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Writer Craft PodcastEp185: Beyond the Hero’s Journey: Exploring the Hidden Arcs in Every StoryMain Topic: 3 arcs in every book (begins at 15:31) Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery gen...2025-04-3041 minWriter Craft PodcastChatGPT and Writing Exercises Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Val...2025-04-1740 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Start a Ghostwriting BusinessMain Topic: Starting a Ghostwriting Business Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. ...2025-04-1054 minWriter Craft PodcastThe 3 Types and 5 Rules of ScreenwritingMain Topic: 5 Rules of Screen-Writing (starts at 18:23) Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre....2025-03-0537 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Find Writing CommunitySegment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Valerie) decluttering, pitching conferences, starting new projects Aligned Author: A Workshop in Intuitive Planning and Strategy "Using strategic principles, core values, and your desired feelings as a guide, you can create goals that feel good to pursue. Aligned Embodied Action is an intuitive and authentic way to approach goal-setting and strategic planning. Join life coach and author Valerie Ihsan for this experiential, full-day workshop packed with hands-on exercises, practical tips, valuable resources, and live coaching opportunities. By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with a personalized ac...2025-02-2634 minWriter Craft PodcastFavorite Writing Craft BooksMain Topic: Favorite Writing Craft Books (starts at 13:02) Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery ge...2025-02-1233 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Resuscitate a Trunk NovelMain Topic: How to Revive Old Project (What About That Trunk Novel?) (at 23:36) Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short st...2025-02-0844 minWriter Craft PodcastWhat Are You Bringing to 2025?Main Topic: End of Year Review Mental Performance Shot: MagicMind.com/Valerie20 for 20% off one purchase, or up to 48% off monthly subscription. Use code VALERIE20 at checkout. PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): Bookstore work, Ali's oral surgery, helping son. (Va...2024-12-2550 minWriter Craft PodcastPricing Author Services Main Topic: Pricing for Author Services (starts at 16:33) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): EMBODY (fit and intuitive) on Patreon. (Valerie) writing new short stories from Ghost Story Weekend inspiration (Erick) (got feedback from the participants; all loved it.) tying up...2024-12-0548 minWriter Craft PodcastThe Process of Planning Your Book Without Getting BoredHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 171 of the podcast and it's November 20, 2024 as we record this. Main Topic: PATREON: Thank you to new patron Elizabeth Amber from Anchorage, Alaska. THANKS! I appreciate you. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mys...2024-11-2055 minWriter Craft PodcastEp170: Courage in Story Telling with guest Anne AbelThank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Print out NOW! On Amazon. Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! back from Ghost Story Weekend in Rainbow, OR. (Erick) https://wordcrafters.org/u...2024-11-0658 minWriter Craft PodcastWriting as a Black Woman in the Speculative Fiction Genre, with guest Dr. Michele Tracy BergerMain Topic: Writing as a Black Woman in the Speculative Fiction World (Main Topic starts at 28:00.) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Print out NOW! On Amazon. Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in t...2024-10-301h 05Writer Craft PodcastEp168: Fostering CreativitySegment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Print out NOW! On Amazon. Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafters. (Erick) print books going forward. wrapping up writing projects, PB out on the 15th of Accidental Stranger (plus prequel), finishing another book in Melville series "Signal Shadow" (Erick) https://wordcrafters.org/unlock-the-heart-of-your-memoir/ (Valerie's teaching a class in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, December 7, 2024; 10am-5pm.) What are you reading? Valerie: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Manag...2024-10-2327 minWriter Craft PodcastHiring an Editor: What My Book Should Look LikeSegment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Print out NOW! On Amazon. Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafters. (Erick) print books going forward. wrapping up writing projects, PB out on the 15th of Accidental Stranger (plus prequel), finishing another book in Melville series "Signal Shadow" (Erick) met my client deadline, squeezed in some self-care, worked an extra shift at the bookstore, a lot of social time with my son and various friends (catching up), used Cha...2024-10-1649 minWriter Craft PodcastConference Expecatations Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafters. (Erick) wrapping up writing projects, PB out on the 15th of Accidental Stranger (plus prequel), finishing another book in Melville series "Signal Shadow" (Erick) client work (Valerie) What are you reading? Valerie: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman; The Life Impossible (Matt Haig) The Book of Witching (CJ Cooke) Erick: The Color of M...2024-10-0953 minWriter Craft PodcastStory