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Pep Talk for Writers Nick Jaina
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A podcast for when you sit down to write and you feel uninspired, lonely, or scared of writing. A little pep talk, some ideas, and some instrumental music. Host Nick Jaina is an Oregon Book Award finalist and teacher of memoir and fiction writing workshops. He is also a musician who has toured the world. Your little buddy for writing sessions, listen to an episode and then on your way!
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Editing Starts Sooner Than You Think
Writing is mostly editing, but editing doesn't need to be dry and lifeless. It's actually where a lot of sparks and innovations can occur. You just have to be willing to break apart what you think is precious.Write to peptalkforwriters@gmail.comVisit www.nickjaina.com
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How to Write a Prayer
I didn't grow up praying, but I've found it to be a great way to reconnect to what I'm grateful about, and ease some of my fears and worries.Music by Nick JainaWorkshops, books, and albums at www.nickjaina.com
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You Can Write About the Good Times
It's okay to write about the good times. I give you permission. You will write plenty about the bad times. But give the good times a try today.Music by Nick JainaWorkshops, books, albums at www.nickjaina.com
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Throwing A Bomb In There
Here's a fun way to approach tension in your writing. Start with the MOST tension you can imagine and then ground that tension at an appropriate lever for your characters and your world. I'll explain.Email peptalkforwriters@gmail.comMy new album CREDO is available for pre-sale now.Books, music, workshops at www.nickjaina.com
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How Is A Raven Like A Writing Desk?
How can we make connections between disparate things? That skill is really important in writing and it's actually something we can work on and improve. Let's try a fun exercise, based on a non-sequitur from the Mad Hatter.Email peptalkforwriters@gmail.comMy new album CREDO goes on pre-sale on March 12, 2021Books, music, workshops at www.nickjaina.com
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Can We Remove Judgment From Our Writing?
I want my writing to be strong and multi-dimensional. I want it to face difficult truths. Can I do all that and also remove judgment from my writing? Why should I try to do that? Let's explore.For my writing workshops, my books, and my music, go to:www.nickjaina.comMy new album CREDO goes on pre-sale on March 12, 2021The music in this episode is by Nick Jaina