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On today's episode, I suggest 5 simple ways to enhance your storytelling skills. Take a listen! And then tell a story!
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You never know what will trigger your memories, so if you're considering writing a memoir, don't clean out your closet! Sort of. In this episode, I talk about memoir writing, and give a fun writing exercise to get you started on yours.
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In this episode, I outline 5 ways to write through distracting times. And boy are we living through distracting times...
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In this short but sweet episode, I talk about the power of "Once Upon a Time" and how you can use it to kickstart the beginning of whatever it is you're working on.
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You have a protagonist. You have an antagonist. Who else do you have? On today's episode, I discuss characters and offer a writing exercise to help you get to know your character(s).
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Welcome to season 3 of The Writing Pool Podcast where I'll be teaching mini-writing courses with copious writing exercises. Today, an exercise for my memoirists in the audience. Get inspired by Anton Chekhov as you move forward with your own work. Also, a miraculous story about my missing Kindle device!
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In this final episode of the season, I talk about tipping points, using Taylor Swift as an example. What does TayTay have to do with writing? Or meeting your goals? Take a listen to find out. Next season, I'll be giving actionable items for you to work on your craft, so tune in in September for a whole new vibe.
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It's fricking hot out! But the meltdown I'm talking about in this episode is the creative kind. Do you know that feeling? That meltdown feeling? In today's episode, I discuss the icky part of the writing process, and share tools you can use to lift yourself out of the meltdown mess.
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My Kindle is either having an airborne adventure right now, or has settled in with a new owner. Some thoughts on the Kindle device, inspired by my forgetfulness on a recent flight to New Jersey.
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I believe we should all have more ideas than we have time for. In this episode, I offer 5 ways to generate ideas. They may not all see the light, but ideas beget more ideas, and you never know which ones will stick, and when.
I discuss Mind-mapping in this episode, and you can find more about it here: https://www.mindmapping.com/
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I recently returned from a trip to NYC, and am happy to report that stories are alive and well on Broadway. In this episode, I recap the theater I saw.
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In this episode, I talk about memoirs, and how identifying themes can help your words connect with your readers, rather than burdening them with a therapy session.
I discuss a few memoirs including:
Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy
Fairyland; a Memoir of my Father by Alysia Abbot
Darkness Visible; a Memoir of Madness by William Styron
The offer stands -- if you're working on a memoir and want some book recommendations, shoot me an email at [email protected]. Just write "Memoir" in the subject line, and let me know what you're writing about.
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Did you know that you don't have to consider yourself a writer to write? Because some people don't know that. But I'm here to tell you: take the pressure off. Write because you want to, because you want to try, because you want to experiment. In this episode, I talk about the pure joy of writing - not to become a writer, but just to write!
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Hello! I'm back after skipping a week, or rather, I skipped a beat. Speaking of beats... In today's episode, I talk about using the beat sheet to organize your novel. It is a tool I used in writing for animation, but I now use it for novel writing, too. Take a listen, try it out.
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I'm headed back to the college where I taught for eleven years, teaching for the Animation Department. In today's episode, I talk about the fundamentals of storytelling, which is also the name of the course I'm teaching.
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Why do you want to write a book? There are so many reasons to embark on this thrilling, harrowing, electrifying journey. In this episode, I discuss the myriad reasons why you might consider doing so. What is your why? Let me know!
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Are you? I bet the answer is no. In today's episode, EPISODE 50! I talk about the importance of celebrating the little wins in your writing practice. Getting to THE END is a milestone, but there are many mini-milestones along the way!
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In today's episode, I talk about artificial intelligence. Just how intelligent is it? Just how artificial is it? And why is it a striking point for the Writer's Guild? I'd love to hear your take on this wave of the future. Please email me your thoughts at:
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In this episode, I talk about the Kate DiCamillo quote from the L.A. Times Festival of Books I attended the other week. It really resonated for me, and I hope it does for you, too. Do you trust that your story is smarter than you are?
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