73 episodes
The Word Weaver Podcast Louise Claire Johnson
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5.0 • 30 Ratings
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The best podcast for writers! Learn how to write a book, listen to author interviews, and get tangible writing tips, advice, motivation and inspiration to achieve your dream of writing a book.
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Three Things That Have Changed My Writing Life Lately
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I share three things that have changed my writing life for the better lately including:
1. Kanban Board
2. Setting not only a daily, but also weekly word count target for my WIP (and of course, stickers!)
3. Scrivener (desktop version for writers ~ not sponsored!)
The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.
Word Weaver Podcast Links
Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast
Website: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast
#wordweaverpodcast
NEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.
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Use the Rule of Three to Write Compelling Characters
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I share how using the rule of three in your writing to create compelling character arcs can help raise the stakes in your novel.
The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.
Word Weaver Podcast Links
Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast
Website: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast
#wordweaverpodcast
NEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.
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Defining your Book's Premise, Logline, and Elevator Pitch
Today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast is short and sweet, but imperative for a great story. Learning how to write a book premise, logline, and define your book’s elevator pitch is the first step to writing a book. The second step is structuring, outlining, and plotting — but first, you need to understand your book’s central idea/theme, what drives the plot. Typically, a premise needs to contain 3 things in a single sentence:
A protagonist
A goal (what does your protagonist want or need?)
A situation or crisis (the protagonist is facing)
You should be able to define what your story is about, why readers should care, and be able to complete this sentence:
[Character] must [do something] to [story goal] or else [disaster/crisis situation/reason why the audience should care].
The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.
Word Weaver Podcast Links
Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast
Website: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast
#wordweaverpodcast
NEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.
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Author Lindsay Zier-Vogel on Her Debut Novel LETTERS TO AMELIA
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I have the pleasure of chatting with author Lindsay Zier-Vogel about her debut novel, LETTERS TO AMELIA. In our conversation, we discuss (amongst many things): the transformative power of letter writing, what it’s like to launch your first book during a pandemic, the research process into the undocumented parts of Amelia Earhart’s life, dealing with devastating rejections, and how specificity is key to great writing.
The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.
Lindsay’s Links
Website: lindsayziervogel.com
Instagram: @lindsay.ziervogel
Twitter: @lindsayzv
Word Weaver Podcast Links
Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast
Website: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast
#wordweaverpodcast
NEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.
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How to Handle Constructive Criticism as a Writer
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I chat about ways to handle constructive criticism and negative feedback as a writer. Writing and publishing books requires a level of vulnerability that can make the harsh sting of criticism hurt on a personal level, but learning how to deal with criticism is crucial for a long-lasting career as an author. In this episode I talk about differentiating between constructive criticism you should ignore and helpful feedback that can enhance your writing, along with sharing some ways I manage self-criticism and literary criticism as a full-time writer.
The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.
Word Weaver Podcast Links
Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast
Website: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast
#wordweaverpodcast
NEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.
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Colby Sharma, Speaker and Author of The Curveball
On today’s chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast I chat with Colby Sharma, speaker and author of THE CURVEBALL: A Story of Grit, Adversity, and Winning the Game of Life. Colby discusses his debut book, the heroic vs. egoic self, and shares valuable insights on what it means to live a life of impact. We also discuss the importance of mentorship, failure, family support (his father is motivational speaker and bestselling author Robin Sharma), and using fear as fuel to overcome adversity on your path to growth.
The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.
Connect with Colby:
Website: colbysharma.com
Instagram: @colbysharmaofficial
Buy Colby’s Book: THE CURVEBALL
Books Mentioned in the Podcast:
On Writing by Stephen King
Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts by Ryan Holiday
Word Weaver Podcast Links
Instagram: @wordweaverpodcast
Website: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast
#wordweaverpodcast
NEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays.
Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.
Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes and Stitcher.
Customer Reviews
Love the host & content
Love listening to the host deep dive into her book writing journey, creative process, and get vulnerable with her audience.
Louise is an expert on all things books!
Louise is not only an eloquent speaker, she is so smart when it comes to being a writer, the world of publishing and all things books! She covers a wide range of topics and has excellent guests on! I love listening to this podcast and can’t recommend it enough!
If you’re a creative you’ll love this!
Love listening and it feels like I’m having a coffee with a friend while we dream and scheme! The episode about the writers retreat was my fav! I’m a designer and I feel like I need to escape on a little creative retreat. ❤️ Love it!