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]]> false support@patreon.com 60db40adea345f0012302b81 the-writers-mindset-patrons https://www.patreon.com/rss/writersmindset?auth=6bloLjoxMZpM3TEJNPMmiCe15y987Gbd https://assets.pippa.io/shows/60db40adea345f0012302b81/show-cover.PNG https://www.patreon.com/writersmindset <![CDATA[The Writer's Mindset Patrons]]> https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/60db40adea345f0012302b81 yes yes Quick Tip: How Supportive is Your Network? Quick Tip: How Supportive is Your Network? Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:29:37 GMT 5:31 53025363 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf8c 60db40b32542a60012abcf8c 60db40adea345f0012302b81 In this quick tip to tide you over until season three, we look at the impact surrounding yourself with the right (or wrong) people can make to your writing and publishing career.

Download The Ghost's Call: http://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call 

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]]> In this quick tip to tide you over until season three, we look at the impact surrounding yourself with the right (or wrong) people can make to your writing and publishing career.

Download The Ghost's Call: http://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call 

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]]> How to Write Any Kind of Relationship With Accuracy and Honesty How to Write Any Kind of Relationship With Accuracy and Honesty Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:52:22 GMT 29:31 52845573 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf8d 60db40b32542a60012abcf8d 60db40adea345f0012302b81 A book without any relationships would be seriously lacking in conflict. Which means you don't have much of a story.

It doesn't matter what genre you write, the relationships between your characters will drive the plot forwards, add depth to other characters, and create conflict.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why all relationships have consequences
  • How to write LGBTQ+ relationships
  • Mistakes writers make when writing relationships
  • How to make sure relationships feel three-dimensional to readers

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]]> A book without any relationships would be seriously lacking in conflict. Which means you don't have much of a story.

It doesn't matter what genre you write, the relationships between your characters will drive the plot forwards, add depth to other characters, and create conflict.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why all relationships have consequences
  • How to write LGBTQ+ relationships
  • Mistakes writers make when writing relationships
  • How to make sure relationships feel three-dimensional to readers

Preorder The Ghost's Call: https://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call

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]]> <![CDATA[When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use a Pen Name]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:06:44 GMT 11:51 52584277 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf8e 60db40b32542a60012abcf8e 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Whether or not to use a pen name is a common predicament for new and experienced writers.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The most common reasons authors use pen names
  • When you SHOULDN'T use a pen name
  • The downside to names readers can't spell

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]]> Whether or not to use a pen name is a common predicament for new and experienced writers.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The most common reasons authors use pen names
  • When you SHOULDN'T use a pen name
  • The downside to names readers can't spell

Preorder The Ghost's Call - https://books2read.com/the-ghosts-call

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]]> BONUS EPISODE: How Analysing Film and TV Can Make You a Better Author BONUS EPISODE: How Analysing Film and TV Can Make You a Better Author Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:22:47 GMT 12:45 52449464 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf8f 60db40b32542a60012abcf8f 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Really sorry this is late! I hope you found it helpful.

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References:

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]]> 5 Newbie Writer Mistakes to Avoid 5 Newbie Writer Mistakes to Avoid Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:54:09 GMT 21:45 52302080 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf90 60db40b32542a60012abcf90 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Are you making these common newbie writer mistakes?

Even if you're not new to writing, you could still be making one of these mistakes (did we mention thinking you know everything is one of them?).

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why there's no such thing as a magical writing muse
  • The reasons why calling yourself a 'newbie' or 'amateur' writer is detrimental to your writing
  • The importance of using beta readers


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]]> Are you making these common newbie writer mistakes?

Even if you're not new to writing, you could still be making one of these mistakes (did we mention thinking you know everything is one of them?).

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why there's no such thing as a magical writing muse
  • The reasons why calling yourself a 'newbie' or 'amateur' writer is detrimental to your writing
  • The importance of using beta readers


Get The Writer's Toolkit: www.writerscookbook.com/thewriterstoolkit

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]]> What is emotional distance (and why does it matter for your writing)? What is emotional distance (and why does it matter for your writing)? Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:48:58 GMT 17:01 51677203 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf91 60db40b32542a60012abcf91 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Emotional distance is the key to building your editing skills and becoming a better writer.

