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The Prologue: helping authors craft a stronger story Arielle Hadfield
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Welcome to The Prologue, with author coach, Arielle Hadfield.
You've got an idea for a story. Now it's time to get it on paper. The writing world can be a strange and scary place, but you don't have to face it alone.
In this podcast, Arielle guides authors through all the steps of writing a book.
This includes how to take a simple idea and transform it into an entire story with complete characters and a compelling plot, editing strategies, and mindfulness skills to help break through writer's block, handle rejection, and find courage to step outside your comfort zone to get your story out of your head and into stores.
Arielle Hadfield began as an author. Soon she was able to combine her writing and editing skills with her background in mental health and life coaching to become the first of its kind author coach!
Tune in every Tuesday to learn how to craft a stronger story. With examples from books, movies, and music, and a fun, encouraging, and kind environment, Arielle will help you reach your goals, no matter how far-fetched they feel today.
Connect with Arielle:
On Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach
Check out how to work with Arielle at www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com
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Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing-- the pros and cons
In the final episode of Season 1, we are diving into publishing options. Once you’ve completed your book, deciding which publishing route to take can be a difficult and confusing decision. I am here to help make the decision that is best for you!
In this episode, I am sharing 3 pros and cons to traditional publishing, the pros and cons of self-publishing, and tips to help you decide which type of publishing is best for you.
Thank you so much for supporting the podcast this season! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next season!
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My Book is Boring
Authors are usually very excited as they begin a book but that may fade as they get further into their story. A common fear is that the book is boring or will be uninteresting to readers. In this episode, I am helping you work through those fears.
Today, I am sharing reasons you may feel your story is boring, tips for overcoming these thoughts, and what to do if you’ve been told your book really is boring.
Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week!
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Do I Need an NDA?
As authors, we pour our hearts into our stories and don’t want anyone to steal our ideas. But how do we protect our work when we rely so much on others reading our stories throughout the publishing journey?
In this episode, I am covering what an NDA is, two reasons you do not need an NDA, three ways to protect your work without having readers sign an NDA, and what to do if you feel someone stole your ideas.
Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week!
Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/11/episode-26-do-i-need-an-nda/
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Red Flags in Publishing
Every author wants their book published and on shelves which can make us want to listen to anyone who says they can help make this a reality. Unfortunately, not everyone who says they can help, actually will help.
Today we are talking all about what to look for when looking for a publisher. We are covering what the 3 types of publishing are, 5 red flags to look for in a publisher, and where to look to find a reputable publisher.
Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week!
Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/11/episode-25-red-flags-in-publishing/
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How to Write Intriguing Stories
A book’s success greatly depends on the author’s ability to create intrigue and creating intrigue can be difficult.
In today’s episode, I am sharing 4 tips to help you write intriguing stories. We are covering why creating intrigue is important, how to be specific without giving everything away, how inconsistencies and confusion create weak stories, and why you need to follow rules even when creating intrigue.
Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week!
Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/11/episode-24-how-to-write-intriguing-stories/
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Writing Women Respectfully Part 3: How to Write a Powerful Female Villain
Are you writing a book with a female villain? That’s so exciting! Female leads, especially villains, make for great books if done correctly. Today, I am sharing tips for how to avoid having your female lead fall flat.
In this episode, we are covering what rules to follow in order to write powerful female villains, what motivations to avoid for your character, and how to avoid disappointing your reader with an anti-climactic ending when writing a female villain.
Thank you so much for listening! I’d love to connect on Instagram @ariellehadfield.authorcoach with any questions or feedback! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please LIKE & SHARE with others. See you next week!
Show Notes: https://www.ariellehadfieldcoaching.com/2022/10/episode-23-writing-women-respectfully-part-3-how-to-write-a-powerful-female-villain/
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Customer Reviews
Amazing!
Arielle has transformed my writing with her podcast alone— don’t even get me started on her group program! 💛🙌🏼👍🏼
Help without hyperbole
Arielle doesn’t make unrealistic comparisons or set up her advice with things that only a few people she knows happen to struggle with. I’m a traditionally-published author and each episode is still thought-provoking and educational.