to write way more, and to get better as we do. A fair and decent goal if I do say so myself - and I do.
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12pt FontEp 32 | Welcome 2019!Hey Everyone!
Welcome to the new year! Congrats on Surviving 2018. Let's all strive to make 2019 our best, most excellent, most amazing, greatest year yet!
Today's episode is a week late. I hope you can forgive me. In it, we discuss plans for 2019. Goals we want to set, and future expectations. Here's to a regular upload schedule, and lots of inspiration!2019-01-0515 min
12pt FontEp 31 | We're BackHello, lovely people!
Some changes have been made. Most things have been kept the same. We took a week off, but we're glad to be back for you today! We will be uploading full time starting next week, but until then here is an episode to tide you over until the 28th.
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The Rook – Daniel O’Malley
https://www.amazon.com/Rook-Daniel-OMalley/dp/0316098809/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1544823731&sr=1-1
Taking Brea...2018-12-1414 min
12pt FontDay 30 | Congratulations WinnersDay 30 It Is Over
What more can I say except congratulations? Go grab an energy bar, and hug your nearest loved one. (I highly recommend a good cry into your fur-baby.) You have done it. 5k or 50k, you have more today than you did on the 1st.
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Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
https://writingexcuses.com/category/season/season-10/
Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott
https://www.amaz...2018-12-0105 min
12pt FontDay 29 | For Week FourDay 29 makes tomorrow the last day.
How do you feel? I feel like a maniac. In the best way possible. We are writers. We can Win. If you haven’t already, there's still time. Write like your life depends on it, then write some more. Let's go NaNo Let's GO!
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Romeo and Juliette: Act 2 Scene 2 – William Shakespeare
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/201/romeo-and-juliet/4330/act-2-scene-2/
http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/201/romeo-and-juliet/
Writ...2018-11-3025 min
12pt FontDay 28 | Jut Hit Post Part 2Day 28, and hey…
It is okay. Press the button. Do pass go, do collect $200. Honestly though. Think about it. What is the worst that could happen?
Only two more days! If you can win NaNo, what can't you do?
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WWDW With Amy Rose Spiegel – Jeff Umbro & Kyle Craner
https://www.acast.com/writerswhodontwrite/amyrosespiegel
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
https://writingexcuses.com/category/season/season-10/
Bird by Bir...2018-11-2909 min
12pt FontDay 27 | Just Hit PostWe are on day 27
Do you know what that means? People are either wrapping up, giving up or getting her done. Where are we at in this? I do not know. What are we doing? NO CLUE! But for those of us who have something to give. We should give it our all. Put yourself out there. (If you are not hurting anybody?) what is actually the worst that could happen?
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Ditch Diggers...2018-11-2814 min
12pt FontDay 26 | But I Hate It!OH, MY GOODNESS Day 26
The end is so close, and some of us have fallen out of love with our stories. We’re so close to the end though. SO CLOSE. Do not give up yet. Love it or Hate, try to get it done anyways. You can do it. YES, YOU CAN!
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Twilight – Stephenie Meyer
https://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Saga-Book-1/dp/0316015849
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
...2018-11-2709 min
12pt FontDay 25 | Back on the HorseDay 25 means 5 more days!
Today it’s exactly what the title says. We were in a rut, and now we’re dragging ourselves out of one. Can we do this? OF COURSE. Writers are incredible people. Crazy resilient, and terrified of deadlines. That is us!
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Reading Glasses Podcast – Brea Grant & Mallory O’Meara
http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/reading-glasses
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
https://writingexcuses.com/catego...2018-11-2510 min
12pt FontDay 24 | Why Give Up Part 2Day 24 – Y'all Still with Me?
So, today's episode is kind of about recognizing when you’re about to quit, then making the decision NOT to do that. We will be revisiting some of what was said last episode, as a type of follow up. Hope you enjoy it!
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KamaHapa Website & Facebook – Chris Ngui
https://kamahapa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/khcanada150/?tn-str=k*F
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Rob...2018-11-2409 min
12pt FontDay 23 | Why Give UpWe have arrived at Day 23.
With exactly 7 days left, it's fight or flight time. For those of us who have already won, the elation is so good! For those of us keeping pace, congratulations for real. However, the rest of us, behind with no clear direction forward? WE CAN DO THIS! Don't quit. WE CAN DO THIS!!!
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Jane Eyre or AudioVersion – Charlotte Bronte
https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Wordsworth-Classics-Charlotte-Bronte/dp/1853260207
https://librivox.org/jane-eyre-by-charlotte-bront/
Wr...2018-11-2412 min
12pt FontDay 22 | Somehow Week 3Somehow, we've made it to Day 22.
How? No clue, but we're going to celebrate anyway with a Question and Answer Sprint interspersed with advice form Incredible Writers.
Strap in because we're speaking fast, and writing faster.
