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Episode 74, Capture story ideas with discovery drafts, on the Embracing the fiction author journey podcast
74. Capture Story Ideas with Discovery Drafts
Struggling to finish that first draft? Got lost in the murky middle? Learn how discovery drafts can help you capture your story idea much more quickly.
Giving yourself permission to write now w/ Megan Clancy
54. Giving yourself permission to write now w/ Megan Clancy
How do we push aside our guilt and give ourselves permission to write now and pursue our creative dreams? Hear how Author Megan Clancy did just that.
Gain confidence with your writing w/ Angela & Rachel Trusty
11. Gain confidence with your writing w/ Angela & Rachel Trusty
Both of these ladies didn’t realize that confidence was the key to get them writing. Angel Trusty and her daughter, Rachel Trusty, are on the show today.
Book talk: Discovering layers w/ Maria Secoy
41. Book talk: Discovering layers w/ Maria Secoy
Enjoy a combination of bantering and insight into writing techniques as two friends discuss a few books that changed their lives for the better and tortured them in high school.
34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy
34. Validating and exploring romance w/ Maria Secoy
Are you curious about writing romance stories, but you’re not sure what qualifies as romance? Learn what makes a romance novel literary and what distinguishes the 50+ subgenres from each other.
Simplifying “show, don’t tell”
18. Simplifying “show, don’t tell”
In this quick episode, you will learn exactly what "show, don't tell" means, when to use them, and how to transition between the two.
Connecting with readers before you hit publish w/ Stephanie Brandt
28. Connecting with readers before you hit publish w/ Stephanie Brandt
Stephanie Brandt shares how she became disconnected from her creativity in her new adventure of motherhood and she overcame that to write her first book. We also chat a lot about reader magnets and social media marketing.
Braving (and conquering) the traditional publishing route w/ Maria Costanzo Palmer
48. Braving (and conquering) the traditional publishing route w/ Maria Costanzo Palmer
Learn how one author entered Dante’s inferno and took initiative to get her narrative nonfiction novel published via the traditional publishing route.
Navigating your Google and Word docs easily
25. Navigating your Google and Word docs easily
Did you know that you don’t have to sit down and write a story from beginning to end? Learn how to use built-in features in Google Docs and Word so you can navigate and outline chapters and scenes easily.
Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach episode of the Parents Who Write podcast
67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach
Author Sarah Birnbach shares her journey from journaling for healing to becoming a published author. Learn practical memoir writing tips to craft a compelling story from your personal entries.
5 easy ways to make time to write, even for busy parents
5 Ways to Make Time to Write
Don't let those never-ending to-do lists stop you from pursuing your goals. Find out how you too can make time to write, even with a super busy schedule.
Exploring romance gone wrong w/ Amanda Jane Schiller
10. Exploring romance gone wrong w/ Amanda Jane Schiller
She’s far more excited about exploring the millions of ways a romance can go wrong, rather than right. Amanda Jane Schiller, a contemporary romance novelist, is on today's podcast.