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A Chat With Writer and #WriteStuff Community Leader Tamara Woods

Release Date: 03/07/2019

Stop Writing Alone

Inspired by last weekend's Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down the Bones), host NIcole Rivera invites writers to consider the benefits of creating their own silent writing retreat and discusses how this may be accomplished. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck Writing Down the Bones book StopWritingAlone.Substack.com STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop ...

Personalize Writing Advice

Stop Writing Alone

Do you personalize the writing advice you get? This week host Nicole Rivera discusses how showing up to writing advice with a dose of confidence in your own ability can help you grow more efficiently as a writer. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop NV Rivera YouTube Channel Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) Places...

Notebooks by Nicole

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In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses her notebook collection and uses. Going beyond a simple writer's notebook, she discusses categories of notebook types that help her learn, create stories and content, and stay connected with writing community. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop NV Rivera YouTube Channel Buy Nicole a...

Motivation Magic

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In this week's episode host Nicole Rivera reminds us about the Motivation Magic we all carry with us every day. If you are feeling uninspired, or can't find the motivation to get back to your writing, this episode is the reminder you need to help find your way back. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop NV Rivera YouTube Channel Buy Nicole a...

Writing Community, Story Club, and More

Stop Writing Alone

The Stop Writing Alone Subscription to writing community, write-ins, writing prompt parties and the new story club is here. In this episode, host Nicole Rivera describes what you can expect when you subscribe to the paid Substack posts on StopWritingAlone.Substack.com; Goal Setting Check-ins with Office Hours Subscriber only Write-in Zoom events Subscriber only Writing Prompt Parties Exclusive access to all Story Club posts and more! SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com STORY...

StopWritingAlone.Substack.com

Stop Writing Alone

StopWritingAlone.Substack.com is the new communications hub for all things Stop Writing Alone. In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses why this change was made and what listeners, readers and writing community members can expect from it. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop NV Rivera YouTube Channel Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA...

Writer's Rights

Stop Writing Alone

Knowing writer's rights is one of the most important parts of being a working writer. In celebration of this year's Writer's Rights Day, Nicole shares some very basic terms every writer should know before entering into the submission process. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: The Authors Guild 5 Things Every Writer Should Know About Rights WRITER'S DIGEST A Novice Writer's Guide to Rights WRITER'S WRITE Copyright Information for Writers POETS & WRITERS Rights: What They Mean and Why They Are Important Author Rights Resources: Understanding Author Rights...

Discovering My Writer Origin Story

Stop Writing Alone

Discovering your writer origin story may lead to greater understanding about your own strengths and weaknesses in the process toward publication. In this week's episode Nicole describes an "A-Ha!" Moment of her own that has opened up a new understanding about why she shares her writing the way she does. She shares what she discovered, what she thinks it might mean, and how she's using it to move forward. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing...

Sprinkled Inspiration from Author Heather Huffman

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Author Heather Huffman, poet, short story writer, novelist, and creator behind all things Sprinkled Inspiration shares her path to getting published as well as her new opportunity for writers to share their own. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Heather Huffman's info Subscribe to the Sprinkled Inspiration Substack Sprinkled Inspiration Instagram Sprinkled Inspiration on Facebook Heather Huffman's Instagram May’s Prompt audio newsletter Second Breath by...

3 Writing Prompts that Teach

Stop Writing Alone

All writing prompts can teach you something new, but this week Nicole shares three writing prompts/exercises that can be used with intention to learn something new in your craft. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: The Great Substack Story Challenge Story A Day STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop NV Rivera YouTube Channel Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) Places to...

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Tamara Woods is a poet, fiction writer, leader of the #WriteStuff Twitter Chat and Facebook community for writers, and she has a vlog on YouTube devoted to all things writing. Nicole Rivera, host of Stop Writing Alone, talks to Tamara about her writing craft as well as all the ways she’s found community, created community and continues to connect with writers both near her home in Hawaii, and around the world.

Mentioned in this episode:

*Any links to Amazon are affiliate links. Using any of these links to make any purchase on Amazon will support STOP WRITING ALONE.*

Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone
Tamara Woods website (*don’t forget! This is where you can sign up for Tamara’a newsletter to get a free copy of her new cozy mystery WIPED OUT!) https://tamarawoodsauthor.com/
Tamara’s Twitter handle https://twitter.com/penpaperpad?lang=en
Link to the #writestuff conversation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23writestuff&src=typd&lang=en
#writestuff FB Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/writestuffchat/
Tamara’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCUt-YGmeMSHZfXQQe4XF0g/%20sub_confirmation=1
Nicole’s Wattpad page https://www.wattpad.com/user/NicoleRivera319
CampNaNoWriMo https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in
Amazon link for NEWSLETTER NINJA by Tammi Labrecque (the first book covered in Tamara’s Writing Workshop on YouTube) https://amzn.to/2TD8IrG
Amazon Link for WRITE TO MARKET by Chris Fox (book that will be discussed on the last Saturday of March 2019 in Tamara’s Writing Workshop) https://amzn.to/2XJavuS
Amazon Link for Tamara’s book BLOOD ROSES & HONEYSUCKLES https://amzn.to/2SNgdI4
Amazon Link for Tamara’s poetry book THE SHAPING OF AN “ANGRY” BLACK WOMAN https://amzn.to/2NNw9t5
Amazon Link for ON WRITING by Stephen King https://amzn.to/2EzCzYw
Amazon Link for WRITING DOWN THE BONES by Natalie Goldberg https://amzn.to/2XIB2Z9
Amazon Link for BIRD BY BIRD by Anne Lamott https://amzn.to/2VJrifn
Scribbler FB Page https://www.facebook.com/goScribbler/
Scribblers FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScribblersChat/
Meetup.com (search for Shut & Up Write!) https://www.meetup.com/
NaNoWriMo Monthly Meetup Groups https://www.meetup.com/topics/nanomonthly/
The Numberblocks on YouTube (the brilliant British show Nicole’s son is in love with) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlwvN0w4qFSP1FllALB92w
Music for coffee break from freesound by lemoncreme https://freesound.org/people/Lemoncreme/sounds/186942/

Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself:

Stop Writing Alone FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/stopwritingalone/
Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733034348/
Stop Writing Alone website: https://stopwritingalone.com/
Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: https://mailchi.mp/fcbe414431f5/tawgiveaway
Nicole’s Instagram (be prepared for lots of #momlife exposure!): https://www.instagram.com/nv_rivera/
Nicole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nv_rivera
The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607

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And our teacher…

Don’t Keep Your Day Job https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-keep-your-day-job/id1191831035?mt=2

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