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Pro-novelist mother and aspiring novelist daughter discuss writing fiction for love AND money -- and how to do it yourself.
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Today exactly marks ONE YEAR since our first episode was released! So we take on a heavy hitter.
PERFECTIONISM.
Holly and I (host Rebecca) have been eager to share this two-parter topic with you!
So very many people struggle with Perfectionism in their writing - many are not even aware of it. If you've pined over just the right word, the right description, struggled over the dialogue not being just quite right, the very words stifling your creativity... You might have a problem with perfectionism.
This week we talk about a topic brought up in our forums and touch on the upcoming 2nd annual Halloween Special: Listener Edition before we get into the real meat: What is perfectionism, what are the symptoms and why, and what is the cure?
So join us in this week’s episode and if you have a question for us join us in the forums at HollysWritingClasses.com and get to typing!
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Holly and I (host Rebecca) dive back into the many pages of questions that we’ve gotten (and continue to get) from our listeners while preparing another two parter on a different topic.
Today we look at choosing a specific POV and issues with limitations as well as how to describe creatures to readers without exposition or lengthy bits of wordage. These two questions were a lot of fun for us both to answer.
So join us in this week’s episode and if you have a question for us join us in the forums at HollysWritingClasses.com and get to typing!
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
The first in many episodes, (we have over a full year's worth of questions!) Holly and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) start diving into the many pages and pages of questions that we've gotten (and continue to get) from our listeners.
This week we cover several topics including motivation on bad days, how to connect with a story you're losing interest in, the ideas we have and where the true value is in them, how to ask yourself the right questions and so much more!
So join us in this week's episode and if you have a question for us join us in the forums at HollysWritingClasses.com and get to typing!
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
In today's episode we are answer another request - another new worksheet! Many of our listeners have asked for another free worksheet (which can be downloaded with one click at https://www.alonewithinvisiblepeople.com/downloads/) and workshop. Holly uses her current Ohio series as a base and I (Rebecca) worked from scratch but... well, you'll see.
So grab the worksheet, dive right in with us and start building your world in 30 minutes! Or more... Or less!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Have you ever wanted to do NaNoWriMo? Maybe you've done it and felt like a failure? Maybe you've heard of the 3 Day Novel and you really want to try it. Or you're looking at Holly's Summer of Fiction Writing and wondering what wonderful, amazing thing you can create in three months.
In this episode, Holly and I (host, Rebecca Galardo) will discuss the first part of event writing: preparation. We'll discuss what you need to do in order to first decide if an event is for you, how to prep yourself for success, what goals you need to look at, what actions you'll need to take beforehand and more!
Enjoy this first part of a three-part series, all surrounding event writing!
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Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Trad Pub (traditional publication) VS Indie.
It's a well known conflict at this point, because there are pros and cons to both. There is the credibility of Trad Pub versus the control of Indie. There is the Publisher handling the marketing, cover and copy versus the writer handling all costs and/or work.
But there is more to it than that.
In this week's episode Holly and Rebecca discuss what pros and cons are there for both Trad Pub and Indie for both beginning authors and authors already working within the traditional industry.
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