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The Writer's Mindset The Writer's Cookbook
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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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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.
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Self-care, energy levels, and looking ahead
It’s time for a very important announcement!
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Backstory course: www.writerscookbook.com/backstory
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Kristina’s author website: www.kristinaadamsauthor.com
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Kristina’s blog: www.writerscookbook.com
Ellie’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/ebettswriter
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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…
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Blunders, Bumbles, and Bloopers
Basically a compilation of all the times we couldn't speak or got interrupted while recording season 6.
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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 -
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
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Writing Advice in an Intimate Setting
Kristina Adams has written a variety of books, mostly fiction, but her nonfiction is especially helpful. This podcast is like you are sitting down with Ellie and Kristina and talking about one specific writing issue per episode. Their casual attitude makes you feel relaxed, while the advice is not the typical “rules you must follow to be a good writer.”
With subjects like character development, what holds you back from writing, and even special episodes where they talk about writers from the past and how they changed things, this podcast is interesting, entertaining, and informative. If you are a writer who wants to find out more about yourself or your characters, this podcast will benefit you.