Perfectly Flawed Words

Mikayla Deely

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Get advice and tips on how to write as we go on a journey to discover the beauty of perfectly flawed words.

05/31/2023

Let’s Outline a Book! - Episode 10

Follow along with me as we outline a book together! Today we're going over the seven-point plot structure together as I outline my next book. If you're following along, here's the template for the structure I'm using: The Hook Plot Point 1 Pinch Point 1 Midpoint Pinch Point 2 Plot Point 2 Resolution Seven-point structure doesn't work for you? Check out this list of other ways to outline a book! https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/

42 min
05/24/2023

Should Writers Be Worried About AI? (And Writers Going on Strike!) - Episode 9

Today we're talking about AI and the writer's strike going on! A lot to cover, so make yourself a cup of tea, curl up with your favorite blanket, and let's get into it! Also switching up how I edit these episodes; let me know what you think! -- I don't want any hate going out toward the author of the article in this episode. Yes, he's using AI in a way I don't believe is right, but that is my own opinion. I am not directing anything at the author specifically, just the actions and act of using AI to write books. I am commenting my own thoughts about this topic, which is protected under fair use. Don't go sending any hate to anyone! The article talked about in the episode: 'I'm Making Thousands Using AI to Write Books' (newsweek.com)

39 min
05/16/2023

What’s the Deal With Trigger Warnings? - Episode 8

Today we're talking about trigger warnings. Since this is a heavier topic, I've taken a more laid-back approach to keep this episode positive. Here are my sources for this episode if you'd like to check them out yourself! The Trigger Warning Myth | The New Republic Your Guide to Content Warnings: When and How to Include One in Your Book - TCK Publishing What Are Trigger Warnings: Sharing Traumatic or Disturbing Content - GoodRx To Warn or not to Warn: The Controversy around Trigger Warnings in Literature – Writer Unboxed Do books NEED trigger warnings? - YouTube

30 min
05/03/2023

Plotter or Pantser? - Episode 7

Hello my fellow readers and writers! So, what's better? Should you plot your story or wing it? Well, today we're going to find out!

24 min
04/26/2023

Writing Exercises - Episode 6

Hello my fellow readers and writers! Today we talk about how to practice writing, which was something I've only recently started doing. We cover some of my favorite exercises (or ones I plan on doing) and go over how often you should practice. If you want to hear more from me, you can find me on my Instagram @mikayla_writes As always, stay writing, my friends!

27 min
04/19/2023

No Plot, Just Tropes - Episode 5

Hello my fellow readers and writers! Today we dive into tropes and some issues I find with two certain popular ones... Along with a discussion of authors using tropes to only market their books. Stay writing, my friends!

15 min
04/12/2023

How Detailed Should Characters Be? - Episode 4

Welcome back! It's been a hot second since the last episode, but I am back. Today we're going over characters with a step-by-step walk-through of how to create a character sketch and what exactly that entails. Stay writing, my friends!

26 min
03/21/2023

What Do I Need to Start a Book? - Episode 3

Learn the basics of what you need to start a book, what to do (and not to do!) for your first draft, and the basics of plotting using the Save the Cat beat sheet. Stay writing my friends!

25 min
03/20/2023

What is Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome it - Episode 2

Today we're tackling imposter syndrome. Learn what it is, the different types, and how to help overcome it. Stay writing, my friends!

9 min
03/19/2023

Writer’s Block and Finding Motivation - Episode 1

Welcome to the Perfectly Flawed Words podcast! In today's episode, we go over writer's block and where to find motivation. Stay writing, my friends!

10 min

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Get advice and tips on how to write as we go on a journey to discover the beauty of perfectly flawed words.

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Perfectly Flawed Words

Perfectly Flawed Words

Episodes

Let’s Outline a Book! - Episode 10

Should Writers Be Worried About AI? (And Writers Going on Strike!) - Episode 9

What’s the Deal With Trigger Warnings? - Episode 8

Plotter or Pantser? - Episode 7

Writing Exercises - Episode 6

No Plot, Just Tropes - Episode 5

How Detailed Should Characters Be? - Episode 4

What Do I Need to Start a Book? - Episode 3

What is Imposter Syndrome and How to Overcome it - Episode 2

Writer’s Block and Finding Motivation - Episode 1

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