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About This Writing ThingS4, Ep 9: ATWT Interviews Kim Taylor BlakemoreHistorical women's fiction author Kim Taylor Blakemore joins Sayword on the show to talk about her most recent release, The Good Time Girls, starting her own imprint, what her writing process is like, especially since she is one of those rare authors who exist in the traditional and indie publishing realms, and her favorite writing advice. In addition to western historicals, Kim has three gothic historicals under her belt, The Companion (Lake Union, 2020), After Alice Fell (Lake Union, 2021), and The Deception (Lake Union, 2022), as well as the YA titles Bowery Girl and Cissy Funk. Outside of writing, Kim is...2023-09-2732 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 8: ATWT Interviews Maggie GilesMaggie Giles debut thrilled TWISTED will publish September 19, 2023 through Rising Action Publishing and Blackstone Publishing.
Learn more about Maggie by visiting maggiegiles.com or by finding her on Instagram (@maggiegiles_).
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2023-09-1332 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 7: ATWT Interviews Sheila MyersSheila Myers is the author of The Truth of Who You Are (Black Rose Writing 2022). She writes women's fiction and historical fiction, and she is a professor. You can learn more about Sheila and her work by visiting sheilamyers.com.
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2023-09-0632 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 56: ATWT Interviews Gloria MattioniGloria is the author of the award-winning 2022 indie release, California Sister. In our interview she speaks about her beginnings in the world of writing at the tender age of eighteen and how her writing has evolved from writing for magazines to writing novels.
To learn more about Gloria Mattioni, visit gloriamattioni.com.
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2023-08-3035 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 5: ATWT Interviews Jenn BouchardWomen's fiction author Jenn Bouchard is the author of First Course (Touch Point Press, 2021). Her day job for the past 23 years has been teaching social studies to eager high school studies. She is a member of Grub Street, Women's Fiction Writer's Association (WFWA), and The Eleventh Chapter. Her follow up novel, Palms on the Cape is upcoming.
You can learn more about Jenn and her work at jennbouchard.com
You can also follow her on Instagram: @jennbouchardbos
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You can also find Sayword on...2023-08-0931 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 4: ATWT Interviews Emma DhesiEmma Dhesi is an author, podcaster, and book coach located in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this interview she talks about her newest publication, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book (February 2023), her writing life, and her favorite writing advice. We also manage to talk a little bit about the beauty of Edinburgh.
To learn more about Emma visit: emmadhesi.com
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2023-07-1933 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep3: ATWT Interviews Elizabeth Sumner WaflerHost Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author Elizabeth Sumner Wafler about her upcoming release, A Cleft in the World, and her journey from school teacher to a multi-published author.
To learn more about Elizabeth visit her website: elizabethsumnerwafler.com.
To learn more about her publisher, She Writes Press, visit their website: shewritespress.com.
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2023-07-0530 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 2: ATWT Interviews Autor Joanna MonahanHost Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author, Joanna Monahan whose debut, Something Better, will be released by Blue Ink Press on June 20, 2023.
You can find out more about Joanna by going to her website: joannamonahan.com.
You can learn more about her publisher Blue Ink Press by going to their website: blueinkpress.com.
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2023-06-2131 minAbout This Writing ThingS4, Ep 1: Special Women’s Fiction Day EpisodeWomen's Fiction Day is June 8, 2023, so I thought I would invite two of my writing pals on to discuss the changing landscape of the genre, what it means to us, and what we see for the future of women's fiction.
Kerry Chaput is the award-winning author of the Defying the Crown series as well as the upcoming Chasing Eleanor. You can find more information about Kerry and her work at kerrywrites.com.
Maggie Giles is the author of the women's fiction title The Things We Lost, and the upcoming suspense thriller Twisted. You can l...2023-06-0730 minAbout This Writing ThingSeason 4 AnnouncementSeason 4 is coming back with more interviews in June 2023!
2023-05-0202 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 11: ATWT Interviews Spicy Romance Author Leela Lou DahlinHost Sayword B. Eller interviews indie romance author of very spicy things, Leela Lou Dahlin. Leela can be found on TikTok (@leelalouwritesromance). You can also visit her link tree: DahlinGirlAuthor.
