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- Episode 175: Keeping Track of an Epic World with Evelyn Puerto
This week, Angeline chats with award-winning author Evelyn Puerto about how she keeps track of her vast world and cast of characters for her epic fantasy Outlawed Myth series. Evelyn talks about the various ways in which she prepares for writing, and the methods she uses to keep track of everything throughout the series. She teaches Angeline a thing or two about the potential of Scrivener, and offers up her top tip for staying organised and increasing productivity. Find out more at www.evelynpuerto.com Visit our website for the full show notes: www.unstoppableauthors.com
27 min - Episode 174: Organise Your Books in Plottr with Troy Lambert
This week, Holly chats with Troy Lambert from Plottr. They discuss:
- Who would benefit from Plottr
- Some of the cool features of the software
- What discovery writers can get out of it
- What Troy loves about being an educator
- and much more!
Find out more at www.plottr.com
Visit our website for the full show notes: www.unstoppableauthors.com
58 min - Episode 173: Topic Roundup - Debut Authors
This week, Angeline, Holly, and Julia discuss the contents of the previous three episodes speaking to debut authors and share their highlights and take-aways. They cover:
- How each of the interviewed guests took a different approach to publishing
- The biggest takeaways they took from speaking to our guests
- Their own experiences with their debut novels - what's changed in the industry since then, and what they might have done differently
- and more!
Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
41 min - Episode 172: The Journey Towards Your Debut with Andre Garzia
In this week's episode, Angeline chats with non-fiction author Andre Garzia about his journey towards the publication of his fiction debut. They discuss his very unusual route into publishing, the difficulties of writing in a second language, and his fearless approach to things that send other authors into a panic. Find out more about Andre at www.andregarzia.com Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
34 min - Episode 171: Fantasy Debut Novels with Danielle Lauren
In this week's episode, Julia chats with high fantasy author Danielle Lauren about writing and publishing her debut novel 'Spiritchild' in 2022. They discuss her publishing process and why she did it slightly differently to the norm, how she got her books into Waterstones and other bookshops, and what she learnt from the experience.
Find out more about Danielle Lauren here.
Join Holly's Bright Beginnings challenge here.
Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
42 min - Episode 170: Historical Debut Novel with Stephanie Shields
In this week's episode, Holly chats with author Stephanie Shields about writing and publishing her debut novel in 2020. They discuss doing historical research, writing a dual timeline book back to front, self-publishing and marketing a book with local historical interest to independent bookshops.
Join Holly's Bright Beginnings challenge here.
Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
54 min - Episode 169: Author Goals 2023
Happy New Year!
Holly, Julia, Angeline and Shane ring in the new year with a look back at their goals for 2022 and then plans for 2023. The discussion covers:
- 2022 goals and accomplishments
- How far ahead to plan
- Planning systems and tools
- Tracking progress
- Goals for 2023
Get the full show notes at www.unstoppableauthors.com
1 hr 7 min - Episode 168: Writing Highs and Lows of 2022
This week, Holly, Julia and Shane discuss all the best and worst bits of 2022. They cover:
- The most important lessons learned
- Highlights
- Challenges
- All our favourite things
Be sure to check out the show notes for links to everything we mentioned in the episode!
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1 hr 4 min - Episode 167: Holiday Tropes
This week, Holly, Julia and Shane discuss why readers love tropes and why they're important for writers to utilise. The discussion covers:
- Popular festive tropes for setting, character and plot,
- The importance of familiarity
- Christmas music and why the same songs keep getting covered
Sign up for our Christmas Party here: https://forms.office.com/e/SaYkfaEiVB
Register for Holly's goal setting for 2023 workshop here: https://hblyne.com/plan2023/
59 min - Episode 166: Winter Worldbuilding
In this week's episode, Holly, Julia & Shane discuss creating wonderful winters in your writing. They cover:
- Genre and tone
- Mining your memories
- Using senses to evoke feelings
- Considering how winter is the same or different to real life in your setting
- Researching winters around the world - not all are the same
- Winter festivals/traditions
Join the Unstoppable Authors Christmas Party here: https://forms.office.com/e/SaYkfaEiVB
Register for Holly's goal setting for 2023 workshop here: https://hblyne.com/plan2023/
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About Unstoppable Authors
From the publisher's feed
Indie authors Angeline Trevena, Holly Lyne and Julia Scott discuss their adventures in self publishing and writer life. Episodes every Monday, juggled around their limited child-free time.