The Casual Author

Many of us have fond memories of reading as kids, whether running through fantasy worlds or solving that Jigsaw Jones mystery. Sometimes we wonder, how can we pass on that love for reading to the younger generation in this vast digital age? Join Steven and me as we talk about how we think about this and what we're trying to do to encourage imagination and reading.



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Find out more about Steven and his books at: https://stevenguglich.com/

Sometimes as an author you never feel like you 'got it right' or that you are in the perfect writing and creative space. There's so many pieces of content and opinions about 'the best way to write' that it can be confusing and sometimes make us fall out of creativity. Join L.D. and me as we discuss our different styles of writing and what that means for any author looking to be creative.


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Look, being an author has its ups and downs. Sometimes those downs are heavier than the ups and we lose motivation to write. Join me and Mackenzie Friel as we talk about what things you can do to keep the motivation and love for writing alive, as well as bring your stories to life in interesting ways.


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Intro:
Joanna Penn's Podcast Episode #668 - Take a listen if you are an intuitive or discovery writer like me!

Learn more about Mackenzie Friel and her books HERE

They say that practice makes perfect, but I'm pretty sure no author in all of the world has or ever will be perfect with their writing. That said, practice and time does lend for significant improvement in your writing. What if you aren't sure how to improve your writing game? Join Neil Chase and me as we discuss his writing journey and skills he's learned for improving his own writing.

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Learn more about Neil at: https://neilchasefilm.com/
Learn more about Neil's most recent screenwriting project at: https://www.brimstonepictures.com/

Finding readers can be hard to do digitally, so why not try to find them in-person? As an author, this is something I've never delved into, but there are many authors that love doing this, and thrive in doing so. Join Zachary Jeffries and me as we discuss his experience with selling books in person and connecting with his readers to create a community.


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Find out more about Zachary at https://www.zjeffries.com/

Whether you are a Pantser, like myself, a Plotter, or just a combination of both, one of the most difficult things is keeping track of all the details. How can we possible remember Susan's eye color in chapter 8? Or Johnny's stature in chapter 1? Plottr is intended to be that system! Join Troy, Education Lead at Plottr, and myself as we discuss this system and what it could mean for you and your writing.


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Try Plottr FREE today: www.plottr.com

See more about Troy and his books: https://troylambertwrites.com/books-just-for-you/

WOMBO AI tool I used for art generation: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dream-by-wombo-ai-art-tool/id1586366816

Having dynamic and relatable characters is so important to pull in the readers and make them feel like they are part of the story. There are many people that want to make sure they get it right. Join me and Victoria as we talk about her experience writing female leads and what elements are important to include.


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Learn more about Victoria and her works at https://victorialynnblog.com/
Find her books here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Victoria-Lynn/author/B06XDFPBZC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

To read the Tirran Tales on Kindle Vella, go here: https://www.amazon.com/Tirran-Tales/dp/B092P8VHSQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V01AY81UBSJ9&keywords=TIRRAN+TALES&qid=1672784096&sprefix=tirran+tales%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-1

Do you feel you have a calling to write something specific? Is there a story that you know you need to share but are having trouble feeling confident in getting it out there? Join me and Tiger as we discuss his reasons behind writing his fantasy books and how he makes them edifying and inspiring, while also adventurous, for his readers.


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Find out more about Tiger and his books at: https://www.tigerhebert.com/



If you want to read the Tirran Tales on Kindle Vella, you can check that out at: https://www.amazon.com/Tirran-Tales/dp/B092P8VHSQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tirran+tales&qid=1671571982&s=falkor&sr=1-1

Taking the leap to publish your words can be terrifying, and oftentimes challenging. Yet with a little trust and positivity, the stars will align for you. Join Sandra and me as we discuss her experience and learnings publishing her book independently.


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Find out more about Sandra and her works at https://www.sandranomoto.com/

Writer's block, among many other things, can be so frustrating for those of us who have very little time already to write. What if there are ways to get around that? What if there were ways to write even if you don't feel like it? Join Dan and me as we discuss his years of experience with this and how he's learned to write through anything.


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Learn more about Dan and his books at https://danpetrosini.com/