Fabulous Writing Tips

Patricia Simpson
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Learn to write like a pro with tips from award-winning author Patricia Simpson. Life is short. Write smart!

Episodes

  1. 10/26/2023

    6 Secrets to Self-Publish Your Novel

    Multi-published author Patricia Simpson shares tips for self-publishing your book.  Click here for a ⁠transcript⁠.

    12 min

  2. 07/27/2023

    How to Leverage a Bad Review

    If you get a low rating on a book, don't just roll your eyes and move on. Try to figure out what the reviewer is trying to tell you with that one star. Author Patricia Simpson shares some real world reviews she has received and how she leveraged them to improve her books.

    7 min

  3. 03/04/2023

    POV: Can I Really Wear Those Shoes?

    Writers head hop all the time. But is this doing a disservice to our characters and readers? We can never know what another person thinks and feels. Not really. Not deep inside. Especially a person from another time, gender or culture. Join me as I have a meltdown.

    8 min

  4. 09/19/2022

    The Secret to Managing Your Manuscript

    When you’re writing a book, do you keep a separate calendar for it, so you know what is going on and when? When you edit your chapters, do you often struggle to locate a scene that needs to be changed? (Where is that swordfight, anyway?) When you want to get a birds-eye view of your story for plotting purposes, do you get lost in the weeds of your book? If so, I’ve got a secret for you!  Read or Print the Details

    10 min

  5. 06/07/2020

    5 Reasons to Keep Creating During Troubled Times

    When you are experiencing trouble in your life, it is easy to get discouraged and depressed. You may even feel that nothing matters or that anything you think or do is insignificant. Don't despair. Writing well may be the best revenge...

    31 min

  6. 04/15/2020

    Build a High Concept Statement in 4 Easy Steps

    Use the if/then/issue/finesse method to build the pitch for your book. You get one sentence to capture an audience. Make it a high concept statement!

    12 min

  7. 04/07/2020

    Writing in the Time of Covid-19

    Staying positive and productive, even when our freedom is curtailed.

    10 min

  8. 03/05/2020

    6 Reasons to Narrate Your Book

    Learn why you might want to narrate your book before you publish it, and how narration can improve your writing. For tips on how to narrate your book, see https://patriciasimpson.com/tips

    12 min

  9. 08/29/2019

    Why Are We Fascinated by Post-Apocalyptic Fiction?

    It’s the ultimate what if, isn’t it? If a planetary disaster occurs, how would we survive? More than any generation before us, we can envision this possibility. That is why we love stories that show us the way through.

    16 min

  10. 08/10/2019

    5 Differences Between Dreadpunk and Steampunk.

    There’s a fairly new genre called Dreadpunk. I have been writing Dreadpunk for years and didn’t know it! Do you know what you really like to read or write? Is it Dreadpunk or Steampunk?

    11 min

  11. 07/11/2019

    Follow Your Bliss

    Following your bliss can transform your life and bring back your sense of joy.

    14 min
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Learn to write like a pro with tips from award-winning author Patricia Simpson. Life is short. Write smart!

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  • Creator
    Patricia Simpson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Patricia Simpson
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    Fabulous Writing Tips