You'll learn:

- Why you need emotional distance from your writing

- How to build emotional distance

- How to improve your self-editing skills


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]]> Emotional distance is the key to building your editing skills and becoming a better writer.

You'll learn:

- Why you need emotional distance from your writing

- How to build emotional distance

- How to improve your self-editing skills


Grab The Writer's Toolkit, from Ultimate Bundles, now: https://ultimatebundles.com/sale/twtk2021-main/#a_aid=60896978334ef&a_bid=878d20fe

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]]> Can you reprogramme your brain for success? Can you reprogramme your brain for success? Tue, 25 May 2021 15:59:15 GMT 22:10 51676888 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf92 60db40b32542a60012abcf92 60db40adea345f0012302b81 This week, we're talking all about if changing your perspective can change your life.


You'll learn:

- Why the language you use matters - to yourself and those around you 

- Ways to change your inner narrative

- How to read more (without feeling like you're reading more)

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]]> This week, we're talking all about if changing your perspective can change your life.


You'll learn:

- Why the language you use matters - to yourself and those around you 

- Ways to change your inner narrative

- How to read more (without feeling like you're reading more)

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]]> <![CDATA[BONUS EPISODE: What to do When You're Stuck AF]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 21:00:03 GMT 7:38 51300000 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf93 60db40b32542a60012abcf93 60db40adea345f0012302b81

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]]> What NOBODY Tells You About Being a Full-Time Writer What NOBODY Tells You About Being a Full-Time Writer Wed, 19 May 2021 19:13:19 GMT 27:54 51454076 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf94 60db40b32542a60012abcf94 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Many of us dream of becoming full-time writers, but what's life actually like when writing is your only source of income?

We'll cover:

  • Getting motivated
  • Working towards long-term goals
  • The importance of multiple streams of income

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]]> Many of us dream of becoming full-time writers, but what's life actually like when writing is your only source of income?

We'll cover:

  • Getting motivated
  • Working towards long-term goals
  • The importance of multiple streams of income

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]]> Overcoming Perfectionism in First Drafts Overcoming Perfectionism in First Drafts Wed, 12 May 2021 19:33:39 GMT 17:36 51181955 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf95 60db40b32542a60012abcf95 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Do you ever feel like you'll never finish anything because perfectionism is eating away at you? In this episode, we're going to talk about how perfectionism impacts our writing, and how we can combat it.

We'll cover:

  • Why perfectionism is detrimental to writing first drafts
  • What your first draft really needs
  • How to escape a negative point of view
  • The importance of rewards for retraining your brain

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]]> Do you ever feel like you'll never finish anything because perfectionism is eating away at you? In this episode, we're going to talk about how perfectionism impacts our writing, and how we can combat it.

We'll cover:

  • Why perfectionism is detrimental to writing first drafts
  • What your first draft really needs
  • How to escape a negative point of view
  • The importance of rewards for retraining your brain

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]]> BONUS EPISODE: Editing and publishing with anxiety BONUS EPISODE: Editing and publishing with anxiety Fri, 07 May 2021 16:00:08 GMT 13:44 50897758 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf96 60db40b32542a60012abcf96 60db40adea345f0012302b81

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]]> Lessons from writing 5,000 words a day Lessons from writing 5,000 words a day Wed, 05 May 2021 15:41:15 GMT 28:00 50897591 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf97 60db40b32542a60012abcf97 60db40adea345f0012302b81 In January 2021, Kristina set herself the challenge to write 5,000 words per day until she had a finished draft of her next book. In this episode, we're talking about what she's learnt - and what you can learn from her.

We'll cover:

  • The most effective way to grow as a writer
  • Why most people SHOULDN'T write 5,000 words per day
  • Understanding genre expectations

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]]> In January 2021, Kristina set herself the challenge to write 5,000 words per day until she had a finished draft of her next book. In this episode, we're talking about what she's learnt - and what you can learn from her.

