Your Mom Writes Books

Charlie and Caitlyn get into the nitty-gritty of actually writing a book. In addition to the classic "butt in chair, hands on keyboard," we discuss the realities of balancing writing with other things in your life, as well as concrete strategies for hitting higher word counts in less time.

To skip (most of) Charlie's shouting: 4:51

To skip work/life balance and go straight to drafting: 29:22

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk to teens (and anyone else who needs some encouragement). We discuss about publishing young, our own high school experiences, and remind you that not everyone's opinion should matter.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk about character creation! We cover everything from foundation to background to quirks, all while overcoming Caitlyn's clear lack of sleep the night before recording.

Links:

DM Binder's Character flaws: https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-L4DhWR5zMZdK5kQpMqX

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn share their weaknesses, read comments on old manuscripts, and delve into why they suck at certain things.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn name as many of "the rules" of writing as fast as they can and pass judgment on whether or not they're worth following. Listen and enter our second "sorry we're on vacation" giveaway until July 13, 2021!

Promised link:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/feb/20/ten-rules-for-writing-fiction-part-one

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If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

In our first mid-season mini-episode, Charlie and Caitlyn give you three quick and dirty tips for cleaner prose AND do a pretty cool giveaway. Winner to be chosen July 6, 2021!

Link to the ancient blog post full of gifs: https://chmcfarland.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/four-quick-and-dirty-rules-for-cleaner-prose/

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If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk to their much-name-dropped friend/amazing equestrian/podcast gremlin mascot Mikki about horses, riding, and what writers get wrong.

Find Mikki on Instagram @mikkihelmer (for horse/book things) or @nightcraftco (for amazing pottery).

And here are SO MANY RESOURCES! Thank you, Mikki!

The Writers Guide to Riding: http://www.lrgaf.org/guide/writers-guide.htm

Equestrian Specific Terminology; Signal You've Done Your Research: https://www.thesprucepets.com/phrases-youll-hear-during-a-riding-lesson-1887294

Horse Tack Glossary: https://www.farmhousetack.com/blogs/barn-blog/glossary-of-horse-riding-terms-for-beginners

Differences in Styles: http://dankoboldt.com/horse-terms-tack-riding/

For Writing Western Styles: https://www.cowboyshowcase.com/saddles-and-gear.html#.YNCyby1h1pQ

Beginner (greenhorn) Riding Education (this is the most comprehensive Free resource for riding and caring for a horse for people who know nothing): https://horserookie.com/how-to-ride-a-horse-for-beginners/

Horse Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Original-Horse-Bible-Definitive-Source/dp/1933958758/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/140-2012253-6969014?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1933958758&pd_rd_r=6b6511d3-72f6-46a9-b745-ec18eac9e9f9&pd_rd_w=cNig7&pd_rd_wg=GR0Tj&pf_rd_p=fb1e266d-b690-4b4f-b71c-bd35e5395976&pf_rd_r=44HGKJHE9VCKE34TPV8J&psc=1&refRID=44HGKJHE9VCKE34TPV8J

Horse Behavior and Psychology (has a podcast!): https://horses.extension.org/basics-of-equine-behavior/

Horse Coat Colors: https://www.equinespot.com/horse-colors.html

The Long List of Horse Breeds: http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/

The Short List of Horse Breeds (aka most popular): https://equinehelper.com/horse-breeds-in-the-us/

The 4mph Walk Horse Travel Speeds: https://equestrianbootsandbridles.com/how-far-can-you-travel-by-horseback-in-a-day-things-you-need-to-know/

The Long Rider Video (interview with a woman who rode horse 2,000 miles across U.S. and Australia): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsuDNpjTpKY

A Long Trail Ride Across Ireland Vlog Ep. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmiAtV2grC8

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Hey everyone! This is a brief announcement to let you know we're ending season one after the episode that comes out on June 22, then taking a not-actual-break for the last week of June and the first week of July. But don't worry, there will be giveaways AND mini-episodes while we're gone! Listen for details. Talk to you soon!

Charlie and Caitlyn tell you how to take all those ideas you've been brainstorming and turn them into an actual book.

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Charlie and Caitlyn talk about how we learned the craft of writing and discuss where and how you can learn, ranging from an MFA to things you find for free on the internet. 

If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).