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In episode 1 of A Sense of Wonder, hosts Selina and Jarryd explore the importance of creativity, mental health, and the writing process.
They discuss gratitude, the role of nostalgia in emotional resilience, and the intricacies of writing coaching. The episode emphasises the significance of self-care for creatives and the responsibility authors have in representing their genres authentically.
Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, the hosts aim to inspire listeners to reconnect with their sense of wonder and creativity.
In this engaging conversation, Selina and Jarryd explore the intricacies of writing across various genres, the importance of understanding genre expectations, particularly in romance and horror.
They discuss the elements that make horror effective, the intersection of comedy and horror, and the influence of acting on writing.
The conversation also goes down some unexpected paths and into the significance of emotional memory in character development, the role of dialogue, and the benefits of feedback in the writing process.
Additionally, they touch on the importance of mental health in character portrayal and the creative use of writing prompts to overcome writer's block.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to A Sense of Wonder Podcast
00:29 Practicing Gratitude: Finding Joy in Difficult Times
01:59 Genres and Author Responsibilities
45:59 Exploring Paranormal and Romance Genres
48:53 The Impact of Acting on Writing
51:44 The Art of Understanding Characters
54:51 Emotional Memory in Writing
57:11 The Importance of Dialogue
58:57 Becoming a Fiction Book Coach
01:03:51 The Influence of Mental Health on Writing
01:08:43 Exploring Writing Prompts
By Selina and JarrydIn episode 1 of A Sense of Wonder, hosts Selina and Jarryd explore the importance of creativity, mental health, and the writing process.
They discuss gratitude, the role of nostalgia in emotional resilience, and the intricacies of writing coaching. The episode emphasises the significance of self-care for creatives and the responsibility authors have in representing their genres authentically.
Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, the hosts aim to inspire listeners to reconnect with their sense of wonder and creativity.
In this engaging conversation, Selina and Jarryd explore the intricacies of writing across various genres, the importance of understanding genre expectations, particularly in romance and horror.
They discuss the elements that make horror effective, the intersection of comedy and horror, and the influence of acting on writing.
The conversation also goes down some unexpected paths and into the significance of emotional memory in character development, the role of dialogue, and the benefits of feedback in the writing process.
Additionally, they touch on the importance of mental health in character portrayal and the creative use of writing prompts to overcome writer's block.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to A Sense of Wonder Podcast
00:29 Practicing Gratitude: Finding Joy in Difficult Times
01:59 Genres and Author Responsibilities
45:59 Exploring Paranormal and Romance Genres
48:53 The Impact of Acting on Writing
51:44 The Art of Understanding Characters
54:51 Emotional Memory in Writing
57:11 The Importance of Dialogue
58:57 Becoming a Fiction Book Coach
01:03:51 The Influence of Mental Health on Writing
01:08:43 Exploring Writing Prompts