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026 Outlining the PLOT - Brandon Sanderson Outline Method | My Writing Journey 2.0💫

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000

It's time to outline the plot for My Writing Journey 2.0 project!

I will be using the outlining method that Brandon Sanderson teaches in his lectures at BYU... I am so excited to share the process with you!!

💫Check out Brandon Sanderson's 2020 BYU Lectures here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ

💫Get a copy of Brandon Sanderson's Outline of Skyward here ➡️ https://www.brandonsanderson.com/writing-advice/

✨Watch this episode where I brainstorm ideas for My Writing Journey 2.0 project ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/efbb7eb1-f781-49a9-8ac3-898fd41ad47b

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025 Defining Characters RESOURCES | My Writing Journey 2.0💫

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000

As I work through creating my main characters for My Writing Journey 2.0 project, I noticed there are some tips and resources I could share with you that might make your own character creation process easier... so here it is!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to create dynamic and realistic characters in your story➡️ https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter

✨Last week's episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/73e90371-7051-4d9c-bfc0-c07e54efc65e

✨ Resources mentioned in the episode:

➡️ Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland

➡️ Creating Character Arcs Workbook by K.M. Weiland

➡️ The Positive Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

➡️ The Negative Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

➡️ The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

➡️ Online Name Generator Tools:

https://www.name-generator.org.uk/

https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/

➡️ Character name inspiration:

https://babynames.com/

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024 CHARACTERS BRAINSTORM WITH ME | My Writing Journey 2.0💫

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000

I am defining my characters for my Writing Journey 2.0 project!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet template I use in the episode ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter

✨If you haven't seen it yet, check out last week's episode here ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/af7c8b65-5d42-418e-a5cc-c8b0cc5bac52

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023 CONFLICT BRAINSTORM WITH ME | My Writing Journey 2.0💫

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000

In today's episode, I will be defining the conflict I will include in my Writing Journey 2.0 project!

✨FREE TEMPLATE ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/HowToCreateConflict

✨"How to create meaningful conflict" episode ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/34866e88-b7de-4dfe-bf45-0e0ed8d36d24

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022 BRAINSTORM WITH ME | My Writing Journey 2.0💫

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Join me as I brainstorm ideas for the different story elements for my Writing Journey 2.0 project!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to brainstorm ideas for your story➡️ http://tinyurl.com/SWTBrainstormIdeas

✨My Writing Journey 2.0 ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/d7b614cf-1474-4ec4-9808-6aefc7b6215b

✨4 Key Element YouTube Playlist ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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021 Tracking your writing progress | My Writing Journey 2.0💫

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:30:00 +0000

As I mentioned in last week's episode, I'm starting a new project, MY WRITING JOURNEY 2.0, where I will share weekly updates and tips with you as I go through the entire process of writing a brand new story.

And one of the first things I want to get in place is how I will track my word count and writing progress, so that's what we're talking about today!

✨Check it out last week's episode here: ➡️Should you Change The Direction of Your Writing Career

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✨To check out the episode on My Top 3 Writing Software, ➡️click here

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020 Should you Change the Direction of your Writing Career | My Story💫

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:47:23 +0000

When is it the right time or circumstances to change direction and focus in your writing career?

In today's episode I share my writing journey with you and some exciting news for the weeks to come!

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019 What matters more - Talent or Skill? | How can you improve your writing + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:26:24 +0000

Am I good enough?

Do you wonder if you are good enough to 'make it'? Are you worried that you don't have the talent or the skill to write your stories?

In today's episode, I will talk about talent and skill and how you can improve your writing!

✨Here is the link to the FREE workbooks I talk about in the episode:

https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateConflict

https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter

https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreatePlot

https://tinyurl.com/SWTBuildSetting

✨Get your WIP Planner here➡️ https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalomesWriterTherapy

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✨4 Key Elements Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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018 My Favorite Productivity Tools!💫

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:30:00 +0000

In today's episode I'm sharing my favorite productivity tools so you can see if any of them might be a good fit for you to try.

✨Watch this episode on my favorite writing software: https://youtu.be/3o_WCIk9Ba8

✨HB90 Planner (by Heart Breathings): https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartBreathings?ref=shop_sugg_market

✨The Hero's Journal: https://theherosjournal.co/

✨Heart Breathings YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartBreathings

✨Heart Breathings Courses: https://heartbreathings.com/courses/

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017 The TOP 3 Writing Software I use! 💫

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:30:00 +0000

In today's episode I'm sharing my Top 3 writing software, that I use to write and edit my stories. I hope this helps you to get insight in what might work for you as well.

✨Watch this episode to help you determine where to start your story: https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/e521ad4d-ad04-4e31-8509-4dc09c0edaa8

✨Links to the writing software I use:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview

https://www.google.com/account/about/

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016 How To Get UNIQUE Ideas for your Story + FREE GUIDE💫

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:30:00 +0000

If you struggle with brainstorming unique or fresh ideas for your story, this episode is for you!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to brainstorm ideas for your story: http://tinyurl.com/SWTBrainstormIdeas

✨Click here for the episodes on the 4 Key Elements:

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015 How to Start your Story at the Right Place + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:30:00 +0000

Have you ever looked at your story idea or plot outline and wondered where is the right place to start your story?

Today I will share with you the ONE technique to make sure you ALWAYS start your story at the right place. Never again start your story too early or too late!

Listen to How to Create Scenes episode HERE

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to start your story at the right place: http://tinyurl.com/SWTStartRightPlace

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014 Wrap-Up 2023 and Getting Ready for 2024💫

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

In today's episode I'm talking all about reviewing and reflecting on this past year and I share how I get ready for 2024!

