From the Desk of Aleshia

By Aleshia Patterson

A podcast by short story writer Aleshia Patterson with personal narratives as a Black woman in fiction, book reviews, and practical writing advice.

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How many episodes does From the Desk of Aleshia have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

From the Desk of Aleshia episodes:

August 21, 2020 Episode 11: Book Review | An Unkindness of Ghosts
In episode 11, Aleshia shares her thoughts on An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon.

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31min
August 17, 2020 Episode 10: Creating the Mood to Write
In episode 10, Aleshia shares quick tips and advice on how to create the mood to write—even when you don’t feel like it.

Show Notes

A Writing Vibe Playlist

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The Book of Eli

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19min
August 16, 2020 Episode 9: The Legacy (Short Story Reading and Dissection)
In episode 9, Aleshia shares one of her short stories with listeners called, The Legacy. After the reading, she discusses the many layers and themes interwoven throughout the story.

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37min
August 10, 2020 Episode 8: Lessons Learned from a First Time Beta Reader
In episode 8, Aleshia shares her experience as a first time Beta Reader.

Topics Discussed

- What is a Beta Reader?

- Why are Beta Readers necessary?

- Why you should only become a Beta Reader if you’re interested in the genre

- How to provide beneficial feedback

Show Notes

What are Beta Readers — and How to Find Them

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25min
August 06, 2020 Episode 7: When Can You Call Yourself a Writer?
In episode 7, Aleshia shares when writers can call themselves writers. Hint: you already are.

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4min
August 05, 2020 Episode 6: The Self-Publishing Checklist: 5 Things You Need Before You Print
In episode 6, Aleshia shares the various items writers need before self-publishing their books.

Topics discussed

- What to include your self-publishing budget

- The different types of editors you may work with

- How to build a realistic self-publishing timeline

- Why confidence is going to get you far

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25min
August 05, 2020 Episode 5: Creating the Mood to Write
In episode 5, Aleshia shares different ways writers can shift their mood, energy, and environment to always be in the mood to write.

Topics Discussed

- Why music is one of the most effective ways to shift your vibration

- The power of environment

- How to prepare your environment for writing

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10min
August 05, 2020 Episode 4: Building a Sustainable Writing Practice
In episode 4, Aleshia shares different ways writers can can build a sustainable writing practice.

Topics Include

- What is a sustainable writing practice?

- Setting writing goals and intentions

- Creating a writing schedule

- The importance of celebrating consistency

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15min
August 05, 2020 Episode 3: How Children of Blood and Bone and Connected Me to My Roots
In episode 3, Aleshia shares how Children of Blood and Bone deepened her connection to her Nigerian roots.

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10min
August 05, 2020 Episode 2: How to Conquer Your Fear of Writing
In episode 2, Aleshia shares her story of conquering her fear of writing and different strategies for writers to push past their fear.

Topics Discussed

- Where our fear of writing typically comes from

- The power of affirmations

- Realizing your strengths as a writer

-The importance of consistency and making time to write

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21min

FAQs about From the Desk of Aleshia:

How many episodes does From the Desk of Aleshia have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.