Novel Therapy

Novel Therapy

By Helen Brown and Kate FennessyArtsBooks
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Novel Therapy episodes

  • Milo's Gift
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    Helen's new children's book, Cleo & Rob: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Cleo-and-Rob-Helen-Brown-illustrated-by-Phoebe-Morris-9781988547350
    Kate's recommendation, Beastie Boys Book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232195/beastie-boys-book-by-michael-diamond---adam-horovitz/
    44 min
  • You Are Not Your Scars - Pilates, Dating and Character Development
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    Connect with Kate Lister at https://www.instagram.com/mindbody_integration/
    Kate's recommendation, Shrill: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/shrill
    39 min
  • The Smell of a New Book - And Other Stuff That Turns a Publisher On
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    38 min
  • How Hot to Make a Sex Scene
    Description: Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    44 min
  • The Writer's Box and Other Mysteries
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    The Crown on Netflix, Kate's current obsession: https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678
    Death on Play School: https://ab.co/2KFGYxj?fbclid=IwAR3SissjosPGGFEYt4oiqeV05AKBNt4Dv_u1GPVoAtWmCXtHpgyPkBYHpzc
    Inside Helen's Writer's Box:
    Bill Bryson's Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Times-Thunderbolt-Kid-Memoir/dp/0767919378
    Dodie Smith's I Capture the Castle: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/i-capture-the-castle-9780141371504
    Helen's recommendations:
    Glow, Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80114988
    Fleabag, Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.9aad0127-7ed5-2444-3d8f-61def8eff966?ref_=dvm_pds_gen_AU_kc_s_g|c_231819449454_m_AL7onToE-dc_s__
    Facebook Group recommendation:
    Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LMBDW/
    41 min
  • Too Late Now! The Power of Owning Your Story
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Kate's current (dorky) obsession, Portrait Artist of the Year: https://www.foxtelarts.com.au/shows/portrait-artist-of-the-year/
    Tara's recommendation, Ugly Delicious on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    55 min
  • Sending an Emotionally Nude Selfie
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Show Notes:
    Helen mentions Twyla Tharp's book, The Creative Habit
    https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/1480589837
    On Gen Ys having less sex:
    https://www.mamamia.com.au/having-less-sex-than-parents
    Social Media Days Calendar: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-holiday-calendar-2017
    Join the discussion on our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    34 min
  • Introducing the Bad Writer's Jar. It's an Amazing, Lovely Journey
    Aspiring writer Kate Fennessy's trying to write a novel, and New York Times bestselling author Helen Brown's going to help her.
    Welcome to our podcast Novel Therapy, the first-time writer's clinic.
    When we're not talking about cats, we'll discuss how hot to make a sex scene and if there's really such thing as writer's block.
    While Kate shares the latest trends in social media, Helen will explain why it's normal for an author to gain 10kg with every book she writes.
    We'll also chat about why Kate loves men's beards and Helen can't stand them. Who says Gen Ys and Baby Boomers can't get along?
    It's therapy. And it's novel. It's got to be good for you.
    Episode 1 Show Notes
    Helen's recommendation, Desert Island Discs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnmr
    With Yoko Ono: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007nc7n
    Kate's recommendation, The Lady Vanishes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lady-vanishes/id1457296528
    Helen's social:
    https://www.facebook.com/Helen.Brown.International.Author
    https://www.instagram.com/helenbrownauthor/
    https://www.helenbrown.com.au
    Kate's social:
    https://www.instagram.com/paperboat_digital/
    https://www.facebook.com/paperboatdigital/
    Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120913041436892/
    Watch us on YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V9mYEic-14WZBkoSu6Ajg
    31 min

About Novel Therapy

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Kate Fennessy’s writing her first novel, and Helen Brown’s going to help her.