Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot

#writingtips #writeanovel #symbolicwriting 

Symbols. Do you have high school language arts flashbacks of your teacher saying 'this means that.' Symbolism is everywhere! It's nuanced. It has many shades and levels. 'This' doesn't necessarily mean 'that.' Symbols are  much more complex, which means it's a versatile and nuanced  literary device that can add depth and complexity to your story.  

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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#fantasy #authortips #urbanfantasy 

Urban fantasy,  myths, magical,  supernatural, paranormal, fantasy, gothic-- there are many genres that include mythical beings. Readers and writers have loved mythical creatures and beings since the beginning of time. Our fascination with the magical, supernatural, and fantastical beings has never waned. What is it about these types of characters that draws us in? That makes us want to believe? 

  In this episode I explore: why we have such a love for myths and magic, as well as  12 things to consider when writing about mythical beings. lol.  I also totally mispronounce a latin phrase.  

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#writingadvice #literaryconflict

Great plots need lots of conflict. Are you bringing all the different kinds? Because there are A LOT! Conflict improves your story's themes, rising action,  and characterization. The more your characters struggle the better. So BRING ON THE CONFLICT!  

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#writingtips #writerfears 

The fear is real! One of the main reasons new writers don't let anyone read their manuscript, query, or get author feedback is fear. Fear that your story is horrible, that someone will criticize it, or that you will be told it's less than perfect and needs revisions. Truth bomb. It probably does need revisions. That's totally normal! 

Don't let your fear hold you back from the writing process, learning and growing as a writer, and taking your story to the next level, whether that's querying or self-publishing. In this no nonsense episode, I have 20 questions to ask yourself about your story and why not to be afraid of the wonderful-horrible thing called the writing process .

 Below are the links to the helpful videos discussed. 

Aligning Story & Character Arc  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkEMN... 

Why Character Growth is Important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVS9p... 

9 Tips to Put More Lift into Rising Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zc-w... 

17 Revision Tips to Write Like a Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6ml... 

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Character growth. Character arcs. Plot. And story arc. They all work together to create a great story.  A great story depends on great characters with needs, weaknesses, strength, and desires. 

  In this episode, I share a character arc and story arc  hack that helps me write faster, create nuanced characters, and work characters' strengths and needs for all their worth.    

Episodes mentioned in this episode: 

✅ Character Arcs: Why You Need Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw3sCE3a--E&t=1s  

✅ Why Character Growth Important https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVS9pzDMcAU&t=15s  

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#charactergrowth #characterarc #writegreatcharacters  #authorpodcast #writingpodcast

#writingtips #firstdraft #writefaster 

The first draft is always the the toughest for me. For many different reasons. I want to get the story OUT without getting bogged down by all the details, showing, and things I tackle during the revision process. One of those things that slow me down is finding ways to show characters' emotions. 

 In this episode, I share a writing hack that helps me write faster without forgetting what emotion the scene or character needed.  

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#bookmarketing #bookprices #authorlife  

"You book is too expensive!" Have you heard that before? Many authors have. Well, maybe your book IS too expensive and maybe it's not, or maybe you have no control over the pricing. Whatever the reason, in this episode, I have no nonsense advice for ways to respond to the expensive book claim... while still being polite and professional! 

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#writeabook #writingtips

Writing is your passion! Mine too. But there are a lot of hard truths about the writing process, selling and marketing books, and the business of writing. Once you understand and accept these hard truths you're on your way to real author growth. 

 In this episode, I discuss things I learned about writing the hard way.  

 Episodes mentioned in video: 

17 Reasons Why Authors Need Connections https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3cs... 

Common Book Cover Problems https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APIjT... 

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#authorgoals #newwritertips #writeabook 

New writers think about one thing: finishing their novel. But once that's done, it's time to think about your author goals and your author end game. What are your short term and long term goals beyond just writing more books? When you have goals--even if you change them-- it's a lot easier to make plans and strategize.  

In this episode I discuss possible author end games and 5 reasons why knowing yours will help you make better decisions.  

 Great FB groups for those interested in earning a living as a writer. 

20booksto50K 

ide for the Win  

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#newwriter #authorlife #writertruths  

You write a book and your are certain that all your friends and family will buy it! Think again. Most writers will tell you that only 'real' friends bought their books and left reviews. And family? Well, most of my family members did not. Why didn't they buy my  books? Even the traditionally published ones?  

This episode offers 10 reasons why you can't count on your friends, family, and coworkers to buy your books. You may be surprised by the reasons.  

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