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- Finally, a Procrastination Episode
We’ve put it off long enough. Let’s finally talk about procrastination as a writer.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The most common reasons writers procrastinate. From such things as:
- overwhelm
- chronic pain
- distractions
How to stop procrastination in its tracks. By doing things like:
- scheduling and organizing tasks
- starting your day right
- developing a writing routine
Also, learn why Zach loves the Streaks app.
Thanks to our newest Patrons: Jon Cronshaw, RJ Beam
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
Streaks app - https://streaksapp.com/
The Writer’s Well with Sophie Littlefield - https://shows.pippa.io/thewriterswell/episodes/ep132
Absurd Hypotheticals podcast with Chris Yee and Ben Storms - https://www.nerdchomp.com/absurdhypotheticals/episode55
Benefits of a.m. exercising - https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/9-really-good-reasons-exercise-early-morning-ncna795656
“Abacus for Co-authors” royalty split, by Publish Drive - https://account.publishdrive.com/register/thecareerauthor
2020 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/
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The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg
Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.com
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49 min - Our Reader Engagement Failure
Zach and J. provide an update from episodes 48 and 56 where they had high hopes for an experiment to tap reader engagement. They’re not so enthusiastic about the results.
Thanks to our newest Patron: Marc Graham
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
“Abacus for Co-authors” royalty split, by Publish Drive - https://account.publishdrive.com/register/thecareerauthor
Announced in episode 48 - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-48-collaborative-story-building-rock-apocalypse-and-content-marketing/
Full explanation in 56 - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-56-content-marketing-for-fiction-list-building-part-2/
2020 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/
The July Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg
Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.com
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43 min - What’s the Point (of View)?
Choosing how you tell a story can be confusing. With help from the Fussy Librarian, Zach and J. explore how to determine the POV and discuss why it’s important to have strong narration.
Thanks to our newest Patrons: Gladys Strickland, Brent Young
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
Choosing a narrative point of view for your story - https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/newswire/for-authors/2019/06/20/choosing-a-narrative-point-of-view-for-your-story
2020 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/
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The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
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Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.com
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43 min - The Dark Side of Co-Writing
Collaboration doesn’t always smell like roses. Listen to this candid conversation about ways co-writing can be challenging.
Thanks to all of our Patrons.
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
The Emotion Thesaurus - https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Thesaurus-Writers-Character-Expression/dp/0999296345/
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The July Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
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Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.com
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47 min - Don’t start a series until you answer these 2 questions.
Simply by accident, J. and Zach stumbled upon the two most important questions you need to ask when planning your series.
Thanks to all of our new Patrons: Tom Holbrook, Glori Medina (upped pledge)
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
“Backward Design” from educational reform (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backward_design)
How to Self-Publish - https://books2read.com/howtoselfpublish
Ep. 469: 5 Ways to Earn Audience Loyalty - https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/podcasts/#
2020 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/
The June Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
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41 min - Nobody Cares
J.’s less tactful and unofficial title for this episode is a nod to Steven Pressfield: “Nobody Wants to Read Your Shit.” While protecting your IP is wise, spending time trying to lock it down is foolish. Zach and J. explain what you can and should do for your creative work.
Thanks to all of our Patrons.
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
Rocket Lawyer - https://www.rocketlawyer.com/article/nda-101:-what-is-a-non-disclosure-agreement.rl
Legal Zoom - https://www.legalzoom.com/forms/nondisclosure-agreement
Writership - https://writership.com/
U.S. Copyright - https://www.copyright.gov/
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The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
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32 min - What to Focus on When Not Writing
Time management can be tricky for a career author. Prioritizing what you should be doing when you’re not writing is important. Zach and J. make some suggestions on where you should focus.
Thanks to all of our Patrons.
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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Links:
BookFunnel Group Promos - https://bookfunnel.com/features/#group-promos
Reedsy Discovery - https://reedsy.com/discovery/submit
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The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
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57 min - Paralysis by Analysis
Trying to figure out where to start can be daunting. Tapping into the wisdom of Seth Godin, Steven Pressfield, and Shawn Coyne, J. and Zach try to explain how to survive paralysis by analysis.
Thanks to all of our newest Patrons: Andrew McNamara
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
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45 min - Things Authors Say That You Don’t Have to Believe
There isn’t one process that works for everyone. There isn’t a formula. Zach and J. tackle some of the most commonly heard piece of advice and then take them to task.
Thanks to all of our newest Patrons: Chris Wilde
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47 min - Write to Audience
After going through the data from the recent Career Author survey, J. and Zach discuss the difference between “write to market” and “write to audience.”
Thanks to all of our newest Patrons: Stephen, John Rindfleisch IX (upped pledge).
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Links:
“Master Personal Finance.” The Ground Up Show with Matt D’Avella - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dWzMSFrw3VTbo5WD53Hxr
Ads for Authors Who Hate Math: Write Faster, Write Smarter - https://amzn.to/2LXZV1a
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About The Career Author Podcast
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Becoming a full-time writer can be overwhelming. Join J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon as they help you improve your craft and find your audience, so you too can become…a career author. This is The Career…
Author Podcast.