Cele mai bune Write Fiction podcast-uri (2024)

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Halloween - The Missing Tales! 10:04

3+ y ago10:04

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We invite you to cozy on up to your listening devices for another two stories for our Halloween Special! There are two stories that had been mistakenly left on the pumpkin carving table! You can imagine how this has horrified me so! Just as with the two main episodes, these authors used Holly’s Free ‘How to Write Flash Fiction that Doesn’t Suck’ co…

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3rd Annual Halloween Special: Listener Edition - Episode Two - FINAL AIARWIP Episode 1:33:18

3+ y ago1:33:18

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We invite you to cozy on up to your listening devices for part two of our Halloween Special! This spooky and spoopy, cute and morbid, heart-warming and heart-ripping extra EXTRA special episode of Alone in a Room with Invisible People is sure to have a story or two fitting your tastes... be they for sweets or gore! Writers and listeners of the podc…

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3rd Annual Halloween Special: Listener Edition - Episode One 1:13:58

3+ y ago1:13:58

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We invite you to cozy on up to your listening devices for part one of our Halloween Special! This spooky and spoopy, cute and morbid, heart-warming and heart-ripping extra EXTRA special episode of Alone in a Room with Invisible People is sure to have a story or two fitting your tastes... be they for sweets or gore! Writers and listeners of the podc…

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How to Create a Story of Any Size using the Artifact 51:30

3+ y ago51:30

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) are covering The Artifact. We take on one way of creating this item, but we did something unique - we switched drawings! So: Holly created something from my sketch and vice versa. We go through many questions, building these artifacts and the stories (and wo…

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Lazy Worldbuilding Workshop - Live and on the Fly 1:23:14

3+ y ago1:23:14

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) are taking on worldbuilding in a "lazy" way. We'll cover six different genres in our spur-of-the-moment worlds and show you how simple - and FUN - worldbuilding can be! If you want to play along, pause after we give our basic start and write out how you woul…

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Character Creation Workshop - Live and on the Fly 1:08:58

3+ y ago1:08:58

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) put each other in the hotseat while showing how to create character from scratch and with nothing but a situation to go on. We'll show what character is and is not while having fun. If you want to play along, pause after we explain the situation and create y…

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How to Plan a Series with an Octopus Map 1:20:13

3+ y ago1:20:13

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) cover a much, muchrequested topic: the Series Octopus Map! We go through what it is and how to do it, using Holly's Longview Chronicles series map as an example as well as one I created - and left a few spots blank so listeners could see how we filled them i…

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How to Worldbuild for Short Stories and Flash Fiction 57:29

3+ y ago57:29

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss the basics of worldbuilding for short fiction. We'd love to help folks submitting to the Halloween Flash Fiction episodes and the three examples are flash fiction, but this is something that focuses on worldbuilding for all short fiction. Join us in …

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How to Create Culture for Short Stories and Flash Fiction 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss the basics of culture for short fiction. We'd love to help folks submitting to the Halloween Flash Fiction episodes, but this is something that focuses on culture for all short fiction. Want to submit a story to the Halloween episodes? Read the rules…

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How to Revise - The Big Basics 46:31

3+ y ago46:31

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In this week's episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss the basics of revision in general but with an eye towards helping folks who wish to submit to the Halloween Flash Fiction episodes. Join us in this week’s episode and if you have a question for us join us in the forums at HollysWritingClasses.com and…

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Flash Fiction for Halloween - Finished Examples, Tips and Off the Cuff Ideas 57:12

3+ y ago57:12

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How to Write Fiction: In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) want to get you ready to write and submit to the Halloween Episode! Holly goes through two examples of her Flash Fiction, we talk a bit about what a good flash fiction story needs and then we go through a couple of prompts which include a genr…

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How to Create a Hero, Antagonist AND Villain that FIT - WORKSHOP 48:46

3+ y ago48:46

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How to Write Fiction: How do you create a hero and villain that are perfectly at odds? How can you create an antagonist that pushes the bounds of conflict for the main character? How can you get the most out of these three important roles? In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle has created a workshop (no download this time) and I (h…

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Your Writing Questions - Final AMA 1:03:46

3+ y ago1:03:46

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How to Write Fiction Questions! Or more accurately, how we do things. In this final AMA installment, Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) answer your writing questions! How do you deal with a perfect idea in your head but the words just are not coming out right? Do you get jealous of other writers and how does one de…

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From The Archives: Holly Lisle on Fiction – Part Three (Final) 32:11

