
474 episodes

DIY MFA Radio Gabriela Pereira
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4.8 • 100 Ratings
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Take your writing from average to awesome, and learn tools of the trade from bestselling authors, master writing teachers, and publishing industry insiders. This podcast will give you tools and techniques to help you get those words on the page and your stories out into the world. Past guests include: Delia Ephron, John Sandford, Steve Berry, Jojo Moyes, Tana French, Guy Kawasaki, and more.
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474: Craft Jam: Nail Your Narration
Welcome, today is DIY MFA’s monthly Craft Jam. Once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more.
This month’s episode is a deep dive into how to Nail Your Narration.
In this episode Christa and I discuss: Why narration is so important in your writing
What to keep in mind when choosing a point of view and narrative voice
Gabriela’s top tip on how to nail your narration
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473: Craft Jam: Revise Your Writing Like a Pro
Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building, and more.
In this episode, Christa and I discuss: Key aspects and methods to focus on during the revision process.
The importance of feedback from others during revision.
A helpful type of mindset to keep throughout your progress.
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472: Craft Jam: Conferences
Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more. This month’s episode is a deep dive into Conferences.
In this episode Christa and I discuss: Should one attend a conference as a beginner writer?
How to choose the right conference to attend.
The nuts and bolts on how to prepare for a conference.
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471: A Behind the Scenes Look at How to Craft a Bestselling Thriller Series— Interview
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Reichs. We’ll be talking about her book The Bone Hacker and how to craft a bestselling thriller series.
Kathy Reichs’ first novel Déjà Dead, published in 1997, won the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and was an international bestseller. To date, she has written twenty-two novels featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Kathy was also a producer of Fox Television’s longest running scripted drama, Bones, which was based on her work and her novels. One of very few forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, Kathy divides her time between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Montreal, Québec.
You can find her on her website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
In this episode Kathy Reichs and I discuss: How to write each book in a series with different aspects while keeping it entertaining.
Keeping the main character consistent but also allowing room for them to grow and change throughout a series.
Adapting a series to television, the differences and challenges of writing a television script vs. a novel.
Plus, Kathy’s #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/471 -
470: Craft Jam: Draft Zero
Today’s episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building, and more. This month’s episode is a deep dive into Draft Zero.
In this episode Lori and I discuss: What exactly Draft Zero is and what comes next.
Finding a routine that works for you and how to keep it from getting stale.
Why you need to practice finishing and what to do when you get stuck.
Plus, our #1 reading recommendation on craft books. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/470 -
469: Craft Jam: Weave Your Story’s World
We’re back for another episode of our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we’ll be doing a deep dive into various craft topics like character development, story structure, world building and more. This month’s episode is a deep dive into how to weave your story’s world through world building.
In this episode Lori and I discuss: How character, plot, and world are all connected.
Using the iceberg technique as your write.
Creating a setting that can take on a life of its own.
Plus, our #1 reading recommendation on how to weave your story’s world. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/469
Customer Reviews
So helpful!
I read a LOT of craft books and the first “craft jam” episode was SO helpful, with easy to remember and on-point advice. They know what they’re talking about!
Love this show!
What a wonderful way to catch glimpses into the magic behind our favorite books. Gabriela and Lori guide the conversations beautifully, kindly, and always deliver an insightful episode. Highly recommend!
Great show!
Gabriela, host of the DIY MFA Radio podcast, highlights all aspects of writing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!