Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot

Do you want to write great characters?  Unforgettable characters in novels don't happen by chance.  The author crafted each character to be larger than life and yet believable. 

  Many authors use character charts to help organize their characters' basic traits. But character charts can be  much more than just physical characteristics and personality.   Get the most out of your character chart, so that you can create unforgettable and great  characters AND  have that ever essential character arc and growth. Write a better novel.  

OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED  

✅ Middle of the Story Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zc-wloaHSw 

✅ Character Arcs. What They are and Why You Need Them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E&t=4s  

✅ How to Improve Characterization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svtENaQp6N8&t=16s 

✅ How & Why Character Names are Important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILG4AS2KTjc&t=4s  

✅ Female Hero Archetypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhRSUWjimg&t=1s  

✅ Male Her Archetypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcePlHXeqIw  

✅ All The Other Archetypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmbq5nV3CxI  

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 Four authors chat about historical romance and romance in historical fiction. From the extra spicy to the sweet, members of the southern California Historical Novel Society share what they love about romance.  

Who is our favorite romance heart throb? How do we handle sexy scenes? And what diverse characters? What was the first historical romance we read?  And more! 

 HISTORY TALKS is a group of historical fiction authors in southern California who love all things history and writing! Join us once a month for a range of topics! 

Find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2236588849751675 

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 ❤️ Xina Marie Uhl https://www.amazon.com/Xina-Marie-Uhl/e/B00E7AKNR4 http://www.xuwriter.com, https://www.facebook.com/XinaMarieUhl/ https://twitter.com/xuwriter 

❤️ Linda McLaughlin Website: https://lindalyndi.comAmazon page: http://www.amazon.com/author/lindamclaughlinBookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/linda-mclaughlin 

❤️ Zenobia Neil Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3e9sFhTWebsite: www.Zenobianeil.com Instagram: Zenobia.neil FB: https://www.facebook.com/zenobianeilauthor https://twitter.com/ZenobiaNeil 

❤️ HISTORICAL FICTION REVIEWER  http://historicalfictionreader.blogspot.comInstagram: historicalfictionreader Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfictionreader

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Writing a bio for all those social media platforms can be a challenge when you're a new and beginner writer.  But writing a good bio is important. A good bio can help grow your writer network and make more writing connections. Don't just dash one off. Bios matter. 

But beware, they reveal more than you may think--good and bad.  How do you write a bio when don't have a book, cred, and accolades? I struggled with this when I was writing my first book.  

In this episode I share tips to write a bio when you are new writer.  

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Stay organized. Find all your author info fast. Here are some of the charts and lists I find helpful.

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Writers need more than just a computer and their imagination. They need writing gifts that help them write better and faster. Gifts that inspire and motivate. This Valentine's Day,  get your writing Valentine a gift that says   'I love that you write.'

 Or be your own Valentine and treat yourself. You're a writer. You deserve it! 

 In this episode, I share 18 gift ideas for writers, from free to dream worthy.  

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Writers need social media. Beginner and novice writers need social media. Experienced writers need social media. Bestselling authors need social media.  Social media helps writers get discovered, grow their platform, and share their knowledge.  

In this episode, I share 10 social media tips to level up your social media game. Don't avoid social media, writers. Build your writer network, author community, and readership.  

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 Yay! You got that interview! Now is a great time to market yourself, promote your books and novels, grow your readership, and gain more exposure.  

Make the most of that Zoom, Youtube, and FaceBook interview.  Bad lighting, unflattering angles, and awkward backgrounds will distract the viewer from your message. Put your best author face forward!  

 In this episode, I share  tips to improve your social media face time!  

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You wrote a novel! The beginning of the story is great! The ending is amazing. But the middle lags. What do you do? 

This is a common beginner writer problem. The slow middle. The lagging plot. 

How do you write a better story? Write a page-turning story? Keep the middle of the story riveting? My answer: Put more story in your story. It's easy!  In this episode, I share 9 tips to put more lift into your rising action.  

 Videos mentioned in this episode 

✅bCharacter Arcs. What they are and why you need them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E 

✅ Scene checklist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cws37vbTXI&t=1s 

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Writing  a novel is a challenge. Especially if you work full-time. And that includes staying home to take care of children and loved ones.  I love to write, but there is simply not enough time in the day to write as much as I want because....life!  

How do I find time to write, work a full-time job, and be a mom and wife?  Find time to write! It's not about finding time to write. It's about stealing every moment you can. 

In this episode, I share 8 tips that  helped me write nine novels ( now 11 since this video aired) and still have a life.   

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 2020 was a challenge in many different ways. I taught class remotely, which required  restructuring all my lesson plans. It was disheartening, aggravating, and technological nightmare. What a great time to start a YouTube channel. Well...yes and no.  In this video, I share my intentions--not resolutions--for the year 2021.  Because intentions seems a whole lot stressful than resolutions.  Find my books and social media links at https://linktr.ee/AutumnBardot Get new episodes delivered to your inbox at http://ww.autumnbardot.com/newsletter/

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