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2023-01-2530 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 10: ATWT Interview Indie Rom Com Author Jere AnthonyJere Anthony's work conjures the early aught work of Helen Fielding and Gemma Townley. It's funny without being over the top, and it's touching without being melodramatic. It's also just a bit naughty. I think she's the perfect author to read to escape the blues or just relax and enjoy a glass of wine (or tea, or soda). I, for one, can't wait for you to learn more about her delightful stories.
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Places to find Sa...2023-01-1132 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 9- ATWT Interviews Contemporary Indie Author Colleen YoungThis week I'm sitting down with contemporary indie author Colleen Young to talk about imposter syndrome, Romance and genre acceptance, and the challenges of not feeling "good enough". Colleen has been writing since 2016 and has published 7 full-length novels. In addition, she has also published companion novellas and a short story. You can learn more about Colleen by visiting her website (colleenyoungwriter.com) or finding her on Instagram (@colleenyoungwriter).
Don't forget ATWT's newsletter is debuting in February 2023! If you would like to submit an article for consideration please visit saywordbeller.com/submissionguidelines to find out how. T...2022-12-2831 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 8- ATWT Interviews Contemporary Women’s Fiction Author Rosey LeeThis week I'm speaking with Contemporary Women's Fiction author Rosey Lee. We talk a little about her debut (coming spring 2024) and a little about her life as a physician, but mostly we talk about her writing journey and what she thinks is the most valuable advice for authors. I hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it!
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2022-12-1429 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 7- ATWT Interviews Urban Fantasy Author Rosie Wylor-OwenFrom her website:
"Rosie Wylor-Owen is a USA Today Bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance books."
Her most recent release, Valkyrie Broken, completes her 7-book The Rogue Valkyrie Series. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Rosie (virtually, of course, as she currently lives near London) to discuss her newest release, what's it's like to be an indie author, and was even able to get some darn good writing advice from her.
If you're interested in learning more about Rosie and her work, you can visit her website: https://rosiewylor-owen.c...2022-11-3027 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 6: ATWT Interviews Mystery Author Lynn Chandler WillisSince the recording of this episode, the publication date for Lynn's newest release, What the Monkey Saw, has been pushed to January 24, 2023. Not to worry, though, you can pre-order a copy HERE!
Interested in reading Lynn's work? Visit lynnchandlerwillis.com
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Facebook: @lynnchandlerwillis
Instagram: @lynnchandlerwillis_author
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2022-11-1628 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 5: ATWT interviews Romance Author Megan MusgroveWant to sign up for the About This Writing Thing newsletter? Click HERE.
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2022-11-0226 minAbout This Writing ThingS3, Episode 4: ATWT Interviews Author Dianne C. BraleyYou can find Dianne C. Braley at:
Amazon
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2022-10-1928 minAbout This Writing ThingS3, Episode 3: ATWT Interviews Indie Author Jen CravenPlaces to find author Jen Craven:
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2022-10-0528 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Ep2: ATWT Interviews Historical Fiction Author Kerry ChaputWhen introducing Kerry I mistitled her indie book The Darkness We Carry.
Learn more about Kerry on her website: KerryWrites.com
NOTE: We DO care about static characters.
2022-09-2127 minAbout This Writing ThingS3 Episode 1: ATWT Interviews Indie Author Stephanie VerniBuy Stephanie's books HERE
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2022-09-0727 minAbout This Writing ThingSpecial Episode: I’m Still HereYou can subscribe to my newsletter by visiting saywordbeller.com
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2022-06-2207 minAbout This Writing ThingS2: Episode 7: Publishing Update & Commas After Beats? No, stop it.In this episode I challenge you to get a traditionally published book and look for commas after beats. I think if you do find any, their numbers will be few. In this section, I say not to get a self-published title. I mean no offense to self-pubbed authors (of which I am one). What I mean is, it will be much more difficult to find a well-edited self-pubbed work than it will be to find a well-edited trad published work. This is not a knock on those indie authors who go above and beyond to put out the best...2022-02-1615 minAbout This Writing ThingS2 Episode 6: Is ”write for yourself” bad writing advice? SometimesIs "write for yourself? bad writing advice? Sometimes it absolutely is.
No show notes this week.
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2022-02-0219 minAbout This Writing ThingS2 Episode 5: Writing Update: Be ready for some whineNo show notes this time around.