The end is near.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Beta Readers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLuLbzIqvcE&t=184s
Ray Bradbury on Short Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWBF4R6MW-k&t=308s
Big Little...2018-11-2218 min
12pt FontDay 21 | Creative ProcrastinationIt's Day 21, here at the 12pt Font writing studios… Yep.
Here at 12pt Font, we strive for excellence in all things, this includes of course procrastination. As a master procrastinator myself I felt it was my solemn duty to bestow upon you my writing prowess, and skills. As well as share with you the incredible procrastinating power of our colleagues in NaNoWriMo. Writers on your marks, get set, stop.
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Dan Harmon on Procrastination
ht...2018-11-2216 min
12pt FontDay 20 | The Whole TruthAlmost Can't Believe we've made it to DAY 20!!!!!
Yeah. YEAH! Look at us go! Today we talk more about non-fiction. Specifically information gathering, plagiarism (do not do it) and when/how to bend the truth.
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Go the F*** to Sleep – Adam Mansbach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udj-o2m39NA
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
https://writingexcuses.com/category/season/season-10/
Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott...2018-11-2111 min
12pt FontDay 19 | On EssaysDay 19 is all about Essays!
Wait! Wait! Come back. I'll try to make it fun I promise! We'll listen to Amy Poehler, and talk about puppers, and I'll even censor the word ‘thesis’ so you never have to hear that word more than you need to. I got Your Back!
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Champion of the World – Maya Angelou
http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/staff/dmsokol/101/files/maya_angelou.pdf
Yes Please – Amy Poehler
https://www.amazon.c...2018-11-2012 min
12pt FontDay 18 | Why Want ItDay 18.
Hi, I have said some things in this episode. I don't know. Just listen? This episode is about why we push through. Why bother doing what we do.
I hope this helps.
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Geronimo Stilton – Elisabetta Dami
https://geronimostilton.com/
How Bad Do You Want It – Eric Thomas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuetQSwFW8
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
https://writingexcuses.com/category/season/season-10/
Bird b...2018-11-1817 min
12pt FontDay 17 | Burnout Cool DownIt is day 17 now. Are we tired yet?
Yes. That was an easy question. 😆. Okay, so we are tired, what do we do about it? Fear not dear listener. I have got your back. Today's episode is all about how to bounce back from burnout.
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Matilda, Also Matilda, Also Matilda – Roald Dhal
https://www.amazon.com/Matilda-Roald-Dahl/dp/0141346345
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFBYH6GHNzE
http://www.matildathemusical.com/
On Exhaustion – John Green
h...2018-11-1812 min
12pt FontDay 16 | Comma as a LifestyleDay 16, and it's time to stop!
Not really. Unless you've won, and your story is completed. In which case. YOU REALLY NEED A COMMA in your life. A comma indicates a natural break between connected ideas. You need them in your story, you need them in your life.
Today we talk about the necessity of the comma; the natural break.
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7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey
https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Anniversary/dp...2018-11-1712 min
12pt FontDay 15 | Halfway ThereDay 15, and we've reached the halfway point.
This episode is honestly just a mishmash jumble of unscripted questions, neither of us knows what I’m about to say… but… that makes it fun?
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The Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story/up-next?language=en
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
https://www.amazon.com/Many-Adventures-Winnie-Pooh/dp/1423138473
Writing Excuse...2018-11-1527 min
12pt FontDay 14 | Public ApologyHey, day 14! What's good?
Diversity. The answer is diversity.
Today is all about how to write a diverse cast of characters, and why it's important. Honestly, it's about being selfish with your creativity, and creating incredible stories. Also, diversity adds a sense of realism that is often overlooked. Also, good inclusion means you never have to apologize for bad inclusion. So…Here's how to not be problematic, while also expanding your writing potential. 😁. Ya welcome.
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Show...2018-11-1420 min
12pt FontDay 13 | Word CountGuess What! Day 13
Today we talk about word count conundrums. Do you have too many words, and your story isn't close to over? What do you do if you finished your story, but now you are under the word count? How do you organically increase your word count?
We talk about all of this and more. So come join us for some word count solutions!
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Tongue-Tied by Maxine Hong Kingston – Otto Santa Ana
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12pt FontDay 12 | Faces Places Races and NamesDay 12 Everybody, and we are back to our regular format.
Today we talk about names! How to name characters, how to name places, and how to title your book… Kind of.
There is no check-in today. That was intentional. That segment will be back tomorrow, but I felt it would not be helpful at the time I was recording this... Because I was behind... 😳
So, writers. GET NAMING!
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The Name of the Wind – Patrick...2018-11-1217 min
12pt FontDay 11 | Written RememberedIt's Day 11 and today is a bit different.
Because so many countries including mine are observing a memorial or remembrance day, this episode will consist of an encouragement, and a writing prompt.
