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Follow the Fun - podcast
Amber Scott
Author Amber Scott discusses how following our bliss or going toward what is 'fun' for us helps us be more invested in an activity, like writing. This, of course, makes it easier to stay motivated. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Common Pitfalls in Characterization - video
David Corbett
Most writers want their antagonists to be perfect, but that isn't realistic. Author David Corbett explains how to write complex and compelling characters for your readers to enjoy.
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
Young Adult Fiction: Understanding the Market - video
Laurie McLean
Agent Laurie McLean offers great advice about how to understand the readers of the young adult market so you can be successful in your writing work for this growing market.
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Building a Fan Base
Expressing Imagery and Emotion for the Travel Writer - podcast
Nick O'Connell
Author, travel writer and workshop speaker Nick O'Connell shares how he expresses imagery and emotion in unique ways while writing about travel. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Stay as Professional as Possible - podcast
Kimberley Cameron
Agent Kimberley Cameron offers advice for authors on how to work well with agents. It's a good reminder that writing and publishing is a business that should be approached professionally. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Stay as Professional as Possible - video
Kimberley Cameron
Agent Kimberley Cameron offers advice for authors on how to work well with agents. It's a good reminder that writing and publishing is a business that should be approached professionally.
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Getting Started With Short Stories - podcast
Liza Palmer
Liza Palmer, bestselling author of More Like Her, A Field Guide for Burying Your Parents, tells us how writing short stories helped to build her confidence as a novelist. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
The "Pants" Method of Writing Mystery Novels - video
Tammy Kaehler
Are you a pantser or a plotter? Author Tammy Kaehler describes the "Seat of your Pants" writing method used by many authors who prefer not to outline their books before writing them.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Outlining Your Story
What is the Secret of Comedy? - video
Alan Watt
Alan Watt, author, writing teacher, and comic shares his thoughts on the key to good comedy. Watch his interview and see if you can translate his advice into comedic writing for your book.
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
The "Pants" Method of Writing Mystery Novels - podcast
Tammy Kaehler
Are you a pantser or a plotter? Author Tammy Kaehler describes the "Seat of your Pants" writing method used by many authors who prefer not to outline their books before writing them. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Outlining Your Story
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