So... Show, don't tell. If you're a writer, it's likely you've heard about this somewhere unless you're new to writing. And if that's the case, welcome to the writing community! In this episode, I'll explain how you should show what your character is feeling rather than just tell your reader what is happening.

In most cases, "He was crying." just won't do. It won't be interesting for the reader.

For some beginner writers (me too when I was a beginner), this topic might be tougher than they first realise. That's why you get 15 helpful emotion cards when you subscribe to my mailing list. Here's the link: https://mailchi.mp/72e7c29f6677/senja-laakso .

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Novel writing is hard work. You can't jump into novel writing, thinking you can write a great book just like that. Be realistic. It's likely your first novel isn't even going to be good enough for publishing. (Mine certainly wasn't.) But you will get better as you give it enough time and effort. I know it's a cliché thing to say, but... Trust the process. And I mean that. Novel writing is a skill like any other and it requires time. And other things... but more of that in the episode. Listen and get to writing with a different mindset!

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Recently I discovered that book bibles aren't as well-known as I had thought. The same goes for series bibles, too. So, in this episode of The Creative Writer, I am going to tell you what a book bible is and why you should consider having one. I tell about my own experience using book bibles and series bibles. Writers and authors, I challenge you to at least try using a book bible. I've found it to be one of the best writing tools. If you have any questions after the episode, don't hesitate to contact me.

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Do you label yourself as an outliner or as a discovery writer? Or perhaps you prefer to be one of the three; planner, plantser or pantser? Do you know what these "labels" mean? In this episode, I talk about these terms and labels. With the episode I want to help you find the right way to write for you, because every writer is unique. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I will also be continuing with this topic on my Instagram Stories for Writer Wednesday.

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Hi there! Welcome to the first episode of the rebranded podcast! As you may or may not know, the former name was Miss Senu Podcast for creatives. The old episodes remain available for you to listen, but it's time for a little change.

In The Creative Writer I, Senja Laakso, teach you to let your creativity go wild in your novels and stories. You can expect tips and advice on how to write your novel. There might also be marketing tips coming. So, put your headphones on and learn!

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When you sign up to my newsletter, there's a FREE GIFT for you! 15 Emotion Cards for showing, not telling.

In The Creative Writer I, Senja Laakso, teach you to let your creativity go wild in your novels and stories. You can expect tips and advice on how to write your novel. There might also be marketing tips coming. So, put your headphones on and learn!

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senja.laakso/ ( @senja.laakso )

Pinterest: https://fi.pinterest.com/misssenu/

Email: [email protected]

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It's time to enjoy creating, work or not. Hope this episode inspires you or motivates you. Even though I'm forced to take a break from podcasting now, remember that you can still find me. I'm easy to access through Instagram - or other social media... or email. Happy rest of the year! Have fun creating!

If you want to talk:

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This episode is for my writer listeners. Don't worry, there will be more content for others, too, in the future. However, today's episode is about the National Novel Writing Month. I'm participating. If you're, too, I highly recommend listening to this episode and following me on Instagram for writing advice, tips and help.

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I AM BACK with a Halloween episode. This episode is a little different, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. This episode is here to spark inspiration for the upcoming Halloween. I give you ideas on what to do this Halloween - even with the pandemic going on. Hopefully this episode sparks your creativity and you end up having a great Halloween this year.

Happy Halloween!

If you want to talk:

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We are all unique individuals, but people might not see that. So you need to show them. That's how you will stand out in your industry as a creative.

Tip Tuesdays are bite-sized episodes filled with valuable help and information for you. If you're busy or want as much information as possible in a short time, these episodes are made just for you.

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