The Unlocked Creative - Write a Book, Promote your Book Siobhan Jones | Writing Mentor, Creativity Advocate | Write & Publish Your First Book

Send us a Text Message.If you’re a new writer the idea of creating a plot for an entire book, before you’ve written your draft, can seem overwhelming. I want to break down what plot and structure are for you so that you can see that writing a book is 100% achievable. RESOURCESRelated: episode 206, The Unlocked Creative podcastSign up to use Plottr at bit.ly/plotuctroylambertwrites.com Masterclass.comThewritepractice.comReedsy.com The resources may contain affiliate links which means I receive payment when listeners use it to make a purchase.Support the Show.Connect:W: theunlockedcreative.comIG: @unlocked_creativeSupport the show I write, record, edit and produce the show. By supporting the show, you'll get a shoutout in a future episode and the warm glow of knowing you're helping new writers everywhere to start and finish writing their first book!

Send us a Text Message.You want to write a book, but how do you get the story out? How do you go from all the experiences you’ve had to getting them onto the page? It’s about writing what you know, and often not what you say. Support the Show.Connect:W: theunlockedcreative.comIG: @unlocked_creativeSupport the show I write, record, edit and produce the show. By supporting the show, you'll get a shoutout in a future episode and the warm glow of knowing you're helping new writers everywhere to start and finish writing their first book!

Send us a Text Message.You have a deep desire to write your book, but it just doesn’t feel like the right time. Maybe you’re waiting for that knowing feeling, or even a sign.  So how do you know when it’s the right time to write your book?Support the Show.Connect:W: theunlockedcreative.comIG: @unlocked_creativeSupport the show I write, record, edit and produce the show. By supporting the show, you'll get a shoutout in a future episode and the warm glow of knowing you're helping new writers everywhere to start and finish writing their first book!

Send us a Text Message.Are your kids looking for something new to read? Are you a middle grade fiction writer? Do you write memoir? Are you looking for an agent? If you answered YES to any of these questions, today’s episode is for you. I was thrilled to review Over the Mountains and Through the Desert, the third book in the middle grade fantasy series, Seven Wherewithal Way, by author Samantha-Ellen Bound, published by Affirm Press.If you're wondering what's happening with the memoir, I give a brief update on that. Hint: it involves seeking representation from a literary agent.Buy Seven Wherewithal Way: Over the Mountains and Through the Desert  from your bookshop or online at:Collins booksellersBooktopia DymocksQBD BooksReadings.More about author Samantha-Ellen Bound: samanthaellenbound.com.Support the Show.Connect:W: theunlockedcreative.comIG: @unlocked_creativeSupport the show I write, record, edit and produce the show. By supporting the show, you'll get a shoutout in a future episode and the warm glow of knowing you're helping new writers everywhere to start and finish writing their first book!

Send us a Text Message.You aspire to write your book, your song, your screenplay, whatever is calling you. But you don’t have enough time. Well, this episode will help you to sit your butt down and write. Support the Show.Connect:W: theunlockedcreative.comIG: @unlocked_creativeSupport the show I write, record, edit and produce the show. By supporting the show, you'll get a shoutout in a future episode and the warm glow of knowing you're helping new writers everywhere to start and finish writing their first book!

Send us a Text Message.Do you have books upon books of writing?How does all this turn into a book? One of the key answers is this: story structure. We're giving you a simple story structure to get started. Articles https://Simplewriting.org/plot-structure www.well-storied.com/blog/a-pantsers-guide-to-story-structurehttps://thediscerningwriter.wordpress.com/2016/05/18/the-seven-basic-plots-a-summary/ https://www.storyboard.that.com/articles/e/plot-diagram BooksThe seven basic plots, Christopher Booker Save the cat!, Blake SnyderSave the cat writes a novel, Jessica BrodyBird by bird, Anne LamottOn Writing, Stephen KingSupport the Show.Connect:W: theunlockedcreative.comIG: @unlocked_creativeSupport the show I write, record, edit and produce the show. By supporting the show, you'll get a shoutout in a future episode and the warm glow of knowing you're helping new writers everywhere to start and finish writing their first book!