3+ y ago32:11

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Due to behind-the-scenes issues, today’s episode is the final installment of the Holly Lisle On Writing – Holly’s original 2006 podcast. The last half was never edited and published, so this will be a treat for long-time Holly followers as well as new listeners. Holly covers all sorts of questions from listeners: how does age affect publication, ho…

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AMA – Part Three (Answering Your Questions) 1:32:46

3+ y ago1:32:46

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In this third AMA installment, Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) answer your questions! If you don’t hear yours answered – or you have one you didn’t submit head on into the forums or email us at show@alonewithinvisiblepeople.com After the episode: Have something to say? A question to ask? Jump into the FREE forum…

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AMA - Part Two (Answering Your Questions) 46:06

4y ago46:06

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In this second AMA episode, Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) answer your questions! If you don't hear yours answered - or you have one you didn't submit head on into the forums or email us at show@alonewithinvisiblepeople.com After the episode: Have something to say? A question to ask? Jump into the FREE forums a…

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AMA - Part One (Answering Your Questions) 39:43

4y ago39:43

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In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) answer your questions! If you don't hear yours answered - or you have one you didn't submit head on into the forums or email us at show@alonewithinvisiblepeople.com Join us in this week’s episode and if you have a question for us join us in the forums at HollysWrit…

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How Fiction Writers Can Use Poetry for - not in - their Fiction 1:10:19

4y ago1:10:19

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How to Write Fiction: Poetry has many uses! Poetry can be difficult - to write, to understand and to share with others. However it can also be so very useful to those who do not even publish the poems they've written! In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss how you can reap major benefits from wr…

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How to Write Animal Points of View in Your Fiction 1:03:43

4y ago1:03:43

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How to Write Fiction: Whether you want to write a couple of scenes from an animal's perspective, a short story from only their point of view or an entire book or series about nothing but animals and their lives, this episode and worksheet (found here for free, no email required) is intended to help get into the mind of the animal you want discover …

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Writing Naked - How to Put Yourself on the Page Honestly and Well-Disguised 58:40

4y ago58:40

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How to Write Fiction: Being Naked and Proud Only you can truly see through your eyes... that is until you put them on the page through your characters. And then everyone can see it. For better or for worse - and sometimes both - you're revealed in ways even you were not aware of. Being naked on the page is being honest, is showing others who you ar…

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Creating Your Personal Writing Space: Physical, Mental and Investigatory 45:24

4y ago45:24

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How to Write Fiction: We are such strange creatures. We desire comfort and chaos, routine and inspiration. In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss the importance of creating space in your life for your art. We go into each of the three types of space in detail and why they're important. If you're…

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How to Build a Story Based on Your Sweet Spot Map: SPM Series, Part Four - Final 48:01

4y ago48:01

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How to Write Fiction: Stories using both the Editor and the Muse! For three weeks we have been talking Sweet Spot Map. From building a one, to building a world and then building your characters. In the fourth and final installment, we go over how to use the map for story building. In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, …

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AIARWIP: Technical Difficulties... Temporary Placeholder 0:52

4y ago0:52

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Becca is experiencing an internet outage. As soon as her provider gets her service back up, she'll get the podcast to you. Please hang with us. We have a really fun episode this week we think you'll love. HollyDe către Holly Lisle, Rebecca Galardo

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How to Build a Character Based on Your Sweet Spot Map: SPM Series, Part Three 1:08:04

4y ago1:08:04

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How to Write Fiction: Build Characters using the Muse's input! Two weeks we went over building a Sweet Spot Map, last week we went over building a world. This week we go over how to use the map for character building. In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss how to take what you've written down on…

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How to Worldbuild Based on Your Sweet Spot Map: SPM Series, Part Two 1:01:03

4y ago1:01:03

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How to Write Fiction: Build your Fictional World using the Muse's input! Last week we went over building a Sweet Spot Map. This week we go over how to use the map for worldbuilding. In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss how to take what you've written down on your map and build the world from i…

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How to Build a Sweet Spot Map Workshop - Part One 1:03:11

4y ago1:03:11

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How to Write Fiction: How to Unleash Your Muse and Get Creative, Unexpected and Motivating Ideas Our listeners have been asking for this episode since we first started referencing the Sweet Spot Maps. We are now taking on a four-parter on the topic with personal examples of how we use it in our work. What is a Sweet Spot Map? What is it used for? H…

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Workshop: How to Find and Fix Scene Problems 2:27:25

