The WRITER Code 2021 Edition
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Do you see structure as freeing or stifling? I talk about that and the upcoming free WRITER Code masterclass (2021 edition) in this week's show along with a brief flash fiction writing prompt
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Mind The GAP
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Safely navigate the writing GAP, and learn my ShortLIST for figuring out which courses and events to sign up for in the crowded summer of writing conferences and festivals.
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Author Websites with Nancy Fields
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To engage with your audience there's no tool quite like an author website. Even if your social media presence is strong, it pays to have your own home on the web, and this week Nancy Fields of Fields Graphic Design is here to talk us through everything from how to set up a site, to what to put on each page.
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Engage with Focus
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This week I invite you to think about why you do the things you do in your writing life...and how you can make some quick changes that yield big improvements.
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Do You Really Need Feedback On Your Writing?
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One of the first questions people ask me, as new writers, is "how can I get some feedback on my writing". In this episode I argue that might be the wrong question...
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The Power of Persistence - 200th Episode Celebration
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I look back on 200 episodes of this podcast and pull out lessons for every creative person and endeavor.
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Craft In the Real World, an Interview with Matthew Salesses
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Matthew Salesses is the author of three novels -- one written in Flash Fiction -- and the writing handbook "Craft In The Real World". In this episode we talk about writing rules, audience, how to give and receive feedback and what it was like to write a flash fiction novel.
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198 - The Practice by Seth Godin
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When Seth Godin talks about creative work, I listen.
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197 - Your Writing Legacy
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In this episode I pay tribute to my writing buddy Tony Conaway; talk about Creative Wills; and organizing your writing archives and processes.
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196 - Narrative WIth Julie Helmrich
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Why the story we tell ourselves is the most important we'll ever tell...and the impact it has on our ability to manage our inner critic, imposter syndrome and to get our work done.
info_outlineWhat are we really talking about when we talk about sex? Join me for a conversation with sexuality educator Dr. Lanae St. John. We talk about how to portray true intimacy on the page (without any weird noises), how to make consent sexy, and where to find a model for your next villain.
LINKS:
The Mamasutra - https://www.themamasutra.net/
Read Me: A Parental Primer For 'The Talk' - https://www.amazon.com/Read-Me-Parental-Primer-Talk