Episode 73: Writing Your Characters' Motivations
In this episode, we talk about motivations. What motivates your character? What do your characters' motivations drive them to do? Come have a drink with us & listen!
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Episode 71: Writing Dream Sequences in Fiction
In this episode, Taylor & Sherry discuss how to write dream sequences, what to think about when crafting dream sequences in novels, what not to do, and the "rules" that govern writing dream sequences! Come have a drink & listen!
Support the showEpisode 70: Writing Rules & How to Break Them: Story Beginnings
In this episode, we talk about the "rules" of writing - what should you do, what shouldn't you do? And even more fun - how to break the "rules" of writing! Come have a drink with us & listen!
Support the showEpisode 69: How To Start Chapters
In this episode, we discuss how to start chapters - is there a trick to it? What should you consider? Come have a drink and listen!
Support the showWriting Biblical Fiction
Biblical fiction seems to be becoming increasingly popular and more writers are turning to this genre. Today I discuss the why and how fo writing biblical fiction with best selling author, Amanda Bedzrah.
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Episode 66: Twisting Tropes: The Brainy Character
We all know the brainy characters in books, movies and TV shows - but how do you write them? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Support the showEpisode 65: Writing Epilogues
Every wonder if your novel needs an epilogue? Want to know how to write an epilogue? Come have a drink with us & listen while we discuss epilogues, the pros, the cons, what not to do!
Support the showEpisode 64: Creating Tension in Your Novel
Come listen to us talk about tension in novels - it is super important, but nebulous all the same! How do you create realistic tension? What is tension? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Support the showEpisode 63: What's In A Name: Naming Your Characters
In this episode, we talk about naming your characters. How do you name your characters? Why does it matter? What not to do when naming your characters? Are there any names that are too weird? What tips are there for naming your characters? Where to look for help? Come have a drink and listen!
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Episode 62: Beta Reading
In this episode, we discuss beta readers: how to be one and what to look for when getting ready to submit your novel. Come have a drink and listen!
Support the showEpisode 61: Writing the Premise - What the Heck is it Anyway??
In this episode, we talk all about the premise: what is it? Why have one? How to write one. Come have a drink and listen!
Support the showEpisode 57: Outlining Your Novel
Have you ever struggled with the flow of your novel? Outlining might be the answer! We discuss types of outlines, how to outline, why to outline and more! Come have a drink and listen!
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Book marketing tips with fantasy author Angela J. Ford.
Search and Human Remains Dogs -- Getting Them Right
As writers, we love the drama of a desperate search for a missing person! But so many books, movies, and television shows get their depiction of search teams completely wrong. Let's talk about search and rescue, human remains detection, and the many myths of search work -- and what you can do to get it right with more drama. This Learn With Me's special guest is trainer and handler Connie Swaim.
Myths & Monsters 10: Werewolves & The Jersey Devil
In this episode, the special end of the month episode of Myths & Monsters, we talk about the origins of werewolves and the Jersey Devil! Interesting concepts for your urban fantasy novels! Come have a drink with us & listen!
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Episode 45: Prologues - Pointing your Book in the Right Direction
In this episode, we talk about prologues. What are the pros and cons of prologues? Should you have one in your book? Are they really necessary? Why have one? Why not? Come have a drink with us & listen!
Support the showEpisode 43: What is a Chapter?
In this episode, we discuss chapters! What is a chapter? How long should a chapter be? How many chapters should there be in a novel? Interested? Come have a drink & listen!
Support the showChallenge 30: Write Fan Fiction
This episode the boys challenge themselves to write their own fan fiction stories and share them with the world.
It's funny. It's weird. It's sexy. It's scary.
Anything can happen when it's fan ficiton.
027: Top 10 tips for how to build a story for your book
Learn the top 10 tips for how to build a story for your book, whether you write fiction or non-fiction content, in this episode of Indie Author Weekly!
In this episode, you'll find out practical strategies for crafting a story from the beginning of your initial idea to the end of your work. This episode includes examples of both fiction and non-fiction, so regardless of the type of content you write as an author, you'll be able to apply these tips to your own work.
A great story includes some kind of an angle, or approach, that resonates with readers. Your job as an author is to give your readers a reason to pick up the book and start reading... and then keep them engaged throughout the book right until the end (and hopefully afterward, so that they keep reading your work every time you publish a new book!).
What are you doing to give your reader a reason to care? How are you capturing their attention throughout the story? This episode of Indie Author Weekly delves into these topics and more to ensure you build an awesome story for your book. Tune in to get the details now...
Access sample chapters of Sagan's novels, transcripts of each episode, cheatsheets and spreadsheets relevant to the episode topics, and additional resources, at SaganMorrow.com/secretpodcast.
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about Sagan’s books at SaganMorrow.com/books
- Tune into the “secret” version of this podcast to access the (free!) character writing prompts worksheet at SaganMorrow.com/secretpodcast
- Read "A Choice Between Two" for free at Books2Read.com/b/polypassions1
- Read "Being Good" at Books2Read.com/b/polypassions5
- Read "The Business of Writing & Editing: Practical Tips & Templates for New Freelancers" at SaganMorrow.com/the-business-of-writing-editing-book
- Cassandra Clare's "Mortal Instruments" series as an example of great fast-paced YA writing
- Submit your questions at SaganMorrow.com/question
Connect with Sagan (@Saganlives) on Twitter and Instagram. Feel free to use the hashtag #IndieAuthorWeekly to chat about this episode.
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013: How to deal with writer's block (5 techniques)
Learn 5 tips for how to deal with writer's block (or creative blocks) so that you can get past the slump and keep making progress with writing your awesome story.
Access sample chapters of my novels, transcripts of each episode, cheatsheets and spreadsheets relevant to the episode topics, and additional resources, at SaganMorrow.com/audio.
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Sagan (@Saganlives) on Twitter and Instagram. Feel free to use the hashtag #IndieAuthorWeekly to chat about this episode.
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en-caJune 25, 2019