Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot

First drafts might just be the toughest draft for writers.  It can seem overwhelming. Many beginner writers end up frustrated because they focus on too many things. The result? A very slow first draft. Write faster. Get that first draft written. Revise  later.  Stop reading and rewriting your first few chapters!  

In this episode, I share my fast first draft tips.   

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 Writers research. It's what we do. Sometimes it's overwhelming. Make it easy and save yourself headaches during the revision process with these 10 research tips. Save all your research in a logical and easy -to-access way.   I realized that using the same research methods I teach my students for writing term papers, and essays, works perfectly for writing a novel   

In this episode, I share the research tips. Write faster. Write smarter. Don't lose you research.  

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Writing a book comes with problems. Author struggles. Beginner writing issues. Writing frustrations. Writers feel  angst,  panic, euphoria,  creative outbursts, and self-doubt. No wonder writers have emotional meltdowns. 😜  

Wouldn't it be great if there was a special therapist just for writers?  So just for fun and to make you smile, I came up with 14 writing diseases. Because sometimes a bit of writing humor is all we need. 🙃   Do you have any? Or  do you have another  kinds? Let me know! Drop a comment.  

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Writing inspiration from a genius. Discover how these 7 principles  from Leonardo da Vinci will help you be a better writer.  

Improve your writing. Think better. Think smarter. Use your experiences to write a story.  Write better. Write faster. Write a great novel. ( Forgive my Italian pronunciation.)  

THE 7 PRINCIPLES 

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 Fire symbolism and water symbolism are two huge are  literary symbols. Their meanings stem from a myriad of religious beliefs, legends, and myths. Fire symbolism and water symbolism represent a universe of power, destruction, ambiguity, duality, and divinity. 

Whether earthly or otherworldly, these forces of nature are feared and loved with equal fervor. No wonder authors love playing with their multiple meanings in poetry and literature.  

There's so many ways to use them to amplify character, emotion, conflict, and theme.  Remember, 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.

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Confucius is considered one of the most important and influential individuals in human history. His wisdom and teachings influence and resonate with people worldwide. Here's 12 sayings attributed to him that can definitely help you in your writing journey.  Which is your favorite? 

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The magic of symbolism! Symbolism in novels matter.  They bring layered, nuanced ideas, emotions, characterization, and more to a story. Does your novel or story have symbolism? Does it need symbolism to add depth and complexity?   

 Even objects in your home are full of symbolism. Common objects and ordinary things like books and bowls.  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.   

WARNING! Including symbolic language in an effort to sound literary adds nothing to your story. But when the story warrants it, the writer can open up their symbolism toolbox to add depth, nuance, and context to enrich characters, scenes, foreshadowing, plot, and emotions.  

This episode is the 2nd in the 2-part series about using symbolism in your story.   

🌻 Thee Magic of Symbolism: Enhance Your Writing with Hidden Meaning can be found at:  https://autumnbardot.com/my-books/ 

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The magic of symbolism! Symbolism in novels matter.  They bring layered, nuanced ideas, emotions, characterization, and more to a story. Does your novel or story have symbolism? Does it need symbolism to add depth and complexity?   

 Even objects in your home are full of symbolism. Common objects and ordinary things like books and bowls.  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.   

WARNING! Including symbolic language in an effort to sound literary adds nothing to your story. But when the story warrants it, the writer can open up their symbolism toolbox to add depth, nuance, and context to enrich characters, scenes, foreshadowing, plot, and emotions.  This episode is the first in the 2-part series about using symbolism in your story.    

8 symbolic common household symbolic objects

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Writing struggles. Writing problems. Bad writing habits. What are the 7 deadly sins of writing? You might be surprised. Don't get trapped in  writing hell.   

In this episode, I look at the  deadly sins of writing -- 7 writing problems -- and how a writer can actually use them for good.  Write better. Author smarter. Write faster. Write a great novel.  

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There are rules for writing and then there are rules for writers! Follow them and you will succeed as a writer and an author. Break these rules for writers at your own peril!  Which writer rules are you breaking?   

This episode looks at how the Rules for Life also apply to writers and authors. Yes, there is some author humor and writing humor. There's also writing tips, author tricks, and writing inspiration.  Write better. Write faster. Author with integrity and a generous heart.   

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