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| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Spooky Season Writing | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:06:50 | |
| Focus on YOU | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:05:26 | |
| Jackpot! | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:06:14 | |
| Navigating Creative and Noncreative Careers | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:06:16 | |
| Boredom | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:07:13 | |
| Keeping Your Peace While Querying | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:07:37 | |
| It Doesn't Need to Be Hard | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:05:54 | |
| Promise Yourself | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:02:15 | |
| October Check-in | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:05:43 | |
| How to Write a Good Twist | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:06:16 | |
| Advice from Edgar Wright | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:03:26 | |
| Getting the Beginning Right | 28 Sep 2024 | 00:06:11 | |
What do you do if you've been writing and rewriting the beginning of your book but can't get it quite right? The answer to the beginning will likely be found in the end. Happy writing! | |||
| None of Your Business | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:06:54 | |
What if people think you're wasting your time writing and should be doing something more productive instead? How do you convince yourself what you're doing is worthwhile? Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #49: Quantity Dictates Quality Let's Connect: | |||
| Vampires Are (un)Dead? | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:06:22 | |
The word on the publishing street is that vampires, as a subgenre, are dead and nobody wants them. But if we turn to Hollywood, we can see a vampire resurgence over the past few years. Let's chat about what it's like to write in a "dead" genre and the cyclical nature of the industry. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #137: The Sky is Falling! How to Write in a "Dead" Genre #44: Who Is Your Ideal Reader? Let's Connect: | |||
| Managing Your Social Media | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:06:56 | |
Turns out my voice wasn't as back as I thought and I'm down sick again today. SIGH. Enjoy this throwback episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #268: Going Viral Isn't the Goal Let's Connect: | |||
| Going Viral Isn't the Goal | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:05:47 | |
When dealing with your writerly social media, going viral doesn't help move the needle the way you may want it to. It's time to spend less time focusing on trying to make a viral post and more time on nurturing the audience you already have. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #220: Do You Need a Social Media Platform to Traditionally Publish? #74: The One Thing Guaranteed to Boost Your Productivity #75: How to Take Control of Your Social Media Let's Connect: | |||
| What It Is to Be a Writer | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:06:50 | |
I'm back with a voice! In this brand new episode of Breaking Writer's Block, let's chat about discouragement, wanting to give up, and what it means to be a writer. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #175: What's Your Fallback Job? #77: The Danger of Success Stories Let's Connect: | |||
| What Should a Writer Study in College? | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:07:36 | |
| How to Write Faster | 21 Sep 2024 | 00:06:24 | |
| When Word Count Goals Don't Work | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:08:30 | |
| "I'm Excited to Write Today!" | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:07:43 | |
How are the writing memes you're consuming on social media impacting your mindset and ability to write? Let's discuss in this special repeat episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #35: How to Write When You Are Unmotivated Let's Connect: | |||
| Failure Is ALWAYS an Option | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:07:01 | |
"Failure is not an option," is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but not only is failure always an option, it's a possibility you shouldn't shy away from. Embrace your failures and use them to get closer to your dreams. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #236: How to Navigate the Doom and Gloom #10: The One Thing ALL Successful Authors Have in Common Let's Connect: | |||
| Make Your Schedule Work for YOU | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:07:23 | |
Let's chat about your writing schedule. I know, this sounds like an incredibly boring topic, but it's also a super important one. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #9: Finding Time to Write...When You Have No Time #17: You Need to Write Every Day...Right? Let's Connect: | |||
| Can You Write It? | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:05:38 | |
One of the most common questions in online writing groups is, "Can I write XYZ in my book?" Let's chat about how, not only can you, but you should. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #124: Originality is Overrated Let's Connect: | |||
| Writing Podcast Recommendations | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:06:55 | |
Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite writing podcasts with you. Happy listening! The Author Burnout Cure with Isabel Sterling Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo Unpublished with Amie McNee and James Winestock Scriptnotes with John August and Craig Mazin The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna Post Mortem with Mick Garris How to Horror with Mick Garris, a three-night course hosted by Story Summit Related Episodes: #246: Let's Talk Craft Books #207: The Books I Read on Vacation Let's Connect: | |||
