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Writers Mary and Melissa talk about how to make writing a little less stressful.
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Oct 9, 2020
Oct 9, 2020
16 min
We're going deep on our NaNoWriMo prep! Today Mary and Melissa talk about strategies to get reading for National Novel Writing Month. What do you need to do to get ready? Do you have a game plan for success? Tune in to find out, and then prep along with us.
Oct 2, 2020
Oct 2, 2020
19 min
Let's s start at the very beginning. Today, in prep for NaNoWriMo, Mary and Melissa talk about the different ways to outline your novel before you start writing.
What is your process for outlining your novel? Let us know on the socials!
Sep 26, 2020
Sep 26, 2020
18 min
A few episodes back, Carrie from the PosPop Podcast joined us to talk about an author that influenced her as a writer. This inspired Mary and Melissa to do the same! Today we're looking back at some of our favorite authors and the books that influenced our writing journey.
Authors we love:
* Laurell K. Hamilton, The Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series
* Pierce Anthony, The Xanth Series
* Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
* Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Little House on the Prairie Series
What authors inspire you as a writer? Let us know on the socials!
Sep 18, 2020
Sep 18, 2020
17 min
Today, Mary and Melissa go back into the therapy for writers well to discuss the power of self talk (both good and the bad). How can self-talk impact our writing? What are the tips and tricks we use to promote positive mental health habits in our daily lives? We share some of our lessons learned and encourage everyone to discover the joys of therapy.
Resources
If you're interested in getting started with therapy but do not know where to start, check out this NYTimes article on how to do therapy online in 2020. There are some great resources for choosing a setup that works for you.
Also, September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. So here is our reminder to remove the stigma around mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).
As always, follow us on the socials!
Sep 4, 2020
Sep 4, 2020
17 min
Hi All! Melissa and Mary are off this week, but thought it would be a good time for us all to revisit the idea of how to take care of yourself when you are writing about difficult subject matter. This continues to be one of our most popular episodes, so we wanted to share it again with our new listeners. Hope you enjoy!
Like this episode? Leave us a review so other writers can find us.
Also, hit us up on Twitter and Instagram and let us know how you handle writing heavy stuff.
Aug 28, 2020
Aug 28, 2020
22 min
We are so excited to have Danielle Modafferi with Firefly Hill Press joining us on the podcast. Danielle is a published author who founded her own small press with the vision of creating a model that better supports writers in publishing. We discuss what it means to work with an indie publisher and how other writers can successfully navigate the publishing space.
Have a question for Danielle? You can find her at www.fireflyhillpress.com. Don't forget to check out her book (under the name Andi Adams), and the other awesome authors at the press.
As always, if you enjoyed this episode leave a rating and review! Also, find us on our socials here:
Aug 22, 2020
Aug 22, 2020
19 min
So you've finished the 10th rewrite of your book, and you're finally ready to put your work out there? Maybe? Sort of? This week Mary and Melissa dive into the path to publication and unpack the fears and anxieties that many writers face when trying to sell their work.
Like this episode? Leave us a review so other writers can find us.
Also, hit us up on Twitter and Instagram and let us know what your fears are about publishing and how you work to overcome that fear of rejection.
Aug 14, 2020
Aug 14, 2020
20 min
Once again, we welcome KW Taylor and Carrie Gessner from the Positively Pop Culture Podcast (PosPop). This week we discuss taking cues from our favorite fiction writers. We also share our thoughts on when and how to break the rules.
If you enjoyed this conversation be sure to check out PosPop on your favorite podcast apps.
Aug 7, 2020
Aug 7, 2020
22 min
Ever wish you could go back in time to change the future? This week Mary and Melissa dig into the ins and outs of time travel with our guest authors KW Taylor and Carrie Gessner from the Positively Pop Culture Podcast (PosPop). You can listen to PosPop on any of your favorite podcast apps.
Jul 31, 2020
Jul 31, 2020
18 min
Some days you can't manage the energy or the focus to write. That does not mean that the day is a total loss. There are plenty of non-writing things that you can do to enhance your writing skills and storytelling chops. Today we talk about those activities and why you should still consider them as part of your writing routine even if they don't directly lead to words on the page.
So take a listen and let us know some of your favorite non-writing, writing tasks.