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Tag: Creative Writing
You CAN Overcome Self-Doubt As A Writer
Overcome Self-Doubt as We Watch a Brief Video with Some Tips from Lucy V Hay EPISODE 57) You can learn to overcome self-doubt. In fact, many writers, regardless of accomplishments, have self-doubt. We discuss. Also, Lucy V Hay stops by to offer some strategies via a video to overcome these concerns. Additionally, Lucy also has… Read more
Considerations When Compiling or Submitting to Anthologies
Writer/Editor/Publishing Consultant Ami McConnell Shares Some Best Practices for Submitting to Anthologies EPISODE 56) WriterFest Founder/Writer/Editor/Publishing Consultant/Talent Matcher-Upper Ami McConnell returns to teach us all some best practices for submitting to anthologies. And she teaches us some of her behind the scenes considerations when compiling one. OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLE Emily… Read more
Meredith Lyons on Writing with Anxiety and Depression
EPISODE 55) Award-winning paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy author Meredith Lyons shares her journey with writing through anxiety and depression. If you live near Nashville, you can hear her talk even more about this at The Porch on May 14th! Learn more here! Meredith also just released her newest book, A Dagger of Lightning,… Read more
Join our March 20th workshop: Drawing Inspiration from the Well of Your Life
A virtual workshop for writers of all genres! Join us March 20th at 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific Every writer faces seasons where inspiration feels absent. What can you do when the well is dried up? Join us for a one-hour workshop to master drawing inspiration and ideas from the well of… Read more
PSYCHOLOGY IN LIFE AND WRITING with R.J. JACOBS
The Impact of a Psychology in Life and in Writing is Multifaceted and Fascinating EPISODE 48) Mystery Author and Psychologist R.J. Jacobs has a lot to say about storytelling, setting, characters, motivations, and … psychology. (And even more actually.) So, basically, psychology in life and writing is infused into part of the conversation. OUR HOSTS… Read more
PERFECTIONISM: Why It Blocks You and How To Address It (A Rebroadcast of Our January LIVE Webinar)
PERFECTIONISM – We discuss WHY it blocks you and offer some techniques to address the issue… EPISODE 46) In this fresh edit rebroadcast of our January LIVE webinar (“Perfectionism: Why It Blocks You…”), we discuss why people obsess over perfectionism, the impact of striving to attain the unattainable, and some strategies to make your creative… Read more
MAKING THE MENTOR/MENTEE DYNAMIC WORK with STEPHANIE L. JONES and SARAH VESSELY
Our Guests Suggest Ways a Successful Mentor/Mentee Dynamic Can Work For You EP. 44) Award winning author, podcaster, speaker, coach Stephanie L. Jones discusses the responsibilities, considerations, and fun of mentoring other writers — basically, all the ways of making the mentor/mentee dynamic work.. Plus, you get an extra bonus guest, Sarah Vessely, who details the… Read more
Gratitude and Reflection Are Inextricably Linked: Our New Year’s Eve Episode
There is an acute awareness that our reflection is necessary for our gratitude. Read more
How Your Culture Impacts Your Creativity (with Vietnamese Writer/Producer Mai Lu’u Ly)
Mai Lu Ly is a Vietnamese filmmaker seeking to improve her society through story. Today, we talked about the fascinating world of Vietnamese storytelling in film and literature, and how censorship and culture affect story. Read more
Finding What Works For You: Emily’s Writing Process
From brainstorming to revision, Emily shares how her writing process has changed over time and what worked for her when she wrote her most recent fantasy novel. Read more