Teaching Myself to Write Novels

Briauna Mariah
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Join me, Briauna, along my journey of writing my first novel. I'll share resources I find useful, my ups and downs, my revelations, and I'll try to get better at this podcast thing along the way. My episodes are mostly unfiltered and recorded as I discover and realize new things. Sign up for updates: http://eepurl.com/g1Zj6b About me: http://briaunamariah.com

  1. 10/10/2025

    Planning Plot while Thinking with a Toddler

    My kiddo has reached an age where I'm able to get more momentum going with my writing and it's been feeling really great.  Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    19 min

  2. 08/28/2025

    This was meant for April

    Speaking of the vortex of time, this episode was meant for April but I was doing other things. Looking back at this one, I found it really helpful and hope you do, too.  Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    21 min

  3. 02/18/2025

    The Vortex of Time

    When you say "you'll finish it by the end of the year" but the end of the year has already come and gone Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    23 min

  4. 12/24/2024

    Writing Journey as a New Mom

    The top secret news I wouldn't tell you all about... I have a precious little baby and she's the best! In this episode, I'll catch you up with how it's all been going and how I've been balancing it all. Hint: you'll have to go with the flow. New mom, published book--so many changes, I decided this one needs to be the launch of a new Teaching Myself to Write Novels podcast "season"! Buy Transitus on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy Transitus on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    32 min

  5. 03/30/2024

    I Published a Book!

    Transitus is now available for order! In this episode, I go over my marketing strategy for the launch of my debut novel. Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1631070657 Buy on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transitus-briauna-mariah/1145029394 Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    32 min

  6. 02/03/2024

    Another Rewrite, and AI isn't So Helpful (But Kinda Is)

    Another rewrite, another update, and AI isn't so helpful, but still kinda is? Forewarning: I'm out of breath this whole episode. For reasons. Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    25 min

  7. 12/08/2023

    Using AI to help write a novel

    You're probably all interested now in how I've been using AI lately to help me with my novel. Listen to find out more.  Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    27 min

  8. 07/13/2023

    Indie Authors and TikTok

    In this episode, I will update you on my current progress between 3 WIP novels, talk about my TikTok journey so far,  and recognize the journey of leveling up your "writing craft" is quite difficult. Hope you find this one interesting! And if you want to follow me on TT, find me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@briaunamariah Sign up for book updates: eepurl.com/g1Zj6b Opening Music: Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3347-airport-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

    35 min
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Join me, Briauna, along my journey of writing my first novel. I'll share resources I find useful, my ups and downs, my revelations, and I'll try to get better at this podcast thing along the way. My episodes are mostly unfiltered and recorded as I discover and realize new things. Sign up for updates: http://eepurl.com/g1Zj6b About me: http://briaunamariah.com

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  • Creator
    Briauna Mariah
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Teaching Myself to Write Novels
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