The Finishers’ Club: Recent Episodes
Cynthia Merrill
Have you ever wondered what takes okay writing to the next level? How do we take a story idea and actually bring it to life? Join Cynthia, writing and publishing coach, as she talks about the ins and outs of writing. There are also interviews with writers, published authors, agents, and other industry professionals.
Small announcement in this one! This episode centers around this quote by Adam S. Miller: "Even sound maps are just maps. They are no substitute for real roads." We can plan and outline till the cows come home, but the real beauty in the writing process happens as we hit the road and get to work.
Happiness Hunter "Messy Middle" podcast
FINISHERS WANTED: This episode dives into the stats commonly quoted by writers who quit. “Only 1% of people get published. Why should I even try?” I’ll talk about why that isn’t an accurate statistic, and why it doesn’t really matter to you.
Why do we feel so confident sometimes and then totally doubt ourselves and feel like a fraud other times? Tune in to meet Imposter Syndrome’s cocky younger brother, the Dunning-Kruger effect, and find out what it teaches us about our current level of ability.
Here is a brief intro to Dan Harmon’s theory about story structure. I like this approach a lot. If you’re looking to deepen your characters and add depth to your plot, give this a listen!
If the pathway to publishing feels overwhelming and filled with self-doubt for you, I’ve got a few thoughts to encourage you.
Starting this podcast with a whole bunch of love, and prepared to learn a lot through the process. See more on Instagram: @cynthiamerrillediting