4y ago2:27:25

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In this episode, we're reading four scenes volunteered by four different writers, and demonstrating not just where the scenes work work and where they fall apart... BUT exactly how you can check your own scenes using the process we demonstrate. Need to know why your test readers aren't thrilled by a scene you thought was going to rock their worlds?…

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Series Fundamentals: How NOT to Break Your Series 1:25:00

4y ago1:25:00

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How to Write Fiction: Since we spoke so heavily last week on PRO-Indie and PRO-Series, Holly thought it was important to discuss some incredibly important series fundamentals - elements of your series that you do not want to mess up. What promises do you want to make? What is the difference between what is important to you and what is important to …

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Series Fiction VS Stand Alone Book 56:37

4y ago56:37

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How to Write Fiction: Which is best for building a readership and making a career from writing? Series Fiction? Or Stand Alone novels? The best choice may come down to personal preference for each writer but, as far as building a readership and making a living from your fiction, there is no competition. In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Ho…

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How to Use Chapters as Structure Elements 41:47

4y ago41:47

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How to Write Fiction: How to Define a Chapter in Your Written Works What goes in a chapter? Is there a best way to use them? Are there different ways to use pacing, scenes and chapters together? What are my options? In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss the weirdness of The Chapter. What is it?…

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Character Voice - Distinguishing Your Characters 37:19

4y ago37:19

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How to Write Fiction: Why do people tell me all of my character’s sound the same and what can I do about it? Ah… character voice. We’ve all been there. Maybe you’ve written a few stories and published or shared them. Or even the first draft of a novel. Either way you’ve got trusted writer friends telling you your characters “sound the same” or are …

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Creating Titles and How to Choose the Right One 44:08

4y ago44:08

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How to Write Fiction: Some people are naturally good at coming up with names for their projects. This episode is not for them, but if they'd like to drop into our podcast forums and help out, we'd love to hear their take on this! For the writers out there who struggle to come up with titles that get the book into a reader's hands but also evoke an …

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Internal Conflicts - How to Do Them Well 54:36

4y ago54:36

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How to Write Fiction: The Internal Conflict. This can be either the driving force of an entire series... or the doom of your book (and anywhere in between, but that's less dramatic). In this episode Author and Fiction Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss a question posed by a listener regarding internal conflicts, common proble…

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Process - What is it and How Does it Effect My Writing? 1:45:58

4y ago1:45:58

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How to Write Fiction: What is Process and can I change it? How does Process effect my writing? Have you been struggling with writer's block? Maybe you've got a ton of Hard Drive Zombies and you just can't seem to finish anything. Or maybe you've been writing a long time, have a decent amount of established work... and now what you've always done is…

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Fear of Bad Writing, Is a Scattered Draft Finished, Changing a Process You Love 33:45

4y ago33:45

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How to Write Fiction: Who doesn't worry at some point that they're going to bomb with their fiction? Many writers put off publishing, revising or even creating for fear of a lack of skill. If you're a non-linear writer with scattered scenes, how do you know if you technically have a first draft? Should I change a process I love if I feel it's not g…

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How to Write Fiction: Boring Writing, Flashbacks, Dream Premonitions and Pre-Climax Info Dumps 51:07

4y ago51:07

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How to Write Fiction: Listener's Questions! How can I know if the writing is boring to just me as the writer or to everyone? How do you write flashbacks, dreams, and premonitions well and are they necessary for your main character to gain information when you're limited by point of view? How do you avoid an info dump when the character has no infor…

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From The Archives: Holly Lisle on Fiction - Part Two 31:36

4y ago31:36

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How to Write Fiction Technical difficulties have left us in a bit of a lurch, but we're not leaving you without content. In today's episode we are republishing more of the much-requested Holly Lisle On Writing - the episodes 4 and 5 from Holly's original 2006 podcast. In this blast from the past Holly answers questions from listeners and readers co…

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Too Many Writing Ideas - How to Focus on the Story 49:12

4y ago49:12

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How to Write Fiction: With so many ideas, how do I know which ones are best? If you're stuck in overwhelm on a current novel or story, surrounded by the ideas coming at you from everywhere, this episode addresses just that. When we're writing fiction, ideas flood in. The more you write, the more ideas you get. So how in the world can you tell the d…

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How to Know if Your Idea is the Right Size for Your Story 1:07:45

