Kalynn Applewhite shares her insights into the unique art of writing for role-playing tabletop games. Crafting game modules requires concise and engaging storytelling and Kalynn's writing keeps people engaged for months to a year!

Kalynn also discusses her inspiration for writing about the paranormal/spiritual movement during WWI in upstate New York in her debut novel, Awakening Anne.

Read Awakening Anne today: https://a.co/d/dWBpzRp

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Check out Tamara's Kickstarter campaign for Mermaids Don't Fart today! Here -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pullawagon/mermaids-dont-fart

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Cedar Wren McCloud is a queer, disabled artist and author living in southern California who believes storytelling is a beautiful tool for healing from trauma.

Follow and read Cedar's books here:

https://numinousspiritpress.com/

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What's a micro Kickstarter campaign, and how can it help MORE authors enter the crowdfunding space? Listen to Zack Applewhite's approach to successful serial Kickstarter launches and the strategy behind them all.

Professionally, Zack Applewhite is employed as a Search Engine Optimization & Digital Marketing Strategist. On the side, Zack has a great deal of passion for stories and the people who craft them and is always eager to offer tricks, strategies, and advice to help his community.

Zack Is working on a book to map out further how creators can use the Micro-Kickstarter strategy which he hopes to launch on Kickstarter in 2025.
To stay up to date on his progress and insights, you can sign up for his email list here: https://forms.gle/1v31hK84Kgd14L9B7

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Day 69 update of my 90-day stress detox for creative confidence has my confidence soaring and my delusional thoughts high.

But is that a bad thing or is it the right amount needed to unlock my creativity?

In today's episode, I discuss all of the reasons why this challenge works at unlocking your creativity and hones your craft. Get better at what you're doing through repetition, intention, and connection.

Have you joined me on this challenge? How is it going? How are you feeling? Send me an email at [email protected] and let me know!

Jared Gulian and his partner CJ had big dreams when they bought an olive grove in rural New Zealand. Find out in this exciting discussion with Best-Selling memoirist and sci-fi thriller author, Jared Gulian, how he used the power of blogging to craft his writing, identify his strongest stories, and engage with his readers.

Jared's audiobook version of An Olive Grove at the End of the World is available wherever you listen to audiobooks and on Amazon

Get the "Jared Gulian Starter Pack" here: https://www.jaredgulian.com/

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Emily Fluke was born defying death threats from Congenital Heart Defects and has become obsessed with characters who do the same. If she's not writing, she's solving an escape room puzzle, bringing up the rear in a 5k, or winning at Settlers of Catan. Emily lives in California with her husband and their two kids. Follow her at her website emilyfluke.com or on Tiktok/Instagram @emilyflukefairytales

Emily aims to make moms feel represented in mystery and fantasy fiction while whisking readers away on a delightful and enchanting escape. Check out the links below to keep in touch and snag the free prequel to her newest series. She always loves to hear from readers and book friends!

Children's book author, Tania Moloney, had a large audience of teachers who value nature-based play. Over the past 10 years, Tania has grown and served her audience with high-quality nature-based play curricula. She knew exactly what her audience wanted in a children's book, so when it came time to launch Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World, she knew how to craft her campaign for success.

Tania's Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nurtureinnature/nature-ninja-saves-the-natural-world?ref=created_projects

Be sure to test your idea before pouring HOURS into it writing, editing, publishing, and marketing.

This episode outlines a six-step framework to help you assess your ideas before diving into the writing process. With six steps, you can evaluate the strength and potential of your ideas, ensuring you embark on a writing journey with a clear path ahead and solid foundation of market awareness.

The framework covers key aspects such as concept development, market research, story evaluation, outline creation, and personal passion, and commitment.

Connect with me here: https://lisaferland.com

Rebecca Thorne, author of cozy sapphic fantasy novel, You Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, shares her insights into the traditional and self-publishing world and why BookTok is changing everything for authors and publishers.

Connect with Rebecca:

http://rebeccathorne.net/

Read both books in her series: You Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (aff link) and A Pirates' Life for Tea (aff link)

Follow Rebecca on TikTok: @rebecca.thorne

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