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Ep171: The Process of Planning Your Book Without Being Boring or Bored
มุมมอง 921 วันที่ผ่านมา
Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 171 of the podcast and it's November 20, 2024 as we record this. Main Topic: (starts at 20:03) PATREON: Thank you to new patron Elizabeth Amber from Anchorage, Alaska. THANKS! I appreciate you. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the...
Ep170: Courage in Story Telling
มุมมอง 14หลายเดือนก่อน
MothSlam Winner and author Anne Abel suffered from depression and writers block, and start telling stories is what saved her. She followed Bruce Springsteen's tour for the structure and started writing stories through emails for hours a day. Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for bo...
Ep169: Writing as a Black Woman in the Speculative Fiction Genre, with guest Dr Michele Tracy Berge
มุมมอง 29หลายเดือนก่อน
Main Topic: Writing as a Black Woman in the Speculative Fiction World (Main Topic starts at 28:00.) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery gen...
Ep168: Fostering Creativity
มุมมอง 14หลายเดือนก่อน
Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): • (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Print out NOW! On Amazon. • Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! • Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafters. (Erick) • print books going forward. wrapping up writing projects, PB out on the 15th of Accidental Stranger (plus prequel), finishi...
Ep167: Hiring an Editor: What My Book Should Look Like
มุมมอง 50หลายเดือนก่อน
(Main Topic): Starts at 19:14 on the video. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): • (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) Print out NOW! On Amazon. • Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! • Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafters. (Erick) • print books going forward. wrapping up writing projects, PB out on the 15th of...
Ep166: Conference Expectations
มุมมอง 272 หลายเดือนก่อน
Main Topic starts at 20:40. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): • (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) • Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! • Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafters. (Erick) • wrapping up writing projects, PB out on the 15th of Accidental Stranger (plus prequel), finishing another book in Melvil...
Ep165: Story Retellings with Guest Jeannie Blasberg
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Main Topic: Jeanne Blasberg, Story Retellings (Starts on video at 21:39) Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): • (Accidental Stranger Book 2 out) • SWWC and Write in the Harbor (Erick teaching.) (Valerie will be at Write in the Harbor in Gig Harbor, WA this year, too! And also speaking at Alaska Writers Guild conference in Anchorage in October.) • Host of Ghost Story Weekend for Wordcrafter...
Ep164: Welcome to Season 5!
มุมมอง 193 หลายเดือนก่อน
Main Topic: Welcome to Season 5 PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): • Three Story Method: ...
Ep161: Writing in Multiple Genres During the Stolen Moments, featuring Gina Soldano-Herrle
มุมมอง 65 หลายเดือนก่อน
PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: • 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; valerieihsan....
Ep160: Using Imagery in Your Writing
มุมมอง 75 หลายเดือนก่อน
Listener comment: suggestion to timestamp if the video is about a specific thing (Main Topic starts at 24:58.) Announcements: • PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed. Reading stories now. • 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; valerieihsan.com/retreat (Day Passes $400) • Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. • Focus and Finish:...
Ep159: Discovery Writing with KimBoo York
มุมมอง 206 หลายเดือนก่อน
Main Topic: Discovery Writing with KimBoo York PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: • PNW inspired horror caretakerpre...
Ep158: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block
มุมมอง 196 หลายเดือนก่อน
Main Topic: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: • PNW inspired horror caretakerp...
Ep157: How to Reuse Content in Your Business
มุมมอง 46 หลายเดือนก่อน
Show Notes: Single use content is labor intensive. Blog: YT video, marketing material on various sites, podcast talking points. Podcast episode: YT video, social media, newsletter, public newsletter. Think about the purpose of the work you do. Harmonious message. Expert in field. Different video lengths serve different scenarios for your audience. Takes more than one time before they click on y...
Ep155: Step One of Setting Goals
มุมมอง 17 หลายเดือนก่อน
Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled. Starting to read May 1st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (First in Series) I'm reading: beta read manuscript The Thursday...
Ep154: First Lines, Openings, and Hooks
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Ep154: First Lines, Openings, and Hooks
Ep153: Writing Through Chronic Illness
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Ep153: Writing Through Chronic Illness
Ep152: Exploring the World and Your Values in the Stories You Write
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Ep152: Exploring the World and Your Values in the Stories You Write
Ep151: Go for the Little Wins
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Ep151: Go for the Little Wins
Ep150: Transforming Your Manuscript from Boring to Badass
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Ep150: Transforming Your Manuscript from Boring to Badass
Ep149: Does Permafree Still Work on Amazon?
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Ep149: Does Permafree Still Work on Amazon?
Ep148: Starting an Anthology
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Ep148: Starting an Anthology
Ep147: Reset Buttons and Pivoting for Authors
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Ep147: Reset Buttons and Pivoting for Authors
Ep146: How to Run Your Writing Business When in Crisis
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Ep146: How to Run Your Writing Business When in Crisis
Ep145: Using Your Local Library as an Author Resource
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Ep145: Using Your Local Library as an Author Resource
Ep144v2: Writing from Your Body with Anna Willman
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Ep144v2: Writing from Your Body with Anna Willman
Ep143: Favorite Characters
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Ep143: Favorite Characters
Ep142: How to Know if Your Story Idea Has Legs, plus Reflecting on 2023 and Looking at 2024
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Ep142: How to Know if Your Story Idea Has Legs, plus Reflecting on 2023 and Looking at 2024
Ep141: Mining Your Life for Story
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Ep141: Mining Your Life for Story
Ep140: Top 3 Tips for New Writers
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Ep140: Top 3 Tips for New Writers

