Writing Tips and Writerly Musings

By Morgan Hazelwood

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October 04, 2021So You've Decided To Write A Novel? 7 Tips For Getting Started
Whether you’ve just decided it’s finally time to write that book you’ve been thinking about on your own or you’ve been bit by the NaNoWriMo bug, starting a novel can be intimidating!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a pantser (writing by the seat of your pants), a plotter, or something in between, there’s still stuff you can do to prepare yourself before you start writing.
Outlining (it doesn't have to be detailed)
Beat Sheets!
Mood boards
Character Sheets
Creating a list of names
World Building
7. Minimizing real world distractions
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11min
September 27, 2021My 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Submitting Short Stories
Submitting short stories is a LOT different than querying a novel -- even if you're looking for so-called traditional publishing.
No query letters
Not like a picturebook query
Very few allow simultaneous submissions
The market varies wildly
5. Reprints are fine! (most places)
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10min
September 20, 2021 Wasn't I an Extrovert?
The past couple of years, I’ve noticed a trend -- in myself. I’ve been wanting to stay home and not deal with going out. [Even BEFORE Covid]
But wait, I thought I was an extrovert.
My entire identity has fallen into crisis!
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6min
September 13, 2021What I Love Most About Writing
Sometimes, when you’re stuck at some writing stage for too long, it can be hard to remember why you started this thing in the first place. So, here are the 10 things I love most about being a writer.
Exploring new worlds!
Meeting new characters!
Finding out what happens and why!
When you get that turn of phrase. Just. Right
Getting to read other writers' works early
Helping my friends fine-tune their writing
The terrifyig hope that comes when an agent asks for more pages
Having an answer outside of day-job when someone asks "So, what do YOU do?"
Seeing how far I've come and how much I've accomplished
10. Those moments of writing serendipity
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8min
September 06, 2021 The 4 Components Necessary To Bring A Scene To Life
When writing, we all strive to bring our scenes to life, but it’s easy to forget a component. Scenes need action, setting, sensory descriptions, and emotional impact.
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7min
August 30, 2021How To Beta-Read: One Writer's Style
I almost entitled this “Beta-Reading: For Fun and Profit” but… I don’t usually profit. At least not monetarily. Anyhow, here's my technique for beta-reading that seems to keep my writing friends coming back for more.
I can't skip line edits (easily)
I'll tell you when my eyes glaze over
I'll point out inconsitencies
I'll say when you break my suspension of disbelief
I'll applaud well-phrased sentences
6. I'll start talking to your characters (if you get me swept away)
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8min
August 23, 20211 Method For Incorporating Feedback
If you’re a writer, at some point between you putting the words down and it going out to its intended audience, you’re probably going to solicit some feedback (and if you don’t, you probably should). But, once you get this feedback -- how should you use it?
Read the feedback (and apply Morgan's Rule Of Thirds)
Give yourself time to cool off
Analyse the feedback/fix the little things as you go
Make the edits
Reread and blend the new stuff
6. Send it out again! (to readers or agents)
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8min
August 16, 2021 3 Techniques for Fixing Your Pacing
There’s a writing skill that many novelists struggle with. It’s something that read-a-chapter-a-month critique groups often miss: Pacing.
We all know that you need to start off with an inciting incident — at least by the end of the first chapter. But after there, it can get a bit fuzzy.
Techniques to try:
1 - Beat Sheets
2 - Varying sentence structure
3 - Shuffling scenes
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6min
August 09, 20217 Tips for Writing Better Villains
There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one
Avoid Under-developed villains
If you must use a cliche, add a twist
Make sure your villain isn't underpowered
Villains have flaws
Villains don't have to be evil
The villain doesn't have to be there in person
7. The villain can be representational
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7min
August 02, 20213 Tips For Deciding What Point-Of-View To Use
Picking a POV can be tricky. The three main things you need to consider are:
What are you most comfortable with?
What are the genre expectations?
and
3. What feels right for the story.\?
Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.
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7min

FAQs about Writing Tips and Writerly Musings:

How many episodes does Writing Tips and Writerly Musings have?

The podcast currently has 220 episodes available.