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2022-01-2414 minAbout This Writing ThingS2 Episode 4: The Writer‘s Aesthetic: Do we really need a theme to write?There is a companion piece for this episode. You can find it on my blog.
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2022-01-0516 minAbout This Writing ThingS2:Ep 3: Adverbs! Oh, the Horror!Show Notes:
In case you're wondering about my submission journey at the moment, it's at the juncture of Maybe and Not Going to Happen. My agent is working hard to sell the title and I have total faith in her. However, I'm losing faith in me and, most of all, publishing as a whole.
I did a TikTok video last week where I lamented the process a bit. I'm afraid I rambled. Not surprising, I know, so I don't know if I made my point beyond I'm frustrated. I read Publisher's Weekly every week and...2021-07-1612 minAbout This Writing ThingS2:Ep2: End Tags: When should we use them?Show Transcript:
Hello, and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a bi-weekly podcast about living the writing life. I am your host, Sayword B. Eller, novelist, short story writer, and podcaster.
Last week I heard some pretty terrible writing advice on TikTok. I know, right? This video encouraged writers to forego "said" and embellish with punchier verbs like "retorted", "expounded", "wept", etc.
Elmore Leonard's "10 Rules of Writing" hangs above my desk. Mere inches from the top of my screen. Rule number 3: Never use a verb other than "said" to ca...2021-06-1612 minAbout This Writing ThingS2:Ep1: Why Some Writing Advice Should be Taken with a Grain of SaltMentioned in this podcast:
The Courtney Project
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2021-06-0211 minAbout This Writing ThingSeason Two is a GO!Thank you so much for your support of About This Writing Thing. Season 2 will begin June 2, 2021.
Until then, you can find Sayword B. Eller on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok as @saybeller. You can find this podcast on Instagram (@aboutthiswritingthing) and Twitter (@writingthingpod).
You can also visit my website: saywordbeller.com or email me at sayword@saywordbeller.com
2021-05-1602 min
About This Writing ThingEpisode 31: You Don't Have to Shout! Using Dramatic Punctuation Your WritingShow Notes & Resources:
Hello, and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a weekly podcast about living the writing life. I'm your host, Sayword B. Eller, novelist, short story writer, and podcaster.
This week I'm talking about dramatic punctuation. Specifically exclamation points and ellipses. You should know now that I am the queen of the ellipses.
First, I want to let you know I'm still taking clients for my critique and editing services. You can visit saywordbeller.com to take a look at my testimonials and send me a m...2020-10-2611 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 30: How to Give CritiqueMentioned in this episode:
https://www.novel-software.com/blog?article=how-to-do-fiction-critique-(feedback)-in-a-writer%E2%80%99s-circle
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson209/definition_style.pdf
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2020-10-1914 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 29 - How to Handle Critique (part 1)Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 13: About This Writing Thing - https://aboutthiswritingthing.podbean.com/e/episode-13-corrections-editing-updates-and-critique-tips/
Show notes can be found HERE.
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2020-09-2312 min
About This Writing ThingEpisode 28: Why Your First Draft Doesn't Have to be MagicalShow notes HERE!
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2020-09-0916 min
About This Writing ThingEpisode 27: Show & Tell: Finding a Balance That WorksFind show notes HERE!
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2020-09-0914 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 26: Pacing: How to Get it RightLet's talk about one of my weaknesses, pacing. I know what my problem is, the stakes aren't high enough, but I just haven't found my stride in fixing those issues yet. Thought this might be the perfect place to talk about it!
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2020-08-1911 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 25: Procrastination: How to work with it, not against it.Show notes available HERE!
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2020-08-1219 min
About This Writing ThingEpisode 24: Give Me A Beat - Finding A Balance That WorksToday we're talking dialogue/end tags vs. story beats. I'd love to know which you prefer, or if you have found that delicate balance for both!
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2020-08-0514 min
About This Writing ThingUpdate Episode!Hello, Hello!
It's been a little bit since I've posted an episode and I'm finally showing up to tell you why. New episodes will resume soon. Thank you for your support!
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2020-06-0805 min
About This Writing ThingEpisode 23: My Revise & Resubmit Request Has Me Feeling Some Type of WayI did it! I finally got agent feedback and it was GREAT! But now she's asked me to revise a few things and I'm scared to death I'm going to mess it up!
