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My guest in this episode is Roger Reuff. He developed the concept of the story having a soul and he even wrote a book about it and has a course of the same name at soulofyourstory.com. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays, one of which made into onto big screen, The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff Alchemy, Novels, Memoirs, Screenplay, Novel Writing, Fiction, Writer, Becoming A Writer, Danny Devito
How to Find the Soul of Your Story with Roger Rueff
My guest in this episode is Roger Reuff. He developed the concept of the story having a soul and he even wrote a book about it and has a course of the same name at soulofyourstory.com. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays, one of which made into onto big screen, The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
In this episode I caught up with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. Amy taught creative writing for years until she finally answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She's written both mystery books and historical fiction, and she believes that writers should try writing in different genres. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman Historical Fiction, Muscles, Writing, Writing Process, Science Fiction, Author
Why Writers Shouldn't Have to Stick to One Genre with Amy Isaman
In this episode I caught up with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. Amy taught creative writing for years until she finally answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She's written both mystery books and historical fiction, and she believes that writers should try writing in different genres. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
In this episode, I catch up with David Farland, the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. He's worked with top fantasy and science fiction authors like Brandon Sanderson and Stephenie Meyer. He's also written Million Dollar Outlines. We talk about Robert Heinlein's Rules for Writers amongst other fascinating topics. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland Baseball, Hats, Fashion, Baseball Hats
How to Build a Lasting Writing Career with David Farland
In this episode, I catch up with David Farland, the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. He's worked with top fantasy and science fiction authors like Brandon Sanderson and Stephenie Meyer. He's also written Million Dollar Outlines. We talk about Robert Heinlein's Rules for Writers amongst other fascinating topics. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
The self-publishing landscape has changed quite a bit since I self-published my first book in 2014. Listen to, Maria Dismondy the founder of Cardinal Rule Press talk about her publishing company. #mariadismondy #selfpublishing https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9447684-working-with-a-small-indie-press-to-publish-a-book-with-maria-dismondy Author Branding, Founder, Sell Your Books
Working With a Small Indie Press to Publish a Book with Maria Dismondy - Become a Writer Today
The self-publishing landscape has changed quite a bit since I self-published my first book in 2014. Listen to, Maria Dismondy the founder of Cardinal Rule Press talk about her publishing company. #mariadismondy #selfpublishing https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9447684-working-with-a-small-indie-press-to-publish-a-book-with-maria-dismondy
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, and professional speaker. We talked about some of the merits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. One of the biggest challenges of self-publishing is you have to market and promote the book yourself. For that, you need a platform, and Ann helps her clients build an online platform. #writerspodcast #author #writer https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9010442-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-with-ann-kroeker People, Traditional, Anne, Self, How To Become, Interview
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing with Ann Kroeker
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, and professional speaker. We talked about some of the merits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. One of the biggest challenges of self-publishing is you have to market and promote the book yourself. For that, you need a platform, and Ann helps her clients build an online platform. #writerspodcast #author #writer https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9010442-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-with-ann-kroeker
Want to craft a clear picture of your character?  Writing about your character but keep forgetting their appearance?  Come and grab your FREE PDF to avoid going through this again! Marvel, Mission Impossible Fallout, Mission Impossible, Marvel Universe, Episodes, Hero's Journey, Family Game Night, Superhero, Cinema
Character Design Free PDF
Want to craft a clear picture of your character? Writing about your character but keep forgetting their appearance? Come and grab your FREE PDF to avoid going through this again!
Whats holding you back? Do you know?  Here you'll find small habits that are making it harder for you to craft that book.  No wants these obstacles.  Find out simple ways to overcome 9 writing habits! Writing Tips, Writing Prompts, Writing A Book, Crafts, Blogging Advice, Writing Advice, Book Writing Tips, Writing Motivation, Writing Community
9 Habits That Make Writing a Book Harder
Whats holding you back? Do you know? Here you'll find small habits that are making it harder for you to craft that book. No wants these obstacles. Find out simple ways to overcome 9 writing habits!
