Writer in the Making

Writer in the Making

By Daria White OsahArtsBooks
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Writer in the Making episodes

  • How do I approach cover design?
    Cover design. Is yours eye catching or amateurish? What’s the best thing to do when you’re a writer on a budget? Should you make it yourself? The cover is the first thing readers see before they even read your blurb. Is it wise to make your own or hire a professional? I mention MS PowerPoint, shutterstockcom, bigstockphoto.com, and viladesign.net in this episode. At the end of the day, make the decision that works best for you. When using MS PowerPoint, save file as a JPEG.
    13 min
  • Getting to know your characters
    How do you get to know your characters? How do you make them 3-dimensional? Here I’ll share my process of creating well rounded and relatable characters. I reference onestopforwriters.com. This is a longer episode, but I think you’ll thank me😉👍
    20 min
  • What’s Wattpad?
    This idea came to me, so I wanted to share. If you’re a beginner to critique partners, here’s how I practice my skills without necessarily being someone’s partner. I mention Wattpad.com in this episode. Read other works by fellow authors and comment on those who ask for feedback on their work. Also be willing to receive feedback in return. Practice here! :)
    9 min
  • One Stop—Part 3
    I’m loving onestopforwriters.com. In this episode, we’ll explore more of this one stop website for authors everywhere. Not only do they have character builder profiles, but also setting thesaurus’, story maps, scene maps, templates and worksheets, world building surveys, and timelines. I know 😳😄 crazy amazing!
    17 min
  • One Stop?
    The One Stop for Writers by Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi, and Lee Powell. Does this work? From character building, world building, and mapping scenes, you’ll find it here. Is the investment worth it? onestopforwriters.com is mentioned in this episode💻
    16 min
  • Hit the Send Button—part 2
    Wanted to follow up and let you guys know I sent in my manuscript. Total word count, 69,717 words. I did it! I hit the send button! Will you join me? If you don’t write it, who will?
    9 min
  • Music and Prose
    I play the piano by ear after not having touched a keyboard for 17 years! However, almost 5 years later with practice and commitment, I’m now a musician at my church. How does this relate with my writing? Each take practice. Listen and I’ll share.
    11 min
  • Backstory
    Backstory: Should I or shouldn’t I? While backstory is okay, you don’t want to drag the story. Here you’ll find out when to use it or cut it out.✂️ I mention Sandra Gerth’s book Show, Don’t Tell.
    16 min
  • When should I publish my book?
    Is there a right time to publish a book? Are some months better than others? Does genre matter and depend on the time of year? All will be discussed, but my short answer is TODAY is the day to publish your book. Remember “Just Do it” from Nike? Yeah, just do it. Beware 😳 I share my ❤️ here.
    11 min

About Writer in the Making

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Welcome to Writer in the Making, the ultimate podcast for aspiring authors who are ready to transform their writing habits. Join me as we explore practical time management strategies, consistent writing routines, and productivity hacks that can make all the difference. From my personal writing adventures to expert insights from guests like Kindlepreneur’s Dave Chesson, Shortcuts for Writers’ Stacy Juba, Plottr's Troy Lambert, and USA Today Best-Selling Author Rachael Bloome!