I hope you have an amazing New Year and that 2024 is everything that you dream it to be!

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013 How To Create your story's THEME + FREE GUIDE💫

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

In today's episode I'm going to share with you exactly how you can add depth and a deeper meaning to your story by adding a theme that you care about into your story.

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created to help you create a meaningful theme in your story: http://tinyurl.com/SWTWriteTheme

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012 How To Create SCENES + FREE Scene Card TEMPLATE💫

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

How do you make sure that your scenes are meaningful and connected to your overall story?

That's exactly what we're discussing in today's episode.

✨Here is the link to the FREE scene card template: http://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateScenes

✨Check out our episode on Plot Weaving here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/99eb4b88-b5ea-4c08-9fa6-d00fbdc6f2e8/stream.mp3

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011 How To Write TROPES that are connected to your story + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Have you wondered how to write tropes so they are not boring, predictable or cliche? Well, this episode is for you!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to write tropes: https://tinyurl.com/SWTTropes

✨Here is the YouTube playlist for the episodes on the 4 Key Elements of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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010 How To WEAVE your PLOTS together + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000

How do you determine what to write where in your story?

This is plot weaving. In today's episode I will share with you exactly what you need to consider to weave your external, internal and subplots together so you have a rich, engaging, and exciting story for your readers!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to weave your story's plotlines together: https://tinyurl.com/SWTPlotWeaving

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009 How To Create SUBPLOTS that are connected to your overall story + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000

How do you expand your story without losing the thread of your main plot, or overwhelming the main plot? The answer: subplots.

In today's episode I share some ways you can create connected subplots that doesn't take anything away from your overall story!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to create connected subplots in your story: https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateSubplots

✨ Playlist of the 4 Key Elements of story - Conflict, Character, Plot, Setting: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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008 Overcoming Writer's Block + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Writer's Block can be overwhelming, or even sometimes crippling. But, in today's episode, I will share tips and techniques on how you can overcome it every time!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how you can overcome Writer's Block: https://tinyurl.com/SWTWritersBlock

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007 How To Stay Motivated and Connected To Write + FREE RESOURCE💫

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:30:00 +0000

Writing can be a real struggle sometimes... so how do you stay motivated to write when you're not feeling like it, or you're tired, or your life got in the way? That's what we're going to discuss in today's episode.

I'm going to talk about the dreaded Writer's Block in next week's episode, so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to tap into the motivation YOU have to write: https://tinyurl.com/SWTStayingMotivated

✨Watch this episode for more details on pain vs. pain we talk about: https://youtu.be/ydiXvafQ6ww

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006 How To Create a SETTING that is rich and realistic! (Key Elements #4) + FREE RESOURCE💫

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:38:53 +0000

How do you create a setting that is rich and realistic - that's more than just a flat backdrop for you story? In today's episode, I'll show you exactly how!

Setting is the fourth and last Key Element of stories - be sure to check out the playlist below for all the episodes on the Key Elements

✨The 4 Key Elements Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK&si=tc3ROEJwF0hIIWvp

✨Here is the link to the FREE workbook I've created on how to create real and realistic settings in your story: https://tinyurl.com/SWTBuildSetting

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005 How To Create an exciting PLOT! (Key Elements #3) + FREE WORKBOOK💫

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0000

In today's episode we're going to talk about how you can create a plot that is exciting, meaningful and interconnected with your character and conflict

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to create an exciting plot that will have your readers turning pages: https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreatePlot

Here is a link to the book "Goal, Motivation, Conflict" by Debra Dixon, if you want more info on the GMC: https://tinyurl.com/GMC-DebraDixon

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004 How To Create CHARACTERS that are dynamic and realistic! (Key Elements #2) + FREE WORKBOOK💫

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:05:46 +0000

How do you create dynamic and realistic characters? In today's episode, I'm going to share exactly how you do that!

Character is the second Key Element of stories - be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next videos in this series!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to create dynamic and realistic characters in your story: How to create CHARACTERS

✨To read more on Goal, Motivation and Conflict, check out this book by Debra Dixon: https://tinyurl.com/GMC-DebraDixon

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003 How To Create CONFLICT that matters! (Key Elements #1) + FREE RESOURCE💫

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:01:34 +0000

How do you create meaningful conflict in your story? In today's episode I'm going to tell you exactly how you can do that.

Conflict is the first Key Element of stories - be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next videos in this series!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to create meaningful conflict in your story: https://tinyurl.com/HowToCreateConflict

✨ For more information on Goal, Motivation, Conflict, check out the book by Debra Dixon! https://tinyurl.com/GMC-DebraDixon

As we get close to November, I want to remind all you writers about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) where you can connect with other writers, and find inspiration and motivation to get words on the page. You can go to https://nanowrimo.org for more information.

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002 How to choose the best Narrative POV + FREE Resource!

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:50:00 +0000

Are you confused or overwhelmed with choosing the best narrative POV for your story?

No more! In today's episode, we will not only discuss the different narrative POVs but I will also share how you can choose the best one for your story.

As promised, here is the FREE brainstorming tool for choosing the best POV

Brainstorming Your POV Narrator: https://tinyurl.com/BrainstormingPOV

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001 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW before you start writing

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:12:21 +0000

There's a lot of things to keep in mind when you want to start your story, and it can get overwhelming sometimes... In today's episode we're talking about what you need to know so you don't have to be so overwhelmed

✨Here is the link to the FREE checklist I've created on everything you need to know before you start your story: https://tinyurl.com/SWTWhatYouNeedToKnow

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