The Write Turn

Great loss, great reward, or getting new magical powers--there's many ways for a character to reach a point of no return. Join Jordan as she breaks down change in storytelling and how you can push your characters deeper into story than ever before.

Freytag's Pyramid: https://writers.com/freytags-pyramid

Ballad of a Broken Songbird--Read for FREE on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/112541/ballad-of-a-broken-songbird

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"Archetypes are physical manifestations of the human condition. There is no escaping these aspects of life, and so there is little escaping them when writing our stories."

Jordan is back with an all-new episode about structural roles in writing, archetypes, and their place in storytelling!

Ballad of a Broken Songbird--Read for FREE on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/112541/ballad-of-a-broken-songbird

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Join Jordan and author T. M. Blanchet as they discuss navigating the publishing industry, celebrate the release of the long-awaited conclusion to the Neath trilogy, Herrick's Key (out now!), and so much more!

T. M. Blanchet's website: https://www.tmblanchet.com/

The Neath Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Herricks-End-T-M-Blanchet/dp/1946501476/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

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"Flaws are nothing more than finding yourself in a situation where your personal strengths are no longer suited to the task at hand"

Come along with Jordan as she talks characters, their flaws, and how to render believable characters on the page!

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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Are you interested in what publishing with an Indie Press looks like? Curious what happens after signing? Or simply want to hear from a fellow author? Tune in to listen to fantasy author Beth Overmyer talk about writing, her experience with independent publisher Flame Tree Press, and so much more!

Beth's website: https://bethovermyer.com/

The Goblets Immortal Trilogy: https://www.flametreepublishing.com/The-Goblets-Immortal-ISBN-9781787583603.html

Brittle and Bone Series: https://www.flametreepublishing.com/brittle-isbn-9781787587915.html

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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So many writers hear the advice "Just Push Through!" when writing, or even sometimes the more aggressive "Get the work done, no excuses". Join Jordan as she breaks down this advice and talks about why giving up is (sometimes) a good thing.

Resources as discussed in this episode:

Freedom With Writing: a free newsletter that contains links to contests, grants, fellowships, and so much more. A great one to add to your inbox. https://www.freedomwithwriting.com/freedom/uncategorized/35-contests-grants-and-fellowships-for-writers-up-to-100000/

One Story: a site with just about everything. Published writing, really affordable classes that are asychronous so you can do them at whatever pace you'd like, and the occasional writing contest. https://one-story.com/

Authors Publish: one of my absolute favorite websites. They have free talks that I attend as often as possible, as well as a free newsletter with information about everything from writing contests to new indie presses. https://one-story.com/

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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We've talked a lot about editing, but have you ever wondered how stories go from first draft to final draft? Join Jordan as she walks through the revision process for one of her own stories, discussing how to stay on theme, pacing and so much more!

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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Want to see the visuals Jordan is talking about? Find the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZQmkbXUOurE

Authors might be the ones writing the story, but where would they be without their readers? Beta readers help find plot holes, flesh out ideas, and so much more. Join Jordan as she discusses reader etiquette as well as how to get the most out of critical feedback.

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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Beta reader websites discussed in this episode:

Critique Circle: https://www.critiquecircle.com/landing

The Writing Hub: https://discord.com/ (Search "The Writing Hub" in discoverable servers)

Critters: http://critters.org/

Many writers have heard the advice to "write what they know", but how many know what that really means? Join Jordan as she breaks down the age-old advice and gives it a new, more encouraging spin.

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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Check out Vickie and Speculative Sandbox here:

It's here! Host of the amazing Speculative Sandbox podcast, Vickie Lan, and I sit down to talk writing methods, experience within the industry, and so much more. Join us for a glimpse into this amazing author's journey, her process when it comes to writing, and her strategies for navigating the tricky world of traditional publishing. A huge thanks to Vickie for stopping by!

Want to submit your story for Jordan to work on over the air? Have an idea for a topic? Or just want to say hi? Email at [email protected]

If you'd like to keep up with Jordan, you can find her published works, join her mailing list, or say hi at https://jordanmgriffin.com

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