Gena and Christopher Maselli host the Writing Momentum Podcast, targeting emerging writers aspiring to write a book. They emphasize that the writing journey is not competitive and there's space for everyone. The podcast provides practical tips, including choosing a genre, understanding genre specifics, and the importance of knowing the rules before breaking them. They recommend reading extensively within one's genre, outlining other works, and learning about story structures with resources like Ronald Tobias's '20 Master Plots'. The hosts also stress the importance of joining the writing community for support and growth, encouraging listeners to engage with groups, conferences, and online platforms like Writing Momentum. They urge listeners to write daily, read in their genre, and join writing courses or communities. The podcast underscores that identifying as a writer is crucial, encouraging a mindset shift to embrace the writer's identity confidently.

• 00:00 Welcome to the Writing Momentum Podcast!
• 01:04 Embracing the Journey: Tips for New Writers
• 01:45 Choosing Your Genre: The First Step to Writing a Book
• 02:09 Understanding Genre Rules and Why They Matter
• 05:58 The Importance of Reading and Analyzing Your Chosen Genre
• 10:01 Navigating the Writing World: Conferences, Groups, and Resources
• 14:57 Embracing Your Identity as a Writer
• 16:36 Practical Writing Tips and Encouragement
• 18:32 Join Us on Your Writing Journey
• 19:01 Conclusion and Invitation to Subscribe

LINKS:

• 20 Master Plots by Ronald Tobias on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dsYvqOl
• Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz
• Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com
• Write with us! Join Chris, Gena, and Rene each Wednesday at noon Central and let's get our writing DONE! https://www.writingmoments.com