This episode will focus on preparing what you need for traditional publishing.

All links are available below and you can reach us anytime at [email protected] or follow us @theteagranniespodcast on Instagram. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.

Links:

QueryTracker: https://querytracker.net/

Manuscript Wishlist: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/

Publishers Marketplace: https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/

Writer’s Digest: https://www.writersdigest.com/getting-published 

How to write a brief synopsis: https://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-to-write-brief-synopsis.html

Eric Smith’s twitter account: https://twitter.com/ericsmithrocks

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Today we’re here to talk about how to approach your edit. This episode will focus on some different editing strategies and organization. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started!

You can reach us anytime at [email protected] or follow us @theteagranniespodcast on Instagram. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Happy writing!

Links:

Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview)

The Creative Academy (https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/)

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Today we’re here to talk about the basics of editing. This episode will focus on the different types of editing and what is right for your project. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started! You can reach us anytime at [email protected] or follow us @theteagranniespodcast on Instagram. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Happy Writing!

Helpful Link:

Visit https://elisevolkman.com/services to download a copy of a free guide on the stages of editing!

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Today we’re here to talk about story scrapyards. This episode will focus on killing your darlings and what happens when you think you just can’t. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started!

You can reach us anytime at [email protected] or follow us @theteagranniespodcast on Instagram. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Happy writing!

Links:

The Writer's Studio at Simon Fraser University

Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview)

Nanowrimo (https://nanowrimo.org/)

The Creative Academy (https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/)

A huge, huge thank you goes to Michael Fabro (https://www.michaelfabro.com/music and @michaelfabro) for the music in this episode. Check him out for more gorgeous, easy-listening tunes.

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Today we’re here to talk about imposter syndrome, the lottery problem, and some of the other hurdles you’ll encounter on your writing journey. This episode will focus on how to work through these problems and stay motivated. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started!

You can reach us anytime at [email protected] or follow us @theteagranniespodcast on Instagram. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Happy writing!

Links:

Nanowrimo (https://nanowrimo.org/)

The Creative Academy (https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/)

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Today we’re here to talk about Elise’s new book, Roots of Blood! It’s officially available on Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books — essentially, wherever you get your e-books. Pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started!

You can purchase a copy of Roots of Blood at your preferred eBook store! Sign up for Elise's newsletter or follow her on Instagram @elise_is_writing for updates on her Nymph Keepers series. If you read her awesome book, please rate and review on Goodreads and wherever you purchased your copy. Reviews are incredibly important for indie authors!

Thank you so much for your support <3

Links from this week's episode:

• Roots of Blood store-picker link: https://books2read.com/rootsofblood
• Roots of Blood on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58144732-roots-of-blood
• Elise's website/newsletter: https://elisevolkman.com/newsletter.html
• Elise's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise_is_writing/

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Today we’re here to talk about workshop groups. This episode will focus on how to find a writing group and what happens once you do. A huge, huge thank you goes to Michael Fabro (https://www.michaelfabro.com/music and @michaelfabro) for the music in this episode. Check him out for more gorgeous, easy-listening tunes.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Creative Academy (https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/)

The Writer's Studio at Simon Fraser University

Jitsi Meet (https://meet.jit.si/)

Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/)

Libre Office (https://www.libreoffice.org/)

OnlyOffice (https://www.onlyoffice.com/)

Google Docs (https://docs.google.com/)

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We’re here to talk about setting writing goals. This episode will focus on how to create tangible goals and a roadmap on how to get there. A huge, huge thank you goes to Michael Fabro (https://www.michaelfabro.com/music and @michaelfabro) for the music in this episode. Check him out for more gorgeous, easy-listening tunes.

A few of our favourite organization apps:

Google Task (you can sync it with Google Calendar if you use that regularly)

Toggl (for time tracking

Forest (an app to minimize distractions — plant cute little trees and if you look at your phone while the timer is on, they DIE)

Things3 (a checklist/project management app for Apple users)

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This episode will focus on first drafts and their challenges. So pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started! A huge, huge thank you goes to Michael Fabro (https://www.michaelfabro.com/music and @michaelfabro) for the music in this episode. Check him out for more gorgeous, easy-listening tunes.

Topics and resources covered in this episode:

Nanowrimo (https://nanowrimo.org/)

The Writer's Studio at Simon Fraser University

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This episode will focus on giving direction to new and veteran writers who are either just starting out, or looking for new ways to help keep them on track. A huge, huge thank you goes to Michael Fabro (https://www.michaelfabro.com/music) for the music in this episode. Check him out for more gorgeous, easy-listening tunes.

Topics and resources covered in this episode:

Nanowrimo and Camp NaNo (https://nanowrimo.org/)

The Creative Academy (https://creativeacademyforwriters.com/)

The Writer's Studio at Simon Fraser University

Editing Certificate at Simon Fraser University

Surrey International Writer's Conference (https://www.siwc.ca/)

The Creative Ink Festival (https://www.creativeinkfestival.com/)

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