Pen to Pod: A Writing Podcast

Writing the Book of Your Heart w/ Harper Hawthorne


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Summary

In this engaging conversation, Harper Hawthorne discusses the profound impact of her environments on her writing, the tools she uses to overcome perfectionism, and her journey back to writing after a hiatus. She shares insights on the influence of video games on creativity, the challenges and rewards of self-publishing, and the importance of building a supportive writing community. The discussion also delves into her unique approach to outlining and character development, as well as the intricacies of her world-building and magic systems in her book, Of Blood and Aether.


Topics

  • Where you live can deeply influence your writing.
  • Using tools like FreeWrite can help overcome perfectionism.
  • Returning to writing can be a healing journey.
  • Video games can inspire creativity and storytelling.
  • Self-publishing offers control but comes with challenges.
  • Organization is key in managing writing projects.
    • Authenticity in writing leads to more engaging stories.
    • World-building is essential for immersive storytelling.
    • Building a writing community can elevate your work.

    • Mentions

      • Free Write Traveler: https://getfreewrite.com/products/freewrite-traveler
      • https://itch.io/
      • StimuWrite: https://thatclowngoddess.itch.io/stimuwrite
      • Genshin Impact: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/

      • Harper Hawthorne

        • harperhawthorne.com
        • @harperhawthorne
        • harperhawthorne.substack.com
        • Of Blood and Aether - Good reads
        • Of Blood and Aether - Amazon

          • Mikayla Kimes

            If you want to follow the host, Mikayla Kimes, you can on her YouTube channel ⁠@MikWrites⁠. On the channel she discusses her own personal writing journey and other craft topics.

            ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mikwrites⁠

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