Retellings with Guest Jeanne BlasbergMain Topic: Jeanne Blasberg, Story Retellings (starts at 21:39 on video) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) SWWC and Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too...2024-09-2559 minWriter Craft PodcastWelcome to Season 5!Main Topic: Welcome to Season 5 PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series; out now.) Black Springs Saga Book 1 out now (it's the prequel) 99 ce...2024-09-0428 minWriter Craft PodcastWriting (in Multiple Genres) During the Stolen MomentsPATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series; out now.) Black Springs Saga Book 1 out now (it's t...2024-07-041h 08Writer Craft PodcastUsing Tropes to Avoid Writer's BlockMain Topic: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed. Garden Home Community Library Writers Series "Self Publishing Success" June 25 gardenhomelibrary.org 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three St...2024-06-0540 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Reuse Content in Your BusinessPATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled, or May 31st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (F...2024-05-2236 minWriter Craft PodcastFirst Lines, Openings, and HooksAnnouncements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled. Starting to read May 1st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) Author Update: Erick: building landing pages for ads (for testing) Dead Still presale price 99 cents Revision of Book Two in new series finished (this weekend) Pikes Peak Writing Conference in Colorado Springs, CO using content from conferences for social media clips Valerie: new pri...2024-04-2546 minWriter Craft PodcastWriting Through Chronic Illness, with Kathie GiorgioMain Topic: Writing Through Chronic Illness, with guest Kathie Giorgio KATHIE GIORGIO is the author of a total of fifteen books: eight novels, two story collections, an essay collection, and four poetry collections. She’s been nominated for the Pushcart Prize in fiction and poetry and awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association, the Silver Pen Award for Literary Excellence, the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence, and the Eric Hoffer Award In Fiction. Her poem “Light” won runner-up in the 2021 Rosebud Magazine Poetry Prize, and her work has also been incorporated into many vi...2024-04-1754 minWriter Craft PodcastExploring the World and Your Values in the Stories You WriteAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only three private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions for Back in the Ground (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: goal: create workshops for retreat, create the lesson plans for upcoming class, create memoir checklist, finis...2024-04-1037 minWriter Craft PodcastGo for the Little WinsAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only three private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions for Back in the Ground (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: started re-reading Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (Focus and Finish series, Book 1), need to make...2024-04-0444 minWriter Craft PodcastTransforming Your Manuscript from Boring to BadassAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: 50th birthday Calendly vs Acuity (I have both!) ;-( New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner started re-reading Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (Focus and Finish serie...2024-03-291h 36Writer Craft PodcastEp149: Does Permafree Still Work on Amazon?Announcements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. Erick is publishing an anthology; call for submissions (horror inspired by PNW); https://caretakerpress.org UPDATE: Valerie: New book out for writers: Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books by Valerie Ihsan, J. Thorn, and Miranda Weingartner Erick: working with marketer (digital); an analysis of web presence has a LOT of tasks to do (do t...2024-03-2045 minWriter Craft PodcastStarting an AnthologyAnnouncements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. UPDATE: Valerie: affirmations 15 mins/day of writing to my audience (new affirmation: This is how I create joy and change people's lives.) Erick: Book 1 in new series coming out this month new anthology out with co-producer (caretaker.org) Just finished: Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson I'M READING: The...2024-03-141h 03Writer Craft PodcastReset Buttons and Pivots for AuthorsHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 147 of the podcast and it's March 6, 2024 as we record this. Main Topic: Reset Buttons and Pivoting for Authors PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre Patron comment: Comments/email fro...2024-03-0638 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Maintain Your Writing Business During CrisisHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 146 of the podcast and it's February 14, 2024 as we record this. Happy Valentine's Day! Main Topic: How to Maintain Your Business During Crisis PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre...2024-02-1545 minWriter Craft PodcastUsing Your Local Library as an Author ResourceHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 145 of the podcast and it's January 31, 2024 as we record this. Main Topic: Using Your Local Library as an Author Resource PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre Patron comment: Com...2024-01-3157 minWriter Craft PodcastFavorite CharactersThank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: Registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop in Marcola, Oregon. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. I'll be doing a reading this Saturday at...2024-01-1144 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Know if Your Story Idea Has Legs, plus Reflecting on 2023 and Looking at 2024Announcements: Early Bird registration is open for the 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat. At this point, there is only four private tickets left and three shared tickets. We'll likely sell out again. ValerieIhsan.com/retreat for more info. I'm in a new anthology by Tsunami Press with my essay "Eye Contact." It's in stores now; order wherever books are sold. Season of the Shadow up now! (Erick's new title.) UPDATE: Valerie: meeting with co-writers in Jan follow the feeling; Aligned Action are my 2024 buzz words. reflection Erick: new series work: mapped out first three books written reader magnet for...2024-01-0452 minWriter Craft PodcastTop 3 Tips for New WritersThank you to new patrons Lily Fouts and Leslie Hall and Meyari McFarland. Welcome! Also, the winner of the Goody Bag drawing is Kathleen Kendricks. Congratulations! You've already been contacted. And to the patrons who signed up in November, I'll be sending out the stickers and calendars, your postcards, and the Goody Bag contents this month. I need to wait for the printing of the wall calendars first. I'll make an announcement on the Patreon page to let you know when they ship out. Thank you so much for making my first Patreon campaign so much fun...2023-12-1439 min
Revision WizardsE031 - Scene Analysis with Valerie Ihsan and RanIn this episode, V.E. Griffith and guest Three Story Method Editor Valerie Ihsan do a scene analysis of a short story by Miss Catherine M.H. and Ran Weingartner. The story is a reader magnet for Miss Catherine's story Scandal's Pen.
The Revision Wizards are at https://www.revisionwizards.com
V.E. Griffith's website: https://www.vegriffith.com
Miss Catherine M.H.'s website: https://www.scribes-pen.com
Valerie Ihasn's website: https://www.valerieihsan.com
Transcript at: https://revisionwizards.com/?p=23832023-09-0750 minWriter Craft PodcastComing Back from ChaosPATREON: Welcome back, Jo Bartlett! And Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Patreon.com/strangeairstories fo...2023-08-3144 minWriter Craft PodcastEp109: SEO for Authors (Part 2 of Marketing That You Own series)Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 109 of the podcast and it's April 5, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: SEO (Part 2 in our Marketing That You Own series) PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we c...2023-04-1252 minWriter Craft PodcastEp108: Website Basics (Part I of Marketing That You Own series)Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 108 of the podcast and it's March 28, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Website Basics PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air...2023-04-0545 minWriter Craft PodcastEp107: Jennie Komp Interview on AnthologiesJennie's Bio: J. Komp, of Just Key Edits, has been taking apart stories, to explain why we love or hate them, for over 30 years. A Behavioral Science major, that found her voice after a decade of live theater productions, Jennie lives for stories that are as entertaining and consumable as they are transformative. Her development editing focuses on the connection between a book and its potential audience, emphasizing the tangible elements that bring a story into a reader’s everyday life and reveal our relationship with the extraordinary. Jennie’s style, in both fiction and non-fict...2023-03-3052 minWriter Craft PodcastEp106: Setbacks Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 106 of the podcast and it's March 22, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Setbacks PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At ot...2023-03-2238 minWriter Craft PodcastEp105: Reflection as an Indie Author Tool Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 105 of the podcast and it's March 8, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Reflection as an Indie Author Tool PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you...2023-03-0943 minWriter Craft PodcastEp104: Launch Day and Living in an Upside-Down WorldHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 104 of the podcast and it's March 1, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Launch Day -- We live in an upside down world. PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can...2023-03-0146 min
