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Two aspiring authors dive into the world of novel writing, from plotting and planning to submitting for publication
In a previous podcast, we talked about how there is no such thing as an original idea, only a reworking of ideas, themes, characters, etc. that already exist in new ways. This week, we’re talking about the various plots that appear across all stories and how you can identify them and use them in your own work.
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Authors Jamie Hallmark and Laura Hassebrock casually discuss literary agents, writing for your audience, and the pros of Fanfiction. These bonus conversations are unscripted and (mostly) unedited to give listeners insight into the types of thoughts and discussions we have as writers and friends. We hope that these musings and ramblings are at least entertaining, if not helpful.
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What is originality?
The truth is, there is no such thing as an original idea in storytelling. Every story that exists is a derivative of stories, ideas, writing styles, or experiences the author is familiar with. Originality, then, is not creating a new story or a new character or a new idea. What makes a work ‘original’ is taking existing stories, ideas, and characters and combining them in new ways.
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Authors Jamie Hallmark and Laura Hassebrock casually discuss books they don't like and what lessons we can take away from what didn't work in those books when it comes to approaching our own works. These bonus conversations are unscripted and (mostly) unedited to give listeners insight into the types of thoughts and discussions we have as writers and friends. We hope that these musings and ramblings are at least entertaining, if not helpful.
Authors Jamie Hallmark and Laura Hassebrock discuss why you should know what type of writer you are and break down the three types of writers: Gardeners, Architects, and Engineers.
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One of the hardest things in the world to do is starting a writing project. And even after you finally manage to start, it can be easy to get distracted or pull away. That's why we’ve put together some tips that have helped us in our writing journey, and we hope they help you.
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Authors Jamie Hallmark and Laura Hassebrock casually discuss their own books, different writing styles, common tropes, and how/when to tailor content to your audience. These bonus conversations are unscripted and (mostly) unedited to give listeners insight into the types of thoughts and discussions we have as writers and friends. We hope that these musings and ramblings are at least entertaining, if not helpful.
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One of the hardest steps to take when writing a book is getting started. Beginning to write a book looks different for everyone but we’ve put together five tips to help you get started more easily.
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