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Category: Podcast Show Notes
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
“I’m a writer, but…” What’s stopping you?
Are you a writer? Can you confidently say it? Read more
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
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
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
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
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
The Cowriting Lifestyle with Sophie Gardiner and Fiona Ross
We talk with cowriters Sophie Gardiner and Fiona Ross about how they WRITE BETTER TOGETHER! We also talk about confidence and the power of collaboration. Read more
Why We Need Indie Artists with Dean Diehl (Part 2)
Dean Diehl continues to share why indie and amateur artists are essential for moving an art form forward, and why writers must have intrinsic motivations to create good work. Read more
Using Narrative to Write Compelling Nonfiction that Transforms your Reader with Dr. Cindy Childress
We talked with Dr. Cindy Childress about outlining nonfiction and memoir, considering audience, dialoguing with the reader, and branding! Basically it was the hardest episode to title because we talked about so many different things! “Dr. Cindy, The Expert’s Ghostwriter®, supports entrepreneurs to write books that make money and make an impact. Her clients achieve bestseller… Read more