Category: Podcast Show Notes
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Finding Inspiration Outside of Your Bubble: Writer Fest 2024 (Afterthoughts #7)
We reflect on our takeaways from Writer Fest 2024 in Nashville!We were inspired by various presenters and friends, and today we talk about Aaron Covington, William Paul Young, Kiersten Modglin, Randa Newman, Korby Lenker, Mimi McCarley, and David L Hancock! LINKS The Arrangement by Kiersten Mogdlin – https://amzn.to/3Z3ddM2 All Kiersten Mogdlin books (all free with Kindle Unlimited) – https://amzn.to/4g6OFbN… Read more
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Research and a Unique Drafting Strategy with Dr. Matthew Huddleston
How do you research for your fiction? Physicist and professor Dr. Matthew Huddleston share his research process for his new novel, Final Eclipse, which included on-site exploration, interviews, and study, as well as his own personal expertise. He also shares his unique layering approach to drafting. Matthew’s Projects Final Eclipse Substack Youtube Channel Emily’s Inside… Read more
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What to Do with Your Finished Screenplay with Bob Sáenz
We talked (again!) with the wonderful screenwriter Bob Sáenz about marketing yourself and your scripts. Read more
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Keeping it Positive with Austin Francis
Austin Francis practices pitching and tells us about his networking experiences. We also talk about the movie business and what it takes to be a screenwriter. Then, Emily talks about her ringneck doves, and Jon Meyers and Emily play an “Underconsumption Core” scavenger hunt. Check back next week for our episode with Bob Sáenz where… Read more
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“I’m a writer, but…” What’s stopping you?
Are you a writer? Can you confidently say it? Read more
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How Confidence and Self-Esteem Impact Creativity (and we react to Aimee Carty’s “Baker”)
What is the difference between confidence and self-esteem, and how do they impact our creativity differently? Read more
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Character Creation with a Screenwriter of 8 Lifetime Movies: David Hal Chester
We talked with screenwriter David Hal Chester about how he creates characters using a questionnaire! Read more
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Fan Fiction: The Writer’s Playground with Fallon Bechtel
We talked with Fallon Bechtel about why she writes and reads fan fiction, and why it’s a tool for authors to grow. You can find Fallon’s work at https://archiveofourown.org/users/abrahamsdaughterraisedherbow/works Fallon can also be found at: Instagram: @itsmefallonb X: fallonsbechtel HEY JON MEYERS Today’s fact came from a video by @tirthak.saha on Instagram CALL TO ACTION… Read more
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The Psychology of Revision with Rene Gutteridge
We talk with author and screenwriter Rene Gutteridge about the mental work of revision, from receiving feedback to editing with grace. We also talk about how to have a healthy author’s identity. Read more
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Embrace Your Day Job with Screenwriter Charlotte Winters
We talked with screenwriter Charlotte Winters about why we shouldn’t quit our day jobs but embrace them instead. Read more