พอดคาสท์ Novel Writing ชั้นนำ (2024)

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Procrastiplotting 4:07

3d ago4:07

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What happens when you're in the middle of your draft and the plot has gone out the window, or you have no idea where to go next? The danger is "procrastiplotting" which I think is just a fancy word for writer's block. Learn how I deal with Procrastiplotting and how to identify when it's ACTUALLY a problem. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of t…

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Ep 69 – The Return of Jirel! An interview with Molly Tanzer 1:01:06

24d ago1:01:06

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As part of the successful New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2024 crowdfund, Oliver sat down with Molly Tanzer in a livestream interview focused on C.L. Moore's most famous creation, Jirel of Joiry!โดย Oliver Brackenbury

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Stop Task Switching While Writing 4:55

10d ago4:55

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Did you know you lose up to 23 minutes of attention every time you get distracted? This is the reality: you can't do two things at once, and if you try, your attention pays for it. Multitasking has been a myth for years, and yet we all believe we're immune to the actual cognitive cost of task switching, which is what really happens when we think we…

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Writing Tradeoffs 3:59

17d ago3:59

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What are you saying "no" to in order to write? We all make tradeoffs in life, and definitely in writing. If you've ever had the urge to blame something else for "stopping" you from writing, this episode is for you. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Cha…

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3 Ways to Write Better Relationships 4:39

24d ago4:39

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How would you write a better relationship portrayal? Not necessarily "better" as in "good", but rather, more realistic. We all have good and bad examples of relationships in real life, but I think we all get sucked into the temptation to idealize written relationships. This episode is a prompt to reevaluate the idealizing, and lean into reality a b…

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What are ARC Readers? 4:05

1M ago4:05

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What's an ARC reader? What do ARC readers even do? And why do you need to know about them before your book is even done? As much as many authors hate to admit it, building a readership before you even release is one of the things successful authors do (both indie and traditional), and ARC readers are a key part of that. Listen to this episode to fi…

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Sunk Cost Fallacy in Writing 4:40

1M ago4:40

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Sunk cost is the time, effort, money, or energy invested in something that ultimately doesn't work. Sunk cost FALLACY is when we believe that we have to keep doing that thing because if we don't, all that investment is WASTED. But the investments you make into things that ultimately become sunk costs are never wastes, and this episode details why. …

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Short Story Chat #7 – "Cock and Bull" by Kirk A. Johnson 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

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Recorded Feb 27, 2024 New Edge Sword and Sorcery Editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by NESS Copy Editor Valerie Valdes, Editor Jay Wolf, and special guests to discuss "Cock and Bull" by Kirk A. Johnson. This was part of the ongoing crowdfund for issues #3&4 of NESS, which ends at 8am EST, on March 16th: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bracken…

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How to Recruit Alphas, Betas, & Critters 4:07

1M ago4:07

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Last week's episode may have left you with some questions, primarily this one: How do you recruit alphas, betas, and critters? You can find these magical people in several places, but it can feel like hunting unicorns at times. In this episode, I list a few places you can find ABCs. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheet…

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Alphas and Betas and Critters, Oh My! 4:34

2M ago4:34

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What are alphas, betas, and critters (aka critique partners)? Are they different? The same? What exactly do they do? In this episode, I talk about how I define each of these types of feedback partners, and whether you need any of them at all. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for …

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Decision Pivots 3:59

2M ago3:59

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Have you ever made a decision, started working on it, and then realized that you probably should have chosen something else? But then you feel like you HAVE to keep going because if you don't, then your integrity is at stake, or you'll feel like a failure if you "quit"? Insert a decision pivot. You don't have to remain beholden to the decisions you…

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New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2024 Crowdfund is Live! 0:39

2M ago0:39

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As I type this we're at 98% funding! WILL YOU BE OUR HERO? https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/new-edge-sword-sorcery-2024?ref=SIWANโดย Oliver Brackenbury

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The Power of Writing Rituals 3:35

2M ago3:35

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What do you do to prepare yourself for a writing session? Whether it's lighting candles, playing music, or completely secluding yourself in a dark and mysterious library office, those things are probably your writing ritual. Writing rituals can make all the difference with finishing your book. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge …

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The 4 Primary Temperaments 4:30

2M ago4:30

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In this follow-up episode to the one on the difference between personality and temperament, I break down the four types of temperament traditionally known by their "Greek Humor" names: Sanguine Choleric Phlegmatic Melancholic We can use the temperaments not only to better know our characters, but to better know ourselves. Resources: https://psychol…

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Two Truths and a Lie with Shanna P. Lowe 26:21

3M ago26:21

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Can you spot the lie in this episode? Our guest has a passion for storytelling, dinosaurs, and inspiring young people to write more. Actually, none of those are lies. You'll have to listen to the episode for the real two truths and a lie! Shanna P. Lowe, author of Candy Sky Tells a Lie, joins me to talk about her experience with The 60 Day Novel Wr…

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Short Story Chat #6 – Elric 1961 and 2023 1:41:23

