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45 - LGBTQ+ representation with Sam Cameron
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about LGBTQ+ representation with guest host Sam Cameron.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
The balance between "getting it right" and perfectionism
Actionable steps you can take to...
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44 - The art of self-editing with Tiffany Grimes
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the art of self-editing with guest host Tiffany Grimes.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
What is self-editing?
Common missteps authors make during this process
Strategies and...
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43 - Static / flat arcs with Lewis Jorstad
Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about static and/or flat arcs.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
What static and flat arcs are
What static/flat arcs actually do and why they're important
How to create static arcs...
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42 - NaNoWriMo behind the scenes with Lewis Jorstad
Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about NaNoWriMo behind the scenes.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
NaNo check in
Different experiences doing this challenge
Revisiting your mindset, your self-belief, and your...
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41 - Create consistency without burnout with Lewis Jorstad
Today, Lewis & Rachel talk about creating consistency in our routines.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
The difference between consistency and sustainability
Creating harmony between your brain and your...
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40 - Stakes and why they're important
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about stakes and why they're important.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
what stakes really are
stakes vs goals vs motivations
external and internal stakes
how to develop...
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39 - Creating strong and purposeful secondary characters
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about secondary characters.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
What's a secondary character?
The purposes of secondary characters
Tips and tricks for building super strong secondary...
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38 - Low stakes stories
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about low stakes stories.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
What is a low stakes story?
Why low stakes stories are growing as a new genre
Story point messages and low stakes...
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37 - How to come up with ideas you actually like
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how to come up with ideas you actually like.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
Reaching the root cause of why you don't like that idea
Understanding your inner critic...
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36 - Tips to trick your inner perfectionist
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about tips to trick your inner perfectionist (aka separating thinking from implementing).
What you’ll learn from this episode:
how perfectionism can lead to paralysis
mindset to...
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35 - Reaction progressions
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about reaction progressions.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
what reaction progressions are
the 4 pieces of a reaction progression
why it matters that characters react in...
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34 - How to grow a thick writer skin
Today, Emily & Rachel talk about growing a thick writer skin.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
why you actually don't need a thick skin
how to begin building a strong mindset
developing a support system of...
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