| Lessons from Nostalgia | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:05:30 | |
I had an epiphany while playing the 1988 Classic Nintendo video game Friday the 13th, and today I want to share my epiphany with you. Happy writing! Related Episodes: Let's Connect: | |||
| Said She, "It's Time to Vent," She Said. | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:05:10 | |
The current great debate in the writer world on Threads: When writing dialogue, should your tag be Character said or said Character? Let's discuss in today's somewhat ranty episode. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #12: The Problem With Writing Advice #45: Is the Advice Helpful or Harmful? Let's Connect: | |||
| There Comes a Time... | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:03:34 | |
...when you need to actually write. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #103: Writing Doesn't Always Look Like Writing #14: Is It Time to Take a Nap? #66: Stop Setting Word Count Goals Let's Connect: | |||
| How to Write When You're Stressed or Overwhelmed | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:06:58 | |
What do you do when you come to the page to write but all you can think about is all the other things you need to do and all the stresses of your life? Today, I'm sharing a quick exercise to help you work through this. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #215: You're Allowed to Have Fun #193: Intentional Dream Building Let's Connect: | |||
| What's the Worst That Can Happen? | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:06:37 | |
I have a quick exercise for you today to help you blast through your fear and get back to the page. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #15: Four Words That Will Change Your Life Let's Connect: | |||
| Breaking Down The Nutshell Technique: Pitch Perfect | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:07:35 | |
We're finishing up our series on Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique by going through the full Nutshell for the movie Pitch Perfect. Happy writing! Get your copy of the book The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting and learn more about Jill Chamberlain on her website. Related Episodes: #248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell #249: (You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle #251: Tell Me What You Want (What You Really Really Want) #252: Catalyst vs Point of No Return Let's Connect: | |||
| Catalyst vs Point of No Return | The Nutshell Technique Pt 5 | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:07:15 | |
We're wrapping up our breakdown of Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique today with a discussion of catalyst/inciting incident vs the Point of No Return, with examples from Pitch Perfect and The Hunger Games. Happy writing! Learn more about Jill Chamberlain and get your copy of her book, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting, on Jill's website. Related Episodes: #248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell #249: (You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle | The Nutshell Technique Pt 2 #250: Main Character Energy | The Nutshell Technique Pt 3 #251: Tell Me What You Want (What You Really Really Want) | The Nutshell Technique Pt 4 Let's Connect: | |||
| Tell Me What You Want (What You Really Really Want) | The Nutshell Technique Pt 4 | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:07:41 | |
We're continuing our breakdown of Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique today by chatting about the Set-up Want, the Point of No Return, and the Catch. As a bonus, we're also discussing your character's journey from want to need. Happy writing! Learn more about Jill Chamberlain and get your own copy of her book, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting on Jill's website. Related Episodes: #248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell #249: (You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle | The Nutshell Technique Pt 2 #250: Main Character Energy | The Nutshell Technique Pt 3 Let's Connect: | |||
| Main Character Energy | The Nutshell Technique Pt 3 | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:09:18 | |
Continuing our deep dive into The Nutshell Technique today by chatting about your protagonist, their flaw, and their strength. Happy writing! Get your copy of the excellent book The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting and learn more about its author, Jill Chamberlain, on her website. Related Episodes: #248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell | |||
| (You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle | The Nutshell Technique pt 2 | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:07:40 | |
Continuing our The Nutshell Technique series today by breaking down the definitions of Comedy and Tragedy, as defined by Aristotle in Poetics. I also go over how the Tragedy Nutshell differs from the Comedy Nutshell (which is what the vast majority of you will be using). Happy writing! Get your own copy of Jill Chamberlain's wonderful book, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting and learn about Jill on her website. Related Episodes: #248: The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell #246: Let's Talk Craft Books Let's Connect: Instagram | |||
| The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:09:15 | |
Today we're starting our journey through Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique, starting with a general overview AKA The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell. Learn more about Jill and get your own copy of The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting on her website. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #246: Let's Talk Craft Books Let's Connect: | |||