The Sample Chapter PodcastValerie Ihsan: You Can't Dance A LieEpisode 230 brings to us a truly multi-faceted author and podcaster, Valerie Ihsan! Listen in as we have a heartfelt discussion on grieving, finding your voice, the perfect writing day, and a glimpse at her newest book! Valerie Ihsan Author site & Story Analyst site (both have social media links) You Can't Dance A Lie on Amazon The Writer Craft Podcast Pop Goes the Culture Network Writer's Block Coffee (use code SampleChapter for 10% off!) Check out the many styles of Sample Chapter swag at Tee Public! Contact...2023-02-2856 minWriter Craft PodcastEp103: Mailing List MaintenanceHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 103 of the podcast and it's February 22, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Mailing list maintenance PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At...2023-02-2256 minWriter Craft PodcastEp102: Professional Relationships Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 102 of the podcast and it's February 15, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Professional relationships: When to Ditch Them and When to Nurture Them. PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we c...2023-02-1548 minWriter Craft PodcastEp101: CEO Check-In Strategy for AuthorsHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 101 of the podcast and it's February 8, 2023 as we record this. PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At other tiers, the benefits incr...2023-02-0853 minWriter Craft PodcastEp100: Landmark Episode, with love and outtakesHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Landmark Episode 100 of the podcast and it's January 18, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Landmark Episode 100 with some clips PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you...2023-01-1933 minWriter Craft PodcastEp99: Overthinking Your WritingHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 99 of the podcast and it's January 11, 2023 as we record this. Main Topic: Overthinking Your Writing PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on air. At...2023-01-1238 minWriter Craft PodcastEp98: Monthly Gamechangers Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 98 of the podcast and it's January 4, 2023 as we record this. Happy New Year! Main Topic: Monthly Gamechangers PATREON: No new patrons this week. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a postcard from me, a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on...2023-01-0540 min
Revision WizardsE013 - Interview With Valerie IhsanIn this episode, Miss Catherine M.H. and V.E. Griffith discuss writing and editing memoir with Three Story Method Certified Editor Valerie Ihsan.
Books and Websites
Fast Draft Your Memoir by Rachael Herron
The Story Hypothesis by J.P. Reindfleisch IX at http://www.jprindfleischix.com/storyhypothesis/
Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative by Melissa Phebos
Etymology of the word memoir: From the late 15th century French mémoire (masculine), a special use of the word mémoire (fem...2022-12-2926 minWriter Craft PodcastEp96: Tarot for Your Business Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 96 of the podcast and it's December 21, 2022 as we record this. Happy Solstice! Main Topic: Tarot for Your Business PATREON: No new patrons this week, but Sean Sharp raised his tier to Super Fantastic Fan, so thank you so much! Sean now gets all my ebooks as I publish them. In addition to his other benefits. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our...2022-12-2245 minWriter Craft PodcastEp95: A Year in Review Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 95 of the podcast and it's December 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: A Year in Review PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on th...2022-12-1539 minWriter Craft PodcastEp94: How To Decide On Your Next Project Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 94 of the podcast and it's December 7, 2022 (and a full moon) as we record this. Main Topic: How to Decide on Your Next Project PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the...2022-12-0945 minWriter Craft PodcastEp93: Failure (In Order to Succeed) Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 93 of the podcast and it's November 30, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Failing (in order to Succeed) PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on...2022-12-0145 minWriter Craft PodcastEp92: Gratitude for the Author Life (plus Covers and Cohesion)Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 92 of the podcast and it's November 23, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Gratitude for the Author Life (plus Covers and Cohesion) PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can m...2022-11-2444 minWriter Craft PodcastEp91: The Nitty-Gritty of Self-Publishing Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 91 of the podcast and it's November 16, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Nitty-gritty of self-publishing PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on...2022-11-1747 minWriter Craft PodcastEp90: Receiving FeedbackHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 90 of the podcast and it's November 9, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Receiving Feedback PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podca...2022-11-1047 minWriter Craft PodcastEp89: Celebrating SuccessesI'M READING: South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) Erick's Reading: Dowery of Blood ST Gibson When Skippy Dies Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Resources: The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Er...2022-11-0239 minWriter Craft PodcastEp88: Submissions Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 88 of the podcast and it's October 19, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Submissions PATREON: No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podc...2022-10-2041 minWriter Craft PodcastEp87: How to Prepare for and Stay Balanced Through a Busy SeasonThis podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s S...2022-10-1344 minWriter Craft PodcastEp85: Partner or Spousal Support at HomeHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 85 of the podcast and it's September 21, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Spousal/Partner Support PATREON: No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on...2022-09-2239 minWriter Craft PodcastEp84: Production and Publication Schedules Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 84 of the podcast and it's September 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Production and Publication Schedules PATREON: No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeeze hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you...2022-09-1536 minWriter Craft PodcastEp83: Author Services Side Hustle Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 83 of the podcast and it's September 7, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: The Author Services Side Hustle PATREON: No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeeze hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for...2022-09-0851 minWriter Craft PodcastEp82: Email List Care and Onboarding Sequences Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 82 of the podcast and it's August 31, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Email List Care and Onboarding Sequences PATREON: Thank you to new patron this week, Braxton Nagle. Thank you for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At...2022-09-0150 minWriter Craft PodcastEp80: CrowdfundingHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 80 of the podcast and it's August 17, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Crowdfunding PATREON: Thank you to new patron Valerie Brooks for upping her pledge. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene ana...2022-08-1839 minWriter Craft PodcastEp79: Planning Your Creative Path Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 79 of the podcast and it's August 10, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Planning Your Creative Path PATREON: Thank you to new patron Sean Sharp, and thanks to Mary Van Everbroeck for upping her pledge. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At o...2022-08-1139 minWriter Craft PodcastEp78: Finding the Core of Your Memoir Hello Writers and Crafters, this is Episode 78 of the podcast and it's August 2, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: finding the core message of your memoir PATREON: This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patre...2022-08-0248 minWriter Craft PodcastEp77: Erick Mertz, the Sequel Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 77 of the podcast and it's July 27, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: a follow-up with Erick Mertz PATREON: We have two new patrons this week. Thank you thank you thank you! We appreciate you! A big shout out and personal thanks to BARB LACHENBRUCH, and to MARY VAN EVERBROECK. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the pod...2022-07-2849 minWriter Craft PodcastEp76: Marketing You Can Do While Writing Your Book Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 76 of the podcast and it's July 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Marketing You Can Do While Drafting Your Book This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a p...2022-07-1454 minWriter Craft PodcastEp75: Erick Coaching Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 75 of the podcast and it's July 6, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Erick. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com...2022-07-061h 12Writer Craft PodcastEp74: How to Catch Up When You're DrowningHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 74 of the podcast and it's June 29, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: How to Catch Up. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the ar...2022-06-3037 minWriter Craft PodcastEp73: Editing Passes and A.I. Software Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 73 of the podcast and it's June 22, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Editing Passes and A.I. software This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of...2022-06-2333 minWriter Craft PodcastEp72: Global Conflict, Choice, and ConsequenceHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 72 of the podcast and it's June 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Global Cs: Conflict, Choice, and Consequence This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron...2022-06-151h 02Writer Craft PodcastEp71: How to Find Time to Write When Your Kids are Home During Summer Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 71 of the podcast and it's June 7, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: W riting when kids not in school This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a pat...2022-06-0833 minWriter Craft PodcastEp70: Passive Voice and Sentence StructureHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan and this is Episode 70 of the podcast, and it's May 31, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Passive Voice/Sentence Structure This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast, and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/va...2022-06-0137 minWriter Craft PodcastEp69: Writing Full-TimeHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and this is Episode 69 