Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot

There are 12 common archetypes in literature. In short, an archetype is a classic example or model of something. Archetypes have specific traits that make them instantly  identifiable and understandable.  Are you using archetypes for maximum plot and story potential?  

This episode is the 3rd in the archetype series and focuses on the main archetypes in literature. Understanding archetypes helps:  --imagine your characters' strengths and weaknesses --create a character arc -- the reader learn from your character  

Videos mentioned in this episode 

✅ Character Arc  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E

✅ Female Archetypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhRSUWjimg

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

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

✅bHow to Create a Complex Villain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XsF0vMMudQ Find my books, social media links, and sign up to get new episodes sent to your inbox at https://linktr.ee/AutumnBardot

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I need a hero....Every novel needs a hero. Not all heroes are the same. There are lots of different kinds of male heroes. Is your hero the classic male alpha hero, warrior hero,  beta hero,  bad boy,  good ruler, or professor hero?  

This is the 2nd in my archetype series and looks at all the different kinds of male heroes and their archetypical traits. What's your favorite male hero?   

Videos mentioned in this episode 

✅ Character Arc Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E 

✅ Female Archetypes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bhRSUWjimg 

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

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The female is hero is here! And she's here to stay! I love strong female characters. I love them so much they are in all of my books. Woman power! Yes! There are many different kinds of female heroes. The crusader, librarian, boss, survivor, spunky gal, free spirit, and more!  

This is the first in my 3 part archetype series where I discuss female hero archetypal traits. By understanding your female hero archetype, the faster and easier it is to write a great, nuanced character.  Who is your favorite female hero archetype?   

Videos mentioned in this episode 

✅ Character Arc Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E 

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

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Every author knows revision is the key to a great novel. Revisions are a challenge, especially if you're a beginner writer.  What does it mean to revise? What are you supposed to revise...exactly? 

 Revising is about saying more with less words, using the best words, and writing purposefully. The reality is that no matter how great your story, amateur and beginner writing brings it down.  

This episode discusses common writing problems, beginner writer issues, how to tighten a sentence, and how to make your writing sound more pro. Because yes, amateur writing is evident in the first paragraph.  

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Ah, that first novel. All that stuff I didn't know. I didn't even know how much I didn't know about the writing and publishing process.  However,  writing a novel was a dream that I made a reality. I learned so many things while writing my first novel!  

 In this episode, I share the top 13 things I learned as a new beginner writer. Had I known these things earlier, the writing process may not have been so frustrating or taken me so long.  Write better. Write faster.  Learn the craft of writing and the business of being a writer.   

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 Is your writing uninspired? Need Inspiration? Or motivation?  Call on a Muse! There are nine muses. One is sure to help with writing.  But don’t get them confused. Summon the right muse  for your writing problem.  

 In this episode, I share 9 ways to summon the muse. Warning: Muse summoning results may vary. LOL  

The muses are: 

1. Clio 

2. Euterpe 

3. Thalia 

4. Melpomene 

5. Terpsichore 

6. Erato 

7. Polymnia 

8. Ourania/Urania 

9. Calliope  

By the way,  all nine muses are characters in my glam, chiclit, feel-good, urban fantasy novel, Goddesses Inc.   

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Writer’s block. A terrible condition that strikes angst and fear into the hearts and souls of writers the world over. Don't succumb! There are lots of different reasons why writers and authors come down with a case of writer's block.  Don't worry, there are ways to move past writer's block. 

 In this episode, I share 23 way to overcome, recover, and fight off writer's block so you can can get back to doing what you love, writing a book! Viva creativity!  

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On rare occasions, writers leave their creative cave to attend parties. There, all your friends and acquaintances will ask the dreaded questions: How is your book coming along? Can I be in your novel? Where do you get your inspiration? And more!   

Be ready  with your answers to the most often asked questions. In this episode, and after attending many parties, I share all my honest, tongue-in-cheek answers to the most common writer questions. And still get invited back!  

The common questions people ask writers:

 1. How's your novel coming along? 

2. What's your book about? 

3. Where do you get your ideas? 

4. I'm thinking of writing a novel. Do you have any advice? 

5. Can I be in your next novel? 6. Why don't you turn your book into a movie?  

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 A steamy story. A classic bodice ripper. A risqué passage. A sweet romance. A naughty erotica. We love reading them. Writing a sexy scene for a novel can go from the mild to XXX erotica!  The best sexy scenes are yummy! The poorly written sex scenes are cringe-worthy. Make sure to get more sizzle and purpose from each scene.  

 Whether you're writing a novel with a little or a lot of sexual content, this episode is about the why and how of a great sex scene.  And the things to consider before writing that sexy scene.  

❤️ Want more about writing great sex scenes? Find a lengthier, 40-minute discussion about writing sexy scenes at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feTbVqnV4Mc&t=1s 

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Eyes are powerful symbols. The mere glance glimmer gawk gaze ogle glare bore focus beam sparkle peek peer look goggle gape leer (did I miss any?) reveals a character’s emotions. No wonder the eyes are the windows of the soul. But there’s more to eyes than…well, meets the eye.  

Symbolism is never ‘this means that.’  Symbols and their layered meanings act as a diving board into a deep pool of emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and intellectual dynamics that YOU decide how to mold and manipulate. It’s just one more tool for your writing toolbox.   

This episode looks at ancient eye symbolism, symbolic eye colors, and the emotion in someone's eyes. Look at your characters with new eyes!  

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