3M ago1:41:23

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Recorded Jan 9, 2024, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editor Jay Wolf, New Edge social media coordinator Kevin Beckett, and author Christopher Rowe, to compare & contrast Elric's first appearance ("The Dreaming City" in Science Fantasy issue 47, June 1961) with his latest ("The Folk of the Forest", in New Edge…

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What Are Your Writing Engines? 4:17

3M ago4:17

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There are things in life that propel you forward, much like an engine moves a boat through water. These are the things we turn to when we need a boost of energy or inspiration, including when we write. Do you know what your writing engines are? This episode includes examples of writing engines which might help you galvanize your writing life. What …

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Organizing Chaos with Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin 59:28

3M ago59:28

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Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin return to discuss novelists' relationship with editors, whether freelance or at a publisher. All four of us have been on one side of that divide or another, and most of us more than one, and we have a grand old time discussing it.โดย Matt Bird and James Kennedy

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How to Make it Past Quitter’s Day 6:52

3M ago6:52

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Quitter's day is that day just a few weeks into the new year when most people who set New Year's Resolutions feel like quitting. Don't let the natural entropy of excitement and motivation keep you from achieving your writing goals this year. You can make it past Quitters Day! Listen to the episode for tips on how to do this. What to do next… Get th…

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Short Story Chat #5 - Dara’s Tale by Mark Rigney 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

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Recorded Dec 13, 2023, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editor Jay Wolf and special guest Matt Holder, reviewer at Strange Horizons, to discuss "Dara's Tale" by author Mark Rigney for the Sword & Sorcery magazine Tales From The Magician's Skull, a publication from Goodman Games which was released on August 1, 2…

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Short Story Chat #4 - Evil Honey by James Enge 1:11:23

3M ago1:11:23

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Recorded Nov 22, 2023, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editor Jay Wolf and special guests Matt John of The Rogues in the House podcast, and Old Moon Quarterly editor Graham T. Wilcox to discuss "Evil Honey" by author James Enge for magazine Old Moon Quarterly #3 a magazine that is currently running a Kickstart…

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Different Publishing Avenues 29:15

3M ago29:15

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Halie Fewkes Damewood joins me to talk about the different types of publishing: big press, small press, hybrid, and self-publishing, where self-publishing is split between print on demand and ebooks, and what's known as offset printing. As we get into in the episode, choosing the right kind of publishing for you depends on your preferences, and whe…

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Top Tips from Writers, Part 1 5:15

4M ago5:15

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Writing is somewhat of an isolated endeavour if you are not already part of a writing community. Advice from other authors is really valuable, because we can see what's working for other people, and to take those ideas to test out in our own writing lives. In part one of top tips for writers, we have advice from the authors listed below. Christina …

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Writing Resolutions 6:08

4M ago6:08

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Going into a new year (or a new month) is a natural time to think about goalsetting, especiall writing goals. How you set and approach tthose goals makes all the difference in whether you accomplish them at the end, but it's not always easy to do. In this episode, I break down how to set yourself up for success, and share a bit about my 2024 goals.…

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What’s the Second Draft if the First Draft is Garbage? 7:25

4M ago7:25

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You’ve heard it at the end of every episode: the first draft is supposed to be garbage! But if the first draft is supposed to be garbage, what is the SECOND draft supposed to be? Slightly more polished garbage? This episode breaks down the role of the second draft, how to approach your rewrite, and how I prepare my second draft for review (whether …

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Kickstarter Crash Course 22:06

4M ago22:06

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Have you wondered how to run a Kickstarter campaign for your books? Halie Fewkes Damewood has successfully funded and published 8 books using Kickstarter (6 novels, 2 kids' books). She joins me on the podcast to give you guys a Kickstarter Crash Course if you've been thinking about using this popular crowdfunding platform to launch your author care…

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Episode 45: Specific vs. Generic (Or is it Factual vs. Archetypal?) 1:11:25

4M ago1:11:25

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It's always good to load up your story with specifics, right? Not so fast! James talks about his decision to leave some information out of his new novel Bride of the Tornado, and Matt quibbles.โดย Matt Bird and James Kennedy

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When Characters Come to Life, with Beth Savoie 23:20

5M ago23:20

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Murder mystery author Beth Savoie joins me on the show to talk about her book series and how The 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge (and Professional Premium) helped her go from five years to publish book 1 down to one year to publish book 2. Currently writing book 3 of her Compton-Murray Mysteries series, Beth has experienced her characters coming to …

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The Truth About Giving Up 4:03

5M ago4:03

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Is your word count nowhere near where you want it to be this far into November? Do you wonder if it's even worth it to finish if you're this far behind? I'm bringing you the truth about giving up—and why it's important to stop giving so much power to arbitrary dates on the calendar. https://studyfinds.org/writing-books-life-worthy-of-deal/ What to …

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Never Skip the Editor 20:28

5M ago20:28

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The editing process (specifically professional editors) are an essential part of publishing a book. Many a writer has released a book without it going through editors, and it shows in the quality of the story and the quality of the reader experience (AKA, low). In this episode, Halie Damewood and I talk about why you should NEVER skip the editor. W…

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Social Media Series: What Works for You… 2:55