| You Don't Need NaNoWriMo | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:04:46 | |
There's a lot of angst in the writing community right now, much of it surrounding NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and some decisions and actions the organization has taken. While it's totally okay to mourn the loss of an event and community you once loved, I'm here to remind you that you do not need NaNoWriMo to write your books and create your best writing life. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #159: Two Lies That Are Keeping You Small Let's Connect: | |||
| Let's Talk Craft Books | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:08:27 | |
Today I'm sharing my favorite craft books with y'all. These are the ones I've found most helpful: Dan Harmon's Story Circle (not actually a book, but the blog series is solid. Language warning on this one!) Save the Cat!: The Last Book On Screenwriting That You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyder The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting by Jill Chamberlain The Scream Writer's Handbook: 10 Steps to Writing a Terrifying Screenplay by Thomas Fenton Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Let's Connect: | |||
| September Check-in | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:08:30 | |
It's a new month, so it's time for another check-in on writing progress and goals. This month's goals changed at the last minute so I'm excited to dive in with this new plan. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #183: Mid-year Check-in: Five Questions to Ask Yourself #153: Setting Flexible Goals AKA June Check-in Let's Connect: | |||
| You're Not Lazy | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:04:16 | |
When you find yourself procrastinating, it's easy to think it's because you're lazy. But your procrastination isn't laziness; it's fear. Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #3: Are Your Thoughts Helping You Write? #13: Why Do You Resist Writing? #40: Why Do You Procrastinate? Let's Connect: | |||
| Spooky Season TBR | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:06:55 | |
Spooky Season (AKA the best season) is almost upon us, so today I'm sharing my Spooky Season TBR with you! Maybe you'll want to pick up one of these books to read for yourself: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (not listed in the episode because I don't yet own it, but I may as well finish out the series...) Happy reading! Related Episodes: #207: The Books I Read On Vacation Let's Connect: | |||
| But...WHY? | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:07:41 | |
Today I'm answering the briefest listener question I've ever gotten: BUT WHY? Let's discuss why someone might actually want to draft their book slower. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #104: Five Tips for Faster Writing #180: Your Pace is YOUR Pace #27: How Do They Write So Fast? Let's Connect: | |||
| Situation vs Story | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
When I'm evaluating a manuscript or screenplay, one of the most common critiques I give is that the author wrote a situation and not a story. Let's discuss what this means and how you can make sure you're writing a compelling story. Happy writing! Learn about Jill Chamberlain and The Nutshell Technique Here! Related Episodes: #70 Writing Through the Murky Middle Let's Connect: | |||
| Five Steps to Revise Your Draft | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:06:21 | |
We talk a lot about tips to help you finish your first draft, but what do you do after writing "The End"? Today, I am sharing with you my five steps to tackle your revision. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #179: Baste Your Story Together Let's Connect: | |||
| First Draft Diaries: Mulligan! | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:08:49 | |
It's time for a first draft check-in...and things didn't go quite as expected! Let's discuss expectations vs reality and learning how you write best. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #225: First Draft Diaries: The Beginning #232: First Draft Diaries: Week One #83: Does Outlining Ruin the Discovery of Your First Draft? Let's Connect: | |||
| Your Unique Magic | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:04:12 | |
I have an incredibly important exercise for you to do today to help you find the unique magic that will bolster you and keep you going when things get hard. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #25: YOU the Successful Author Let's Connect: | |||
| The Reward in Risk | 24 Aug 2024 | 00:04:15 | |
"If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down." ~Ray Bradbury Happy writing! Related Episodes: #134: Is it Practicality or Is it Fear? #175: What's Your Fallback Job? Let's Connect: | |||
| How to Navigate the Doom and Gloom | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:05:29 | |
Whenever you ask the state of the industry--whether publishing or film--there's a lot of doom and gloom. Things are getting harder than ever for writers, so how do you keep your head up and keep writing when there's so much professional negativity around. Let's discuss. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #137: The Sky is Falling! How to Write in a "Dead" Genre #141: There's ALWAYS an Excuse Let's Connect: | |||
| Why Not Today? | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:05:29 | |
| More Thoughts on Perfectionism | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:05:39 | |
It's time to stop chasing perfect in your writing...not only because perfect doesn't exist, but because readers will not connect with perfect. Perfect writing will actually make it harder for readers to fall in love with your work. Happy writing! Related Episodes: #99: Working WITH Your Inner Editor Let's Connect: | |||