The Writer's Mindset

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Our mindsets can often hold us back in life more than we think. Self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome…the list goes on. In this open, honest podcast, bestselling author Kristina Adams, and upcoming author Ellie Betts, share the highs and lows of their writing lives alongside interviews with authors, marketers, and content creators.  You’ll finish each episode feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to get writing. Formerly called The Writer's Cookbook podcast (and still part of The Writer's Cookbook network).

  1. 27/04/2023

    Writing Ghost Stories (with The Indy Author's Matty Dalrymple and Activated Author's Daniel Willcocks)

    We recently went live over on YouTube to talk all things ghost-story writing with Matty Dalrymple, from The Indy Author, and Daniel Willcocks, from Activated Authors. Here's the recording from the live. If you'd prefer to watch it, you can find a recording of the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax5GPypvkyo

    1h 27m

  2. 22/12/2022

    Self-care, energy levels, and looking ahead

    It’s time for a very important announcement! Productivity for Writers: https://amzn.to/3Yie2zq * Writing Myths: https://amzn.to/3VXeSQG * How to Write Believable Characters: https://amzn.to/3VTr2df * Backstory course: www.writerscookbook.com/backstory Merch: www.writerscookbook.com/merch Chatter – Ethan Kross: https://amzn.to/3FrPxqX * Kristina’s author website: www.kristinaadamsauthor.com Kristina’s content marketing website: www.kristinaproffitt.com Kristina’s blog: www.writerscookbook.com Ellie’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/ebettswriter *Affiliate link

    13 min

  3. 15/12/2022

    Just 4 Mins of us Not Being Able to Speak, Read Our Own Scripts, or Get Zoom to Behave...

    As you’ve probably noticed, we’re trying to make things easier for ourselves by using a pre-recorded intro/outro. Turns out that recording that was easier said than done. Here’s what happened behind the scenes…

    5 min

  4. 08/12/2022

    Blunders, Bumbles, and Bloopers

    Basically a compilation of all the times we couldn't speak or got interrupted while recording season 6.

    5 min

  5. 01/12/2022

    Analytics for Authors (Full Interview with Gail Carriger)

    Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea. In this episode, you'll learn: Why analytics for authors are so importantWhat you should be trackingWhere to get your data fromHow data helps you make better decisionLinksGail Carriger's websiteGail's redirection post

    1h 29m

  6. 24/11/2022

    Don't Forget Your Climax! How to Write Epic Endings

    It's easy to lose momentum as you write, spending all your energy on your beginning and fizzling out as you push yourself to finish your book. But your climax is one of the most important parts of your book. Here's how to make sure your ending is epic. In this episode, you'll learn: How a bad (or no) climax can make your readers feelWhy your book doesn't have to have lots of twists to have a great endingThe importance of triggering an emotional reaction in your readers

    43 min

  7. 17/11/2022

    How to Create a Large, Diverse Cast Your Readers Will Love

    This week on The Writer's Mindset we share tips on how you can create a large, diverse cast of characters your readers will love just as much as you do. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to have a diverse castWays to bring your characters to life

    36 min

  8. 14/11/2022

    How to Get to Know Your Characters Better

    Visit www.writerscookbook.com/backstory today to grab your spot

    2 min
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Our mindsets can often hold us back in life more than we think. Self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome…the list goes on. In this open, honest podcast, bestselling author Kristina Adams, and upcoming author Ellie Betts, share the highs and lows of their writing lives alongside interviews with authors, marketers, and content creators.  You’ll finish each episode feeling inspired, uplifted, and ready to get writing. Formerly called The Writer's Cookbook podcast (and still part of The Writer's Cookbook network).

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  • Creator
    The Writer's Cookbook
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Explicit
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