of the podcast and it's May 24, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Full-Time Writing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. I'M...2022-05-2537 minWriter Craft PodcastEp68: PacingHello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, (Pause) and this is Episode 68 of the podcast and it's May 19, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Pacing This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. I'M READING: Just...2022-05-1947 minWriter Craft PodcastEp67: Editing vs Ghost-writingErick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n I wanted to announce that my friend, colleague, and mentor, J Thorn, just launched his new book, Writing Scenes. I'm especially excited about this because I contributed to the making of this book in several ways, and I feel quite proud of all I did. One of the example scenes in the book is one I submitted from my current work in progress (my memoir). I narrated that scene (in the Before and After example) in the audiobo...2022-05-1230 minWriter Craft PodcastEp66: Filling the Creative WellResources: How to Book Challenge Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retrea...2022-05-0340 minWriter Craft PodcastEp65: Showing vs TellingResources: How to Book Challenge Books We Talked About: Thinking in Pictures by John Sayles Story by Robert McKee Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner...2022-04-2752 minWriter Craft PodcastEp64: Theme and Story Hypothesis (with JP Rindfleisch)Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Resources: 5...2022-04-2056 minWriter Craft PodcastEp63: Emotional ToneValerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link) Retreat tix: https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Resources: 5...2022-04-1341 minWriter Craft PodcastEp62: Writing ToolsWhat tools and services do you use as an author? Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)2022-04-0653 min
Writer at Work PodcastMarch Mini: Writing Memoir with Valerie IhsanCate interviews Valerie Ihsan, a memoir writer, in five minutes.Find Valerie Ihsan online here:https://valerieihsan.com/Find Writer at Work here:writeratworkpodcast.cominstagram.com/writeratworkpodtwitter.com/writeratworkpodSupport the showNew episodes every other Monday!Find us online:writeratworkpodcast.cominstagram.com/writeratworkpodtwitter.com/writeratworkpod2022-03-1605 minWriter at Work PodcastMarch Mini: Writing Memoir with Valerie Ihsan- FULLThis is the full interview Cate did with Valerie Ihsan, a memoir writer.Find Valerie Ihsan online here:https://valerieihsan.com/Find Writer at Work here:writeratworkpodcast.cominstagram.com/writeratworkpodtwitter.com/writeratworkpodSupport the showNew episodes every other Monday!Find us online:writeratworkpodcast.cominstagram.com/writeratworkpodtwitter.com/writeratworkpod2022-03-1607 min
Writing Pursuits21: Interview with Valerie Ihsan - Memoirs, Myths, & MemoriesShow NotesWhat is a memoir, really? Why would you choose to write one? Does it have to be 100% factual and accurate? Will you get sued? Answers to these questions and more on Episode 21 of Writing Pursuits.My guest, Valerie Ihsan, is a published author, a story analyst, podcaster, and coach. As a certified Three Story Method editor, she nurtures and empowers authors to create their best work. She specializes in helping writers find the core message of their memoirs; diagnosing underdeveloped areas in their fiction or non-fiction manuscripts with a story rubric; and taking...2022-02-1631 minWriter Craft PodcastHealthy Grieving When Things Aren't Great Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and Episode 33 of the podcast and it's April 17, 2020 as I record this. Main Topic: Healthy Grieving When Things Aren't Great But first the personal update segment: INSTEAD of the hard launch of Focus and Finish (valerieihsan.com/focus), I've opened up my schedule to individual coaching sessions to support authors through this weird and unsettling time. A lot of people are unfocused right now and may appreciate the chance to talk and get a few priorities identified, so they can get back to work-at-home. Especially helpful to...2020-04-1831 minWriter Craft PodcastThe Difference Between Getting Organized and Getting FocusedHello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and Episode 32 of the podcast and it's April 8, 2020 as I record this. Main Topic: Myths About Productivity But first the personal update segment: My planned launch for FOCUS and FINISH this month has been largely post-poned. Meaning, it's live and available but I'm not doing an advertised hard launch. I just think right now people's heads are elsewhere, with the virus and the presidential primary elections. In case you haven't heard about it, It's a 1:1 six-month coaching and accountability program that includes a customized author action pla...2020-04-1024 minWriter Craft PodcastFocus and Productivity Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and Episode 31 of the podcast and it's Feb 5, 2020 as I record this. Main Topic: Focus and Productivity without Burnout (Not my round-up of the 20BKs Vegas conference) But first the personal update segment: This podcast is sponsored by my patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. Their support pays for the hosting of this podcast, BUT because of my Audacity/Mac challenges--which I've let get the better of me--I have a new PUSH GOAL of raising my Patreon support up another $29/mo. This will pay for the podcasting se...2020-02-0617 minWriter Craft PodcastAction StepsNo intro or outro today, as my newest iOS won't play with Audacity. I need to learn a new software for making podcasts! (Gasp!) The main topic is all about Oh Shit lists and why they work. Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and This is Season Two, Episode 28 of the podcast and it's 10/16/2019 as I record this. Main Topic: Action Steps But first the personal update segment: New job (more part time work to supplement my massage income, author services income, teaching, and book sales) If...2019-10-1712 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Get Back on TrackValerie goes over five tips to getting back on track when you've fallen off of it. Show Notes: Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and This is Season Two, Episode 27 of the podcast and it's 9/28/2019 as I record this. Main Topic: How to Get Back on Track (hint: it's not beating yourself up) But first the personal update segment: • Passion Planner rep (affiliate, but different). 10% new customers. http://rwrd.io/ox4t691 • If you want to talk to me for a 30-minute interview and tell me what your challenges are an...2019-10-0329 minWriter Craft Podcast6 Tips for Filling Your Creative WellAuthor Valerie Ihsan gives tips on filling the creative well.2019-09-1921 minWriter Craft PodcastMonthly ReflectionsHello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and This is Season Two, Episode 24 of the podcast and it's 9/11/2019 as I record this. Main Topic: monthly reflection But first the personal update segment: Passion Planner rep (affiliate, but different). 10% new customers. http://rwrd.io/ox4t691 If you want to talk to me for a 30-minute interview and tell me what your challenges are and what you think can help you, you can book yourself a call at indieauthormentor.as.me and choose the Interview Call option. I'M READING: In fiction, Joe Wilkins' Fall B...2019-09-1227 minWriter Craft PodcastFear of JudgmentHow do you deal with the fear of judgment as a writer? Show Notes: Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and this is Season Two, Episode 23 of the podcast and it's 9/3/2019 as I record this. Main Topic: Fear of Judgement But first the personal update segment: • Course work for Sweet Spot Strategy. It's all about sweetening the deal and settling on my pricing for this particular signature service. • Some Passion Planner news coming up in the next week's episode, so check back in then for that tidbit. • If you want to talk to me for a...2019-09-0416 minWriter Craft PodcastProcrastination and Writer's BlockProcrastination and Writer's Block might just be the same thing around here. What about you? Show Notes: Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and This is Season Two, Episode 21 of the podcast and it's 8/21/2019 as I record this. Main Topic: Procrastination/Writer's Block But first the personal update segment: • Course work for Sweet Spot Strategy. I finished writing my Origin Story and I'm working on a production calendar --trying to figure out how many times I want to offer my signature coaching program. I'm getting really excited about this! • If you want...2019-08-2223 minWriter Craft PodcastPerfectionismThe definition of perfectionism, how it shows up in a writer's life, and what to do about it. Show Notes: Hello Indie Authors! I'm Valerie Ihsan, and This is Season Two, Episode 20 of the podcast and it's 8/14/2019 as I record this. Perfectionism But first the personal update segment: Course work for Sweet Spot Strategy; contact me via email valerie@ValerieIhsanAuthor.com to meet with me (virtually or locally) for a four question interview. Tell me what your challenges are and how you think a co...2019-08-1524 minWriter Craft PodcastBook Launch, Part TwoValerie offers multiple strategies for launching your book and talks about ad stacking. Show Notes: Hello Indie Authors! This is Episode 16, and it's 6/19//2019 as I record this. Today we're doing Book Launch, Part Two. But first Author Life segment: Life has been getting in the way and I haven't been working this week on my manuscript. Trying not to beat myself up about it. I told my husband I needed a week off to get ready for the vacation...and remembered I often needed a week o...2019-06-1937 minWriter Craft PodcastPre-OrdersValerie Ihsan explains what Pre-orders are, how they work, and whether you should do them, or not. Show Notes: Hello Indie Authors! This is Episode 11, and it's 5/15/2019 as I record this. Today I'm talking about Pre-Orders. But first a personal update: • I've written another three sections to The Nitty Gritty of Self Publishing. • I'm doing a time audit to find all the places my time hides, or places where I waste it. • Been doing quite a bit of WW work this week to get reintroduced to the organization and help t...2019-05-1625 min
Writer Craft PodcastScrivener and Your Rough DraftAuthor Valerie Ihsan shares how to make scene cards in Scrivener and talks about her rough drafting process.2019-03-2231 minWriter Craft PodcastPlotting and OutliningAuthor Valerie Ihsan takes you through Libbie Hawker's book, "Take Off Your Pants" and helps you outline/plot your novel or memoir in twenty minutes.2019-03-1926 min
Writer Craft PodcastCharacter and Scene BuildingAuthor Valerie Ihsan discusses character and scene building in your novel or memoir. ValerieIhsanAuthor.com; Patreon.com/valerieihsan.2019-03-0826 min