Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh – Details, episodes & analysis

Earlier this month, I spoke to writer Shaine Greenwood about his recently-published sci-fi anthology, The Aether, but we discussed a number of other topics, including beta readers, Patreon and self-promotion, social media, and whether writers should also be readers. About Shaine: Shaine Greenwood (he/him pronouns) is a Seattle-based writer who takes practice in the time-honored Pacific Northwest traditions of drinking coffee, hiking, and avoiding eye contact with strangers. He has recently published The Aether, a collection of 11 scifi stories, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091G2NH3Z Aside from the published works on Amazon, you can find Shaine's writings on his author site, youaremuted.com ***** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Victorian-Era-Spiritualism--Part-2-Its-Appeal--Influence-e18sp3u

I briefly discuss NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, which begins November 1), then talk about my current work in progress. I also offer what I hope are some words of encouragement on whether or not you should stick with a piece of writing even if you don’t feel a deep connection with it. ********** Find out about NaNoWriMo (& sign up, if you’d like) here: https://nanowrimo.org ********** Email me: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Victorian-Era-Spiritualism--Part-1-The-Fox-Sisters-e187d57

This episode originally aired on December 15, 2019. I feel I’ve come a long way as a podcaster since then, but my attitude toward self-promotion hasn’t changed. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

In this week's episode, I provide an edited version of a Patreon-only episode that aired several months ago, on what I think it means for writers to be "good with words." Also, I signed up for Camp NaNoWriMo, and will be focusing on that during the month of July. If you'd also like to do Camp NaNoWriMo, you can learn more about it and sign up here: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

No matter what your book is about or how well-written it is, the blurb on the front cover or product page can make or break it. I discuss why blurbs are so important for writers, and (because writing good blurbs CAN be intimidating!) provide tips on writing them.

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I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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References

• "How to Write a Book Blurb: A Guide for Novelists." Reedsy, September 12, 2018, https://blog.reedsy.com/write-blurb-novel/.
• Kotobee. "10 Tips to Write a Book Blurb That Sells." Kotobee Blog, March 13, 2019, https://blog.kotobee.com/book-blurb/.
• Rabbit, Esther. "How To Write The Perfect Blurb (Examples, Formula, Opening Statements, etc.)." Esther Rabbit, January 14, 2019, https://estherrabbit.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-blurb/.
• Riding, James. "Summary judgement: a brief history of the book blurb." Prospect, June 15, 2021, https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/arts-and-books/summary-judgement-a-brief-history-of-the-book-blurb.
• "The Do’s and Don’ts of How to Write a Blurb for Your Novel." Blurb, https://www.blurb.com/blog/writing-blurbs-for-novels/.

I discuss why writers use beta readers for their works-in-progress, and describe some things writers should look out for in searching for beta readers.

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Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13

Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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References

• Bradshaw, Claire. "Ultimate Guide: How To Work With Beta Readers." Writer's Edit, https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/ultimate-guide-work-beta-readers/.
• Gribble, Sarah. "The Writer’s Guide to Beta Readers: What Is a Beta Reader?" The Write Practice, https://thewritepractice.com/beta-readers-definition/.
• "What are Beta Readers — and How to Find Them." Reedsy, June 25, 2019, https://blog.reedsy.com/beta-readers/.

Although they don't seem to get as much attention as novels and short stories, I believe novellas can stand on their own as great literary works. I discuss some unique characteristics of novellas and types of novellas, and explain some benefits of reading them...and crafting your own.

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Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

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Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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Novella References

• Deverell, Eva. "How To Write A Novella." https://www.eadeverell.com/how-to-write-a-novella/.
• Jordan. "How to write a novella: 6 essential tips." NowNovel, https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-novella-6-tips/.
• McEwan, Ian. "Some Notes on the Novella." The New Yorker, October 29, 2012, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/some-notes-on-the-novella?irclickid=Q6TzvUx4VxyLWyRwUx0Mo38cUkBwT%3A2Z3y4eS80&irgwc=1&source=affiliate_impactpmx_12f6tote_desktop_Bing%20Rebates%20by%20Microsoft&utm_source=impact-affiliate&utm_medium=2003851&utm_campaign=impact&utm_content=Logo&utm_brand=tny.
• Meer, Syed Hunbbel. "Differences Between a Short Story, Novelette, Novella, & a Novel." Owlcation, June 3, 2016, https://owlcation.com/humanities/Difference-Between-A-Short-Story-Novelette-Novella-And-A-Novel.
• "What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)." Reedsy, April 2, 2021, https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-a-novella/.

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July's NaNoWriMo is right around the corner...and you can sign up now! You can learn more at https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo.

Although proofreading and copy-editing are not the most glamorous aspects of writing, I believe it's crucial for writers (self-published or not) to be able to proofread and copy-edit their works. I explain why I feel this way, and provide some ways you can start to develop these skills. ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ***************************************************************************************** References "Proofreading." The Writing Center: University of Wisconsin - Madison, https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/grammarpunct/proofreading/. "Proofreading: What is it? And Can You Do it Yourself?" Reedsy, January 31, 2020, https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-proofreading/. Calonia, Jennifer. "What Is Proofreading?" Grammarly, September 15, 2020, https://www.grammarly.com/blog/proofreading/. McCombes, Shona. "A quick guide to proofreading." Scribbr, November 27, 2020, https://www.scribbr.com/language-rules/what-is-proofreading/.

I recently spoke to Daniela Valenti about writing a series of paranormal romance novels and creating strong female protagonists, as well as doing publicity for her book, submitting to reviewers, how writers can utilize social media, and a number of other topics. ***************************************************************************************** About Daniela: Daniela Valenti is a Canadian psychiatrist with a penchant for the paranormal and a fascination with human nature's dark side. Her knowledge of human behavior is translated into complex, multidimensional characters. Her narrative worlds are full of supernatural events, psychological allegories, international travel, and sexy alpha men. A graduate of McGill University, she is a book lover and chatty introvert who lives in Montreal. Links: www.sentinel10.ca  the main page also has the links to Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Barnes and Noble. Instagram: instagram.com/danielavalentiauthor Goodreads: daniela valenti ***************************************************************************************** Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

You may think of songs when you hear the word "ballad"--and you would not be incorrect--but there's more to ballads than meets the ear. I explain the ballad form, and briefly describe the ballad's history and several categories of ballads.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

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I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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References

• "Ballad." Literary Devices, https://literarydevices.net/ballad/.
• Bergman, Bennet. "Ballad." LitCharts, May 5, 2017, https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-terms/ballad.
• Betts, Jennifer. "Examples of Ballads in History: From Poetry to Songs." Your Dictionary, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-a-ballad.html.
• Friedman, Albert B. "Ballad". Encyclopedia Britannica, December 1 2016, https://www.britannica.com/art/ballad. 
• "What Are Ballad Poems?" Writeawriting, April 6, 2018, https://www.writeawriting.com/poetry/ballad-poems/#:~:text=Ballad%20poems%20are%20defined%20as%2C%20%E2%80%9CA%20simple%20narrative,romantic%20and%20sentimental%20character%2C%20composed%20in%20short%20stanzas.%E2%80%9D.