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AI for Authors: Practical and Ethical Guidelines. Alliance of Independent Authors

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69: Challenges for Late Blooming Writers

Episode 69

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 • Duration 07:28

Tips for mature, first-time authors to get over impostor syndrome and conquer self doubt.

Mentioned in the episode:

Independent Book Publishers Association

Question of the week: What is the most challenging part of being a mature author?

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Three Story Method Certified Editor

KathreseMcKee.com

If you would like to sign up for a free Draft2Digital account, click the link to use my affiliate code and support the show. You never have to pay upfront to publish; Draft2Digital only makes money if you sell ebooks through one of their distributors.

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YourFirstChapter.com

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60: 8 Ways to Make Author Connections

Episode 60

Friday, June 2, 2023 • Duration 10:32

Making connections as writers is important. But how do you go about leaving your shell to make those connections? Here are eight ways to connect.

Collaboration for Authors: A Complete Guide to Collaborating, Finding a Partner, and Accelerating Your Author Career by Daniel Willcocks and J. Thorn

Co-writing a book: Collaboration and Co-creation for Authors by J. Thorn and Joanna Penn

Question of the week: How do you make writing related connections?

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Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Facial Expressions | WIRED - YouTube

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59: How to Use Body Language to Improve Storytelling

Episode 59

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 • Duration 12:14

Today, we will cover using body language to improve your writing by conveying emotions, showing instead of telling, boosting characterization, and so much more.

Question of the week: What are some overused phrases you try to avoid in your fiction writing?

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The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior

The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression

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58: 7 Tips to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Writing

Episode 58

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 • Duration 10:51

58: 7 Tips to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Writing, focusing on brain health and wellbeing for authors.

The question of the week is: How do you refresh and renew your mind?

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57: Magic, Myth, and Man - Wield Supernatural Power (6)

Episode 57

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 • Duration 10:53

This is the last part of a six-part World Building Series. Today, we discuss five tips for incorporating myth and magic into your world building.

The question of the week is: What are your favorite books, series, or movies that include mythology or magic?

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56: Past and Present – Explore History’s Legacy (5)

Episode 56

Thursday, May 4, 2023 • Duration 13:16

In this episode, we cover 5 tips to help your create and remember your world's history and use it to drive your stories forward.

The question of the week is: What is your method for creating the history for your fictional worlds, and how do you keep track??

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World Anvil

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55: Wheels of Progress - Shape Your World (4)

Episode 55

Thursday, April 27, 2023 • Duration 17:15

Today, iwe discuss everything from transportation and communication to architecture, construction, technology, and medical knowledge that goes into creating a believable, immersive world.

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The question of the week is: What are your favorite books and movies where these topics played a pivotal role. Share your favorites in the comments?

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77 Caste System Examples (2023) - Helpful Professor

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54: Society's Rules - Bend Them, Break Them (3)

Episode 54

Sunday, April 23, 2023 • Duration 23:51

Society's rules is a part of world building that often does not get enough attention. This is part 3 of a six-part world building series.

Helpful Sources:

Elumis - What Are Basic Human Rights?

Sanderson's Three Laws of Magic: Worldbuilding Advice for Game Masters

The question of the week is: How have you used society's rules as an important aspect in your stories?

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53: Nature's Realm - Set the Stage (2)

Episode 53

Thursday, April 6, 2023 • Duration 11:51

This is part 2 of a 6-part series on Worldbuilding entitled "Natures' Realm: Set the Stage." Discover ways to exploit the setting of your story for plot points and sources of conflict to make your novels more engaging and immersive.

Accompanying YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_dl7rvWseqg

Question of the week: How does the place you set your stories add to the plot and enhance conflict?

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