Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

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Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh episodes

  • Some Thoughts on NaNoWriMo 2020

    In this Season 2 premiere, I share some of what I learned from participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) last month.

    If you'd like to try your hand at NaNoWriMo 2021, please check out this link: https://nanowrimo.org

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    14 min
  • Taking (Some of) the Fear Out of Horror Writing

    In this Season 1 finale, I provide a brief overview of horror fiction. I discuss the three main types of horror (according to Stephen King), and provide tips for would-be horror writers to keep in mind.

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    Instagram: marisadf13


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    Helpful links:

    • "10 Tips for Writing Horror from the Masters of the Genre," by Charlotte Ahlin: https://www.bustle.com/p/10-chilling-writing-tips-from-horror-authors-2363863#:~:text=%2010%20Tips%20For%20Writing%20Horror%20From%20The,tell%20you%20that%20horror%2C%20like%20all...%20More%20
    • "How to Write a Horror Story: 6 Terrific Tips," by Jordan: https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-horror-story-tips/
    • "The Horror Genre: On Writing Horror and Avoiding Clichés," by Cris Freese: https://www.writersdigest.com/there-are-no-rules/the-horror-genre-on-writing-horror-and-avoiding-cliches
    • "25 Things You Should Know About Writing Horror," by Chuck Wendig: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2011/10/11/25-things-you-should-know-about-writing-horror/

      • And, because it's interesting...

      • "The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary," by Linda Rodriguez McRobbie: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-and-psychology-of-clowns-being-scary-20394516/


        • 25 min
      • Talkin' about Stories and More...with Jon Aaron Sandler!

        I had a great interview via Zoom with Jon Aaron Sandler several nights ago...enjoy!!!!!

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        About Jon:


        Jon Aaron Sandler is a writer and performer based out of Toronto. You can find all his work at jonaaronsandler.com.


        Twitter and Instagram: @jonaaronsandler


        Patron site: buymeacoffee.com/jonaaronsandler


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        Twitter: @marisadee13


        Instagram: marisadf13


        I'd really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate & review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

        59 min
      • The Final Word (Well, Not Really) on Obituaries

        Death is a part of life, and obituary-writing is a type of writing. I discuss why obituaries are so important and provide some helpful tips on writing them.

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        Twitter: @marisadee13


        Instagram: marisadf13


        I'd really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate & review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show.

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        Helpful links: 

        • "Obituary": https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obituary
        • "I Used to Write Obituaries. Here's What I Learned," by Catherine Garcia: https://www.theweek.com/articles/697124/used-write-obituaries-heres-what-learned
        • "How to Write a Memorable Obituary," by Louise Kramer: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/how-to-write-an-obituary.html
        • "Obituary Writing Pitfalls": https://www.obituaryguide.com/pitfalls.php
        • "How to Write the Perfect Obituary, According to Professional Writers," by Nicole Spector: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/how-write-perfect-obituary-according-professional-writers-ncna1055996
        • "Guide to Obituary Etiquette: Rules for Order for Predeceased Family & More," by Sam Tetrault: https://www.joincake.com/blog/obituary-etiquette-predeceased/
        • "Dearly Beloved, We Are Gathered Here Today … To Write Our Obituaries," by Rob Walker: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/feb/15/dearly-beloved-we-are-gathered-here-today-to-write-our-own-obituaries


          • 20 min
        • Why We Need Journalists (Episode Deux)

          A short one, inspired by the events of the past few days.

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          Instagram: marisadf13


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          13 min
        • An Intro to Writing Film Critiques and/or Reviews

          In this MILESTONE 50th episode (woo-hoo!), I discuss the differences between film critiques and film reviews, and explain why writing about film in general (no matter which approach you prefer) can help you improve your writing skills.

