Ep 12: Improving Characters with the Enneagram
In this episode, I talk about working with beta readers, planning my next project, and how learning the Enneagram helped me make my characters better.
Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below, which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Every Star that Shines preorder
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
H. Claire Taylor's email series about the Enneagram for writers: www.ffs.media/readnow
Mug quote of the week:
“I am the wound and the blade, the torturer and the flayed.”
― Charles Baudelaire, The Flowers of Evil
Question of the week:
What tools do you use when you are creating or refining characters?
Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.
S1E11: What Editors Wish Authors Knew about Working with Editors
In this episode, I talk about completing the first draft of my manuscript, what I'm going to do next, and my thoughts as a writer and editor about what editors wish writers knew about working with them.
Note: I am an affiliate of some of the platforms you can access through the universal book links below (marked with an *), which means if you make a purchase, I get a few cents at no additional cost to you.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Story of St. Patrick (VeggieTales)
Newsletter Ninja 2 by Tammi Labrecque*
Blog tour for The Undine's Tear
Sell More Books Show Episode 418: Mastering Deadlines, Creativity, and That Kickstarter
Kobo Writing Life Podcast Episode #286: Writing Female Friendships with Anat Deracine
Six Figure Authors Episode 123: Dealing With Criticism as an Author
Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody*
Mug Quote of the Week:
How to fly:
Throw yourself at the ground.
Miss.
Inspired by the following quote by Douglas Adams from Life, the Universe, and Everything:
“The Guide says there is an art to flying,” said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
Question of the Week:
Was there a time you disagreed with an editors' recommendation, and are you glad you did?
Original music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.
S1E6: The hidden value of our connections
In this episode, I talk about planning for the unexpected, working around copyright issues when referring to other people's Intellectual Property in our novels, the life and times of Pinocchio, Punch and Judy, and Anna Leonowens, and how serendipitous inspiration makes books better. I also discuss the hidden value we should take into consideration when hiring people in our business.
Mentioned in this episode:
Best Book Ever podcast by Julie Strauss: https://bestbookever.libsyn.com/
Stark Reflections Patreon roundtable discussion where I met Julie
Mug Quote of the Week:
Be the kind of person you would like to meet.
Question of the week:
How have you seen the hidden value you and others bring to the table pay off in your career or in your life?
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Music by Josh Rickard, www.joshrickardmusic.com.
S1E5: Excellence is a habit
In this episode, I talk about doing writing math, the one-step-back stage of recovery burnout, and whether it's worth it to revise and republish older work.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Roundtable Reflective on the Stark Publishing podcast with me as one of the guests
MUG QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Excellence is a habit.
— Will Durant
S1E3: The Joy is in the Journey
In this episode, I talk about how the CliftonStrengths have helped me develop as a person and a writer, and also why most of my top strengths are fed by my podcast addiction. :-) Also, we talk about success metrics for writing, cliffhangers in series, and marketing tips for newer authors—especially wide authors who write in multiple genres. Hint: Patience is the key, so take joy in the journey.
Mentioned in this episode:
Goddess Fish Promotions: https://www.goddessfish.com/
Becca Syme - Write Better-Faster Academy - https://betterfasteracademy.com/
5 Critical Things for Successful Book Signings by Adam Dreece (affiliate link) - https://books2read.com/u/bOyPZW
The Elevator Pitch blog post - https://www.talenawinters.com/writing-tips/2019/9/9/your-story-in-a-single-sentence-part-2-the-elevator-pitch
The Elevator Pitch video: https://youtu.be/16Uy8DtGm4o
My Book Description Writing Services - https://www.talenawinters.com/editing#blurb
Post by author Suzie O’Connell in Facebook group Wide for the Win about marketing - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin/permalink/1252194868624693/
ALLi post “What Readers Want from Writers in 2022” -
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-readers-want-2022/
Written Word Media’s “What Do Readers Really Want: How to Write a Book to Market” - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-write-a-book-to-market/
Bryan Cohen’s 5-Day Author Ad Profit Challenge, currently just starting if you want to check it out at https://bryancohen.lpages.co/jan22/.
Author and editor Brenna Bailey-Davies is doing a webinar called “Self-Editing for Fiction Writers” on January 27 through Editors Canada. You do not have to be a member to take the webinar.
Register at https://training.editors.ca/upcoming_webinar/self-editing-for-fiction-authors/.