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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam talk all about how to know when it is time to start your author business and if a business is the right move for you.

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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

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Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into the idea of ‘first drafts’, ‘Pantsing’ and ‘Plotting’ and what it all means.

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IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into their advice and top tips on all things Nano, sharing their own experiences with the writing challenge along the way.

Recommended Resources

• https://nanowrimo.org/

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Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

What Is Your Why?

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On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into their ‘Why’s’ and why, a ‘Why’ is vital for success in any thing you do.

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https://youtu.be/yCvbaiS_2P8

Recommended Resources

• Start With Why by Simon Sinek https://www.amazon.co.uk/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/0241958229/ref=asc_df_0241958229/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310623486223&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2037653611445782835&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045852&hvtargid=pla-448425245675&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

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IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/

On today’s episode, Dan and Sam dive into their understanding of what story is, and explore what exactly goes into the makeup of a “good” story.

Recommended Resources

• The Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermanson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Snowflake-Method-Advanced-Fiction-Writing-ebook/dp/B00LWBZ696/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20CNK5PWQEV1Y&keywords=the+snowflake+method&qid=1664734849&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjE2IiwicXNhIjoiMi4wMiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+snowflake+method%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1

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https://youtu.be/mzJrka7K8o8 

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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

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IG: @willcockswriter

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https://www.mastressofnone.com

IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

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J. Thorn has published two million words and has sold more than 185,000 books worldwide. He is an official member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association, and the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers.

J. hosts the Writers, Ink podcast with J.D. Barker and Zach Bohannon, and has interviewed some of today’s most successful authors including Matthew McConaughey, James Patterson, Dean Koontz, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Hugh Howey, Andy Weir, Jodi Picoult, Nicholas Sparks, Lee Child, Stephen Pressfield, Chuck Palahniuk, and many more.

Thorn earned a B.A. in American History from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.A. from Duquesne University. He is a husband, father, full-time writer, part-time professor at John Carroll University, founder of The Author Life Community, podcaster, FM radio DJ, musician, and owner of the Three Story Method Editing Agency.

In this episode we go deep into:

• What’s stayed the same since 2020? [12:37]

Find out more about J. Thorn:

https://theauthorlife.com/

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https://youtu.be/662y8MTj5wI 

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IG: @willcockswriter

Twitter: @willcockswriter

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www.mastressofnone.com

IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

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This week we shake up the format a little and take the time to celebrate our first birthday! Dan and Sam talk about how it started, how it’s going and where they’d like to see it go.

Daniel Willcocks is an international bestselling author and award-winning podcaster of dark fiction. He is an author coach; one fifth of digital story studio, Hawk & Cleaver; co-founder of iTunes-busting fiction podcast, ‘The Other Stories’ CEO of horror imprint, Devil’s Rock Publishing and the founder of Activated Authors.

Dan is furiously passionate about all things story. He has written 60+ books in five years for himself and on behalf of ghostwriting clients. Dan now also provides author coaching services designed to help authors to help authors keep their creative flames burning in an activated, and healthy way.

Samantha Frost A.K.A. “Mastress of None,” Sam is a video-editor, poet, writer, painter, actor and creator. Based in the south of England (but not born there, that’s an important distinction) Sam is passionate about helping creatives while battling the will of a medium sized human and the “affectionate” sneezes of a smaller sized pug.

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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

https://www.danielwillcocks.com

IG: @willcockswriter

Twitter: @willcockswriter

Find out more about Samantha Frost

www.mastressofnone.com

IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

Thanks for tuning in to the Activated Authors podcast. If you're ready to ACTIVATE your author career, head on over to https://activatedauthors.com/

In this episode Dan and Sam talk about:

The future of the podcast

Sam's health updates

What you get with Activated Authors

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Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

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https://mastressofnone.com

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

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Dan Howarth is a Mancunian-born horror writer now living in Merseyside. He is the author of Dark Missives and his latest release “Territory” and his writing has appeared in numerous publications both online and imprint. Most notably, a number of Dan’s stories have appeared on The Other Stories podcast, where they have been downloaded over 100,000 times.

Dan is also the co-editor of three themed anthologies alongside James Everington—one of which “Imposter Syndrome” was short-listed for a British Fantasy Award.

In this episode we go deep into:

• Dan’s Journey [30:54]

Find out more about Dan Howarth:

https://www.danhowarthwriter.com/

Twitter: @danhowarth20

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Watch the show:

https://youtu.be/BoX3k3yKpsE 

Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

https://www.danielwillcocks.com/

IG: @willcockswriter

Twitter: @willcockswriter

Find out more about Samantha Frost

www.mastressofnone.com

IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost

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Tim Lebbon is an award-winning New York Times-bestselling horror, thriller and fantasy writer from a little village in South Wales. He’s written over 45 novels, dozens of novellas, hundreds of short stories, as well as tie-in novels in the Alien, Predator, Hellboy, Star Wars, and Firefly universes, and his novel The Silence was made into a Netflix movie starring Kiernan Shipka and Stanley Tucci. When not writing, Tim can be found swimming, biking, and running in triathlons—activities which found their way into his non-fiction book, Run, Walk Crawl – Getting Fit in My Forties

In this episode we go deep into:

• Tim’s Journey [12:27]

Find out more about Tim Lebbon:

https://www.timlebbon.net/

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Watch the Show:

https://youtu.be/8vTxVh_Ofzw 

Find out more about Daniel Willcocks

https://www.danielwillcocks.com/

IG: @willcockswriter

Twitter: @willcockswriter

Find out more about Samantha Frost

www.mastressofnone.com

IG: @mastressofnone

Special thanks to:

Show theme: Karl Hughes

Show editing: Sam Frost