Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

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Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh episodes

  • Encore episode: Self-promotion: A Necessary Evil. (Emphasis on “Evil.”)
    This episode originally aired on December 15, 2019. I feel I’ve come a long way as a podcaster since then, but my attitude toward self-promotion hasn’t changed. *****************************************************************************************
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    13 min
  • My Take on What It Means to Be "Good with Words"
    In this week's episode, I provide an edited version of a Patreon-only episode that aired several months ago, on what I think it means for writers to be "good with words." Also, I signed up for Camp NaNoWriMo, and will be focusing on that during the month of July. If you'd also like to do Camp NaNoWriMo, you can learn more about it and sign up here: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo.
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    I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!
    18 min
  • Blabbing about Book Blurbs

    No matter what your book is about or how well-written it is, the blurb on the front cover or product page can make or break it. I discuss why blurbs are so important for writers, and (because writing good blurbs CAN be intimidating!) provide tips on writing them.

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13

    Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

    I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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    References

    • "How to Write a Book Blurb: A Guide for Novelists." Reedsy, September 12, 2018, https://blog.reedsy.com/write-blurb-novel/.
    • Kotobee. "10 Tips to Write a Book Blurb That Sells." Kotobee Blog, March 13, 2019, https://blog.kotobee.com/book-blurb/.
    • Rabbit, Esther. "How To Write The Perfect Blurb (Examples, Formula, Opening Statements, etc.)." Esther Rabbit, January 14, 2019, https://estherrabbit.com/how-to-write-the-perfect-blurb/.
    • Riding, James. "Summary judgement: a brief history of the book blurb." Prospect, June 15, 2021, https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/arts-and-books/summary-judgement-a-brief-history-of-the-book-blurb.
    • "The Do’s and Don’ts of How to Write a Blurb for Your Novel." Blurb, https://www.blurb.com/blog/writing-blurbs-for-novels/.
      • 25 min
    • A Bit About Beta Reading

      I discuss why writers use beta readers for their works-in-progress, and describe some things writers should look out for in searching for beta readers.

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      Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

      Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13

      Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

      I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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      References

      • Bradshaw, Claire. "Ultimate Guide: How To Work With Beta Readers." Writer's Edit, https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/ultimate-guide-work-beta-readers/.
      • Gribble, Sarah. "The Writer’s Guide to Beta Readers: What Is a Beta Reader?" The Write Practice, https://thewritepractice.com/beta-readers-definition/.
      • "What are Beta Readers — and How to Find Them." Reedsy, June 25, 2019, https://blog.reedsy.com/beta-readers/.
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      • The Novella: An Introduction

        Although they don't seem to get as much attention as novels and short stories, I believe novellas can stand on their own as great literary works. I discuss some unique characteristics of novellas and types of novellas, and explain some benefits of reading them...and crafting your own.

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        Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

        Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13

        Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

        I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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        Novella References

        • Deverell, Eva. "How To Write A Novella." https://www.eadeverell.com/how-to-write-a-novella/.
        • Jordan. "How to write a novella: 6 essential tips." NowNovel, https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-novella-6-tips/.
        • McEwan, Ian. "Some Notes on the Novella." The New Yorker, October 29, 2012, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/some-notes-on-the-novella?irclickid=Q6TzvUx4VxyLWyRwUx0Mo38cUkBwT%3A2Z3y4eS80&irgwc=1&source=affiliate_impactpmx_12f6tote_desktop_Bing%20Rebates%20by%20Microsoft&utm_source=impact-affiliate&utm_medium=2003851&utm_campaign=impact&utm_content=Logo&utm_brand=tny.
        • Meer, Syed Hunbbel. "Differences Between a Short Story, Novelette, Novella, & a Novel." Owlcation, June 3, 2016, https://owlcation.com/humanities/Difference-Between-A-Short-Story-Novelette-Novella-And-A-Novel.
        • "What is a Novella? Understanding the Form (with Examples)." Reedsy, April 2, 2021, https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-a-novella/.

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          July's NaNoWriMo is right around the corner...and you can sign up now! You can learn more at https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo.

