Teaching Myself to Write Novels

Opening up with a deep discussion on next steps with Lisa of Heart Ally Books (my lovely mother-in-law). She is also deeply involved with Margie Lawson's Writers Academy.

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MLWA: https://www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy 
Heary Ally Books: https://heartallybooks.com 

Opening Music: 
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod 
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Some things I keep in mind when as plotting out my novels (and what I've learned from Story Grid).
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Opening Music: 
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod 
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Today I talk about my lull before I begin the editing process on my first ever novel. I've been spending time working on my book series I plan to write next! (There’s a spoiler)
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Opening Music: 
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod 
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Draft "Zero" is complete! Where am I going next? Here's what's new (and old) on this journey of mine.
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Opening Music: 
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod 
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How to kick social media (ahem Facebook) in the butt.
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Opening Music: 
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod 
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Spoiler alert: you might not like the answer. 
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Opening Music: 
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod 
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Talking more here about representation since it's all I can think about these days. The test I mention is called the Latif Test but there are a couple others as well. Let's make sure our writing is fully inclusive!

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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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Get ready for an Avatar the airbender episode & go start watching if you've never seen the series before! *There are spoilers!* I also talk about representation & tokenism in the media.

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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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Today I talk about podcasting, free books for self-promotion, and the "light at the end of the first draft tunnel."

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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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Today I dive into the specificity of the writing craft, discuss suggestions on leveling up, and ways to draw your reader into your character perspectives.

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Opening Music:
Airport Lounge by Kevin MacLeod
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