5M ago2:55

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In the game of marketing on social media, what works for Author A might not be what works for Author B. And neither of those things may be what works for YOU. Are you willing to experiment? Because you'll need to in order to find out what really does work for you. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial c…

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Why You Should Question Everything 3:57

5M ago3:57

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There is no one-size-fits-all piece of advice for anyone. To find your own brand of success, you need to assess what does work, take that, and leave the rest for someone else to try out. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next …

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Short Story Chat #3 - The Wolves of Winter Road by author T.A. Markitan 55:42

5M ago55:42

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Recorded Oct 18, 2023, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editor Jay Wolf and special guest Matt Holder, reviewer at Strange Horizons, to discuss "The Wolves of Winter Road" by author T.A. Markitan for the Sword & Sorcery anthology A Book of Blades Volume II, a publication from the Rogue In The House Podcast whic…

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Difference Between Temperament & Personality 3:47

5M ago3:47

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Ever wonder what the difference is between temperament and personality? Didn't know there was a difference? Check out this episode for a quick breakdown on how these two aspects of character development differ, and how to know when you're describing one versus the other. Resources: https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/temperaments.html https://psychce…

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Short Story Chat #2 - Dog in The Corner by Stephen Graham Jones 49:04

5M ago49:04

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Recorded Sep 19, 2023, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editor Jay Wolf and special guest Matt Holder, reviewer at Strange Horizons, to discuss "Dog in the Corner" by horror author Stephen Graham Jones for the Cullen Bunn edited Sword & Sorcery anthology Swords in the Shadows, being released to the public by Ou…

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Social Media Series: Be Persistent 2:23

6M ago2:23

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If the idea of being consistent on social media sounds overwhelming, let's flip that script and focus on being persistent instead. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writ…

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The “Writer” Identity 2:43

6M ago2:43

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What makes up your "writer identity"? What do you do daily (or on a regular basis) that helps reinforce that you are a writer? What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing …

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Short Story Chat #1 - The Second Death of Hanuvar by Howard Andrew Jones 59:15

6M ago59:15

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https://newedgeswordandsorcery.com/ Recorded Aug 23, 2023, New Edge Sword & Sorcery editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by fellow editors Graham Wilcox (Old Moon Quarterly) and Jay Wolf to discuss the sword & sorcery short story "The Second Death of Hanuvar" a modern classic in the making from Howard Andrew Jones. Find out more about the author dis…

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3 Things That Keep Readers from DNF’ing 5:28

6M ago5:28

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In this episode we dive into three things that can keep readers from DNF'ing your book: 1. Make sure the blurb actually describes your story. 2. Know what your readers expect for language, spice, and violence. 3. Don’t let the middle sag. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The …

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Social Media Series: How BookTok Creates Bestsellers 2:56

6M ago2:56

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Spoiler alert: BookTok by itself does not create bestsellers. But if you USE it correctly, it can for dang sure help. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge…

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Episode 44: Putting the Secrets of Story Into Action with Torrey Maldonado 1:24:54

6M ago1:24:54

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Matt and James welcome acclaimed novelist Torrey Maldonado to talk about how he's put Matt's advice into action for his books for young people (much to James's chagrin)โดย Matt Bird and James Kennedy

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Make Writing Decisions Faster 3:50

6M ago3:50

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The key to making fast decisions is taking action... learn how in this episode. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group Follow the 60-Day Chal…

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Interest vs. Commitment 2:43

6M ago2:43

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What is the difference between being interested in something versus being committed to it? Find out how this concept applies to writing in this episode of The Novel Writing Podcast. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round…

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Redefining Consistency for Authors 3:48

7M ago3:48

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What's the deal with "consistency"? Do you have to be "consistent" to be successful? Find out why believing you have to be consistent might actually be holding you back. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professi…

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Social Media Series: Which Platform is “Best”? 3:11

7M ago3:11

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Ah, the big question about social media... the best platform! Listen to find out which one it is. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group Foll…

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When Can I Call Myself an Author? 2:30

7M ago2:30

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What if you don't have to wait until you're published to call yourself an "author"? What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group Follow the 60-Day …

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The Truth About Infodumping 2:47

7M ago2:47

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Infodumping gets a bad rap. What if it's not as bad as the "experts" are saying? What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group Follow the 60-Day Cha…

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Social Media Series: Extrovert vs. Introvert 29:46

7M ago29:46

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How do you approach social media if you're an introvert? An extrovert? Communications coach Erin Woodruff joins us to talk about how you can make social media work for you depending on where you land on the introvert-extrovert spectrum. Erin Woodruff Coaching website Quiz: Where do you fall on the introvert-extrovert spectrum? Quiz: Are you married…

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Identify Author Gains 3:39

7M ago3:39

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Are you measuring yourself against the ideal future version of yourself? Or are you keeping track of all the gains you've made? Learn why it's important to identify and remember your author GAINS. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for…

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Social Media Series: Marketing for Authors 5:14

7M ago5:14

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Do you know the biggest myths authors believe about social media? Listen in to hear those myths debunked. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Gr…

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