Episodes
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
From the Archives: Holly Lisle on Writing Part One
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
In today's episode we are republishing the much-requested Holly Lisle On Writing - the first three episodes from Holly's original 2006 podcast.
Holly covers tips of all kinds: what to look for in an opener, motivational odds for writers looking to publish in the traditional market, how to test accents, tips on the many ideas you'll have and what to do with them while you're working on something else, revision, and begins her talks on trilogies. She pulls examples from her own works as case studies.
The regular podcast will return next week (7-2-19).
Featuring Spenser the Cat.
After the episode: Have something to say? A question to ask? Jump into the FREE forums at HollysWritingClasses.com (no purchase or ownership of courses necessary) and share with us.
Share, rate and subscribe for weekly episodes!
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Taming the Wild Middle - How to Prevent (Plot) Explosions
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Taming the Wild Middle - How to Prevent (Plot) Explosions
Okay, so we listened to a good portion of our audience when they downloaded the episode 'How to Write Middles for Fiction' and then said - I HAVE THE OPPOSITE PROBLEM!
So what happens when ideas are coming at you from every angle? What is PACTS and how can it help you tame the runaway beast that has become your novel? How do you narrow it down to just good ideas? What if all of the ideas you are getting are good?
Holly and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) discuss the topic of the ever-expanding and growing middle and how you can narrow your focus, what to prioritize on and what you can do with the extra ideas. We also explain why it's a good thing to keep your book lean versus following every thread down each and every path.
After the episode: Have something to say? A question to ask? Jump into the FREE forums at HollysWritingClasses.com (no purchase or ownership of courses necessary) and share with us.
Share, rate and subscribe for weekly episodes!
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Event Writing Part Three: Follow Through
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
The Summer of Fiction Writing has a lot of writers setting goals and beginning on their paths towards completion! Even if you're listening to this for NaNoWriMo, Script Frenzy, 3 Day Novel or something else, this is fully applicable.
This episode covers Follow Through, both as in finishing the even and on taking something with you. What do you take with you after the event? We cover that.
In this episode, Holly and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) will discuss not only how to learn from the events, but how to get “paid” by them (and we’re not talking money), how to use objective standards to view your goals and define success as well as know if you're on track?
We’ll also go over how to adapt goals, what “bleeding on the page” should be and should not be and how to find your sweet spot within the event.
Enjoy the final part of the three-part series, all surrounding event writing!
After the episode: Have something to say? A question to ask? Jump into the FREE forums at HollysWritingClasses.com (no purchase or ownership of courses necessary) and share with us.
Share, rate and subscribe for weekly episodes!
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Event Writing Part Two: Process
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
The Summer of Fiction Writing has begun! Or perhaps you're listening to this for NaNoWriMo, Script Frenzy, 3 Day Novel or something else. Either way, you're event is under way! How exciting!
But how do you know how to define what you need to get done? What about that middle-of-the-run slog? How do you stay focused?
In this episode, Holly and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) will discuss the second and biggest part of event writing: process. We'll discuss the most important aspects of the process of EVENT WRITING as well as cover the questions above including keeping the magic and motivation going. We're here for you doing your event!
Enjoy this second part of a three-part series, all surrounding event writing!
After the episode: Have something to say? A question to ask? Jump into the FREE forums at HollysWritingClasses.com (no purchase or ownership of courses necessary) and share with us.
Share, rate and subscribe for weekly episodes!