4y ago1:07:45

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How to Write Fiction: Story Ideas VS Fiction Length Two common scenarios, each is one side of the same coin: 1. you're writing a short story that won't end or 2. you've run out of steam with your current novel. The short story is too involved, while the novel isn't involved enough. So how can you tell whether or not your story matches the length of…

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The Process of Revision: Flash Fiction Example 1:04:40

4y ago1:04:40

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How to Write Fiction: Example of How to Revise Man... revision. Whew. 'Nuff said, am I right? Revision can feel like you're stumbling around in a room the size of a football stadium, one with booby-traps and sharp objects, big, hard furniture - and you're blindfolded. Did I mention you're also trying to find a particular object in this quest? In th…

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How to Write Holiday Based Stories 49:18

4y ago49:18

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How to Write Fiction: How to Write Holiday Centric Fiction! Have you ever wanted to write a story surrounding an upcoming holiday, but feel locked into certain tropes? Have you ever struggled to put your own spin on a piece of work you want to write for a specific holiday? Maybe you want to create a new take on the celebration or focus the darker s…

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Burn Out or Writer's Block in Writing Fiction and How to Overcome It 43:29

4y ago43:29

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How to Write Fiction: How to Beat Burn Out Most everyone has - or will - face burn out. You're tired of even looking at the work you've been chipping away at. You want to go hide in a corner or maybe you just push yourself harder at this big, unmovable force. Either way you want it done and done yesterday. But burn out isn't what you think it is. T…

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How to Include a Theme in Your Fiction and Characters 49:57

4+ y ago49:57

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How to Write Fiction: Working with a Theme in your fiction and characters! Most writers at one point in their lives struggle with theme. What is theme? How do I incorporate it into my story? How do I tie that in with my characters in actions and thought? How do I make sure my point comes across? Can I show different parts of the theme without seemi…

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What is Telegraphing and the Truth About Writers' Groups 1:01:07

4+ y ago1:01:07

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How to Write Fiction: What is Telegraphing in Fiction and What are the What is Telegraphing and the Truth About Writers' Groups What the heck is telegraphing? And should I join a Writer's Group? How do I choose one? What are things to look for? What are red flags to watch out for? How can I contribute to one? This week Author and Writing Teacher Ho…

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Should I Quit Writing This Thing? 54:42

4+ y ago54:42

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How to Write Fiction: How to Know if You're Struggling for Good Reason or If Your Book is Killing Your Joy. It's not always a flaw in your character or a lack of self-disipline - sometimes it's just the story. So then the question becomes: How Can You Tell the Difference? Author and Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) explain the meth…

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Overcoming Focus Issues in Writing: Attention, Overwhelm and Scheduling Problems 1:06:46

4+ y ago1:06:46

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How to Write Fiction: Do you have issues with keeping the focus on your fiction? Maybe you're overwhelmed with all you have to get done? Or is the inconsistency of your schedule (or lack thereof) getting in the way? If you're suffering from any kind of attention issues, we understand! In this episode, Author and Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Reb…

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Writing Goals Workshop: Setting Goals for the New Year 1:18:19

4+ y ago1:18:19

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How to Write Fiction: Writing Goals and Resolutions (or UNresolutions to Holly) and How To Set Them! If you have always wanted to: write and finish that novel in your head, self-pub a bunch of your short stories, finally finish the one big revision that is driving you nuts and submit the damn thing, get a chapbook of poetry out... Whatever your wri…

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How to Turn What You Love into What You Write 55:15

4+ y ago55:15

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How to Write Fiction: Take Your Obsessions and Spin Unique Tales to Tell! In this episode Author and Teacher Holly Lisle and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) break down how to create fiction out of the things in life you truly love or have an obsessive interest in. We not only show you how to find ways to hone in on what you can write about passionately -…

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How to Nail Your Endings 57:50

4+ y ago57:50

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How to Write Fiction: How to Write the Best Ending... and Discover the Wrong Ones. If you're a writer odds are you have struggled with an ending or two. Maybe you didn't have a clue how to end a work. Or maybe you have something that just doesn't feel right. Trying to "nail" an ending is hard work - even the best of writers can become frustrated wh…

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How to Expand Your Story Idea: Flash, Short Story and Novel Examples 1:15:08

4+ y ago1:15:08

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How to Write Fiction: How to Build onto Existing Stories and Ideas with examples! Do you have an idea you love, but it's not really long enough for the word count you or a publisher wants? Or did you start writing a novel to find you've only got the meat for a short story? Join Author and Teacher Holly Lisle and myself (host, Rebecca Galardo) as we…

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