Writing Easy

Writing Easy

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Writing Easy episodes

  • 8 - Is it time to start a new project?

    Mary and Melissa talk about when you shouldn't start a new project and when you should. Mary channels her inner Elmo. 

    Quote of the Week:

    You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” - Maya Angelou

    Mentions:

    The 5 Irrefutable Signs You Need To Start A Writing Project Now, Write to Done

    Starting But Not Finishing Writing Projects, The Creative Penn

     

    Music: Positive and Fun by Scott Holmes

    25 min
  • 7 - Right Justified
    Happy May! Today Mary and Melissa talk about character motivations, specifically how to justify character actions.  
     
    Quote of the Week!
    "Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in a book, for another book; give it, give it all, give it now." Annie Dillard
     
    Mentions
    • Best Donuts in LA  (If Melissa were a donut eater, Voodoo Donuts would be her place of choice)
  • Something to watch while eating your donuts - DEXTER! (Not an assassin, but do serial killers count?) 
  • Wall-E  - Is Mary right?
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    Music Credit -  “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes
    19 min
  • 6 - Journaling

    Mary and Melissa discuss journaling. When can it be useful? What the heck do you journal about? And can you use this podcast as an excuse to buy lots of fancy journals? (yes)

     

    Music: Positive and Fun by Scott Holmes

    25 min
  • 5 - Generating New Ideas

    Mary and Melissa talk about how to generate new ideas, when and how it's OK to borrow, and why you should strengthen your creativity muscle.

    Quote of the Week:

    Creativity isn't a well, it's a muscle - Jeff "Swampy" Marsh

     

    Writing is hard, so take it easy!

    Music: Positive and Fun by Scott Holmes

     

     

    21 min
  • 3 - Managing Time and Muses

    Mary and Melissa share a relatable conversation between George RR Martin and Stephen King. Problem of the Week: Melissa has some ideas on time management. Mary talks about muses.

    Writing is hard, so take it easy! 

    Music: Positive and Fun by Scott Holmes

    17 min
  • 2 - New Years Resolutions

    Mary and Melissa talk about ways to open a scene and writers' New Year's resolutions.

    Writing is hard, so take it easy! 

    Music: "Positive and Fun" by Scott Holmes

    19 min

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Writers Mary and Melissa talk about how to make writing a little less stressful.