The Unlocked Creative - Write a Book, Promote your Book

Do you have books upon books of writing?
How does all this turn into a book? 
One of the key answers is this: story structure. 
We're giving you a simple story structure to get started. 

Articles 

• https://Simplewriting.org/plot-structure 
• www.well-storied.com/blog/a-pantsers-guide-to-story-structure
• https://thediscerningwriter.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/the-seven-basic-plots-a-summary/ 
• https://www.storyboard.that.com/articles/e/plot-diagram 

Books

• The seven basic plots, Christopher Booker 
• Save the cat!, Blake Snyder
• Save the cat writes a novel, Jessica Brody
• Bird by bird, Anne Lamott
• On Writing, Stephen King

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What is the best way to get your book out into the world? Traditional publishing, hybrid publishing or self-publishing?
Maybe your story is a book, but what if it could also be a play, or a film?

Today we hear from special guest Maura Pierlot, acclaimed author and playwright, about her publishing path, what it’s like writing across multiple forms from plays to picture books, and so much more.

We discussed:

• Writing across art forms such as picture books and plays – does one form interact with another? 
• Maura’s recent picture book, What will you make today? And her NEW picture book: Alphabetter, out 27 February 2024. Watch the trailer.
• How philosophy and intuition inspire and influence Maura’s work.
• Maura’s experience of all pathways to publication: traditional, hybrid and self-publishing. Which path led to the best outcome as an author and for readers?

About Maura Pierlot
Maura is an award-winning Canberra-based author, playwright and filmmaker who creates across art forms for children and adults. Her acclaimed play, Fragments, is now a hybrid YA novel, award-winning web series and feature-length film touring festivals in Australia and overseas. Maura’s new picture book, Alphabetter: A Better You and Me from A to Z (Affirm Press), showcases positive qualities and values to embrace a kinder, compassionate and more inclusive world. Her earlier release, What Will You Make Today? (Storytorch Press), invites children to explore the many ways they can make a difference in the world. Maura is a regular reviewer and interviewer for Reading Time, the online magazine of the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and the founder of Canberra’s The Book Bench Project. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy, specialising in ethics, and has worked as an ethicist, business owner and editor of Australian Medicine.

Connect with Maura Pierlot 

• W: https://maurapierlot.com/ 
• IG: @maurapierlot_author 
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/maurapierlotauthor/ 

Fragments

• https://fragmentstheplay.com/the-film/ 
• YouTube - www.youtube.com/@bigideaspress

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Are you thinking about writing, instead of actually writing?

How do you stop thinking about writing, and actually write? You're frustrated because you feel like you should be able to just put pen to paper.

Time to leave the frustration behind, and write.

Listen in for 3 easy steps to start writing now. 

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You want to write your book but you’re worried about what other people will think.

The key to overcoming it is to be specific. 

If this fear is stopping you from writing your book, listen in.

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This time of year everyone's talking about fitness goals, career goals, all the goals. 

But have you thought about your book writing goals? 

Let’s set up your book writing goals for 2024!

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In 2023 you realised you wanted to write a book, or make real progress on one you’re drafting. But 2023 has come to an end, and you either have made great progress or not much and look, that’s cool because we’re going to make 2024 your biggest writing year ever! 

If you are stuck and want to commit to writing your book in 2024, there are two mentoring spots left for January. To book, email hello@theunlockedcreative.com. It’s time to plan, create and stay accountable. It's time to see your dream to write your book become a reality.  

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For some, this can be the hardest time of the year. It’s difficult to know whether to write or not. Set your writing plan for the festive season, and relax! 

*1:1 WRITING MENTORING* LIMITED SPOTS FOR JANUARY 2024!
For you or someone you love ... if you want to plan out your writing journey and get your first book draft done in 2024, with all the accountability you need, email Siobhan at hello@theunlockedcreative.com to book in.

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Take these 2 simple steps to help you decide what type of book to write, and start writing it!

Reissue of episode 156 of The Unlocked Creative podcast.

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Writer’s block is something that is debated. But rather than question its existence, today we're here to help you move forward. No more feeling stuck.

Let's get right into what happens when you lose your writing flow and what to do about it.

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A gorgeous listener asked the question we all have at some point:

How do I publish my book?

And behind this was another question: isn’t traditional publishing the best way?

I’m so so excited to bring you today’s episode featuring a beautiful listener question from the incredible podcast host of Fuel Her Awesome.

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The idea of promoting your book might give you the chills, but you know you have to do it. So what’s the best way? And how can you keep it simple? Listen in for this interview with special guest email marketing consultant and author, Matt Treacey, about the power of email marketing for authors.  

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How do you know when your book is done? 

You've invested time and energy in creating the first draft, and you feel like it’s pretty good. But how do you know? 

Today I’m sharing three steps for you to get the clarity you need to know that your draft book, also known as a manuscript, is truly done.

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You want to write a book but you're no good at storytelling. That's what you think ...

We're sharing the magic of storytelling.

Finish this episode feeling empowered and ready to share your story. 

Link mentioned:

• TED Talk, Karen Eber, How your brain responds to stories. 

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FEEDBACK = Essential for all writers. 

Find out how to receive feedback on your story in a way that nurtures your creative spirit and helps you write that book you've been dreaming of.

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The biggest problem writers have in starting to write and getting their book finished is this: finding the time. 

Well, the good news is that this podcast is here to help you unlock your full writing potential.

Today we're diving deep into the three D's: Decrease, Delete, Delegate – a powerful approach to make room for your writing passion.

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One of the crucial elements of a sustainable writing practice is so often neglected. 
It’s not habit. It’s not time blocking. It’s something else that might surprise you.

Free time. That’s what we’re talking about in this episode of The Unlocked Creative podcast. 

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Hard truth: you can have all the motivation in the world and not finish writing your book. Why? 

Lack of accountability. 

Listen in to find accountability for your writing projects that actually works.

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You have a great idea for a story. Maybe you’ve even started writing. But how do you turn your idea into a book? Listen in as we demystify plot, structure and story with our special guest, Troy Lambert.

And if you cringe at structure, even more reason to tune in. Planning frees us to create the story we want to share. Find out how in this episode.

We cover:

• when to start planning your story
• the role of character in driving plot
• why writer’s block happens & how to avoid it
• structuring your story: tools vs process 
• 3 hottest tips for structure and plot ...

and so much more! 

Connect with Troy at troylambertwrites.com 
Sign up to use Plottr at bit.ly/plotuc 

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You’ve finished your poem, your story, your book, your song. But you’re not done. 

It’s time to revise your work, and there’s magic in that. MAGIC! 

Tune in to find out how to experience the magic in revising and reshaping your story, long or short.

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Someone asks you: 
What's your higher priority?
A) writing your book, or 
B) mindlessly scrolling social media? 

Yeah, you know, I know, we all know.

That’s why in this episode we’re talking about the social media time suck stopping you from writing your book and what you can do about it TODAY.

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