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2020-04-2214 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 22: Pitching in the Time of CoronaMentioned in this episode:
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2020-04-0817 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 21: Writing For PosterityNo show notes this week, folks. I'm suffering from what a number of writers are at this time, a lack of motivation to write anything, which is too bad considering that this is an ideal time for writers to write for posterity.
If you'd like to know what I'm up to on social media, you can check me out on Twitter: Sayword B. Eller & WritingThingPod and Instagram: Sayword B. Eller, About This Writing Thing, & Kimber Trace. You can also find me on Wattpad & at my website: saywordbeller.com.
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2020-04-0113 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 20: Notes on a Scandal - My Review of Excavation & My Dark VanessaFind me on social media: Twitter & Instagram
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Show notes available HERE.
RESOURCES:
Kircher, Madison M, 2020, What's Going on With My Dark Vanessa and Excavation?, Vulture, February 3, 2020: https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/my-dark-vanessa-and-excavation-book-controversy-explained.html
Ortiz, Wendy, January 9, 2020, https://twitter.com/WendyCOrtiz/status/1218999472224493569
Ortiz, Wendy, 2020, Adventures in Publishing Outside the Gates: On the Industry's Gatekeeping, Gay Mag, January 29, 2020: https://gay.medium.com/adventures-in-publishing-outside-the-gates-a06f089c372e
Ortiz, Wendy. Excavation: A Memoir...2020-03-2718 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 19: Social Distancing and My FULL REQUEST!We're living in strange times, folks. I never thought I would have to worry about a toilet paper shortage in my lifetime, yet here I am...worrying.
This is my first episode back in a while and I'm talking about current world events (i.e. COVID-19), social distancing, and my first FULL REQUEST! I love saying that!
I'm also excited to give you a bonus episode this week! Episode 20 (available 3/27/20) is my review of Wendy Ortiz's EXCAVATION and Kate Elizabeth Russell's MY DARK VANESSA.
If you want to see what I'm up to betwe...2020-03-2516 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 18 - Impostor Syndrome is Real, Y'all.Have you ever been close to the finish line with a project only to find yourself paralyzed by a sudden onset of impostor syndrome? This was me two weeks ago and I'm talking about it in today's episode.
Show Notes:
Hello, and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a weekly podcast about living the writing life. I'm your host, Sayword B. Eller, novelist, short story writer, podcaster, and imposter.
Prior to recording this, when I first began writing these show notes I'd nearly added the additional 14,000 words needed to my WIP. I had l...2020-02-1911 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 17: The Year of Submissions2020 is all about submissions! Well, and writing and podcasting and workshops, but you get my point!
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Music: Blue Dot Sessions, Cupcake Marshall on Love & Weasel (2019).
2020-01-2918 min
About This Writing ThingEpisode 16: Query Updates & 2020 GoalsSad news for this girl, I'm not ready to query after all. Sigh.
Episode Notes:
Hello and welcome to About This Writing Thing, a weekly podcast about living the writing life. I'm your host Sayword B. Eller, writer for women, podcaster, and MFA student.
I'm not one to talk much about my goals. In fact, I rarely set any for myself because I so often fail at reaching them. Same thing for resolutions. Why set something when you'll completely disregard it afterward. I'm not sure why I do this, but I do...2020-01-1519 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 15: Fear of FinishingDo you have a fear of finishing? Turns out I do, and it's a big ball of complicated feelings that are causing issues with my new project. Sigh.
Mentioned in this episode:
JaneFriedman.com
The Hot Sheet
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You can also see what I'm up to on my website: SaywordBEller.com2020-01-0817 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 14: Why Your Friends and Family Don't Have to Read Your WorkWe all want the people we love to read our work. That validation is something we crave, but what if we stopped putting that pressure on ourselves and the people we love? I'm talking about my own experiences with this struggle and how letting go of the expectation has affected my process. No transcript this week. Sorry, y'all.
SPECIAL NOTE: In this episode I share the time I asked someone I admire to read my work and they didn't. In no way did I intend to come across as angry that they didn't read my story during t...2019-12-1221 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 13: Corrections, Editing Updates, and Critique TipsTO read the blog post about this episode go HERE.
