Write Better, Author Smarter with Autumn Bardot

#writingtips #showemotion #characterization

Every editor wants a writer to show--not tell-- the emotion of the characters. It's easy to fall into the trap of using hackneyed expressions. It's much more challenging to find ways to show character emotions in an authentic and unique way.  

This episode is all about easy ways to show that ever essential emotion in your characters.  

 Body language books that I use: 

The Dictionary Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior by Joe Navarro 

The Power of Body Language by Tonya Reiman 

The Yes Factor by Tonya Reiman  

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#writinglife #writingblocks #authorproblems #writerovewhelm 

Burnout. Overwhelm. Exhaustion. It happens to the best of us. 

The To Do list becomes overwhelming and there just isn't enough time and energy. It  brings all our plans to a screeching stop. Sometimes the body--not the mind-- say, 'No. You need a break.'  

This episode is a truly personal look at what happens when I pushed myself too far and too long, and my  body decided to take control of my To Do LIST.  

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#writingtruthbomb #authoradvice #writeanovel #writerreality  

Writers love to write. Except when we don't. Or when we have to manage all that writing and authoring stuff!  The act and art of writing includes  experiences that run the gamut from the fabulous to the ugly.  

 In this episode, I keep it 100% real about the good and bad reality of writing. Once we know and understand the good, bad, and ugly aspects or writing and authoring, we can face our fears...and you know the rest of that phrase...the writing truth will set us free.  

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#indieauthor #indiepublishing #authoryoutuber #writingyoutuber #authorpodcast #writingpodcast

 If you're an indie author your book cover needs to look just as good as the  big publishers' covers. That's the truth. Don't skimp on cover art and/or graphic design. Book covers matter. I see way too many indie covers that look indie. That's not good. 

Readers DO judge a book by its cover. So you may have the most beautiful prose or the best story, but if your book cover isn't on point in regards to genre, then readers will swipe past it. If it looks amateur, readers will assume your writing is amateur.   

In this episode you'll find no nonsense author advice, tips, and questions to ask yourself before you decide to slap on a less than amazing cover.  Find show notes at Club Autumn on FaceBook.

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#authorpodcast #writingpodcast #newwriter 

Do you have a manuscript sitting on your laptop? Are your too afraid to take the next step? Don't be!  I hear it all the time. I'm too afraid to show my manuscript to anyone.  Someone will criticize it. Someone will suggest a revision or tell me it's not perfect!  

In this episode, we look at all the new writer excuses for not taking the next step and why you simply must overcome those fears  to be the best writer you can and fulfill your writing goals. 

 Fear is fine! It's totally normal. But don't let it stop you from achieving your writing dreams. 

 Oh, and Mrs. Potato Head?  I use her to explain why your fears are not a great as you think they are and why those fears will help you become a better writer.  By the way, your manuscript is NOT your book baby!  There's a better name for it!  

Oops! The poem is actually called, "I Give You Back."  Here's a link: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/eng190/files/2012/11/Joy-Harjo.fearpoem.pdf 

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#writingtips #authorpodcast #writingpodcast #revisionprocess 

Revisions! It's a fact of writing life. How many times do you need to revise your manuscript?  It's not a one size fits all answer.  Every writer discovers through trail and error what works best for them. 

  In this episode, I share my tips, tricks, writing intentions, and what I look for while revising the third draft ( and beyond).  

Will these revision tips work for you?   

🌻  SHOW NOTES  are at Club Autumn on Facebook. www.facebook.com/groups/618642738598179/  VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE 

 🌻 Check the NOVEL WRITING PROCESS Playlist  

🌻 Dialog Do's & Don'ts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWXho9aUDBA&t=14s 

🌻 How to Revise Like a Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6ml4u7AWo&t=2s 

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#querynovel #authorshelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpodcast 

You finished the novel. You revised it a thousand times. Now it's time to send the dreaded query letter to literary gents.  If this is your first query, you know it's a confusing and frustrating process. Yet it may be the only reason that a literary agent decides to ask for a full or partial. 

A query has to be more than perfect. It has to bait the agent and entice them enough to ask for more. 

 From your query alone, the literary agent can tell if you have excellent writing and author skills. No wonder writing a query is nerve-racking.  

This episode shares the Do's and don'ts of the query letter. The more you know and understand what literary agents are looking for the better!  

🌻 For more info check out: The Real 3 Reasons You Can't Get An Agent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JalnzaTH38Q&t=11s 

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#authorpodcast #writingpodcast #authorshelpingauthors

 I love writers' conferences. They're a great chance to meet and connect with new writers, authors, and learn a lot of new information. The down side? There's so much to do after attending a writers conference. My head explodes with book and marketing ideas. If you're like me you type lots of notes and download lots of info. Now comes the hard part. Organizing all that information so you can find it and access it later. 

 In this episode, I share 14 things I do after attending a writer's conference. Get all that info under control!  

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#authorshelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpodcast #authorhumor 

This is Part 3 of my Writers Conference series. I love writing conferences, and after years of  attending them,  I realized that there were 10 types of writer conference attendees.  

Which writing conference attendee are you? 

I try to be a befriender but usually end up a weary wanderer.  

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What kind of writers conference attendee are you? 

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#authorshelpingwriters #authorpodcast #writingpodcast 

Writers conferences are wonderful.  I always return with a million new ideas and meet lots of writers and authors. But while attending all those writers conferences, I learned that there are some  definite Do's & Don'ts for conference attendees.   

In this part of my writers conference series,  I share some writing conference horror stories. 

Can you relate to any? Leave a comment and let me know!  

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