Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot

#authorhumor #authorshelpingwriters #writingpodcast #authorpodcast 

Writers conferences! They have the most wonderful session. I've been a presenter as well! But sometimes I wish they had some  funny comedy sessions. Writers need to laugh about the writing and author life, after all. Author humor helps us not take everything so dang seriously!   

This episode is a tongue-in-cheek conference workshop wishlist.  Did I leave any out? Which made you laugh the most?  Which would YOU attend?  Please comment with your conference session wishlist!   

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#authorhelpingwriters  #writeanovel #writingpodcast  

Do you want to write a novel fast? Or write it faster than the first novel you wrote? This episode is part of how to write  novel step by step. It's the method  I use to help write a novel quickly and effectively.  The method also helps me cover the key points to write a novel.   

Of course, everyone has their own unique novel writing method. New and beginner writers have to figure out what works best for them.  In this episode, I discuss the all-important second draft. It's where I pack on all the good stuff. 

🌻 Other episodes mentioned in this novel writing method are: 

🌻🌻Character Arcs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E 

🌻🌻Character Charts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-92yA5hEdsQ&t=1s 

🌻🌻 Rough Drafts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilLzF6iWkIc&t=496s 

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#authorhelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpost #noveloutline  

Do you write outlines for your novels?  Writing a novel is a step by step process,  one the beginner and new writer learns as they go.  I'm a big fan of novel outlines. It helps me write the first draft fast and acts as a GPS for my plot. Outlines can help you avoid writer's block and so much more!  

In this episode, I discuss why outlining works and how it helps with the whole novel writing process.  

Other episodes mentions in this video:  

✅ The episodes on archetypes 

✅ Why Character Growth is Important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVS9pzDMcAU&t=4s

 ✅ 10 Thing You Need in a Character Chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-92yA5hEdsQ  

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#authorhelpingwriters #writingprocess #writingpodcast  

Writing a novel is a step by step process. New and beginner writers often get bogged down with the first draft. That can cause a lot of frustration!  The first draft is the skeleton of your story.  It doesn't need to be perfect or even grammatically correct. After you get the first draft of your novel written,  move on to the next step of the novel process. Because it's impossible to revise what isn't written.  

In this episode I discuss what works for me,  the 3 things in my first draft and the 4 things I don't worry about.  

 Write Better, Author Smarter is also available on your favorite podcast platforms.  

Video mentioned in this episode:

 ✅ 7 Story Archetypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1z0F6YsU1E&t=3s 

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#authorpodcast #authorhelpingwriters #writersnetwork   

Networking, making connections, and growing your writing community with other authors and writers is more important than you may realize...or want to believe. Truth: writing a book is a solitary task, but writing friends can offer advice and support on the vast and confusing world of writing and publishing.  Their experience can especially guide a beginner writer through the precess of rewrites, editing, querying,  publishing, and platform building.   

Author collectives, writing network,  writing communities, Zoom groups, and review groups offer invaluable support and provide opportunities for so many different aspects of the writing and manuscript to book process. Social media is one great way to make, form, and cultivate author, reader, and reviewer connections.   T

his episode discusses 17 reasons why writers , especially beginner writers, need to make time to engage, network with authors and writers, and build their writing community.   

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#authorhelpingwriters #indieauthor #writingmotivation #writingpodcast #authorpodcast  

Frustrated with writing? Aggravated with publishing? Disappointed by agents? Confused by book marketing? Bewildered by the whole book writing process? 

There is so much that is frustrating, aggravating, disappointing, bewildering, and confusing when it comes to writing a book and getting it published. Some writers and authors feel like they want to give up writing. Just quit and walk away from the whole indie author business.  How do you know when it's time to give up writing?  

This episode keeps it real as I share some common writer complaints.  I also discuss  why you may not be asking yourself the right writing and author questions.  

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#virtualassistant #authorpodcast #authorhelpingwriters #writingpodcast

You wrote the book. Maybe a few. Maybe a lot. You market your books, you're active on social media,  you write...and it's exhausting! Or maybe you have full-time job, children, and/or provide in-home care for a loved one.  Your writing time is precious. But doing all that author stuff takes up  too much of your writing time. 

Is it time for a virtual assistant?  

This episode is about figuring out if you need a virtual assistant and the benefits of having a virtual assistant to give you more time to write.  

FYI: I employ a virtual assistant on occasion for certain author-related tasks.  

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#literaryarchetypes #storyarchetypes #authoryoutube #writingyoutube #plotyourstory  

The 7 basic story  archetypes. Do you know them? I bet you do. But are you using the story archetype to help you write a better novel or story?  To plot faster? The benefits of knowing and using a story arc are many. Writing a great story and creating great character arcs are just two of them. 

 In this episode, we look at the 7 story archetypes, and why and how they can help you write  a better story with better characters.  

Episodes mentioned in this video:

 ✅ Why Character Growth is Important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVS9pzDMcAU&t=4s 

✅ 10 Things You Need in a Character Chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-92yA5hEdsQ 

🌻 Find all my book and social media links at https://linktr.ee/AutumnBardot 

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A 2-part author chat about the writing process, novel writing, writing advice, novel research, historical fiction, indie publishing vs traditional publishing, and common author and writing mistakes.

In this episode, Beth Worsdell, host of The Witty Writers Show, and I talk, laugh, discuss, and share our personal stories and experiences about  what it means to be an author and a writer. So if you want to listen to 2 friends talk writing, grab your beverage of choice, as we talk about our favorite subject-- being an author. And all the challenges and fun that comes along with it.

For all my books and social media links go to https://linktr.ee/AutumnBardot

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#authorchat #authordiscussion #authorhelpingwriters #writingpodcast #authorpodcast

A 2-part author chat about the writing process, novel writing, writing advice, novel research, historical fiction, indie publishing vs traditional publishing, and common author and writing mistakes.  

In this episode, Beth Worsdell, host of The Witty Writers Show, and I talk, laugh, discuss, and share our personal stories and experiences about  what it means to be an author and a writer. So if you want to listen to 2 friends talk writing, grab your beverage of choice, as we talk about our favorite subject-- being an author. And all the challenges and fun that comes along with it.

For all my books and social media links go to https://linktr.ee/AutumnBardot

Get new episodes sent to your inbox at  https://www.autumnbardot.com/newsletter/

#authorchat #authordiscussion #authorhelpingwriters #writingpodcast #authorpodcast