Roger Reuff developed the concept of the story having a soul. He's written a book about it and has a course of the same name. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays including The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. His course Soul of your Story revolves around his concept that every story has a soul. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
How to Find the Soul of Your Story with Roger Rueff
Roger Reuff developed the concept of the story having a soul. He's written a book about it and has a course of the same name. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays including The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. His course Soul of your Story revolves around his concept that every story has a soul. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
I chat with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. After teaching creative writing for years, Amy answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She puts a case forward for writers to flex their creative muscles and pick a genre they've not written in before, whether that's a thriller, mysteries, or science fiction. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
Why Writers Shouldn't Have to Stick to One Genre with Amy Isaman
I chat with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. After teaching creative writing for years, Amy answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She puts a case forward for writers to flex their creative muscles and pick a genre they've not written in before, whether that's a thriller, mysteries, or science fiction. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
David Farland is the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. We chat about hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing and how to decide which approach is right for your book. David also explains the importance of having an e-mail list and how it can help you earn a healthy living from writing. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
How to Build a Lasting Writing Career with David Farland
David Farland is the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. We chat about hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing and how to decide which approach is right for your book. David also explains the importance of having an e-mail list and how it can help you earn a healthy living from writing. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
Take the stress out of planning your story!  Issues keeping your story to a plot? Not sure what all the pieces are? Want a FREE way to organize?   Avoid Plot holes. Avoid error rewrites.   DOWNLOAD to see more of document Films, Fiction Writing, English, Writing Anchor Charts, Common Core Writing
Don't Lose The Plot
Take the stress out of planning your story! Issues keeping your story to a plot? Not sure what all the pieces are? Want a FREE way to organize? Avoid Plot holes. Avoid error rewrites. DOWNLOAD to see more of document
If you don't want to take responsibility for publishing your work yourself you can work with a small indie press. Maria Dismondy is the founder of Cardinal Rule Press. She's also an author and has published over ten children's books, and a podcaster who podcasts regularly on the topic of publishing. #mariadismondy #selfpublishing https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9447684-working-with-a-small-indie-press-to-publish-a-book-with-maria-dismondy
Working With a Small Indie Press to Publish a Book with Maria Dismondy - Become a Writer Today
If you don't want to take responsibility for publishing your work yourself you can work with a small indie press. Maria Dismondy is the founder of Cardinal Rule Press. She's also an author and has published over ten children's books, and a podcaster who podcasts regularly on the topic of publishing. #mariadismondy #selfpublishing https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9447684-working-with-a-small-indie-press-to-publish-a-book-with-maria-dismondy
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, and professional speaker. She works with clients who want to find agents and publish books the traditional way. She also helps writers figure out if self-publishing is right for them. I asked Ann if it is too late to start a blog or build a platform online. You may be surprised by her answer. #writerspodcast #author #writer https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9010442-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-with-ann-kroeker
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing with Ann Kroeker
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, and professional speaker. She works with clients who want to find agents and publish books the traditional way. She also helps writers figure out if self-publishing is right for them. I asked Ann if it is too late to start a blog or build a platform online. You may be surprised by her answer. #writerspodcast #author #writer https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9010442-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-with-ann-kroeker
Want to start writing a book? Don't know how to market, target audience, write what people like? Come check out all the benefits blogging can do for your writer career! #writing #writer # novel# #blogging #new #career #how to #writingtip #brand Writer Career, Article Writing, Author Platform, Blog Writing
Why Should A Writer Blog?: 7 Benefits Of Blogging As A Writer
Want to start writing a book? Don't know how to market, target audience, write what people like? Come check out all the benefits blogging can do for your writer career! #writing #writer # novel# #blogging #new #career #how to #writingtip #brand
Did you know there are many sites that will pay you for the right to publish YOUR story on their: website, magazine or book? What an amazing way to advertise your writing to an already exisiting audience! Come find out some of the best and award-winning sites that offer this ;) Earn money from current and future stories! #pay #income #writer #earn #publish #magazine #popular #fiction #nonfiction #paid #short story #book #novel #buy #author #onestory #strange horizon #submission #flash fiction Support Group, Earn Money, Offer, Nonfiction, Writing Resources
Earn Money From Your Short Stories: 15 Sites That Will Buy Your Writing
Did you know there are many sites that will pay you for the right to publish YOUR story on their: website, magazine or book? What an amazing way to advertise your writing to an already exisiting audience! Come find out some of the best and award-winning sites that offer this ;) Earn money from current and future stories! #pay #income #writer #earn #publish #magazine #popular #fiction #nonfiction #paid #short story #book #novel #buy #author #onestory #strange horizon #submission #flash fiction
Want to know how your first line can capture your audience?  Not sure if yours is catchy enough?  Learn from the best first liners and what works! Reading, Writing Skills
Catchy First line: 6 Ways To Craft A Dynamite First Line Of Your Story
Want to know how your first line can capture your audience? Not sure if yours is catchy enough? Learn from the best first liners and what works!
