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Writing Expensive Words
The big question every writer has is: How can I sell more books? Or, if they’re not published yet, it’s how can I write books that sell? But when writers approach selling books from a numbers perspective, they’re missing out on the amazing relationships they could be building with readers through th...
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How to Give Them Everything Without Divulging Anything
Today we're going to talk about how to use real emotions in your writing without having to tell the reader any of your deepest darkest secrets. Let's...
Emotion-Based Imagery
Today we're going to talk about emotion-based imagery (also known as emotional imagery) and why readers love it.
Questions/prompts to think abou...
Understanding Your Feelings as a Writer (with Author Kristina Adams)
Today's guest is the wonderful Kristina Adams, the host of The Writer's Mindset podcast. Learn how to be more in tune with your emotions so that you c...
Being Okay With Your Story Idea Changing
Today we're going to talk about:
Transformation of idea into reality.
How to transform idea into product.
Transform your idea into a...
Why Gimmicks Offend Readers
Readers are sick of gimmicks with no story.
You don't want to betray the reader.
How to listen to reader feedback (especially with your fi...
You Can't Write Your Way Out of a Gimmick
Today we're going to discuss:
Gimmick Writing Meaning
Writing Gimmicky Characters
Gimmick Definition
What Is a Literary Gimmic...
How To Avoid Gimmicky Writing
Today we're going to talk about how to avoid gimmicky writing and we'll define and answer the following:
Gimmick Writing Meaning
Writing G...
Can You Sell a Story Idea?
According to askthepublic.com writers all over the world are searching about how to sell their story ideas. But should you do that? Can you sell story...
Reel Story Breakdown: The Queen's Gambit Part 3
Learn how The Queen's Gambit approaches storytelling in a compelling and convincing way that has won over at least 62 millions viewers.
Today w...
Embracing Suffering
Learning how to keep going when you feel like trash. As a writer, but also in general.
We're going into the Dark Night of the Soul, so buckle up...
Should Writers Ditch Adverbs Altogether?
This is the best (and shortest) class on adverb use you'll ever take. Become a master in adverb usage in under 10 minutes!
Reel Story Breakdown: The Queen's Gambit Part 2
Learn how The Queen's Gambit approaches storytelling in a compelling and convincing way that has won over at least 62 millions viewers.
Foreshad...
Reel Story Breakdown - Free Guy
Today we're going to talk about how even if your story has the same basic premise as another story, it can still be just as epic as the aforementioned...
Stop Playing Hard to Get
Today we're going to talk about how to be creative without confusing or alienating your reader.
Books and Films discussed in this episode:
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Reel Story Breakdown: The Queen's Gambit Part 1
Today we're going to talk about the introduction to the show "The Queen's Gambit" and whether a flash-forward intro is a good idea.
This episode...
Otherness and Superheroes
In today's episode we are going to talk about otherness is, why it matters to the reader, and how superhero stories use otherness to gain fans.
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When Launch Day Comes
How to get to launch day, and why I haven't made a video or podcast in two months.
Write, self-edit, sensitivity reader, self-edit, send to copy...
From Writing, to Editing, to Formatting
Today, we're going to talk about how it feels to work with an editor who reveals that everything you wrote, that you thought was simple, maybe isn't s...
Expensive Doesn't Equal Complicated
Just because you use real emotions that cost you something to write (expensive words), doesn't mean that everything you write has to be super complica...
Is Envy Ruining Your Writing?
Today we're going to talk about what envy is doing to your writing and your life, and what you can do to stop it.
Embracing the Uncomfortable
Whenever you learn something new or try something difficult, you are putting yourself in a position where you are likely to feel uncomfortable. But if...
Writing Dual POV Introductions
Today you're going to learn how to write two main POVs by looking at examples from two of my favorite books:
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yo...
Embracing All Parts of Me
Today we're going to talk about the battle for supremacy within and how to embrace all of our creative selves without feeling guilty or like a failure...
The Breaking Point
Learn how to write a compelling breaking point for your character that won't catch your reader off guard.
Trope Trials: Time Loop
Trope Trials is the series from the Writing Expensive Words podcast that puts two books from the same trope up against each other. Today's trope is ti...
What Owning Who You Are Doesn't Mean
Today we're going to talk about how to balance who you are and your art with the rules that are meant to make your art better, not limit you individua...
How to Emotionally Shelter-In-Place as a Writer
Today we're going to talk about how to shelter-in-place as a writer to maintain emotional health and gain a broader perspective.
Dealing With Reviews
Learn how to live with the review you get, how to mine reviews for useful information, and how to ignore the haters.
-Separate facts from opinio...
When Doubt Creeps In...
Learn how to snuff out doubt using your knowledge of why you did what you did with your story and a great support system made up of people who know mo...
Writer Fear and Sir Kazuo Ishiguro
What should authors do in this era of cancel culture? Should we let fear stop us? What about representation? Get the answers in this episode as I resp...
When Numbers Lie (And How to React)
How to get past the idea that writing more equals more money, and why you should take another look at your writing goals.
The Storyteller Mindset Reminders
This recording was taken from The Storyteller Mindset 5-Day Email Challenge so that you can listen to this reminder anytime you need to. Your voice ma...
Just Say What You Want!
Learn how to use insecurity to make your characters more relatable and how to spin that insecurity into triumph for the benefit of your story and your...
Food in Fiction (With Special Guest)
We're going to talk about food in fiction, naming off a few of our favorites, and why it's still okay to mention food in your writing. Special guest T...
Should I Mix Other Forms of Writing Into My Novel?
A big shout out to Raman from Dharmshala, India, who wrote in to ask this question: should I include other forms of writing in my novel. Let's talk ab...
5 Books in 5 Weeks: The Conclusion?
Will our hero finish her seemingly impossible quest? Find out on today's episode of the Writing Expensive Words podcast.
What You Do is NOT Who You Are
Learn why you need to feel valuable before you can create, and how to allocate your daily creative credits accordingly.
Why You Should Push to the End of Your Story
Knowing you've created an entire, amazing story is unlike any other feelings, and I know you can finish, if you just listen to this episode.
5 Books in 5 Weeks: Day 20
Day 20 was my first failed word count day, and on today's episode, I talk about why I'm okay with that.
The Best New Way to Write a Series
Did I accidentally discover this method while working on the 5 books in 5 weeks challenge? Probably. Join me to learn why the traditional way we write...