It's a little shorter than usual, but it is an anomaly. We'll be back to our regular schedule tomorrow.2018-11-1102 min
12pt FontDay 10 | Daydreams for DollarsOkay, Day 10.
We get it.
Hey Friends, we're right in the middle of week two, and the pressure is on. That adrenaline has worn off. Our lives and exhaustion is catching up, and our loved ones are not having it. To top it off, the book has become somehow more difficult? We want to quit. We want to get up, and do something relaxing. And leave our day to day behind, and it's so hard.
Today we talk about wanting to quit, Self Discipline, and the Price of art.
Let's Go WriMo Let's GO!
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12pt FontDay 09 | Eureka or BustDay 09 Going strong-ish.
Today we cover writer epiphany, and writer burnout.
We’re properly in the month now, and while some of us are gearing up for the second wind, others have flagged behind. Writing is very simple, and yet deceptively difficult. When it's working it is an incredible experience, but when it's not, it can be so frustrating.
We talk about both today – those YES moments and those crashes as well. I give you some resources. Neil Gaiman shows up – as does he always, and we appreciate his wisdom …
Hopefully, in the end, you'll walk away with new tools in your...2018-11-0916 min
12pt FontDay 08 | Week One Done!Friends We Did It!
We have been committed to our craft, for a WHOLE WEEK! Look at how fat you’ve come and CELEBRATE! Because you’re accomplishing things. Be Proud of yourselves!
Today's episode is a rapid-fire question and answer round in celebration of 7 dedicated days of writing. Let us laugh together as we embark on the next part of this process. ¼ down. ¾ to go!
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Neil Gaiman on the Nerdist Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/wa...2018-11-0822 min
12pt FontDay 07 | Stress and SchedulingIt is Day 07 fellow Novelists!
Look at us go. Or not go. Having trouble starting, picking up the pen or sitting yourself in front of the keyboard? Listen to me interview Jane Ngui (my incredible mother), who explains how to set yourself up for success from the moment you wake up.
Having trouble just getting yourself to write? No Problem. Mel Robins has got your back.
Let’s get set up for success.
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Ho...2018-11-0721 min
12pt FontDay 06 | Writing AnxietyDay 06 Everyone!
Today's Topic is kind of heavy.
We're talking about what to do when you experience anxiety when writing.
Buckle up for some of the best advice I can give when It comes to just getting the words out. I'm not an expert, I've just sat at a blank screen enough to be kind of good at getting over my own inability to write. It may not always work, (it doesn't always for me).
Remember I believe in you. You can do this. Don't believe me, believe Will Smith! He'd never lead you astray.
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12pt FontDay 05 | Get That MotivationDay 05.
How are we doing?
Today we have three questions about motivating yourself to write that first draft. Come join us for an interview with Anna Park (best friend, genius, expert writer). Listen to Stephen King outline how he gets his stories, and if you want you could listen to me talk about the easiest way to tell a story.
Spoiler alert, I learned all of this through tragic trial and error, and by reading a lot of books, and listening to people who are MUCH better writers that me at this point in my career. That's Okay. We're all...2018-11-0523 min
12pt FontDay 04 | Where Writers WriteDay 04 and we're doing it, friends!
Today is all about location, location, location.
I cover some great places to write, like parks, or libraries, or the infamous coffee shop. We also go over some great writing resources, and listen to other writers talk about what programs they use. We also listen to a little bit of Pierce Brown's Red Rising, and hear him talk about his ideal writing environment.
We’ve got a lit of content today, so stick around! Hopefully, you'll walk away with some new resources to add to your writer toolkit.
BONUS! The episode title today is an...2018-11-0415 min
12pt FontDay 03 | They Don't UnderstandHey! It's Day 03.
How are you doing?
Today is all about talking to our family and friends about the goals we've set for ourselves. What to do if your family doesn't take your writing seriously. What to do if your family doesn't understand your boundaries. Today is about getting yourself in gear to succeed, and how to talk to the people you love about your passion.
Cuz #WritersGottaWrite.
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Patrick Rothfuss Full Interview...2018-11-0319 min
12pt FontDay 02 | Words on the PageWelcome to Day 02
Today we talk about how to write when you're missing plot details. How to maintain writing flow, and what do you need for a good opening sequence. We get into craft, emotion and how to just put the words on the page. One letter after the next, after the next, after the next.
I believe in you! You can do this!
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Resources from...2018-11-0218 min
12pt FontDay 01 | PreparationHullo, Creatives and Curious.
Today's podcast is all about prep.
Have you done it? What if you didn't? What does it look like for me? Come and join us for some prep, panic, and advice on 12pt Font
Resources Mentioned:
Legion Skin Deep – Brandon Sanderson
Make Good Art – Neil Gaiman
Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott
Anatomy of Story – John Truby
Writing Excuses|Season 10 – Dan Wells, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal
My NaNoWriMo Survival Kit – FiksiDust
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