Writing Expensive Words

Writing Expensive Words

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Writing Expensive Words episodes

  • How to Give Them Everything Without Divulging Anything

    Today we're going to talk about how to use real emotions in your writing without having to tell the reader any of your deepest darkest secrets. Let's do this.

    Keywords for this episode:

    -What makes a good sad story

    -Why is mood important in story

    -Why do we like sad stories

    -Why emotions are so powerful

    -What makes a story emotional

    -What is your emotional story

    -How to write an emotional story

    19 min
  • Emotion-Based Imagery

    Today we're going to talk about emotion-based imagery (also known as emotional imagery) and why readers love it.

    Questions/prompts to think about:

    How to write about your feelings.

    How to write character feelings.

    How to write emotional characters.

    How to write emotionless characters.

    How to write characters in love.

    Write about feelings.

    How to write feelings story (AKA a testimonial).

    18 min
  • Understanding Your Feelings as a Writer (with Author Kristina Adams)

    Today's guest is the wonderful Kristina Adams, the host of The Writer's Mindset podcast. Learn how to be more in tune with your emotions so that you can write better character emotions, and learn a lot of other awesome writerly things in this episode.

    The Writer's Mindset Podcast:

    https://www.writerscookbook.com/podcast/


    Kristina's Author Website:

    https://kristinaadamsauthor.com

    1 hr
  • Being Okay With Your Story Idea Changing

    Today we're going to talk about:

    Transformation of idea into reality.

    How to transform idea into product.

    Transform your idea into a real business.

    How to turn idea into business.

    Transform idea into vision.

    Ideas to transform your writing.

    Can you change?

    20 min
  • Why Gimmicks Offend Readers

    Readers are sick of gimmicks with no story.

    You don't want to betray the reader.

    How to listen to reader feedback (especially with your first story).

    How to avoid writing a bait and switch.

    Why you shouldn't change the rules halfway through.

    How to deal with extreme reader reactions.

    Be who you are, not who you think they want (and you won't have to worry about covering your lying butt).

    23 min
  • You Can't Write Your Way Out of a Gimmick

    Today we're going to discuss:

    Gimmick Writing Meaning

    Writing Gimmicky Characters

    Gimmick Definition

    What Is a Literary Gimmick?

    Examples of Literary Gimmicks

    What is the worst writing gimmick?

    and

    How to Distract Readers From Iffy Writing (and why this idea is wrong and you don't need it)

    Learn how to write an irresistible intro for free by heading to:

    literarysymmetry.com/hello

    25 min
  • How To Avoid Gimmicky Writing

    Today we're going to talk about how to avoid gimmicky writing and we'll define and answer the following:

    Gimmick Writing Meaning

    Writing Gimmicky Characters

    Gimmick Definition

    What is a Literary Gimmick

    Examples of Literary Gimmicks

    What is the worst writing gimmick?

    How to distract readers from iffy writing?

    19 min
  • Can You Sell a Story Idea?

    According to askthepublic.com writers all over the world are searching about how to sell their story ideas. But should you do that? Can you sell story ideas? Find out on today's episode of Writing Expensive Words.

    17 min
  • Reel Story Breakdown: The Queen's Gambit Part 3

    Learn how The Queen's Gambit approaches storytelling in a compelling and convincing way that has won over at least 62 millions viewers.

    Today we're going to talk about foils and feelings of loneliness. Plus foreshadowing. When it comes to The Queen's Gambit, it's always about foreshadowing.

    31 min
  • Embracing Suffering

    Learning how to keep going when you feel like trash. As a writer, but also in general.

    We're going into the Dark Night of the Soul, so buckle up.

    46 min

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