Borderline Genius

Ioanna Arka

5.0 (1)
BOOKS
UPDATED WEEKLY

Two writer friends chat about the craft of writing, editing, and books.

11/19/2020

Successful marketing for indies, Part 2

Marketing is for many indie authors a daunting task. How do we find our audience, and how do we keep readers interested? In today's episode, romance writer Rebecca Hefner gives us lots of useful tips on attracting readers and building up an audience. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes. Find Chet and Ioanna on twitter.

1h 17m
11/12/2020

Successful marketing for indies, Part 1

In this episode, author Rebecca Hefner joins us to discuss the effectiveness of various marketing tactics for building a fan base and selling books. Drawing on her long experience in marketing, Rebecca shares with us some of the secrets of her success. Find Ioanna and Chet on twitter. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

57 min
11/05/2020

Accessing your true creativity

In today's episode, author John Oakes joins us to discuss the sources of true creativity in writing as well as what his journey as a successful indie author has taught him. Find Ioanna and Chet on Twitter. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

1h 21m
10/29/2020

Literary erotica: a genre that has a lot to give

In today's episode we talk with erotica author Travis Beaudoin about erotica as a way to examine the psyche of our characters, the merits of plotting, and many other subjects! Find Chet and Ioanna on twitter! Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes

1h 6m
10/23/2020

The art of writing diverse POVs

As writers, we have to write characters whose opinions and worldviews are different from ours. How do we get into a different mindset? And is it worth it to educate ourselves on the experiences of others? Find Chet and Ioanna on Twitter. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

55 min
09/17/2020

So you want to be an editor

Many new writers attempt to supplement their income by providing editing services, sometimes without being clear on the distinctions between the different types of editing, or without being aware of the full range of skills that are necessary for them. In this episode, Chet and Ioanna discuss the different types of editing and the importance of method, critique, and constant education when plunging into the world of editing. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

57 min
09/05/2020

The art of the memoir

In today's episode, we invited writer Alexandra Retana to talk about the art of writing memoir. What is a memoir, what are its differences to autobiography, and what are some of the rules of memoir writing? We also talk about our favorite memoir writers, and, as always, chat about everything and anything... Find Ioanna (Nora) and Chet on twitter. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

1h 7m
08/27/2020

The healing power of writing... and other stuff

In this episode, we talk about how we use writing as self-therapy and as a means to approach places in our minds that aren't easily accessible. We also chat about everything under the Sun, like we often like to do... Join us! Find Chet and Nora on twitter. Music is So Happy by Scott Holmes.

1 hr

Two writer friends chat about the craft of writing, editing, and books.

Creator

Ioanna Arka
Years Active

2K
Episodes

25
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Ioanna Arka
Show Website

Borderline Genius