Tag: writing lifestyle
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Bob Sáenz Returns: Story logic, biopics, and memoir—Episode 14
Today, we asked Bob about story logic. Read more
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Embracing trials, rejection, and failure as a writer—Episode 13
Two weeks ago, we talked about overcoming anxieties around querying. Today, we go deeper into how to not just handle but actually embrace the trials that come to all writers through rejection and failure. Call to Action Responses We hear from Adrian Sanders, who shares her favorite writing advice! We’ll have Adrian join us in… Read more
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Art vs product: How audience and intention affect how you write—Episode 12
Do you see your writing as art or a product? What even is the difference, and does it matter? We talk about how our intentions, audience, and even definitions affect how we write. Call to Action Responses We respond to log lines from Jeanice, which sparks early conversation about art vs product. Big Idea Here… Read more
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How to overcome anxieties around querying, networking, and more! – Episode 11
Today, we talked about several strategies for overcoming these fears. Read more
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Unconventional productivity tips for writers with Pinar Tarhan (Episode 9)
No writer is the same, and so we need to discover what advice techniques work for us. Pinar Tarhan helps break down the “rules” of writing so we can write more freely. Read more
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Wes Anderson/Montblanc and why you should try analog writing: We react with a fountain-pen YouTuber
We react to the Wes Anderson/Montblac video with pen-enthusiast Brian Baker! Read more
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Your brain craves stories: We react to a neuroscientist’s video (Afterthoughts #4)
We talk about how our brains crave stories, the importance of free will, the limitations of our brains, and how we might even need to reshape the stories our brains “automatically” tell us. Read more
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Episode 7: The myth of original premises: Embrace similarities
Have you ever come up with a great premise for a story and then discovered that it already exists? It may be discouraging at first, but we actually think this can be a good thing. Read more
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Our Wildest Dreams (Afterthoughts 1)
We respond to our earlier Call to Action—If money and training were no object, what would you do? As Emily said, “We have so much to say, we can’t contain it to an hour…” And Jon Meyers apparently can contain himself inside the camera frame! Esai Morales clip courtesy of the amazing Vicki Abelson. You… Read more
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Episode 4—Prioritize writing: We react to a Michael Jamin video
In episode 1, we argued that having hobbies enhances your writing and your life. Screenwriter Michael Jamin, who worked on King of the Hill among others, has a difference perspective: Writers should devote their free time to their craft. So we decided to talk about! Read more