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In this episode, the hosts, Matt and Christina, interview Big Robb, a mental health advocate and host of the podcast "Chewing the Fat." The conversations are centered around the intertwined relationship between creativity, mental health struggles, and self-expression, with an emphasis on the necessity for open conversations on mental health. The conversation consists of introspective confessions, personal anecdotes, and advice on handling creativity blockages and dark days. The ultimate takeaway from the podcast is the reassurance that everyone experiences hardship and isn't alone in these struggles.

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In this episode of the Write Out Loud Podcast, the Matt and Christina discuss the current state of storytelling, writing, and being an author with special guest, Michael Aspen, a fellow writer and podcaster. Together they delve into the pros and cons of self-publishing, the intricacies of quality story composition, and the impact of pacing. The discussion includes the impact of reality TV and Marvel movies on storytelling, and the challenges self-published authors face in standing out amidst a high volume of published works. 

The episode ends with the hosts providing valuable advice and challenges to listeners, encouraging them to write stories they would personally enjoy and to constantly hone their craft.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:35 Guest's Background and Podcast
02:57 Discussion on Writing Women Characters
05:13 State of Writing and Storytelling
05:47 Challenges in Finding Quality Books
08:47 State of the Entertainment Industry
12:26 The Impact of Streaming Services on Storytelling
20:10 The Future of High Production Quality TV Shows
20:31 The Role of Streaming Services in Storytelling
21:35 The Impact of Self-Publishing Platforms on Quality
22:14 The Challenge of Discovering New Authors
23:55 The Influence of Covid on Reading Habits
25:03 The Concept of Barrier to Entry in Writing
27:17 The Struggle to Find Quality Books Amidst the Muck
29:25 The Importance of Growth and Depth in Writing
32:13 The Art of Balancing Pacing in Storytelling
35:40 The Power of Emulating Successful Authors
38:40 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing

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It's season two!  We're back!  

This episode is focused on Christina interviewing Matt. They discuss topics such as why they read and write, impactful books and authors, and the best piece of writing advice they've received. They hope to connect with their audience and leave a thumbprint on the souls of their readers through their writing.  And they hope you will too! 

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We are putting the final touches on this first season of the podcast, and we are sharing a little glimpse of what's to come in the future.  Heartstopper is the muse with which we kicked off this endeavor, but going forward, there won't be discussion based on Heartstopper anymore (Yay for some of you!).  

What's to come?  Listen and find out!  Or read the transcript.  Either way!  Join us for more fun stuff to come in Season Two which will kick off January 1st in 2024!  Until then, you may have the occasional fun episode drop as a surprise!   Who knows what can happen between now and then? 

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This week we step back to chat with Christina Trevaskis, my co-host and the genius behind this operation. Christina has achieved remarkable feats in the book selling industry in diverse ways, and she brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight to the table. During the podcast, we take the opportunity to become better acquainted with Christina's journey, her methodology, and even gain some valuable tips on how to approach our own writing.

If you have any questions for us, please visit our website and leave us a voicemail. You have the option to remain anonymous, and if you prefer not to have your voice featured on the podcast, simply let us know. We will acknowledge that we are addressing your question. We are eager to learn what you want to know! We are interested in hearing your thoughts, feedback, and more!

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This week we deep dive into the portrayal of relationships using "Heartstopper" as the reference point once again.  We're coming to a close on using "Heartstopper," so if you're annoyed that we keep talking about it, hang in there.  We also throw in a little "Shameless" plug too.

Ultimately, we're here to help inspire you to build a toolkit that makes you a better writer than you were before...by even as little as 10%!  That's improvement!  So tell us what you want to hear?  Tell us what you'd like for us to discuss?  We're listening! 

How might you get in touch?  You can always head over to the website (writeoutloudpod.com) and leave us a voicemail or you can click the "Be a Guest" button to sign up to be a guest! 

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It's another week, and this week we're discussing some of the small, easily-missed details you might have spotted if you're eagle-eyed enough to catch them!  These are the little things that add so much to the story but stay out of the way of the story itself.

This week's episode was based on a number of details discussed in Tessa Fahey's Buzzfeed article titled "33 Tiny Heartstopper Details."   So thank you, Tessa, for the assist this week!  Additionally, we have another challenge this week for the writers in the listening audience with regards to just that type of thing...the little details in your story that make all the difference.

Take a moment to share your favorite parts of the episode with us on social media where you'll find us listed as @Writeoutloudpod wherever you do your social media thang! 

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During this week's episode, we discuss the variations between book and screen (mostly about Heartstopper).  We are taking a look at the rationale behind why writers will sometimes differ particularly when they're the same person to write both the book and screen play. 

We would love to have your voice added to our podcast, so sign up to be a guest or just leave us a voicemail that we might play during one of the episodes by visiting our website at writeoutloudpod.com! 

You can find Christina at @Bookmatchmaker on Instagram, and you can find all my socials at https://cassem.omg.lol 

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Joining us this week is special guest and "Heartstopper" super fan, Rania Gollakner!  Rania comes to share her perspective on the things that have made "Heartstopper" so amazing for her, what she got out of the writing and storytelling that Alice Oseman does so well, and to share with us her wishes for what Alice will do next! 

We appreciate the support, and if you would like to be a guest on the podcast, join us by going to the website (writeoutloudpod.com) and clicking the "Be a Guest!" button.  You can submit your information there, and we will reach out to discuss the appearance if we feel like it would be a great fit! 

If you haven't already, please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Google Play and wherever else you get your podcasts.  Also, share the podcast with a friend or family member that you think might enjoy it as well! 

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We start off a little differently this week with a brief detour around what happened when Matt decides to ask AI about Heartstopper, and things, well, don’t go as well as the AI overlords may have hoped.  We then talk about the use of villains in your story to highlight, compare, contrast, and illuminate things.  

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