My guest in this episode is Roger Reuff. He developed the concept of the story having a soul and he even wrote a book about it and has a course of the same name at soulofyourstory.com. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays, one of which made into onto big screen, The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
How to Find the Soul of Your Story with Roger Rueff
My guest in this episode is Roger Reuff. He developed the concept of the story having a soul and he even wrote a book about it and has a course of the same name at soulofyourstory.com. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays, one of which made into onto big screen, The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
In this episode I caught up with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. Amy taught creative writing for years until she finally answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She's written both mystery books and historical fiction, and she believes that writers should try writing in different genres. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
Why Writers Shouldn't Have to Stick to One Genre with Amy Isaman
In this episode I caught up with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. Amy taught creative writing for years until she finally answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She's written both mystery books and historical fiction, and she believes that writers should try writing in different genres. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
In this episode, I catch up with David Farland, the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. He's worked with top fantasy and science fiction authors like Brandon Sanderson and Stephenie Meyer. He's also written Million Dollar Outlines. We talk about Robert Heinlein's Rules for Writers amongst other fascinating topics. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
How to Build a Lasting Writing Career with David Farland
In this episode, I catch up with David Farland, the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. He's worked with top fantasy and science fiction authors like Brandon Sanderson and Stephenie Meyer. He's also written Million Dollar Outlines. We talk about Robert Heinlein's Rules for Writers amongst other fascinating topics. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
Take the stress out of planning youur story! Issues keeping your story to a plot? Not sure what all the pieces are? Want a FREE way to organize? Avoid plot holes and avoid error rewrites! DOWNLOAD to see more of document. Milan, Start Writing, Worth Reading, How To Plan, Writing Help, Write It Down
Dont lose the plot FREE PDF keep your story in line and on track
Take the stress out of planning youur story! Issues keeping your story to a plot? Not sure what all the pieces are? Want a FREE way to organize? Avoid plot holes and avoid error rewrites! DOWNLOAD to see more of document.
The self-publishing landscape has changed quite a bit since I self-published my first book in 2014. Listen to, Maria Dismondy the founder of Cardinal Rule Press talk about her publishing company. #mariadismondy #selfpublishing https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9447684-working-with-a-small-indie-press-to-publish-a-book-with-maria-dismondy
Working With a Small Indie Press to Publish a Book with Maria Dismondy - Become a Writer Today
The self-publishing landscape has changed quite a bit since I self-published my first book in 2014. Listen to, Maria Dismondy the founder of Cardinal Rule Press talk about her publishing company. #mariadismondy #selfpublishing https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9447684-working-with-a-small-indie-press-to-publish-a-book-with-maria-dismondy
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, and professional speaker. We talked about some of the merits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. One of the biggest challenges of self-publishing is you have to market and promote the book yourself. For that, you need a platform, and Ann helps her clients build an online platform. #writerspodcast #author #writer https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9010442-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-with-ann-kroeker
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing with Ann Kroeker
Ann Kroeker is a writing coach, published author, and professional speaker. We talked about some of the merits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. One of the biggest challenges of self-publishing is you have to market and promote the book yourself. For that, you need a platform, and Ann helps her clients build an online platform. #writerspodcast #author #writer https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/9010442-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-with-ann-kroeker
Worldbuilding seems like a tremendous task, and it certainly can be. Take a look at a list of some of the best Then find how HOW YOU can do it too! #amwriting #writer #writers #writing #author #character #creatingcharacters #novel #novelwriting #creativewriting #NaNoWriMo #authors #book #books #writingtips #writingcommunity #amediting #howtowriteabook #characterproblems #DAWV #worldbuilding Ipad, Worldbuilding, Writing Tools, Creative Writing Prompts
7 Amazing Worldbuilding Books: How To Make Yours Immserve too
Worldbuilding seems like a tremendous task, and it certainly can be. Take a look at a list of some of the best Then find how HOW YOU can do it too! #amwriting #writer #writers #writing #author #character #creatingcharacters #novel #novelwriting #creativewriting #NaNoWriMo #authors #book #books #writingtips #writingcommunity #amediting #howtowriteabook #characterproblems #DAWV #worldbuilding