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  • @Seodejohn
    @Seodejohn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @jackiehanson6636
    @jackiehanson6636 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Promosm* 😭

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice podcast celebrating your 100th episode. Congratulations Valerie and Erick!

  • @lew1287
    @lew1287 ปีที่แล้ว

    þrðmð§m 😓

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very nice discussion. I especially like the advice you both give to yourselves for the upcoming year! Suggestions for future Programs: Monthly zoom calls for Patrons to come together with you to ask questions or share what we're working on. It would be very nice to get to know other Patrons. Regarding topics: Discussion around "The Heroine's Journey" and its application to all genders. I'm currently reading The Heroine's Journey by Gail Carriger. It's great! Thank you.

    • @valerieihsan
      @valerieihsan ปีที่แล้ว

      Great suggestions, Mary!

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed your conversation on a topic that plagues all of us. I believe that the notion (concept) of failing is the lie we have been told and swallowed very early on, by others. How we struggle throughout our lives to unravel and disarm the lie-is our Story. For me, at 69 I have come to understand that what people deem as failures are magnificent opportunities for learning and growing into who we become- Valerie, I received your postcard. The design is beautiful! Thank you.

  • @abundantauthorlife
    @abundantauthorlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are the updates always the hardest to come up with? lol Every time I have to give an update I freeze!

    • @valerieihsan
      @valerieihsan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! I think it's the easiest part. 😆We end up chatting almost as long as the time spent on the main topic.

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice episode. I'm excited for both of you and your upcoming projects. Valerie, I think the picture on your Author's Website is fantastic! I definitely think that picture of you would entice people to pick up the book. Erick, I have your first book. I like the cover and I look forward to reading it.

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very interesting discussion. It's a great experience hearing how you complement each other's views and goals on both the art and business aspects of writing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations, Valerie on finishing your new memoir! Thanks for the great pep talk. I'll definitely be reading the book you mentioned, Essentialism. I can't tell you what my one thing to focus on will be. I'll need the remainder of September to decide what to focus on in October. This will not be easy for me. I'm very similar to how you describe yourself! Take care.

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you both for sharing your experiences on goal setting, action steps, and the value of questioning the premise we may have about the need to push and motivate ourselves to accomplish a goal. Your discussion gave me much to think about!

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The craft of writing Memoir is new to me. Your discussion was both informative and interesting. I had no idea how methodical and intuitive processes work together to create (write) Memoir. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience of Memoir.

    • @writercraftpodcast
      @writercraftpodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comment, Mary. We'll be sure to read it out on the podcast!

  • @guadalupehuffman7103
    @guadalupehuffman7103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓂𝑜𝓈𝓂

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This discussion was immensely helpful! Thank you both! It was enlightening to hear the ways Author, Erick Mertz tackled the issues he mentioned in a previous program and achieved his goals. Bravo! The ideas of creating an SOP, acting from a context of strength based self-understanding and its implications for goal setting, changing our paradigm of tackling any new skills we need to learn, to a fun, positive perspective, creating a series bible, (I need to investigate), along with a system to keep our collection of ideas for stories, using tarot cards as a way to learn from our reactions to what card (inspiration) we've chosen, and the notion that what we learn doesn't have to lead to whatever expectations we have at the moment (that there are other benefits within the process of learning), are my takeaways from this session. I am excited to play, develop and work to implement the ideas discussed in this session. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, wisdom, and experience.

  • @maryvaneverbroeck7270
    @maryvaneverbroeck7270 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Discussion. It's very nice to know that the feelings, thinking and experiences I have as a writer are shared by accomplished authors! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences!

  • @docwy8763
    @docwy8763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy your channel. Interesting stuff plus I grew up with Erick and is a pleasure to see how he is doing these days.

    • @writercraftpodcast
      @writercraftpodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Howdy! Thanks for reaching out. Erick is a great friend. And I'm so glad he chose to join the podcast. Any questions you want answered on the next episode?