Mentioned in this episode: Swoonworthy Virtual Bookclub. Find the podcast HERE. Check out Krista Harper on Instagram.
My 10 critique guidelines are included in this episode. We all have them. Well, those of us who are actively working with other writers. I'd love to hear yours! Comment below or reach out to me on Twitter: @writingthingpod or @saybeller. You can also find me on Instagram (saybeller).
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2019-12-0426 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 12: Conducting Effective ResearchWe all have guidelines when researching history. Since I'm eyeball deep in historical data for my WIP, I decided to share with you my top 8 conducting effective research.
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Want to see what I get up to on social media? You can find me on Twitter and Instagram using the handle @saybeller. This podcast also has a Twitter account that you can follow HE...2019-11-1319 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 11: Revisions, Announcement, & the State of the Publishing IndustryI'm almost done withe my third draft! Also, I've got some exciting news to tell you! I also want to whine a bit about the current state of the publishing industry. Is it totally hopeless?
Palahniuk, Chuck, August 2013, Nuts and Bolts: "Thought" Verbs, https://litreactor.com/essays/chuck-palahniuk/nuts-and-bolts-%E2%80%9Cthought%E2%80%9D-verbs
Deahl, Rachel, November 2019, Is Publishing Too Top Heavy? https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/81637-is-publishing-too-top-heavy.html
Want to know what I've got going on? Check out my website: saywordbeller.com
Interested in what I've got go...2019-11-0620 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 10: The Cost of Being A WriterTranscript available HERE.
Mentioned in this podcast episode:
Jane Friedman
Womens Fiction Writer's Association
The Author's Guild
Editorial Freelancer's Association
North Carolina Writer's Network
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode. You can find me on Twitter and Instagram using the handle @saybeller.
2019-10-2418 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 9: Rejection, Ramblings, and a bit of GrumblingSome explicit language is included in this episode.
Disclaimers:
I am now offering LINE EDITING services, not developmental editing services. I don't know why my brain ceases to function when I hit record!
Also, because I am rambling a bit in this episode I want to clear up a couple of things that may be unclear:
1) When speaking about social media followers: I think it is important, as writers, for us to build and be a part of a strong and supportive writing community. I love the writing community on Twitter bec...2019-10-1716 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 8: When Life Gets In the WayI've been missing for two weeks! Have I been writing? No. Here's what's up.
Transcript available HERE.
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2019-10-0912 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 7: Making Time To Write Is Harder Than You ThinkThere were quite a few things I didn't expect when I started writing full time. This week I'm discussing a few of them.
A transcript of this episode is available HERE.
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2019-09-1816 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 6: Rejection & RevisionI was rejected. Twice! The first one wasn't to bad but the second was devastating for a full 24 hours...until I received their notes. I'm not wallowing here, I promise. Just chatting about rejection and maybe a little about the pressure we feel to not feel our feelings in public.
Also, I'm revising my first novel! It's been a source of embarrassment to me for a while. A few weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and revise, revise, revise!
Want to know more about me? Check out my website saywordbeller.com, or look fo...2019-09-1114 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 5: The Push to be a PlannerThe full transcript for this episode is available at https://www.saywordbeller.com/post/episode-5-about-this-writing-thing-the-push-to-be-a-planner-transcript
Are you a plantser or a pantser and feel the constant push for you to be a plotter? Me too. That's why I'm talking about it this week.
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2019-09-0409 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 4: No more "Aspiring" and other PeevesDo you refer to yourself as an "aspiring" writer/author? Stop it!
This week I'm talking about a few things that we really need to stop doing in the writing community. First and foremost, stop minimizing what you're doing. If you're writing creative works you are not aspiring, you are writing. Want to write faster? We've all seen those videos and heard the spiel, right? I've got the answer in this episode!
**I say YouTube podcast in this episode. Sometimes my words don't work well. I meant, of course, YouTube video**
Thanks for...2019-08-2617 minAbout This Writing ThingEpisode 3: Eliminating "Thought" VerbsAfter reading Chuck Palahnuik's article Nuts and Bolts: "Thought" Verbs on Lit Reactor I knew I was in trouble! Time to eliminate those "thought" verbs from my narrative.
2019-08-2015 min