Roger Reuff developed the concept of the story having a soul. He's written a book about it and has a course of the same name. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays including The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. His course Soul of your Story revolves around his concept that every story has a soul. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
How to Find the Soul of Your Story with Roger Rueff
Roger Reuff developed the concept of the story having a soul. He's written a book about it and has a course of the same name. Roger is multi-talented and has written several books and screenplays including The Big Kahuna starring Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito. His course Soul of your Story revolves around his concept that every story has a soul. #podcast #thebigkahuna #storywriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8774303-how-to-find-the-soul-of-your-story-with-roger-rueff
I chat with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. After teaching creative writing for years, Amy answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She puts a case forward for writers to flex their creative muscles and pick a genre they've not written in before, whether that's a thriller, mysteries, or science fiction. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
Why Writers Shouldn't Have to Stick to One Genre with Amy Isaman
I chat with podcaster, blogger, and author Amy Isaman. After teaching creative writing for years, Amy answered her calling and wrote her first book in her 40's. She puts a case forward for writers to flex their creative muscles and pick a genre they've not written in before, whether that's a thriller, mysteries, or science fiction. #writingdifferentgenres #author #podcast https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8683733-why-writers-shouldn-t-have-to-stick-to-one-genre-with-amy-isaman
David Farland is the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. We chat about hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing and how to decide which approach is right for your book. David also explains the importance of having an e-mail list and how it can help you earn a healthy living from writing. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
How to Build a Lasting Writing Career with David Farland
David Farland is the author of over 50 books, including The Runelords series. We chat about hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing and how to decide which approach is right for your book. David also explains the importance of having an e-mail list and how it can help you earn a healthy living from writing. #davidfarland #runelordsbooks #novelwriting https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8677761-how-to-build-a-lasting-writing-career-with-david-farland
The ultimate guide to gently and sustainably outlining your novel. I'll teach you how to work with the 7 main story beats to build a framework that *works*, without all the BS + you'll get a free workbook for getting started with your novel. If you've tried studying story structure and plotting and it just doesn't seem to work, then try this. This method is Panster-safe, too! Grab your free download here. Make Money Writing, Book Publishing, Writing Coach, Writing Life, Free Workbook
If you hate outlining your book, try this!
The ultimate guide to gently and sustainably outlining your novel. I'll teach you how to work with the 7 main story beats to build a framework that *works*, without all the BS + you'll get a free workbook for getting started with your novel. If you've tried studying story structure and plotting and it just doesn't seem to work, then try this. This method is Panster-safe, too! Grab your free download here.
The ultimate guide to gently and sustainably outlining your novel. If you've tried studying story structure and plotting and it just doesn't seem to work, then try this. This method is Panster-safe, too! Grab your free download here. Published Author
How to Outline Your Novel Easy & Quick
The ultimate guide to gently and sustainably outlining your novel. If you've tried studying story structure and plotting and it just doesn't seem to work, then try this. This method is Panster-safe, too! Grab your free download here.
Colin Dayan is the Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University. She believes that if you explore different genres and formats, you could build a writing career to last a lifetime. We also dig into how she approaches researching memoir versus writing something for an academic and formal audience #podcastforwriters #academicwriting #writinggenres https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8711707-a-memoir-is-more-than-just-a-chronology-of-your-life-with-colin-dayan Academic Writing, Writing Career, Audience, Writing Genres
A Memoir Is More Than Just a Chronology of Your Life with Colin Dayan
Colin Dayan is the Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University. She believes that if you explore different genres and formats, you could build a writing career to last a lifetime. We also dig into how she approaches researching memoir versus writing something for an academic and formal audience #podcastforwriters #academicwriting #writinggenres https://podcast.becomeawritertoday.com/1055644/8711707-a-memoir-is-more-than-just-a-chronology-of-your-life-with-colin-dayan
If you’ve tried plotting or the discovery writing method but always end up with half-finished books or a draft that needs tons of revision, then give this a shot. It’s flexible, customizable, and most importantly: It works. Writing Plot, Plotting A Novel, Writing Exercises
Outline Your Novel the EASY Way
If you’ve tried plotting or the discovery writing method but always end up with half-finished books or a draft that needs tons of revision, then give this a shot. It’s flexible, customizable, and most importantly: It works.