We'll cover:

  • The most effective way to grow as a writer
  • Why most people SHOULDN'T write 5,000 words per day
  • Understanding genre expectations

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]]> 7 and 1/2 Lesser-Known Indie Author Mistakes 7 and 1/2 Lesser-Known Indie Author Mistakes Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:12:46 GMT 18:04 50585363 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf98 60db40b32542a60012abcf98 60db40adea345f0012302b81
  • Why you need a business mindset to succeed as an indie author
  • How preorders work on different platforms
  • The benefits of defining success
  • Why you need a body of work, not one book, to make a living

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]]>
  • Why you need a business mindset to succeed as an indie author
  • How preorders work on different platforms
  • The benefits of defining success
  • Why you need a body of work, not one book, to make a living

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]]> How to get the most out of feedback How to get the most out of feedback Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:16:38 GMT 7:51 50384319 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf99 60db40b32542a60012abcf99 60db40adea345f0012302b81 "Feedback is the best tool you can use to improve your writing."

In this bonus episode, Ellie will walk you through how to get the most out of feedback for your writing. It's full of quotes like this:

"People who are good at giving feedback will go to a lot of effort to ensure they're being as constructive as possible, and not there to tell you how good it is."

"All good writing takes dozens of edits, sometimes more. No one's first few drafts are publishable."


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]]> "Feedback is the best tool you can use to improve your writing."

In this bonus episode, Ellie will walk you through how to get the most out of feedback for your writing. It's full of quotes like this:

"People who are good at giving feedback will go to a lot of effort to ensure they're being as constructive as possible, and not there to tell you how good it is."

"All good writing takes dozens of edits, sometimes more. No one's first few drafts are publishable."


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]]> Why you need to stop labelling yourself as a plotter or a pantser Why you need to stop labelling yourself as a plotter or a pantser Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:22:12 GMT 17:46 50277409 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf9a 60db40b32542a60012abcf9a 60db40adea345f0012302b81 It's common for writers to label themselves as 'plotters', 'pantsers', or even 'plantsers', but in this week's episode, we're asking if it really matters?


In this episode, you'll learn:

- Why it isn't about the writer, it's about the book

- How you know when you've planned too much

- Why labelling yourself as a plotter or a pantser digs you into a hole

- The importance of writing down your ideas

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]]> It's common for writers to label themselves as 'plotters', 'pantsers', or even 'plantsers', but in this week's episode, we're asking if it really matters?


In this episode, you'll learn:

- Why it isn't about the writer, it's about the book

- How you know when you've planned too much

- Why labelling yourself as a plotter or a pantser digs you into a hole

- The importance of writing down your ideas

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]]> The myth of quality vs quantity The myth of quality vs quantity Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:34:23 GMT 21:25 49978205 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf9b 60db40b32542a60012abcf9b 60db40adea345f0012302b81 Writers often pitch quality and quantity against each other. But what if it isn't an either/or thing?

What if you could publish great quality books – at a quantity that allows you to pay the bills?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The fastest ways to grow your writing craft
  • Why endlessly tweaking the same work in progress is bad for your writing – and mental health
  • Why rapid releasing your books is effective, but when you SHOULDN’T do it

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]]> Writers often pitch quality and quantity against each other. But what if it isn't an either/or thing?

What if you could publish great quality books – at a quantity that allows you to pay the bills?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The fastest ways to grow your writing craft
  • Why endlessly tweaking the same work in progress is bad for your writing – and mental health
  • Why rapid releasing your books is effective, but when you SHOULDN’T do it

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]]> Writing through depression Writing through depression Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:57:23 GMT 34:59 49704972 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf9c 60db40b32542a60012abcf9c 60db40adea345f0012302b81 It's time to talk frankly about depression and mental health, and how it can impact our writing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to channel your mental health issues into your writing
  • The benefits of channeling depression into your writing
  • How Kristina used her depression and grief to fuel her writing
  • Why publishing a book can feel like such an anticlimax

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]]> It's time to talk frankly about depression and mental health, and how it can impact our writing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to channel your mental health issues into your writing
  • The benefits of channeling depression into your writing
  • How Kristina used her depression and grief to fuel her writing
  • Why publishing a book can feel like such an anticlimax

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]]> BONUS episode: Focusing when the world is on fire BONUS episode: Focusing when the world is on fire Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:53:26 GMT 14:04 49652126 false https://shows.acast.com/the-writers-mindset-patrons/episodes/60db40b32542a60012abcf9d 60db40b32542a60012abcf9d 60db40adea345f0012302b81

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