The Writers Journey is back! Today we're shooting the breeze with the one and only Ellen Campbell. From editing shenanigans to what we've been up to and everything in between. Join us live!

Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guest: Ellen Campbell

00:00 Opening remarks and introductions

-Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD

-Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/

-Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190

01:30 Weekly Updates -Lauren: Is now editing for Galaxy’s Edge.

-Kalene: Now editing for Aethon Books and gives some advice to editors.

-Ellen: Doing lots of work for Aethon and regular publishers. All things about dogs!

16:07 Main Event – What's Up, Writers? | TWJ Season 4, Ep. 1

-Tools to help you with editing. Ex. Ellen’s love of PerfectIt. https://intelligentediting.com  Pro Writing Aid is solid. https://prowritingaid.com/

-Kalene’s hate for blinking and pausing.

-Thoughts on Hemingway App. -Don’t worry about plot armor (or reviews).

-Sanderson’s huge Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dragonsteel/surprise-four-secret-novels-by-brandon-sanderson

-The thoughts of knowing who the author is or the publisher for readers.

-Are there still traditional publishers you trust?

-Building your brand as an author and connecting with fans.

-If you write it, they will come (with a little help in marketing).

-Kalene Reads! https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/an-excerpt-from-a-fantasy-novel-written-by-an-author-who-thinks-he-made-up-doors

-Ellen pontificates on stage direction and trivia!

-Focus on the story and character instead.

-Filter words are the difference between kissing your girlfriend and kissing your sister.

-Ellen’s author notes! -Dump filter words and stage direction and expose your voice and style!

1:02:30 Closing remarks

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