          20 min
        • Proofreading and Copy-Editing Basics
          Although proofreading and copy-editing are not the most glamorous aspects of writing, I believe it's crucial for writers (self-published or not) to be able to proofread and copy-edit their works. I explain why I feel this way, and provide some ways you can start to develop these skills.
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          Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13
          Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13
          Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13
          I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!
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          References
          "Proofreading." The Writing Center: University of Wisconsin - Madison, https://writing.wisc.edu/handbook/grammarpunct/proofreading/.
          "Proofreading: What is it? And Can You Do it Yourself?" Reedsy, January 31, 2020, https://blog.reedsy.com/what-is-proofreading/.
          Calonia, Jennifer. "What Is Proofreading?" Grammarly, September 15, 2020, https://www.grammarly.com/blog/proofreading/.
          McCombes, Shona. "A quick guide to proofreading." Scribbr, November 27, 2020, https://www.scribbr.com/language-rules/what-is-proofreading/.
          22 min
        • Talkin' about Paranormal Romance and More...with Daniela Valenti!
          I recently spoke to Daniela Valenti about writing a series of paranormal romance novels and creating strong female protagonists, as well as doing publicity for her book, submitting to reviewers, how writers can utilize social media, and a number of other topics.
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          About Daniela:
          Daniela Valenti is a Canadian psychiatrist with a penchant for the paranormal and a fascination with human nature's dark side. Her knowledge of human behavior is translated into complex, multidimensional characters. Her narrative worlds are full of supernatural events, psychological allegories, international travel, and sexy alpha men. A graduate of McGill University, she is a book lover and chatty introvert who lives in Montreal.
          Links:
          www.sentinel10.ca  the main page also has the links to Amazon, Kobo, Apple, Barnes and Noble.
          Instagram: instagram.com/danielavalentiauthor
          Goodreads: daniela valenti
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          Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13
          Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13
          Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13
          I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!
          44 min
        • The Ballad: An Introduction

          You may think of songs when you hear the word "ballad"--and you would not be incorrect--but there's more to ballads than meets the ear. I explain the ballad form, and briefly describe the ballad's history and several categories of ballads.

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          Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

          Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13

          Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

          I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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          References

          • "Ballad." Literary Devices, https://literarydevices.net/ballad/.
          • Bergman, Bennet. "Ballad." LitCharts, May 5, 2017, https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-terms/ballad.
          • Betts, Jennifer. "Examples of Ballads in History: From Poetry to Songs." Your Dictionary, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-a-ballad.html.
          • Friedman, Albert B. "Ballad". Encyclopedia Britannica, December 1 2016, https://www.britannica.com/art/ballad. 
          • "What Are Ballad Poems?" Writeawriting, April 6, 2018, https://www.writeawriting.com/poetry/ballad-poems/#:~:text=Ballad%20poems%20are%20defined%20as%2C%20%E2%80%9CA%20simple%20narrative,romantic%20and%20sentimental%20character%2C%20composed%20in%20short%20stanzas.%E2%80%9D.
            • 17 min
          • Offering Your eBook for Free on KDP
            This is an edited version of an episode I originally posted on Patreon in January 2021. In it, I explain why I think periodically offering your eBook for free is a good option for writers who are enrolled in Amazon KDP (or for those who may one day publish through KDP).
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            Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13
            Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13
            Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13
            I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!
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            References
            "Free Book Promotions." Kindle Direct Publishing, https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201298240.
            Connolly, Brian. "The Importance of Product Reviews on Amazon: A/B Test Results Don’t Lie." JungleScout, October 7, 2020, https://www.junglescout.com/blog/importance-of-amazon-reviews/.
            Haines, Derek. "Making The Most From Your Free Ebooks For Kindle." Just Publishing Advice, December 27, 2020, https://justpublishingadvice.com/making-the-most-from-your-amazon-kdp-free-promotion/.
            Mastropierro, Carmine. "How to Promote a Kindle Book for Free [Double Your Sales]." Carmine Mastropierro, https://carminemastropierro.com/how-to-promote-a-kindle-book-for-free/.
            Wolman, Ricci. "How to Make your Book Free on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)." Written Word Media, September 7, 2020, https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/amazon-kdp-publishing-make-book-free/.
            16 min
          • Limericks: An Introduction

            I discuss the structure of limericks, provide some examples, and explain why dismissing them as "amateurish" is a mistake.

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            Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13

            Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13

            Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13

            I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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            References

            • "How to Write a Limerick." Power Poetry, https://powerpoetry.org/actions/how-write-limerick.
            • "Limerick." Literary Devices, https://literarydevices.net/limerick/.
            • "Limerick." Poets.org, https://poets.org/glossary/limerick.
            • Luck, Katherine. "How to Write a Limerick." How to Write Like..., https://howtowritelike.com/2019/12/05/how-to-write-a-limerick/.
            • Morin, David. "Physics Limericks." Harvard University Department of Physics, 2004, https://www.physics.harvard.edu/undergrad/limericks.
            • Salter, Matt. "Limerick Examples: Funny Famous Poems." Your Dictionary, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/limerick-examples.html.
            • Stewart, David. "The Limerick is Furtive and Mean..." Smithsonian Magazine, August 31, 2002, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-limerick-is-furtive-and-mean-68444799/.
              • 18 min

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            A podcast about ALL types of writing and writers, hosted by Marisa delle Farfalle.