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          Instagram: marisadf13


          I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate & review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

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          Helpful links:


          • "Difference Between Critique and Review": https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-critique-and-vs-review/
          • "The Art of Film Criticism," by Natasha Alvar: https://culturedvultures.com/the-art-of-film-criticism/
          • "Never the Twain Shall Meet," by David Bordwell: https://www.filmcomment.com/article/never-the-twain-shall-meet/
          • "The Importance of Film Criticism," by Nathan Rohe: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/the-importance-of-film-criticism
          • "Why Don't Critics Like the Same Films as the Rest of Us?" by Dave Roos: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/critics-dont-like-same-films-us.htm
            • 23 min
          • A Tribute to RBG

            The world suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of legendary U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this past Friday evening. To honor this extraordinary woman, I read excerpts from her powerful dissent in Shelby County v. Holder (2013).


            Links:

            • "'Outrageous' or Overdue?: Court Strikes Down Part of Historic Voting Rights Law," by Bill Mears and Greg Botelho: https://www.cnn.com/2013/06/25/politics/scotus-voting-rights/index.html
            • SHELBY COUNTY v. HOLDER, 679 F. 3d 848, reversed: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/12-96
            • "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Top Opinions and Dissents," by Richard Wolf: https://www.heraldnews.com/news/20200919/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-top-opinions-and-dissents
              • 25 min
            • Talkin' about Writing, Music, and More...with Andy Mascola!

              I recently spoke to New Hampshire-based writer Andy Mascola about novel writing, fitting a writing routine into a busy schedule, music reviews, and more. I think you will find a lot of what he had to say interesting and helpful!

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              About Andy:


              Andy Mascola is the author of the novels Kissing Oblivion, Animal Control, Paper Bag Revolver, and Who's Afraid of the Virgin Wolves? among others. Andy’s newest book is titled Where Are You Now, Randy Dow? and it is currently available for purchase in both paperback and ebook editions worldwide via Amazon. Andy is also a Senior Writer for the music blog Surviving the Golden Age and the host of the PEOPLE ARE THE ENEMY podcast.


              https://about.me/andymascola


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              Twitter: @marisadee13


              Instagram: marisadf13


              I'd also really appreciate it if you could rate & review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!

              1 hr 7 min
            • Quality v. Quantity: What's a Writer to Do?????

              I discuss the role both quantity and quality play in our approach to writing, and (hopefully) offer some new perspective for writers facing this age-old question.

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              Twitter: @marisadee13


              Instagram: marisadf13


              I'd also really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!


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              Links to Stuff I Mentioned in This Episode:

              • #PitMad: https://pitchwars.org/pitmad/
              • JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/
              • NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month): https://nanowrimo.org/
              • Here's what I used to estimate how much Stephen King has written since 1992: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King
                • 20 min
              • Memoir: It's Not Just about the Writer

                Memoirs are more than just first-hand accounts of the writers' lives, and involve more than stringing together a series of random happenings. In addition to describing some common features of memoirs, I explore the benefits this type of writing has for writer and reader alike.

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                Twitter: @marisadee13


                Instagram: marisadf13


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

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                Helpful links:

                • "Characteristics of a Memoir," by Melissa G. Wilson: https://networlding.com/characteristics-of-a-memoir/
                • "How to Write a Memoir: 7 Creative Ways to Tell a Powerful Story," by Brooke Warner: https://thewritelife.com/how-to-write-a-memoir/#:~:text=How%20to%20write%20a%20memoir.%201%201.%20Narrow,to%20bring%20your%20story%20to%20life.%20More%20items
                • "How to Write Your Memoir: A 5-Step Guide," by Jerry Jenkins: https://jerryjenkins.com/how-to-write-a-memoir/#:~:text=How%20to%20Write%20a%20Memoir%20.%201%20Step,Anecdotes.%203%20Step%203.%20Outline%20Your%20Book.%20
                • "How to Write a Memoir: The Complete Guide to Getting Started," by Bella Rose Pope: https://self-publishingschool.com/how-to-write-a-memoir/#:~:text=Here%20are%20the%20steps%20for%20how%20to%20write,Write%20a%20memoir%20you%20want%20to%20read.%20
                • "A Million Little Pieces": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Million_Little_Pieces
                  • 27 min

                About Marisa's Wicked Word Nosh

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